Freedom of the Press and Civil War Edicts Stir Public Debate
The piece discusses the arrest of the editor of the Circleville Watchman by the Secretary of War, framing the act as necessary to protect free speech and homeland security. It cites editorial reactions from the Indianapolis Sentinel and comments on the Patrison farewell address amid Union war aims and loyalty pledges.
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Circleville
Ohio
Watch
Indianapolis-Sentinel
Watchman
Pea Ridge
Andes
Georgia
Pacific
Atllantic
Hoosier
Washington
Thos
Pattison
Said
Dearborn County
Indiana
H. J. Bowers
Morton ‘Justis
William Higney
C. R. Faulker
Edward A. Conger
Indiana soldiers vent shelter woes and leadership churn
A Civil War era letter details tent shortages and makeshift shanties as Indiana troops endure cold weather. The writer notes sickness is rare, praises Hoosier courage, mentions Shields' division near Alexandria, and reports Captain Keister’s resignation amid troop unrest.
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Shields
Alexandria
Keister
Twenty-Sixth Regiment Encamped Near Rolla
The Twenty-Sixth Regiment reports from Rolla Missouri dated July 1 that they are encamped two miles from Rolla on the Springfield road. About 800 men are fit for duty and the regiment remains a unit, though officers show discontent with Col Wheatly who may not resign. Several officers have offered resignations and more may follow.
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Twenty-Sixth Regiment
Indianapolis Journal
Rolla,Mo
Rolla
Springfield Road
Wheatly
War Department
Abraham Lincoln
Morton
Indiana
Indianapolis
Evansville
New Albany
Madison
Greensburg
Richmond
Terre Haute
Lafayette
South Bend
Fort Wayne
Wabash Town
Fighting in Virginia and congressional notes
Telegraphic summary reports heavy losses as Union forces retreat in Virginia while McClellan advances toward Richmond with gunboats shelling enemy positions. Dispatches claim 66 guns captured and prisoners taken. Congress postpones Western Virginia admission. armory bills pass House as adjournment looms amid recruitment and foreign-relations concerns. Also notes Vicksburg canal completion and scouted rebels captured in Georgia.
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Virginia
New York
Richmond
Philadelphia Enquirer
Philadelphia Press
McClellan
Congressional
Senate
House
Columbus
Indianapolis
Rock Island
Congress
Union village Shakers and Lebanon notes in wartime
A reader recounts visits to Lebanon Ohio and Union village Shakers, praising neat homes, gardens, and industry. It includes a Governor letter urging manning, Lincoln’s call for 300000 troops, Indiana recruitment details, and local camp organization and bounties.
Fragmentary medical note on officer forcing resignation
An unreadable fragment describes a medical examination for a regiment, a diagnosis of lung concerns, and advice for the officer to resign to preserve health, referencing a late Lieutenant Ju. A in vague terms.
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Sirgeon
Local Stock of Fancy Prints and Domestic Goods Featured
W. E. Gibson 200 announces a large stock of fancy prints brown muslin tickings bleached mauling cottonades shifting checks denixma table linens crash and other domestic goods inviting public attention to the selection and prices.
Ladies find sought boots and shoes at our store
A note reports a splendid stock of boots and shoes now on hand with the promise that ladies can always find what they want at the store.
Local Trade Advertisement Promises Wide Grocery Selection
Fragmentary ad claims Sugar Molascos Rice Coffee and other dairy and pantry items are always on hand. It asserts equal to or superior to competing houses and suggests buyers can gain advantages from their facilities and pricing.
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Avis
Hensh
Boyle
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Lebanon
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Dearborn Co
Frang's. Buffingson
John Anderegg
Charles Briggs
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Peenat
Ees County Asylum
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Enessen
Bank 7x
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J. W. Bailey
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Main and
Second Streets
Aurora, Ind
J. W.gaff
A. Lozier
W. E. Gibson
GAT Lozier & CO
Aurora, MD
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Joshua W. Hughes
Salomon Adams
Henry Burroughs
Willis Lemon
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