Five Weeks for Mity Cents and Polemics on Slavery
A Confederate era column rails against Union policy on emancipation and slave labor. It questions the legality of freeing rebels’ slaves and suggests countermeasures to disrupt fortifications at New Madrid. The piece cites General Halleck, Jeff Thompson, and governor actions, arguing the war cannot end with slavery intact.
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Halleck
Jeff Thompson
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Aes
Congress
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New Madrid
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Uveir
Dird’'s Point
Cuito
Oglesby
Ted
New Orleans
Winchester
Kowth
Cildean Iy
Fagle
Arle
London
England
Coastal Forts and Naval Movements Amid Civil War Rumors
Report describes Savannah river area defenses and Tybee Light as a key beacon on the Southern coast. It notes Union movements of the Stone Fleet and predicts potential South to revolutionize Southern commerce, with anticipated city shifts and rising property values as Northern capital flows inland. Also mentions Beecher's Thanksgiving sermon calling for constitutional limits, and updates on Union strategy, pirate actions near Europe, and promotions in the Army of the Potomac.
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Savanna River
South Carolina
Georgia
Bar
Allen
Telane
Bintes
Novas
Port Royal
Nland
Cockepur
Charleston
Bayaanah
Mobile
New Oriten
Shipa
Rocky Mountains
Eric
Chicago
Beaufort
War council held in Canada amid fear of conflict
Reports from Canada describe a Sunday council of war with Governor General and military leaders present. Officials discussed mobilizing ten thousand volunteers, though no solid authorization was confirmed. The article voices concern over potential Britain Spain conflict and urges caution to avoid widespread calamity.
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Wilker
Gir Peowick W. Williema
Kare
Montreal
Iflix Kaosbaury
Colivel
Boal Anillers
Canada
Rue
Tresitle
Dafonta
Eure
Mr. Bolior
Ergland
Anticipation of British Arrests in Slidell and Mason Case
The article discusses British Admiralty suspicions around James Adger and intercepted ships, debating whether Adger was guarding a supposed British packet. It notes American actions led by Captain Wilkes and questions the motive behind intercepted runaways, citing press commentary on neutrality and possible motives.
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Slidell
Mason
James Adger
Losvom
Wavat
Her Majesty
Stribre
Sidwil
New York
British Admiralty
Tvmer
Ueders
Wilkes
Fort Warren Prisoners Enjoy Comfortable Quarters and Tours
Allairs at Fort Warren describes prisoners Slidell and Starop, with their secretaries, in comfortable quarters and tentatively long stays. It notes their funds, purchases for convicts, and the ambivalent climate as Northern-born prisoners adjust, while embassadors converse with other detainees. The piece covers hospital conditions, the Beaufort-Port Royal expedition outcomes, and Union strategy in the South, including Sherman’s plans and the impact on Charleston defenses.
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Siidel
Starop
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Randay
Slidell
Horsheld
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Pastors
New York
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Port Hoyal
Leaufort
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Charleston
Sherman
Aiton Weed Island
Randur
Burnside
Bator
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Thare
Actiog
Kowr
Re Burundi War Debates Reference Slavery Policy
Fremont's return to New York amid public demonstrations stirs calls against arming enslaved people for Union war effort while Cameron debates emancipation policy. Reports from Virginia and Maryland show loyalist families fleeing, wartime prices spike, and European financial shifts influence policy amid Confederate tensions across Martinsburg and Frederick.
Richmond papers warn of war time prices and bonds
Fragmentary notes from Richmond Virginia papers describe wartime shortages and price lists for food and goods, the confiscation of printing supplies, and public anxiety over Rebel finance. Reports mention troop losses near Kentucky, Butter production by farmers, and a bitter tone toward Union policy.
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Pine
Richmond
New York
Confederate States
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Alexandria
Siack Mall
Orleans Maluaies
Liverpool
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