Copperhead rhetoric on enrollments and quotas in New York and Brooklyn
A satirical attack argues that Horatio and Copperheads exaggerate enrollment inequities between New York and Brooklyn districts. It defends accurate rolls, notes population shifts from war-related labor, and condemns local leaders for meddling while urging proper correction of rolls.
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New York
Horatio
Brooklyn
Seymour
Mae Seans
Burlington
de Horatio
Draft quotas and Indian policy spark partisan rancor
A heated call presses volunteers with twenty days left to meet quotas and avoid a draft. The piece attacks Indian treaties and guardians of the red man, arguing for harsher policies and removal of natives, then shifts to Horatio and McClellan mass meetings in New York, implying political manipulation.
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Indiana
City Hall pictures seized again as city debts stalk
The sheriff of New York again levied on the Governor's Room pictures in City Hall to satisfy a city judgment. The practice happens monthly. unrealized sales suggest the items remain on display. A 75,000 dollar judgment is cited as a possible job lot, with speculation on corrupt press and speculation. The piece also notes sugar shipments from Philadelphia, Ohio political picks, a deadly flux outbreak near Wapello, and other regional updates.
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New York
Telegraph
California
England
China
Lincoln praised as honest leader defying cynical politicians
In a tone matching late 19th century editorials, the piece argues Lincoln’s superiority over self serving politicians who seek power and positions. It blames a “buzzing and troublesome” class for opposing his renomination and praises public support as the people’s own choice. It also urges widespread support for a Sanitary Fair tied to the State Agricultural Fair, praising charitable aid for soldiers and the nation. The draft also hints at a local Minors fair link, urging continued benevolent effort.
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Lincoln
Falstaff
Justice Shallow
Saint James
Paris
Iowa
Grant praised as victories loom in Mobile siege
The article lauds Admiral Farragut for blockading Mobile and hints at a possible reduction of Mobile and related operations. It defends Burnside’s removal, suggests his fate may stem from jealousy, and notes reinforcing rumors about Atlanta. Calls for renewed effort, strengthening regiments, and pressuring Hood’s army while Sherman’s forces stay strong.
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Mobile
Fort Morgan
Farragut
Burngide
North
Burnside
Commissioned Officers of the 8th Iowa Cavalry listed
A Civil War era note lists the 8th Iowa Cavalry officers with casualties and captures from a skirmish. Names include Col. Jos. B. Dorr wounded, Maj R Rott captured, Capt John Dance, and others. details describe one Texas Ranger unit engaging and horse losses. The letter is signed by ANCE, Capt. 8th Iowa Cavalry.
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Heap QuartEgs
Iowa Cavalry
Lays
C. Dunham
8Th Iowa Cavalry
James Horton
Joseph Cobb
Jos. B. Dorr
Ebd Burns
Oane
P ‘Merchiser
M M Walden
James Moore
Win’ Opler Sionry
Misana
Eutse
Wmle
Henore W McCarron
HH Beldeld
Chasderson
James E Pritchard
du Warren
Q. Q
C Bennett
John C Power
Pease
Andrew Tipton
Jacob
J Coddington
Escad
R Rott
John Dance
Rosselle
Texas Rangers
Ajor
Genel
Ste Root
Ance
Iowa Cav
Contrast in tactics as Stoneman raid targets Macon and Macon defense praised
Governor Curtin condemns border county behavior while praising cavalry action under Maj. Gen. Stoneman who led a raid toward Macon. The rebel account claims Stoneman’s force was defeated, yet Union commentary argues infantry and militia can halt cavalry in wooded terrain and cites Macon’s defense versus Chambersburg’s fall as evidence of effective warfare against rebels.
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Curtin
Pennsylvania
Stoneman
Macon
Mville
Atlanta
Aes
Afair
Coop
Enle Feeneenen
Genetins City
Gov. Brown
Clifton
Iverson
Coma
Weil
Ohio
Great West
Chambersburg
Kersburg
Franklin
McCausland
Unon
Quantrell
Lawrence
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McClellan
Philadelphia
Muscatine
Thayer
Knox
Licking
Muskingum
Coshocton
Columbus Delano
Mt. Vernon
Wapello
Appanoose County
Border Counties
P. P. Ingalls
Orphans’. Home
Des Moines
Knoxville
Indianola
Newton
Montezuma
James Shields
Illinois
Lee
Georgia
Sherman
Hood
New York Herald
Grant
Bentonsport
Vernon
Keosauqua
Craig
Stidger
Strickland
Latham
Bloomfield
Davis County
James B. Weaver
E. T. Cole
Appanoose
Tracknell
Col. Drake
Unionville
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