Post Master Heller ousted over abolition politics sparks district protest
In Heller's Corners the post office was moved to Wesley Chapel three miles away provoking widespread complaints from Democrats and Republicans alike. The report notes the removal disrupts locals, questions the justice of the change, and cites a Washington request to keep the office at its original site amid strong anti abolition sentiment.
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Abolition Party
Heller’s Corners
Heller
Wesley Chappel
Eller’s Corners
Washington
Abe
Restoration of the Union Requires Democracy and Peace
The Dayton Empire argues that recent Federal victories do not guarantee peace or a restored Union. It contends subduing the rebellious states by force destroys the government’s foundation and urges restoration of national democracy to heal wounds and preserve the Constitution.
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Union
Vicksburg
Wagner
Sumter
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Dayton Empire
Infamous Lawrence Massacre Suspect Traced to Maryland
The figure behind the Lawrence massacre is believed to be a Maryland native who once lived in Cumberland and attempted to kill his wife there. He fled to Kansas, fought in the 1855 and 1858 wars and 1851 border clashes, then shifted to the Confederate side and bushwhacked. A large force pursues him and capture seems likely, with swift punishment expected.
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Lawrence
Maryland
Cumberland
Kansas
Union
Chicago Tribune
Draft enforcement in New York not urgent for Lixcoiy
Bayon notes Lixcoiy cannot delay the draft in New York but shows little urgency about enforcing it in Ohio and other western States.
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Bayon
Lixcoiy
New York
Ohio
Freeman and Huggs Teach at Western Academy Sign
A damaged sign from an academy out West reads Freeman teaches the boys and Huggs teaches the girls. The message identifies Freeman and Huggs as school teachers and notes their instructional split by gender.
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Westy
Freeman & Huggs
Freeman
Huggs
Proclamation on Writ of Habeas Corpus Suspension
A presidential proclamation from 1863 declares the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus throughout the United States amid the Civil War. Lincoln authorizes military and civil officers to detain individuals as prisoners of war or suspected spies, with enforcement across states for the duration of the rebellion. The document includes contemporaneous political commentary and references to abolitionist critics.
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United States
Wierens
Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
Abraham Lincoln
United States of America
Wa. H. Sewann
Wasarscros
Gen. Gillmore
Dahlgren
Farragut
Bax
Blood and bloodshed on the Missouri Kansans and murder
A Lexixa Town dispatch reports six men murdered in southeastern Jackson County near Lone Jack on September 6 1865 by a Kansas force. Families fled, wagons packed, then firing followed prisoners were killed and buried where they fell. The piece condemns habeas corpus suspension as a political weapon.
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Missouri
the &J. Louis Republican
Lexixa Town
Kansas
Jackson County
Lone Jack
Benjamin Votter
John 5
Cave
Willian Hunter
David Hunter
Wm. C.tate
Andrew Owsley
Martin Kive
Kansas 9Th
Clark
Coleman
Exile of a Philadelphia Citizen Amid Wartime Actions
From the Philadelphia Age dated Sept. 20, report on Andrew Loudon a Philadelphia carpenter abducted by Col Whipple and sent south by Capt. Finnie the Provost Marshal. Loudon disappeared, health failing, family seeking justice against military authorities and a removal deemed an outrage against free citizens.
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Arother Gross
Trage
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Age
Andrew Louden
Whipple
John O. Finnie
Finnie
Loudon
South Street
Eleventh
M Loudon
Gudienladee
M. Loudon
Cadwalader Futher
Charrge
Tade
Birh
South
Eleventh Streets
U.S. Mint
St. Louis
Henry
Pennsylvania
Republic
Henry Clay Defends Personal Liberty in 1813 Speech
The passage quotes Henry Clay in the House in 1813 on the Army Bill, urging defense of personal liberty as a unifying right for all citizens. It condemns current Washington rulers and appeals to unity among statesmen to protect individual rights amid political strife.
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Henry Clay
House of Representatives
Mr. C
Washington
Dodd Arrest and Home Guard Outcry at Rennaker Meeting
Indianaye olis resident H. H. Dodd faced arrest by home guards after a large democratic gathering at Rennaker. Citizens returned in force to compel Dodd’s release, condemning the guards for suppressing expressions of honest conviction. The item also notes political jabs about McClellan Fremont and Lincoln era fund issues.
