County Republican Convention Delayed and Local Notes
The Republican County Committee meets and votes to withdraw the call for a May convention. Archibald Robertson is elected Chairman, replacing Dr. David Millis Jr. D L Imbrie denies candidacy while Jon H Cunningham is urged as a strong legal candidate. Dr E Rendrick plans a private New Brighton asylum retreat for humane care. Yorktown victory noted. southern doubts about abolitionists referenced.
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Republican County Convention
Republican County Committee
Archibald Robertson
David Millis Jir
Arch
Ropertios
N. A. R. Moore
Sec’y
Jon
H. Cunningham
Cunningham
de Couts
E. Rendrick
Ohio
New Brighton
Ain
Beaver County
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Emancipation debate highlighted by W W Ketcham speech
The speech in the State Senate on March 18 argues gradual emancipation and abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia, notes opposition from Breckinridge supporters, and urges readers to study the speech for its clarity on the era’s great truths. It previews Parson Brownlow's forthcoming book on secession and praises timely publications and public notices.
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W. Ww. Ketcham
Wwe
Requket
W-W. Ketcham
State Senate
District of Columbia
Ketcham
Ae Teffarson
Clay
Breckenridge
Bradford Named Commissioner for Pennsylvania Troops
Hon. Benj Bradford of New Brighton was appointed by Gov Cartin as a commissioner to attend to the needs of Pennsylvania troops currently in the west. Bradford left Monday to begin his duties in this office amid remarks from the Pittsburgh Post about past presidents.
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Benj. Rush Bradford
New Brighton
Cartin
Sioner
Entsylvania
Mr. Bradford
Tis
Union League fears over alleged secret Republican group
The Union League editorial attacks the Patriot and Union and the Star for alleging a hidden Republican political association to influence the Pennsylvania election. It questions the story’s credibility, warns against believing partisan accusations, and defends Republican principles as enduring.
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Patriot
Union of
Harrisburg
and the Star
Senate
Kansas
Union
Harriaburg
Pir
Beaver County
Brilliant Victory Reported From Pittsburg in Telegraph Columns
The Delta in New Orleans notes a Confederate victory rumor from Pittsburg announcing a brilliant triumph. It claims final results are not yet known but expects Tennessee to be liberated soon by Confederate forces.
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Pittsburg
New Orleans
Delta
Priy
Tennessee
Pennsylvania Reserves seek Brigadier General for Colonel Simmons
A Pennsylvania Reserves officer reports the entire division in excellent health and spirits after a camp change. The men urge Colonel Simmons of the Fifth to be promoted to Brigadier General, noting his Harrisburg, Pennsylvania background and attachment to the regular army.
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Pennsylvania Reserves
Simmons
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Declination Notice From Local Candidate
Joan A. Fra zman declines county commissioner nomina tion citing personal reasons and intent to support other aspirants. He serves as postmaster in Darlington and plans future political backing while offering best wishes to all listed candidates.
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Mr. Hbrros
the Argus
Zen
Darlington
Jore-Mo
Liam
G Ptlemon
Joan A. Frazimn
Slavery Tax Debate Mirrors Congressional Tensions
In the Harrisburg Telegraph excerpt the piece laments constitutional tensions over taxing slaves as property. It argues the federal refusal to tax enslaved people exposes a wider moral and political conflict about recognizing human property as a taxed asset, warning of sectional rebellion and the perils of denying reality.
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Sheirs
Congress of
United States
Alton
Von
Don Qhisote
Harrisbuirg Telegraph
Major General Charles Ferguson Smith obituary
Major General Charles Ferguson Smith native of Pennsylvania son of the noted Dr. B. Smith entered the Military Academy as a cadet in 1821. He became second lieutenant in 1825 and later rose through ranks to major general on March 21, 1862. He commanded the second division of the Army of the West and served in the Tenth Infantry. He is noted in dispatches from the Pittsburg Post.
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Teleerhph
Charles |Ferguson ‘Smith
Pennsyleay Idl
Drimutct B. Smith
Military Academy
Velttcas
Floods Devastate Lower Mississippi Region Across Multiple States
The report describes widespread inundation from Cairo to Memphis along the Mississippi and its tributaries. Levees broke and floodwaters inundated vast plantations, drowning livestock and destroying crops. Destruction spans Natchez Grand Gulf and Vicksburg, with steamers operating only for limited passenger and freight movement. The scene is described as calamitous amid ongoing military conflict and social distress.
