Union and Constitution in Civil War Debate in Beloit
The piece argues for strict Union fidelity under the Constitution and warns against rebellion and secessionist ideas. It cites editorials and letters, names officials and reporters, and discusses loyalty, press freedom, and enforcement of laws. Also notes deserters at Camp Scott, naval commands, Connecticut troop equipment, and state militia appointments.
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Alo Lave
Sec
Massachusetts
Sv. Geo. LF. Butler
South
Ibernia
Anich
Camp Scott
Fred
Nizer
S. M. Marsh
Wilhelm Zeebin
Auguste Kruger
Allen Young
Charles Gorman
W. Graves
E. J. Babcock
Valentine Fisher
Pre
War impact on business and secession mood shifts
The piece argues the war will depress current commerce yet leave solid foundations for postwar revival, predicting lasting prosperity once peace returns. It notes Northern production, supplies staying ample, and exports to Europe increasing while domestic prices stay controlled. It also reports Paducah’s quieting secession mood and Missouri’s Unionist resurgence after tensions in St. Louis.
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Cincinnati Gazelle
National Treasury
Ates
Europe
New York
Ohto
Idiana
Ilinow
Iowa
Wisconsin
Michigan
South
Harvet
Loys
Incidents of 1812 and war notes in Newark and beyond
In Newark Judge Conrad defends Gen. Scott against cowardice charges using a Lundy’s Lane affidavit about Scott aiding a wounded comrade. The report moves through New York politics on arming troops, a French submarine claim, and progressive war prep with details on cannons and ranks. It also covers public sentiment on Democrats, a potential bankrupt law, and varied wartime items across Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
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Newark
Conrad
Philadelphia
Scott
Lundy's Lane
Lars
Rosa
Telegraphic News From Across The Nation May 20
A ribald mosaic of Civil War news spreads from New York to Havana. Emigrants bound for Hayti depart Rochester origin, a coast guard steamer runs ashore, batteries rise near Charleston, and naval actions spawn reports of vessels captured and patrols in the Gulf. Washington attests Britain’s line on seceded states, while Virginians gear for incursions near Williamsport. From St Louis to Louisville comes local regimental news and track performances as reporters chronicle unrest, fires, and political shifts with a chorus of cities and dates.
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Washington
Charleston Courier
Niagara
Huntsville
Glasgow
Evening Post
Potomac
Propertiy
Richmond
Charleston
Fort Monroe
Baltimore
Harper’s Ferry
Chambersburg
Virginia
Williamsport
Potomac River
New York
de Sute
Tiavana
Tare
Havana
London
U. & Transport
Free Born
Fort Montog
Washington Navy Yard
Sewall's Point
Richland
Navy Department
Deserted roads and forts blaze in Mexican frontier clash
A May 20 New Orleans report describes Gen Young pursuing Montgomery with Federal troops. Fort Brown stood in a defensive alert as forces concentrated along the Texas route. A duel in Arizona between a Mexican native and a Mississippi boatman ended with a dramatic lasso strangling and dragging injury on the plains.
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New Orleans
Texas
Young
Montgomery
Mississippi
Arizonia
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Comedore Stringham
Commodore Pendergast
Brazil
Commodore Sands
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Commodore Jaman
Commodore Bell
Commodore Montgomery
New
Connecticut
M. Y. Evening Post
U. S. Manraray
D. OG. Jackson
A. S
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A. J. Sutherland
Monroe
Alouree
W. W. Jackson
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Foul du Lac
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Fox Lake
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Navy Yard
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Gen. Scott
Gex Harvey
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MeL’ncoln
Graham
Joint Committee of Thirteen
Assembly
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Abuepee
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Beattie
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Portage
Portage City
Hillman
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Hayti
Rochester
England
Nelson
O. T. Alien
Louisville
Woodlawn
Mollie Jackson
Usde
Key West
Craven
Crusader
Wanderer
Gulf
U. S. Navy
Ishend
French
Chicago
Douglas
Nashville
Poster
Johnson & Co
Paroquet Springs
There
Reynolds
U.S
San Antonio
Col. van Denn
Cortenas
Rio Grande
Cortinas
Iyst
Caribeere
Gol. Ford
Fort Brown
Vanity Fair
Comic Journal of Ameecx
Nassau Street
Jureau Variety Store
Charles Damerer
Nodge County
Jaring
Candon
K. Givens
Joneau
Charles Damerel
Juneau
Secessignists
Roeted
F. Brechter
Rerd Gages
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