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H. H. Dodd
Indianayeolis
Rennaker
Mr. Dodd
o_hester
Ind
Sentinel
Rebel and Union Movements Across Charleston and Fronts
Dispatches describe Gen Gillmore erecting batteries on Morris Island under heavy fire from Forts Moultre and Johnson. Rebels hold Sumpter. 36 artillery pieces captured on Morris. Pleasanton advances toward the Rapidan but cannot cross. Lee's main force at Richmond, with reinforcements sent to Beauregard and Baggs. Napoleon denies recognition of the Confederacy. Habeas corpus writs suspended nationwide. Rebel deserters claim 3,000 troops at Galveston. Harriet Lane's machinery inoperable. Descriptions also note Johnston reinforcing Baggs, Rosecrans loyalty shift, and Charleston adding forts and large guns.
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Chaleston
Moultrie
Gillmore
Morris Island
Moultre
Johnson
Sumpter
Pleasanton
Rapidan River
Lee
Richmond
Beauregard
Bagg
Meade
Dayton
Paris
Napoleon
Confederacy
Mexico
New York
Galveston
Harriet Lane
United States
Charleston
Fort Moultrie
James Island
Corinth
Johnston
Bolivar
Tenn
Little Rock
Marine Brigade
Fort Wagner
Sullivan's
James Islande
Blakely
Rapidan
Warrenton
Manassas
Alexandria
Hancock's Ferry
Potomac
Brave
Rosecrans
Thomas
Ark
Steele
Rebel forces in pursuit as Gen. Davidson leads hunt
Reports say on the 10th instant General Davidson pursues rebel forces. General Grant issues an order banning Black soldiers from white troops camps and directs Provost Marshals on disposition. A duel on the 6th at Bayou Metaire leaves Confederate Generals Mar duke and Walker. Walker mortally wounded. If Schofield leaves the Missouri Department, Butler would be named to the vacancy.
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Davidson
Grant
Bayou Metaire
Marduke
Walker
Schofield
Department of the Alissouri
Butler
Relieved Fort Moultrie Captures Half James Island
Telegraphed dispatches from Fort Monroe and New York detail Union forces reporting the capture of half of James Island, a white flag at Fort Moultrie, and ongoing movements around Charleston. Updates include Pleasonton near the Rapidan, Foster at Fort Monroe, and French stance on recognizing the Confederacy.
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Fort Monroe
Hilton Head
Cosmopolitan
Morris Island
Fort Moultrie
James Island
Sumter
Moul
Capt. Diggs
Bort
Charleston Bar
Moultrie
Habeas Corpus Rulings Free Several From Military Service
Judge N K Tall discharges Grichtin and Wilpole from military service and rules that once a draft exemption is granted by a Board of Enrollment it cannot be revoked or reopened. Judge Hall frees five minors enlisted without parental consent. Also reports from Santo Domingo show ongoing unrest and Havana crime. Voting returns in Cory give large Union majorities. state and federal writs under the President's proclamation noted. Heaven renders her dews to the earth but seldom to Heaven.
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Leonard
Michael Barrett
Col. Nugent
13Th Regiment
N.Y. Cavalry
Massachusetts
United States
New York
Ableman
Booth
Taney
Abelman
Barret
Barrett
Daniel Webster
Wester
Abolition
Wien Aren
Wernpeni Pollips
Administration
Dante
Wersven
New England
Gol le
Purntirs
United
Waexpeth
Aprauam
Dayton Venstrr
Insugent States
Tts
Ohio
Buffalo
N.K. Tall
United States District Court
David J. Grichtin
St. Lawrence County
Robt. E Wilpole
Cayoga County
Hall
Orleans
Monroe
E. Church
Rochester
Rebel activity and troop movements near Rapidan and Potomac
Times dispatch notes Confederate cavalry and artillery near the Rapidan with skirmishes at Raccoon Ford. Warrenton and Manassas stores to move to Alexandria. Reports of a 3,000 strong cavalry force near Hancock's Ferry. Deserters and new batteries on Sullivan's Island and James Island. Gilmore's resignation rumors, Farragut’s potential Charleston command. General orders grant furloughs on the island. Kansas raids near Sinabar and Morgan raid damages on the southern border.
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Hsap
Aguy Potomac
Pleasanton
Rapidan
Raccoon Ford
Warrenton
Boulton and Manassas
Alexandria
Culpepper
Water
Wood
Hancock's Ferry
Upper Potomac
McDonald
W. G. Scandlin
Sanitary Commission
Gettysburgh
Richmond
Rockville
Army of the Potomac
Cavalry Bureau
the Times
Gilmore
Dahlgren
Farragut
Charleston
Morris Island
Herald
Wagner
Gregg
James Island
Georgia
Sullivan's Island
Fort Moultrie
Battery Bee
Fort Johnson
Mobile
Charleston Green
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116Th Indiana
Col. Behm
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Fort Wayne Insurance Company
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