Armistice Call and Civil War Polemics in Manchester
Citizens in Manchester township Dearborn county met on the 16th to pass resolutions urging an armistice for a length of time to enable North and South to mingle and seek a peaceful convention to amend the Constitution. They condemn the current administration and the conscription law, denounce wartime policy, and threaten opposition to any candidate who does not support an armistice. A Richmond Enquirer extract is cited to justify peace terms by force, labeling opponents as traitors. The report also mentions deserter arrests in Noble County and a Potomac army dry gangrene outbreak, plus Army changes in the Third Indiana Cavalry and Treasury money for spring pay.
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Manchester Township
Dearborn County
Wetman
Washington
Warren
Jackson
Webster
Republic
Congress
Oan Libertica
Union
Manchester
Richmond Enquirer
North-west
Partizan
Munraresnoro
South
Lincoln
Jeff. Davis
Tennessee
Indiana
Copperheads
Gov. Morton
God of
Valalndingham
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Third
Indiana Cavalry
Littl
Pleassnton
Burnside
Joe Hooker
Cavalry Corps
Old Dearborn
6Th
N. Y
Eighth Illinois
8Th
Gen. Hooker
Hore Laypine, Va
P.O
Aurora
Ini
Soldiers Wives Insult Sparks Outcry Across Cities
A leading Cincinnati Enquirer editorial insults soldiers wives prompting protest and call for suppression by angry readers. The piece triggers widespread reaction as troops return home scarred and displaced, with families aided by aid societies amid a charged, tense atmosphere.
Our Army Correspondence from Indiana and Civil War notes
A compilation of soldier letters from Indiana and Mississippi fronts dated March 1863 reports political tension with copperhead sentiment in Indiana, loyalty to Governor Morton, conscription hopes, and troop movements. It covers Camp before Vicksburg with canal work, disease tag “The Sick Regiment,” resignations, and a note on treasury deposits.
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Vicksburg
J. He
Sketches From the Third Indiana Cavalry in Virginia
Reports on discipline and drill shaping the Third Indiana Cavalry’s reputation. Anecdotes from Dumfries and Hore Layime Va show officers and privates clashing with Eastern regiments, praising the Little Third’s bold conduct, and detailing encounters with Union and Rebel forces amid picket duties.
Curious long forenames on Long Island and in Connecticut
Seventy years ago many children were named with extended phrases and Bible style lines. Examples from Saybrook and nearby towns show lists like Jonathan Hubbard Hubbard Lom bard Hunk Dan Dunk Peter Jacobus and others. In Saybrook the Reman family uses multi part names for all children. An earlier notice describes deserters near Raleigh captured after a nighttime Knights of the Golden Circle pursuit. The Treasury reports a policy: revenue stamps will no longer be exchanged for other stamps, except at a 1 percent discount.
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Long Island
Connecticut
Mr. Crabb
Jonathan Hubbard Hubbard Lombard Hunk Dan Dunk
Peter Jacobus ‘Lackany
Christian Beman
Prince Federick Henry Jacobus Zacheus Christian Beman
Caroline Sarah Rogers Ruhama Christian Beman
Charity Freelove Ruth Grace Mercy Truth
Anothel
Carrington
Knights
Raleigh
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Warning on Needle Quality and Authorized Purchases
The notice warns against buying inferior needles and urges customers to use only genuine articles made for the machines. It states that bad needles can render even the best machine useless and confirms all branch offices stock the genuine needles. Correspondents should include name, post office, county, and state, with payment by postage stamps or bank notes for small purchases.
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Dirsicuutr
East
U.S
Weskionville
Noble Co
Mamain
Potomac Army
Jia
Bediana
Geo. H. Chapman
Carter
Robert Kiein
the Cincinnati Enquirer
Indianapolis
Enquirer
Aston Mechine
Versailles
Verasilles
Henry
Lane
James Hughes
Joseph A. Wright
United States
Boutwell
W. H. Talbott
Jnd. Jour
Mason
Av Suen
Syracuse
M. Y
OUR Army
IND. Cavalry
Stafford C. H
Wright
Kelsey
Spencer
Autees
Third Indiana Cavalry
J. N. Wabern
Cansaxa Examineris
Seta Thomas Cy
J. A. Salisbury
Providence
R. I
New York Illustrated News
Hubbard Bros
Express
Hubbard Bros. & CO
South Car
Nassau & John Ata
New York
Singer
Ey. M. Surcer
Co.'s Gazette
Gratis
M. Singer & CO
Broadway
Locan
Wasmixerox
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