Price politics and war talk in Hawk Eye issue
In this issue the Hawk-Eye discusses subscription pricing and the need to raise daily rates due to rising paper costs, criticizes reader demands for discounts, and notes a warning of a price increase. It also covers editorials on providence versus health laws, legislative adjournment, and contemporary national topics. The paper comments on Irish emigration, a theatrical performance, Santa Anna’s exile, and Sanitary Fair preparations in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie
England
North
Copperheads accused of treason in Coles county uprising
The Burlington Weekly Hawk Eye denounces a Coles county outbreak as premeditated treason by Copperheads. It argues masked organizers incite civil war, warns readers to resist joining such clubs, and condemns violence against Union soldiers while praising loyal citizens and the army. It links events to Forrest’s Paducah raid and warns of conspiracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Hawk-Eye
Illinois
Coles County
Charleston
Forrest
Paducah
Ohio
North
Whereabouts of the Constitution savers
The Corydon Monitor notes the Constitution savers are in their holes but will reappear in June. A pow-wow is planned at Des Moines on the 16th, and they will itinerate about dog-days until November 8, ending by wagging their tails.
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Eddyville
Davenport Gazette
Gazette
Earth
Corydon Monitor
Constitution Savers
Des Moines
Idaho
Fisk
N. Y. Gabe
Tigre
Nase
Washington
Aving m
Australia
South America
California, and Co
Ian
Capt. Fisk
Edward Buils
Bowling Green
Vindication of Major Coen at Brownsville in 1864
A letter from Major Coen defends his actions during a mutiny and punishment within the 19th Iowa Infantry at Brownsville Texas. He rebuts Eaton of Denmark Iowa, claims proper court martial procedure, and notes petitions for mercy for Paullk and Brockway, while denying undue influence or conspiratorial aims.
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Major Brace
Iowa
Brownsville
Texas
Epitor
G. &. Eaton
Denmark
Lee Co
Ferguson
Co. E
Eaton
Paulk
Brookway
Brockway
Aps
Copperhead Rebellion in Coles County Illinois
A chaotic 1864 clash in Charleston Coles County Illinois as Copperheads and Union forces clash during a court session. Nelson Wells fired on a soldier triggering a volley that left multiple dead and wounded. Col. Mitchell and Maj. York among the wounded with York killed defending himself. About 400 Illinois troops later move against the rebels near Galliday's Mills.
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Hinness
Coles County
Ill
Chicago
Coles, Co
Charleston
Nelson Wells
Court Yard
Court House
Col
Mitchell
54Th
Illinois
Shubal York
Col. Chapman
Mattoon
Levi Freisner
Co. C
John 8
O’ Hair
S. York
James Goodrich
Oliver Sales
Decker
E Nopee
Cath
Noyes
William Gilman
Thomas Jeffries
Nelson Wee
John Cooper
E. Winkles
Perheads
Col. McHenry Brooks
John 8. O'Hair
Galliday’s Mills
Iby
Moultrie
I Tuvalidee
Springfield
Peepee
Port Royal slander decried by Rev Billings letter
Reverend J Billings distances himself from crimes and slander aimed at Port Royal female teachers who educated emancipated slaves. He denounces Copperhead newspapers for viciously libeling a noble group, denying any support for the alleged accusations and condemning the spreading of falsehoods.
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Port Rora
J. Billings
Port Royal
Copperhead
New York Tribune
Smr
Uscalumny
Manchester
N. H
Hampshire
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