Armistice and Convention Debate in Civil War Critique
The article argues that Copperhead plans for an armistice and convention lack credible assurance from rebels and would undermine Union victory. It contrasts Copperhead aims with a policy that preserves the Union, strengthens national unity, and deters future rebellion, while noting European war shifts involving Denmark and Austria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jagal
Neal Jeff
Orate
Copperheads
Union
Copperhead meetings and Civil War politics stir Illinois
The Springfield Copperhead gathering led by Singleton drew figures like Henry Clay Dean and Geo W Jones with Dodge as a participant. The Chicago Convention looms as Wade and Davis critics press treason lines while McClellan gains no Democrat turnout. Fort Morgan’s fallacy and draft chaos spark further debate as Hammond’s court martial ends with dismissal.
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Springfield
Iowa
Singleton
Illinois Gang
Henry Clay Dean
Augustus Cesar Dodge
Geo. W. Jones
Dean
Chicago
Peoria
McClellan
Ilinois
Vallandigham
Copperheads
Peace or dissolution the main issue in Davis Copperhead dispute
The piece analyzes Jeff Davis and Copperhead aims, arguing they seek total dissolution of the Union and rule by majority suppression, contrasting Republican democracy with secessionist despotism. It cites Col Jaques and Edmund Kirke from Atlantic Monthly, stressing the danger to constitutional government and minority protections.
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McClellan
New York City
Copperhead
Hiram Ketchum
Chicago
Democracy
Edmund Kirke
Richmond
Jaques
Atlantic Monthly
Jeff Davis
Jeff
Davis
Copperheads
North
Republic
Col. Jaques
Mr. Gilmore
Jeff. Davis
America
Ita
Faksely
Debate on Republics and Despotism in Civil War Speech
The piece argues that nations pend between constitutional majorities and tyranny. Davis is labeled a proponent of despotism and unity is urged to crush rebellion. It notes loans to the government, warns of Confederate success, and mentions Gen. Curtis at Council Bluffs aiding frontier defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
s—Gen
S. R. Curtis
Council Bluffs
Rebel crossing fights near Tallahatchie report
A Civil War diary entry from August 11, 1864, describes Gen. Hatch in command near the Tallahatchie River with multiple divisions including colored troops. It notes a crossing, pursuit of rebel artillery, a brief siege at Oxford, weather, available food, and claimed Union casualties and gains with references to Atlanta and Tupelo losses.
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TALLAHATCHIE _ Rives
A. J. Smith
Hatch
Ormy
Smith
Tallahatchie
Waterford
Dick Taylor
Bos Aero
Gene
Forrest
Tupello
Chalmers
Coon
Wyette
Petey
Reba
Indiana
Oxford
Atlanta
Tupelo
Price
Southern Iowa Soldiers Fair and Civil War Aid Move
A Civil War era update notes the Southern Iowa Soldiers Fair raising funds and collecting Sanitary and Christian Commission stores for soldiers. Donations from Union Township Pleasant Hill Denmark Louisa County total fifteen boxes and over 200 dollars in goods forwarded to the Christian and Sanitary Commissions. A call for further donations accompanies notices on a military monument prize. Also reported is a plan to establish a military tactics department at Farmers’ College with covered costs and voluntary participation. A petrified acorn find near Washington Illinois draws curiosity.
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Iowa
Christian Commission
St. Louis
Mars
H. B. A. Cor
Louis
W. J. Gladwin
Dept’y Ag
Union Township
Burlin
Pleasant Hill
Henry Co
Denmark
Lee Co
Louisa Co
Sanitary Commission
China
Burlington
Middletown
Ville
Mt. Pleasant
Mars. H. B. Raxsom
Board of Directors of Farmers’ Cell
J. C.C. Holenshade
F. Cary
J.C. C. Holexshap
C. E. Bang
Sec'y
Saas
Convention Votes in Lincoln Drove District Call
Readable text shows a convention decision in Lincoln with a decisive vote of 330 to 44. The excerpt mentions township excesses and the First Congressional District but provides few specifics beyond the vote tally and general location.
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Lincoln
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