Fort Wayne May 7 1862 Rebel Battles Reported
Dispatches from Washington describe a drawn out Virginia fight week with Hooker’s forces retreating toward Chancellorville and Sedgwick’s corps crossing the Rappahannock. Casualties include several generals on both sides and Danville style martial law actions at Dayton and Louisville amid posturing on Vallandigham. Washington plans Meintzelman’s 30,000 move for relief while Sherman’s Bull Run attempt fails and naval actions at Young’s Point.
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Silay
Wooward
Eoker
Chancellorville
United States Ford
Tedersl
Berty
Schimaelpfeaniaz
Geary
Gene
Whipple
Mott
Kays
Sickles
Mahoney
Hangam
Stonewall Jackson
Nichole
Sedgwick
Fredericksburg
Meintzelman
Washington
Hooker
Sherman
Mainest
Young's Point
Vallandigham
Martiel
Cincinnati
Eadh
Dayton
Auepire
Louis
Louis- Vile
Washvile
Nansewond
Stackwater
Clicuge Times
Indiana Provost Marshals and court actions reported
From Indianapolis comes a report on Col Conrad Baker taking duty as Provost Marshal General of Indiana and advisements around military arrests. Judge Smith addressed the Grand Jury on treason and related crimes while Indiana Supreme Court actions and a long docket were noted. Arrests of alleged sympathizers and the listing of Provost Marshals under the Conscription Law are included amid a tense wartime atmosphere.
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Conrad Baker
Evansville
Indiana
Miyeditne
Johnson County
Marshall County
Burnside
Smith
United States Court
Huntington
Supreme Court of Indiana
Vallandighan
Fallandigh as Arrest and Free Speech Outcry in Ohio
The article reports on the arrest of Hon. C. L. Vallandigham of Ohio for alleged violations of Gen. Burnside Order No. 98, framing it as a defense of free speech under the Constitution. It criticizes military authority over civil rights and urges strict subordination of military to civil power, calling for end to arrests that muzzle the press and dissent. It also includes a sworn statement by Marshal Melee about riot start in the city during an Abolition rally, detailing a confrontation near Hill's Music Store and Margel's grocery with six masked men targeting Patrick Burke.
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C. L. Vallandigham
Ohio
Vallandigham
Durnside
Abolition Dynasty
United States
Congress
Marshal Melee
Adozen
Faerun
Utbink
John Uderick, Esq
Indianapolis
Patrick Woll
Hill
Margel
Lowe
Jill
Oether
Ami
Edward Burkes
Burke
Mr. Burke
Sobatever
Vallandigham Arrest Sparks Dayton Turmoil and Debate
Reports from Dayton describe the arrest of Vallandigham by U S troops under Burnside order No 38. Civilians protested as troops surrounded his home, he resisted military authority, and was marched to the depot then jailed at the Columbia Street military prison. Charges allege he denounced the war and Burnside order in Ohio speeches and urged opposition to military authority.
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Vallandigham
Dayton
Burnside
Murray
United States
Léth Infantry
Cincinnati
Hutton
Vailandigham
Capt. M
Wattandigham
Eustody
Columbia Street
Watlandigham
Galumbus
Mount Vernon
Can
Yurnside
Teileekired
Arith Stimex
Clube
Uni
Ly Gan
Murstetle
Wadurved
Dames
Ainikh
Durand
Gul
Parrott
Wurskels
Atturn
Cahlwell
Merguson
Cleveland
Newport Barracks
Mt. Vernon
County
Ohio
France
Fredericksburg
Fragmented prose on women’s poise and social judgments
In a morning scene a woman’s sparkl e and queenly grace are described as unimpeded by fashion. The narrator notes freedom as the source of elegance, laments societal constraints, and comments on the stage of life as a domain where women bear the burden of propriety.
Longevity and life spans across species in historical note
A scattered historical meditation on longevity notes wide variation among animals. It cites horses living around thirty, dogs fourteen to twenty, geese and hawks surpassing a century, while fish and birds sometimes outlive cities. It mentions species like pigeons and snakes and a belief that some life spans endure until accidental ends occur. The fragment references Vallandigham and Voorhees in a dated arrest notice context.
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Ben Ty
Hirda
Rome
Plot to seize California through secession plots alleged
San Francisco dispatch reports a New York Herald summary claiming northern leaders oppose federal taxes and conscription while southern secessionists plot a Pacific Republic. Details narrate a Napa sect holding prisoners, a suspected captain amid espionage, and plans to seize ships, armories, and California’s coast.
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San Francisco
California
Union
Wen
Pacific Republic
Gulifornia
Washington
War Department
Bes
Napa
Vall Jo
Wie
Leon
Marc Laland
Navy Yard
Jeff. Davis
Sberbs
San Veandisla
Chapman Allvir
Reatiness
Uny
Ube
Armen
Vallandigham Arrest Sparks Midnight Raid in Cincinnati
A force of about 150 soldiers arrived from Cincinnati at 2 AM to seize Vallandigham at his home after a midnight detachment was sent to question his whereabouts. Bells rang as the raiders took him to Cincinnati, with residents indignant at the act and threats of vigilante justice. Telegraph wires were cut and rail obstructions laid to hinder troop movements, but two columns from Cincinnati and Columbus reached the city, ending further disturbances. Estimates of property losses reach roughly 250,000 dollars.
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C. Dayton
May
L. Vallan Tighant
Tsa
Burasida
Cincinnati
Cal. Parrott
Les
Salemn
Vallandshaw
City Watch
Cinsinnati
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Tf Howaver
Yallandigham
Colmbus
Columbus
Vailandigham
Partica
Riots in Dayton and Cincinnati Amid Military Crackdown
Great excitement spread through Dayton as rioters attacked federal offices and burned buildings with 500 to 600 participants seizing the ni ne nal office and causing widespread destruction. Federal troops restored order after arrests. Vallandigham faced court martial amid a broad crackdown that also shut The Empire newspaper and detained editor.
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Dayton
Ohio
Yallandt A J
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Phillips
Xenia
Cinzinpati
Columbus
Hall
Teldgragh
Alf Tirs
Empire News
Aoldiera
Evie
Burnside
Montgomery
Cal. Keith Provost Maalviet
Stéedia
Vailondighim
Vallandigham
JS Parsons
Hotisan
Dayton Eions
Valladigham
Hay
Lent
Goodrich
Var
Nuren
Maj
Brown
Pitch
Lydig
Qavus
Jalsa Advenita
Mastra Rich
Peydleton
Vallan Ugiend
Lofgage
REBEL OCCUPIES FREDERICKSBURG IN DAY'S FIERCE FIGHT
News from Newport and New York reports a large Civil War action at Fredericksburg with 69,000 prisoners and heavy Union losses. Dispatches say Jackson commands rebel forces, reinforcements arrive from North Carolina, and Union cavalry under Averill operates south to Rapidan Station.
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Sainty
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Selgwickia
Second Corps
Hall
Briguils
Times
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Averill
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Trooker
Rapidan Station
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Lee
Stuart
Culpepper
Pooler
Aight
Limts
Seelywick
Fredericksburg
Gap
Fredericksburg clash dominates Monday action in the battle
Despatches describe heavy fighting near Fredericksburg with vast reinforcements and shifting line positions. Reports claim Looker and Hooker clash as generals on the field, prisoners taken and positions retaken along the heights below the town amid heavy casualties.
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Ion
Fredericksburg
Meir
Nabeicksburg
Richmond
Stoteman
Miladelphia
Ington
Gretty
Longstreet
Tewaa
Brederickshure
Gan l Looker
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