Vallandigham Arrest and Civil Liberties Debate
A political debate recounts General Jackson’s detention of Vallandigham and a judge after martial law fears raged postwar. The text contrasts party loyalties, public safety, and constitutional powers with quotes from Jackson era figures and a 1850s Albany meeting supporting government action.
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Oni
Vallandiye
Vallsodigham
Rubens Corpus
Jackson
Vallsndigham
New Orleans
Louvillier
More
United States
Hall
Lionaillier
Holdduder
Gorstst Jackson
Congress
Prrincipal
Amereet
Douglas
House of Representatives
Vallandigham
Vallendigham
Albany
Sustein
Lintouy
Rebel forces retreat from peninsula near Chickahominy
Fortrose Monroe dispatches report Wise’s rebel forces have withdrawn from the peninsula and fallen beyond the Chickahominy. The Army under General Keyes skirmished near the Gourthouse area with slight engagement and weather hindered movement.
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Faruxe
Fortrose Monroe
Sexys the Herald
Keyese
Officials Named for County Positions in Beaver and Surrounding Areas
A list of county officials and appointees includes Assembly member William Henry from Fallston serving as Sheriff Joseph Ledlie of Beaver. Register & Recorder Alfred R Moore of Beaver. Treasurer John Caughey of Beaver. Clerk of Court John A Frazier of Darlington. Commissioner John H Beighley Economy Cp. of Cor., Coroner Thos Deviney of New Brighton. Poor House Director John K Potter of Racoon. Auditor Joseph McClure of Bridgewater. Trustees of Academy Rev D A Cunningham of Bridgewater. William Orr of Beaver.
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Assembly
William Henry
Fallston
Joseph Ledlie
Beaver
Register & Recorder
Alfred R Moore
John Caughey
John A. Frazier
Darlington
John H. Beighley
Thos, Deviney
New’ Brighton
Tohn K. Potter
Racoon
Joseph M’clure
Bridgewater
Trustees of
Academy
D.a.cunningham
Bridgew
William Orr
Gratitude for Late Southern Papers from Officers
Lt Col James A Johnston of the 172d Regiment P.M and Maj A W Taylor of the first Regiment Pp V extend thanks for the late Southern newspapers received.
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James.a. ‘Johnston
172D Reg
P.M
A .W. Taylor
Forst Reg
Southern
Agricultural Society Board Meeting Notice
There will be a meeting of the Board of Managers of the Agricultural Society on Saturday the 27th at 1 o'clock p m at the Court House. A full attendance is requested. By order A G McCreary See y June 23 63.
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Board of Managers of the Agricultural Society
Court House
A. G. M’creary
Sarteliore
Frederick
New York | World
New York
Cincinnati Inquirer
Chicago Times
New York Cauzagsian
W.s.firen
Golan
Reere
Southi Mountain
South Mountain
Fett Frederick
Copperhead Convention Nominates Judges and Governor
The Copperhead Convention met in Harrisburg on Wednesday and nominated two sitting Pennsylvania Supreme Court judges, the same men who about a year earlier disfranchised the soldier. Judge Woodward was named for Governor and Judge Lowrie for Supreme Judge.
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Copperhead
Harrisburg
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Woodward
Lowrie
Enlistment Call By George Fetterman Jr Cavalry
George Fetterman son of Vice President Fetterman of Pittsburg raises a six month cavalry unit under the Presidents call. Lieut Fetterman served sixteen months in the 101st Penn Vols and is described as brave, noble, and respected by his men. Recruits are invited to enlist via his Pittsburg office on Fifth Street with authorized receivers J Rutan of Beaver and D D Johnston.
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George Fetterman
V.p. Fetterman
Pittsburg
Fetterman
101St Regiment
Penna
Fifth Street
J. 8.Rutan, Esq
D. D. Johnston
Beaver
Union Convention Nominates County Ticket
The Union Convention announces a county ticket with general support for the chosen candidates. Readers are urged to accept the majority decision while hoping for a large overall majority. Disappointed candidates are expected to back the winners and maintain unity for the good of the country.
Democratic leaders blamed for treason amid Civil War rancor
An editorial decries Northern Democratic leaders as defenders of slavery and conspirators against the U.S. government. It accuses the Copperhead faction and figures like Woodward of treason, urging Beaver County voters to reject them and support Union stability and the national war effort. It notes wartime sentiment in New York and New Jersey and warns of possible Confederate victory if disloyal candidates win.
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Democratic Party
South
United States
Giliemo
Fort Sumter
Big. Ter
Pennsylvania
Wood
New York
Yallandigham
Ohio
Cand Othera
Treasy
Democratic
Siavc
Morgan
Sey
Ménr
Copperhead
Seyroour
Cnnsylvania
Orben
Cliavis
New Jersey
Jeff. Davis
New, York
Beaver County
Bever County
Democratic ‘Party
Sta
Union
Aesylvania
Bana
Woodward
Vatlandighamy
Washington
Richmond
Démocratic Party
Wall
Punty
Kpaves
Copperheads’ stance prolongs war and blood cost
Opinion urges honest reflection on Northern Copperheads angering the administration. The writer argues opposition prolongs conflict, increases casualties, and wastes national treasure, calling for a shift in support to end the war.
