Abolitionist Charges McClellan Interview Story Debated
A Chicago Tribune correspondent questions Lincoln's ban on a McClellan Lee interview. The piece cites alleged meetings, balloon trips, and a possible Davis discussion, urging proof while lampooning sensational Balloon-Rebel plots. The essay mocks abolitionists and references Horace Greeley and other figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClellan
Lee
Aed Didcharses Apowit
Shappen
Gerdegen Ihaeing
Min
Patietam
Lincoln
McPalan
McGlellan
Nebel
Gielen
Linonly
Peragn Fo
Geo. McClellan
Armes
Washington
McClel- Asa
Abolition Party
St. Louis' Union
Narnside
Richmond
Jef. Davis
Burnside
Frederickeburg
Flocker
Chancelorsville
Horace Greeley
Waonal
Waldron
St. Louis
War Committee
Bardell
Justice Staréleigh
Guade
Pickwick
Mr. Parker
Mr. Pickwick
Sam Weller
Sant Ed
Abolitionists Gain in Township Elections Says Opposing View
A historical letter argues that Democratic and abolitionist votes shifted with county and township races. It cites 1860 1862 and 1864 figures, claiming both parties held their ground while abolitionists showed higher turnout, challenging claims of Democratic gains.
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Congress
Athe Township
Critique of War and Government Manipulation in 1816 Tribune Text
The piece condemns war’s horrors and the greed that fuels it. It argues rulers fund plunder through commissaries, while soldiers suffer and subjects sustain the conflict for ill begotten gain. It denounces bribed orators and public gullibility that sustains costly wars.
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New York Tribune
Greeley
Lusury
Burke
Magisway
Murmers
A.z
Infamous chest of glory costs war and neglects the poor
The text condemns war as costly to laborers and future generations while praising an Indiana bank report. It lists banks continuing under law, those retiring circulation, and those with bonds or suspensions. It notes Democratic and abolitionist politics, price rises, and a prison reform with new officers restoring order and health.
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Indiana
Eancuiioute
U. S
Bank of
Exchange Bank
Greencastle
Bank
Madison
Bank of Salem
New Albany
Bank of Corydon
Corydon
Salem Bank
Goshen
Attica
I'ues
Ticar
Northern
Allen County
Board of Control
J. N. Swaar
Thomas Wood
Samuel C. Freeman
T. D. Bailey
Walter R. Godfrey
F. P. Cummins
Wood
TARRED AND FEATHERED IN YOUNGSTOWN SCANDAL
Two women accused of luring two married men from their families were dragged from bed by an angry mob of women. They were stripped, tarred and feathered, and released into the streets in a public punishment.
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Youngstown
Rebels and politics across federal lines in April hearings
In the Senate and House key measures surface including a resolution on public worship seizures, a 70 year retirement proposal for federal judges, slavery abolition debate, a two bridge plan on the Ohio River, and army staffing changes. Reports detail Grant’s prisoner exchange preliminaries, Meade’s command, and Confederate actions in Red River and Kentucky with battlefield notes and political shifts.
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Senate
Messrs. Davis and Powell
House
Ohio River
Missis
Indiana
Kentucky
Committee
Grant
Fortress Monroe
Army of the
Senate Military Committee
Schofield
Sickles
Butterfield
Cincinnati
Army of the Cumberland
Springfield
Ottawa
Supreme Court
Conneticut
Democracy
Lincoln
Dubuque
Iowa
Fond du Lac
la Crosse
Wis
Columbus
Jefferson City
Bloomington
du Quoin
Morrison, Il
Lancaster
Troy
Dayton
Cleveland
St. Louis
St. Joseph
America
Lopez
Paraguay
New York
Arsin
Committee On Naval Affairs
National Bank
Stevens
Lee
Clark’s Mountain
Rapidan
Potomac
Georgetown
Meade
Arnoth
Hendricks
Saulsbury
Delaware
Marual
Hooker
Sherman
Army of the Potomac
Granger
4Th Corps
Howard
Slocum
Stoneman
McDowell
Department of the Pacific
Stone
Porter
Negley
Montgomery
Edward McCook
Memphis
Forrest
Steele
Arkadelphia
Ark
Camden
Washington
Clarksville
Rossville
Ways and Means
Sumner
Culpepper
Buford
Mayfield
Paducah
Fredericksburg
Cairo
Alexandria
Admiral Porter
Fort de Russy
Harriet Lane
Indianola
Hancock County
Peoria
Rock Island
Freeport
Carlinville
Lacon
Buffalo
Henry Clay
Lexington
War debt crisis and political peril in Civil War era
A speech laments Lincoln’s policies and the Civil War’s vast debt. It warns of a creeping aristocracy, urges action to preserve the republic, and critiques Republican leadership while praising Democratic resilience. Mention of Cumberland Gap, Vicksburg, and mounting taxes frames a dire national forecast.
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Geo W. Morgan
Cumberland Gap
Tennesser
Ohio River
Sherman
Vicksbug
Peindtrathe
Axe Prion-Criizens
Lincoln
Nova Scotia
Rio Grande
Atlantic
Pacific
England
Mexico
Great Britain
Bathing Duel Ends With Boiling Water Prank
In a Harford area incident, Smith and Brown bet on who endures hotter bath water. Both enter tubs with six inches of water. Brown opens his drain while Smith shrugs at the rising heat. The prank ends with Smith escaping, calling Brown a rascal as he sprints away.
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Smith
Brown
Christopher
Sumner and Longfellow in Massachusetts Politics
A vivid passage critiques Charles Sumner as a politician and defender of the negro amid Civil War era tensions. The writer contrasts public praise for Sumner’s stance with claims he ignores white suffering, urging the nation to save lives and money while addressing race and liberty. The piece voices strong, partisan views on policy and leadership.
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Charles Samuel
W. Longfellow
Esate Plavix
Massachusetts
Longfellow
Sumner
Senate
Charles Sumner
Pennsylvania Arcade
New England
Charles Sturker
Charles Sumners
Free States
Mississippi
Mississippi Valley
Gulf
Atlantic Coast
N.Y. New
Woman in Soldier Dress Arrested on Matrimony Case
A Green Bay Advocate report states a woman in soldier attire was arrested last week over complaints from Manitowoc that she married a resident there, took his money, and decamped. Manitowee officers then transported her back for trial. The piece notes she formerly lived at Bay de Noquet with her husband, speaks multiple languages, once cultivated a mustache, and may resemble counterfeit-money era deception.
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Kirike Inkeeper
Yorkshire
Home Office
Ming
Perry
Dick Shawler
Green Bay
Wis
Manitowoc
Ofiers
Manitowée
Bay de Noquet
Lake Michigan
Suldier
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Campbell
Jess
Jiscond
Sammy
Gen. McClellan
Democrats
Peru
Nee
Huntington
Indianapolis
Parton
Julian
J.gen. Meredith
Aboite Township
Wayne Township
Grant’s Pass
Mobile
Steel
Ouachita River
Marmaduke
Col. Clayton
Mt. Elba
Longview
Gilmore
Maryland
Rhode Island
James E. Smith
Union National
Free State
Curcaco Times
Cisco
Coles County
Associated Press
Jyasy Prem
Llallity
Eastern Exchange
Treasury
Phinemit
Eera Gore
Tia Mohan
Cathy Deo
Democratic Party
Safid
Meno
Dythacna
Gopr
Confederate States
Institutiona
Springfield Republican
Stuart Gwynn
Nedivican
Boston
Republican
Ladies’ League
Merrimac
Calico
Delaines
Massachusetes
Wao
Concord
Manchester Union
New Hampshire
Garry
BBC
N.il
Union
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