Potomac Clash Rumors Loom Over Centreville and Aldie
News reports describe Hooker at Centreville and Lee at Thoroughfare Gap with possible clashes near Bull Run. Rebels suffer supply-driven strain, while Grant’s siege of Petersburg advances. Dover Georgia burned, Charleston blockade run failed, and Pleasanton’s cavalry fights near Aldie and Middleburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac
Centreville
Lee
Thoroughfare Gap
Pennsylvania
Richmond
Avas
Hooker
Bull Ran
Hodker
Sharpsburg
Willamsport
Magerstown
McConnellsharz
Ieteburg
Pittsburg
Ron
Grant
North Carolina
Davis
Virginia
Charles
Sasvinnah
Finnal
Suadron
Dover
Georgia
Laresa
Aldie
Pleasation
Stewart
Genio
Aldie Gap
Shenandoah
Bersburg
Haneney
Hnd
Pleasanton
Upperville
Port
President Lincoln and arbitrary arrests debated
An Albany newspaper discusses Lincoln’s suspension of habeas corpus and alleged arbitrary arrests. It praises the President’s defense as patriotic and timely, urging readers to assess the issue impartially and to defend constitutional rights amid political pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Jose
Congress
Albany
Perro
Aid
Republican Party
Public morale in war weathers rebel advance
The article describes how news of rebel advances electrified the public, proving enemies desperate and prompting unified patriotism. It argues for a strong government response, dismissing subversive voices as insignificant and highlighting national unity in the face of crisis.
Loyal Leacers Leagues Form In Allegany County
The corresponding secretary for Allegany County urges towns to organize Loyal Leagues to unite supporters of the government and suppress the rebellion. Leagues will receive weekly royal papers and documents, and officers’ names are to be sent to 813 Broadway, New York, for reporting to headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
New York
Fourier
United States
Allegany
Albany
New postal law governs prepaid postage and box rents
The new postal law effective July 1 requires prepayment of all postage and advance payment for Post Office boxes. It bans delivery of mail until postage is paid and mandates prepaid box rents, with quarterly prepayment required. Drop letters must be prepaid at two cents. newspaper rates rise with frequency and weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ife
Bos
Douglas on Arbitrary Arrests in Civil War Defense
Stephen A. Douglas argues in Congress that necessity justifies martial law and actions by Gen. Jackson and others. He asserts the Constitution permits wartime powers, including detention, seizure, and suppression of dissent to defend the country, even if procedures appear unlawful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen A. Douglas
Congress
Speaker
Thole
Ted World
Gen. Jackson
God of Nature
Women’s Loyal National League pledge in Alfred
We, the undersigned women of Alfred, pledge loyalty to the government and to educate the people in Christian Republic principles. Officers include President Mrs Larna A Sartsnory, Vice President Miss M A B Wallen, Secretary Miss Jessie Canby, Treasurer Mrs Susan Spicer, and an executive committee list. A resolution notes Col. Ws. M. Stove as the Union candidate for Governor of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
Larna A. Sartsnory
M.A. EB. Wallen
Jessie Canby
Susan Spicer
A. A. Allen
M. E. Baker
Hulda Green
Ella Potter
Miss Evans
Miss Wright
League
Women’s Legal League of
N.Y
Congress
Senate
House of “Representatives
United States
Col. Ws. M. Stove
Union
Lowa
Beware of Counterfeits on Crosby Signature Document
An OCR fragment notes warnings about counterfeit threats around the genuine signature of C. Crosby, with references to Buffito, New York and an outside per- tag indicating authenticity concerns about the document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Crosby
Buffito
N.Y
cTinx
C Crosby
Fort Erie
C. W
Buffalo
Peepee
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Boston
NEW Postal Law
Indiana
Tég
Toronto
America
Internal
Réeveoue
the Women’s Loyal National League of Alfred
Jennie Chapin
Sec’v
Commonwealth
Ohio
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Ats
Thomas
New Jersey
E. Z. C. Judson
Ned Boutline
1St New York Mounted Rifles
Col. Underdonk
Fort Norfolk
Cincinnati
United State District Courts
Ile
Syracuse Courier
Central Democratic Organ
Belfast
Olean
Wrastaroox’s
Caneadea Center
Quinn
LTR Sul
Sivue UD
Budetou UL Aitouity
Toth
John Brough
C. A. Lawrent, Esq
Greenpoint
Long Island
Charles A. Lambert
Loxa Islann
Edward A. Wilson
Williamsaburgh
Kings County
B. Franklin Clark
Gedar Street
New Fork
Nathaniel M Ga
Madam Boivin
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