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Pal
Fink
Partien
Woolgrowers meet at Chenichabirg to promote county welfare
Citizens on the sdath eide' of the jeonnigs gathered at chenichabirg on the 15th to form a woolgrowers association. W R Smith elected president. committee named to draft petitions and liaise with other wool groups. Resolutions support fair wool pricing, urge tax on dogs to protect flocks, and call for wider publication. Adjourned July 7 1863.
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Sdatheide
Jeonnigs
James Smith
James Shi Uta
D. Strous
M. Andrews
Conaum
Uet
Beaver Argus Hnd Western Star
Mechanickeburg
Mei W. R. Smitil
Prest. Clesey
M.rexb
Lee
Troops Move Against Insurgents in Holmes County
June 1963 report says federal troops arrived to break up an enrollment resistance in Holmes County. A clash followed with insurgents firing and soldiers charging. eight prisoners taken and two wounded. About 500 to 600 insurgents fled into woods seeking reinforcements. conflicting casualty reports appeared.
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Cueveiana
Holmes County
Wallace
Weode
Vallandigham Morais
Enrolling officers attacked in Indiana counties
Cincinnati report says the enrolling officer in Boone County was captured by several people on Monday and held while women pelted him with eggs. Fourteen of the most active partisans have been arrested. Fletcher Freeman, enrolling officer of Sullivan County, Indiana, was shot dead yesterday along a country road.
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Cincinnati
Boone County
Egf
Fletcher ‘Freeman
Sullivan County
Indiana
Governor Borman Inaugurated Amid Festivities in Wheeling
Wheeling marked June 20 with the inauguration of I ta first Governor Borman. Business halted nationwide as citizens gathered in force, flags adorned streets, and fireworks lit the sky. Captain Morris W Downing sustained a severe injury to his right hand from a premature explosion during the nationalealure.
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Wheeling
N. I. Borman
Ita
Busines
Ealure
Morris W. Downing
Richmond officer reports movement of regiments to reinforce Germany
An officer from Richmond states twenty one regiments recently passed through on their way to reinforce German Leb. He notes several regiments of North Carolina Cavalry also passed through for the same destination.
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Richmond
North Carolina Cavalry
Rebel Forces Move Through Maryland and Reports from Frederick
June 20 to June 21 dispatches describe rebel cavalry movements near Frederick and Williamsport, with forces at Hagerstown and Sharpsburg, plus fortifications and evasive union responses. Reports mention recaptured towns, artillery transfers, and suppression orders affecting newspapers in the Baltimore region.
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Monnoy
United States
Emelie
Newbern
Sith
Pebel Committee
North Carolina
Virginia
Tennessee
Gov. Vance
Tis
Vance
Ralegh
Rederick
Mdi
Boonsboro
Hareretown
Yestereden
Williamsport
Frederick
Potomac
Hy Aide
Sharpsburg
Hagerstown
Antillery
Fiwell
Willia
Chrlestown
Lee
Ewell
Maryland
Ander Jénkina
Greencastle
Chamberburg
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Daniel Agnew
Beaver Circus
J. L. Anderson
TC. Nieholson
Union Ticket
Navy
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Barrimorg
Poin
Ohio Road
Mag Marylard
Baltimore
Harper's Fife
Hese
Enion
Lealruc
Schenck
Avita
New Yon
Herald
Keyes
Aldie
Middleburg
Aldioa
Westerdly
Kent
Wasminatox
Centreville
Rbel
Bull Run
Webb
Lake Shore
Arch
Mirror
C. P. Cummins
Bhageweena
Miemshe
X York Cavalry Regiment
Connellsburg
Fulton County
Col. Lawrence
Sylvania Regiment
Chambersburg
Couch
Willingport
Cumberland
Harper's Ferry
Kéily
Rhodes
Inboden
Buffalo
Secretary of War
Tas
Ecud
Slaverstown
Chambersourg
Bere Tee
Greyncastle
Wercarsburg
Curtis
Philadelphia
UW i
Hanarspung
Iieraid
Jenkins
Greene
Wiliamsport
Agerisbi Hive
Willis Iinsport
Nittagorst
Ris
Cergete Castle
Agian
Waynesbirg
Gettysbure
Cellene
Sherman
Uys
Jossiston
David Blazon
Gener Grant
Springfield 1S Journal
Jackson Bryo
Aregimet
Department of the Sourh
Department of
Gilmore
Tanish Hashbeep
Port Royal
Halis
Mirehel
James Island
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Fort Pulist
Monroe
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