Fragmented Rhetoric on War and Peace in a Civil Debate
A lengthy speech fragment discusses opposing war aims, urging peace through concession and reconciliation rather than subjugation. It argues that war cannot restore the Union, warns against imperial despotism, and advocates constitutional harmony, protection of states rights, and gradual emancipation concerns. The piece cites Douglas and compares Northern and Southern perspectives, warning of race tensions and economic consequences.
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Aloe
Union Sanbol
South
Weig Yon
Ito
Kentucky
Thad
Denmark
Douglas
Goris
Ieland
England
Poland
Russia
Hungary
Austria
Efpet
Congress
Dowling
Mr. Lancels
Ilinois
Mr. Gincaly
Flekla
God
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Urey
Lyrit
Confederate States
Samson
United States
Wesern
Conneticut
Republican Party
Union
Israel
New England
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Obi
Ong
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Ohio
Maise
New Brinshire
Vermont
Hampshire
Upiéu
Spain
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Isi
Beri
Gila
Adekie
Eis
Cosgreshs
Kentucky and national tensions over conscription and state rights
A Kentucky reader warns that the administration’s conscription and state-right policies threaten the Union. The piece argues Kentucky must resist oppressive federal laws, favoring constitutional rights and state sovereignty, with Governor Bramlette urged to act prudently. It notes Abolitionist pressures, McClellan and Antietam rumors, and calls for repeal or peaceful resolution.
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Kentucky
United States
Congress
Grevenres
North
Kennucky
Bramlette
Gineiggau Gazilte
Frustrated Draft Calls Stir Racial Hostility in Letter
A harsh wartime letter decries repeated military draft calls, praising African Americans as cheaper to deploy and urging slower, larger quotas. The writer argues white men are worth as much as Black men and warns of endless calls and buyouts, reflecting protracted conscription tensions.
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Siil
Abe
Axotiasn Strer
Allisionists
Washington
Ulleger
Senate
Washington City
Front Between Soupiers and TDemo crats
A report from Bucyrus Ohio describes soldiers attacking Dr Furroy a Democrat after a dispute at his drug store. Three soldiers were shot two wounded. one may die. The doctor and allies repulsed the assailants with Democrats suffering no losses. Citywide excitement follows.
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Soupiers
Tdemocrats
Bucyrus
Ohio
Furroy
Indian threat cited as they warn emigrants in exile
General Pope issues a missionary order warning emigrants of danger and advises following the sky expedition to safety. The article notes Indians adopting a threatening stance toward the emigrants and urges caution for those departing.
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Gar
Tdahis
Geneval Pope
Fort Wayne or Lafayette Nods to County Fair Plan
The State Board of Agriculture may direct the annual fair to Fort Wayne Lafayette or Richmond at local cost of three to four thousand dollars. A committee from Allen County seeks public support to host a fair promoting agriculture manufacturing and stock raising while drawing large crowds and benefiting merchants and hotels.
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Tiig
State Board of Agriculture
Fort Wayne
Lafayette
Richmond
Allen County Particulural Society
Wayne
Florida expedition shows folly of abolition bravado
The Day Book reacts to abolitionist claims of negro bravery by recounting a Florida raid failure. It quotes a Rhode Island battery officer describing heavy losses and a retreat after a three hour fight where a negro regiment allegedly caused gear losses. The piece rails against abolitionism and predicts continued racial conflict and ruin.
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Evstades
Port Andson
Lincoln
Florida
Bret
Rhode Island
Vinz
Myrick
Dorle
Lincoln & Co
Dade
Andrew Jackson Warns Against Federal Overreach
The passage condemns overcentralization and favors of the few, urging government to protect equal rights and state sovereignty. It warns that stronger central power breeds weakness, calling for adherence to constitutional aims, compromise, and revived patriotism to preserve the Union. Andrew Jackson is cited.
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Andrew Jackson
Draft Controversy Over Provost Marshal General’s Call
Connecticut and Indiana Representatives protest the Provost Marshal General's call of draftees, challenging the decision as inconsistent with existing war-time policy and demanding clarification from the War Department.
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Secretary of War
Soltcitey Whiting
Washington Republican
Conneticut
Indiana
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Act Doe
Mentecky and Tur Federal Government
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New York 2 Tribune
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Antietam
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McClellan
Abolition
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Maryland
Washingston Star
Francis Waldron
Frederick County
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Cin. Gazette
Pennsylvania
Cutcago
Chicago and Galena Road
Chicago
Galéna Road
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Por Dawson's Times
Seale Pag Cor Sea
C F. G. Meyers
J. L. Wrar1asts
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I. D. G. Netsoy
Lafayette Daily Argus
Parson Brownlow
Gen. Jackson
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