BANNER OF WAR BEGINS WITH SOUTH CAROLINA ACT
A historical overview argues the Civil War began with South Carolina’s December 20, 1860 secession act, while noting earlier incidents such as the Star of the West attack and Fort Sumter events. It contrasts legal recognitions of war and riots, arguing the earliest clear war date rests with South Carolina’s action.
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England
Fronce
London
Russia
South Carolina
Star of the West
Charleston
Fort Sumter
Confederate Congress
United States
Supreme Court
Herat
Tink
Louis XIV
Great Britain
Death Carolina
Confederate States
Tax Week Echoes War News and Muted Hopes
A lengthy War era bulletin notes Ohio mobilization and Lincoln era politics. It reports 650000 home militia, 10000 troops for the field, petitions to remove Montgomery Blair, a deadly explosion at Milton Junction killing three, and Butler and Burnside maneuvers. It cites weather, prisoner exchanges, bounty incentives, and draft debates amid ongoing Confederate conflict.
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Tod
Buckeye
John Morgan
Congress
Lincoln
Montgomery Blair
Milton Junction
Chicago & North Western
Legislature of
Ohio
Butler
Nichmont
Livby
Charleston
Rosecrans
Missouri
Schofield
New Orleans
Mumford
United States
United States Mint
Admiral Farragut
Dayton
Cincinnati
Tie
Burnside
Department of the Oh'o
Post R
John Rosa
Green Bay
Wis
Bridgsport
Larkinaville
Ala
Memphis & Charleston
Steveton
Jackson
Senate
Iowe
Grant
Prigena
Vermont
Virginia
Tom Jones
Milwaukee and Mississippi Road Extension to Dubuque debated
Citizens in Lafayette and Green counties push for extending the Milwaukee and Mississippi line from Monroe toward Platteville and Dubuque. Promoters like Burnell urge Milwaukee to back a $125,000 subscription with $100,000 from the city to secure bonds and credit. If Milwaukee wavers, Chicago reportedly may step in to fund the project.
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Monroe
Brodhead
Green
Lafayette County
Dubuque
Warren
Mias River
Lafayvetie
Conntica
Platteville
Platte River
Burnell
Milwaukee
Pletteville
Waters
Ita
Chicago
M & Pr. de Chien Roa
Ma‘tison
Mississippi
S Euthern
Wisconsi
Secretary China halts issuance of legal tender notes
Wisconsin and Pennsylvania scenes dominate a bustling mid war summary. The Senate of Pennsylvania struggles to elect a speaker while Wisconsin notes abolition petitions and a renewed war effort. Reports cover Gov. Brough's inaugural, Charleston siege progress, Illinois and Detroit politics, and local legislature updates. The piece reflects a turbulent 1863 political landscape and ongoing military mobilization.
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China
Senate of Pennsylvania
Chicago
Brough
Columbus
Ohio
Charleston
Doolittle
Wisconsin
Srt
Wis
Farlmieh
Cambera
Iron Brigade
Prentice Fades From Louisville Journal Reviews
The Louisville Journal shows fleeting Prentice byline returns in a notice about Sally Rochester Ford’s publication Raids and Romance of Morgan’s Men. The writer mockingly criticizes Ford and lampoons age, hair, voice, and features while reflecting on historical recall and a boxing match’s fatigue and danger.
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Prentice
Louisville Journal
Sally Rochester Ford
Louisville
Morgan
Drs. Ford
Broadside of War News and Oddities From 1860s Paper
A ragged compilation notes Civil War updates, smallpox in Horicon, a new Sen Francisco church costing 1,000,000 with King blocking preaching until debt is paid, a Cincinnati clerk fined for forced marriage, Idaho gold mines paying 50 to 100 dollars daily, and various political and social items. Also mentions Lee, Schenck, Ban on volunteers, and general wartime chatter.
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Memphis
Senfrancisco
T. Star King
New Orleans
James Santonsge
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Middletown
Ohio
Pierce
En. Sigal
Schenck
Baltimore
Congress
Washington
Idaho
Bannock City
Gen. Lee
Prolific 19th Century Letters Touch on Science and War
A jumble of items reports on Spiritualism praising Prof De Mangan, a Patterson NJ skater, Eli Thayer promoting emigration from Europe, and John Morgan recruiting guerrilla forces. It notes furloughs around Washington, a smallpox death, and weak public health. Jenny Lind reportedly losing her voice, the National Union League growing, and McClellan’s removal for slow progress toward Richmond. It mentions frost cures, Confederate notes selling high, and Grant guiding strategy to finish the rebellion.
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Eli Thayer
New York
Europe
John Morgan
Army of the Potomac
Washington
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Richmond Enquirer
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