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Foote
Fleh
Ohio
Cairo
Fort Pillow
Mississippi
Memphis Tor Natchez
Mh Natchez
Grand Gulfl
Vicksire
Memphis
Aloh
Battle Reports From Fort Donelson Detailed In Fragment
Fragmentary OCR describes Union and Confederate forces at Fort Donelson with lines of troops, boats, and prisoners. Eyewitness detail includes wounded, guards, and the fall of positions as bombardment and close combat unfold. The account mentions deserters, deaths, and chaotic scenes around the fort and surrounding hills.
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Stanton
Petersburg
Theo Badowis
E. Weer
Eadquarters
Dpahannock
M’dowelt
Fragmentary Civil War Letter From Front Lines
The read text presents a damaged Civil War era letter describing troop movements and rebel actions. It mentions being ordered toward Corinth and reflects on soldiers left behind, church prayer meetings, and camp life as the writer urges resilience and faith. The tone is personal, muttered worries, and hopes for a safe march.
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Jorinth
Private Civil War Picket Fight Recalls 1862 Engagement
Correspondent from the Philadelphia Press details a Civil War era skirmish with Confederate forces along a picket line. It notes intense cannon fire reducing heavy losses and mentions Captain Campbell, Colonel Camyell, and Captain Johnstone among the cited soldiers. The report also includes political commentary on Democrats and Union loyalty in the Northern states, reflecting wartime sentiment.
Incomplete Telegrams From Rochester Friends
Fragments show messages of love and farewell to friends from Rochester. References include names like Joan and missing details about the sender and occasion, with scattered phrases about Michigan and Ocala. The text appears to be a damaged note or memorial-like communication from a group of Rochester boys.
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Michigan
Eal
Rochester Boys
Joan T. Misnete
Telegraph narrative from Cairo reports Union force surprise near Corinth
From Cairo a dispatch to the Journal describes a Union reconnaissance Friday near Corinth. The column surprised rebel camps, capturing seven prisoners and advancing to Pine Ridge six miles from Corinth, with no signs of the enemy by eleven a.m. Captain Stevenson of Danville notes constant rating and intelligence about rebel positions. General Halleck’s army is active as reports of clashes spread.
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Ginth
Mississippi
Cairo
Corinth
Pia Ridge
Golinth
Stevenson
Danville
Tela
Halleck
Pnp Tvs
Intell igence from Galt New York April war report
Fragmented dispatches describe naval actions and evacuations near Savannah and Tampa Bay. Reports cite Gen. Cir. Smith's death from dysentery after occupation of Savannah, with Sherman arriving by news of fortifications and prisoner counts carried by steamer Boston.
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Galt
New York
United Staites
Barranc
Ariel
Tampa
Bay
Crest
Florida
Richmond Eford
Brooklyn
Benin
Milang Vis
Larace
Singh
Hesvette
Smith
Ie‘hotitied
Acai
Satantabi
Sherman
Yesuinday
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Bey
Yorktown
Parson ‘Brownlow
East
Thucydides
Beaver Pe
Thos. B. Reed
Washington
Pennsylvaia Regiment
Wea
N. A. Harrimond
Philadelphia
H Bee
Pittsbururgh
Buchanan
The
Union League
Southern Rights
Denison
Fort Don Br Saneas
Camberland
Fort Donelson
Wligh
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Padut
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Cam
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Onur
Urinys
S7th
Gin Johnstone
Thomas Brooks
Beaver
Everal
Peraod
Hentzelt
Brooke
Lone Hay
Hiladelphia
Ocasional
Wasuisarox
Seferxsio
Douglas
Orai
Artis
Democrate
William B. Reeds
George
MM. Wharfonk
Fernando
Woods
Woods and ‘Charles, Gorors, ‘That Atl Anen
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John B. Breckinridge
Free States
Breckinridge
Loys
Lincoln
William , B. Ret
Robert “Tyler
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William B. Reed
Joseph
B. Bake
Robert
Fyler
Arnold
Plimer
William Bigler
Davisoesic
Free’ States
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Supreme Court
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Fort Jackson
Savannah
New Yonk
Boston
Jathon
Vannah
Athintié
Pulaski
Vorr
Wheeling
Virginia
Ft. Wright
Pississippi
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