The Hew Tex Bill and Rebel War News
Corresponder reports on expected high taxation to fund the Union and curb spirits and tobacco revenues. News from Paducah, Ky, details General Forrest’s raid with 5000 troops, fires and heavy damage, harboring Union gunboats in Wichita. British river disasters and a New York civil war threat are noted alongside a court case on African depredations and harsh penalties.
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Warkington
New York Tribune
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Tate
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Moseby Outwitted in Surprise Rebel Raid
Report details a March 26 engagement where Colonel Moseby and Rebel captains attempted to trap Union forces near Millwood. Captains Ware and Weatherben disrupted the surprise, enabling Corporal Simpson to warn his men and secure captured horses and gear for the Union, while Moseby fled with two prisoners.
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Mozehy
Mvavby
de Georilla
Allen
Te Nesta
BL BH. Ware
da Griswald Light Cavalry
Moseby
Nice
Ander Zeloud
St Louis
Denocrat
Quirn
Duckson
Tennesins
Paduesh
Val
Hicks
Paducah
Watamond
Thawilton
Ars. Soward
Mire Magn
W'Ghorg
Sneamer Anderson
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Political and military notes amid Civil War era tensions
The article discusses General Grant’s appointment of idle officers to commands, questions salaries and promotions, and hints at rivalries among McClellan and Brevet general officers. It also notes plans to extend rail networks from Pittsburgh to Maryland and Pennsylvania, including connections through Greencastle, Gettysburg, and Chambersburg, and mentions coal lands and Reading’s progress in Columbiana.
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Actiye
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Preioot
M'Clallan
Hie
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M’olellap
Brewoent
Iven
Uolambia
Tor Pevolving
Shipylag
Ravenersl Grant
Army of We Potomac
Spasuisi
Ghaut
Banigh
Local War Notes and Industrial Update From Cumberland County
A fragmentary 19th century sheet highlights a mix of military duty notes, a public entertainment listing at the Court House, and a major industrial sale. It records William Watts selling Pine Grove Iron Works in Dickenson Township for 125000 dollars for a government foundry, plus surrounding commentary on the Civil War, prison conditions, and public sentiment toward the conflict.
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Inoy Works
Williwaaf
Watts
Pine Grove Lron
Dickinso Twnship
Cunsber— Land County
Fa Dny Wooke & Ga
Godey s Juely s Book and Treasury Observations
A discussive note on Godey s Monthly for April with engravings by Tossrations and literary content from Marian Marland and Mary W Sartin. The Treasury Secretary orders a visit by the Chief Clerk of the Internal Revenue Bureau to examine revenue administration and taxation impacts. Also reported is Witlisor TR Gerdart son of Professor Gerbart passing examinations for a Major’s commission at the United States Military Academy selection process.
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Godey
Juely
Aprilia
Shy
Bath
Marian Marland
Mary W. Sartin
Oo Aea
Secretary of the Treasury
Witlisor
Gerdart
Gerbart
Sroaklin and Marshall College
Board of Deaminata
Woabington
Q Major
Copperhead Speech and Democratic Mayoralism Debate
A wide review of Copperhead rhetoric and party strategy appears, highlighting antiwar sentiment and treason accusations against Democrats. It notes Dr. Schlausker’s sermon and Rev. De Helwuth’s February 2, 1775 letter, then shifts to political critique, urging unity against opposing factions and praising Union victories that bolster Republican credibility.
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Schlausker
de Helwuth
Ald
New Hogland
Georgia
Wolongo
Proent displays in window honor Lincoln and Chase
A pair of two portraits labeled as gifts for President Lincoln and Secretary Chase are shown in the windows of Mowe Bailey & Co at 10 Chestnut Street. One features a wood vase assembled from a ship’s timber and silvered plate with an anchor motif, the other depicts a fine fruit scene from California. The items will be presented by Mr. Arupdyol on behalf of the soldiers’ Triomits.
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Sullivan County
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le Union
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Ruiau
Iron States
Nebraska
Thikala
Idaho
Arizona
New Mexico
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Mantas
Devon
Nabraska
Mississippi
Sintns
Fragmentary NC NY Apel report on trials and rebels
Fragmented text mentions denial by telegraph papers, hangings near a scaffold, names linked to Wilmington and Ball. Includes references to rebels, trials, and political testimony. Weather note on Chief Justice Vinay. court to convene next Monday if conditions permit.
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North Carolina
New York
Newlorn
Mhove
Regan
Aliog
Tanaa
Wilmington
Vinay
A Sad Picture of War Time Strife and Flight
A narrative shows a distressed family torn by rebellion and oppression. A mother, two children, and a father suffer poverty and forced labor, while benevolent aid arrives but danger and exile loom. The piece mentions Union troops occupying Alexandria and Confederate movements, with calls for resettling refugees and broader wartime anxieties.
Proclamation by President Lincoln 1863 on emancipation terms
A historical proclamation by Abraham Lincoln confirms the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation scope and exemptions. It clarifies who may receive benefits and who remains excluded, noting conditions for granting oath and records handling. The document references military and civil authority, and outlines procedures for certificates and archival deposit.
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Abraham Liuenla
Parsons
Suez
Seyas
Department of State
Secretary of State
Washington
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