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Newspaper
Carlisle Herald
Location
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1863
Page
1
Local notice from Carlisle PA dated May 1 1863 states 8S M Pettengill Co of New York and 6 State St Boston act as agents for advertising and subscriptions at the lowest rates for the era.
A sermon by Rev. H. Robinson of Harrisburg at the First Presbyterian Church extols obedience to authorities and support for government to preserve national life and curb civil war. The pastor’s strong Biblical case denounces disobedience and praises ministers who condemn treachery while urging wider public use of such sermons.
A New York City meeting of adopted citizens expresses unwavering loyalty to the government and the Union. Speakers urge merging loyal citizens beyond native or foreign birth, condemning Copperheads and praising Burnside's anti traitor efforts while noting the Union League in California with speeches by Wright Conness and Stanford. The item ends with a brief, unrelated advertisement for Bryan's Pulmonic Wafers.
The document discusses St. Louis politics and anti abolitionist rhetoric, includes calls to arms and loyalty pledges. It quotes S P Chase and names committee members in New York, urging unity and continued support for Union forces amid Southern and Northern abolitionist opposition.
In a dated April 9 1868 letter to the Loyal National League Chase declines attending the Sumpter meeting. He argues for unity, opposes treason, and asserts slavery will die via military and political processes while blacks should be mobilized as citizens in the Union war effort.
In Snyder County Middleburg period details a draft substitute scheme. James Hummel, paid by Azariah Kreeger, served briefly then deserted, prompting armed confrontation at a New Berlin funeral when Capt. Cox and Sergeant Kephart tried to arrest him. Hummel wounded. shots and melee surround deserters and supporters. authorities vow firm action.
Union troops under Gen. McNeil repelled a rebel assault at Cape Girardeau. Reports claim Marmaduke and Burbridge led the attack, with rebels in retreat. Telegraphs note large Union landings near Eastport and cavalry movements toward Pontotoc and Holly Springs. Loring reinforced Fort Pemberton. battles at Tuscumbia noted. Missouri rebel strength listed at six to eight thousand. several railroad bridges burned attempts repelled.
Gen Grant and Adjutant General Thomas describe a pre-dawn action before Vicksburg. Six gunboats and twelve barges ran batteries, none of the barges were damaged, one steamer abandoned after crews fired on it, and two were killed while ten wounded. Illinois volunteers filled gaps as gunners. The fleet now flanks the rebel position.
From New Orleans to April reports detail Gen Banks reaching Vermilionville after a hard fight at Vermillion Bayou and Col Kimball with the Fifty third Massachusetts entering Bethel Place. Rebel losses mount as captures, prisoners and destroyed boats rise. Grover’s expedition reports success at Irish Bend and Union forces seize stores, cattle, and arms while pursuing enemy across Opelousas county and Franklin.
Latest intelligence confirms a rebel raid into Western Virginia in force with aim to divert Union troops. Authorities brace for possible invasion as steps to intercept the enemy are intensified. rumors of 700 rebels captured circulate but lack footing. The Commissioner of Internal Revenue imposes stamps on promissory notes of twenty dollars or more.
Zion's Classis of the German Reformed Church will convene in this place on Friday evening May 8 at 7 o'clock at the German Reformed church. About 60 ministers and delegates will attend. The sessions will last about five days with divine services nightly and Holy Communion on Sabbath May 10. The gathering marks the Heidelburg Catechism tercentenary celebration.
A historical notice compiles the revenue tax table for promissory notes and related instruments. It highlights the need to preserve the list, mentions sewing machine ads for Wheeler & Wilson, and reports a PA Allegheny county court decision requiring lawyers to pay excise tax or face suspension.
A Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling held that official notices must be published in the ordinary language of the country used in judicial proceedings. A German language notice in a road case from Upper Hanover and Franconia townships led to quashed proceedings, emphasizing language requirements in counties where German prevails.
John McLaughlin of Lafayette Indiana, twelve, is hailed as a hero for enlisting first in the 10th Indiana during the Civil War and later transferring to Col Jacob’s Kentucky cavalry. He fought at Fort Donelson Shiloh Richmond and Perryville where he was wounded, and killed a rebel major with a revolver during a tense moment. After being discharged for a leg wound he sought re enlistment, appealed to the President, and received a special order to re join as a bugler in the regular cavalry at Carlisle Barracks.
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