Controversial General Schenck and Baltimore’s Loyal Flags
The piece ridicules General Schenck as a pompous figure policing Confederate sedition and flag display in Baltimore. It alleges his zeal leads to arrests of dissidents and demands perfect national banners, deriding Polish liberalism and American duty amid weathered political satire.
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General Schenck
Vienna
Baltimore
Schenck
Chatham
Brattle Street
Munt
Dixie
Kyren
America
Nerrous
M. Dagmals
Fitton
Breoklyn
Republican Convert Winter Davis Speech Notice
The Honorable Winter Davis of Baltimore denounces Copperheadism and praises the Constitution in Hamilton Ohio. The report notes his speech argues for strong centralized power, warns rebels may push law aside, and frames Lincoln’s administration as the gauge for Copperhead danger.
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Winter Davis
Baltimore
Hamilton
Ohio
Vallandigham
United States
Washington
Jackson
Copperheads
Mr. Davis
Lincoln
Chicago Journal criticized as “Uriah Heap” of journalism
In a harsh critique the author attacks the Chicago Journal as weak and insignificant a dependent press. The piece mocks its supposed virtue signaling and failure to credit Bryan and party rivals, calling it the “Uriah Heap” of journalism and unworthy of power.
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Mise Nancy
Chicago Journal
Beenuan
Assaulted Servant Girl in New York by Two Men
A New York report states a strong servant girl was recently assaulted by two scoundrels. The incident ends with both men in trouble.
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New York
Copperhead Badge Arrests Stir Descent on Civil Liberties
The Cairo authorities arrested nine people for wearing Copperhead badges amid claims the move infringes civic and religious freedoms. The writer condemns the administration as corrupt and tyrannical, urging resistance to perceived political oppression.
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Cairo
Yndan
Restoration of the Union Provokes War Democrat Debate
The Boston Commonwealth voice advocates a restoration of the Union while denouncing War Democrats. It warns that abolitionists and critics must accept the outcome, even as extreme factional tensions rise.
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Boston Commonwealth
Stumner
Des Moines House Hotel Recalls Spofford’s Des Moines Push
The Des Moines House kept by S. F. Spofford & Son is urged for travelers in the Capital City. The notice rebukes political intolerance and promotes the lodging as a stopover while warning the Register of that city against abusive political sentiment.
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Des Moines House
S. F. Spofford & Son
Spofford
Beaurgard’s Last Order Sent To South Carolina Troops
General Orders No. 55 from Beauregard announces joint resolutions by the South Carolina Legislature praising the Commanding General and his troops. The message notes the eve of the second anniversary of the 1861 siege and mentions the Keokuk incident as inspiration, urging soldiers to defend the city with faith and patriotism. Official signatures: Thomas Jonvan Chief of Staff and John M. Orgy AAG.
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Grorcia
Florina
Cuanneston
S.C
South Carolina
General Assembly
Beaurcjard
Keokuk
Gen. Beaureggard
Thomas Jonvan
Jonux M. Orgy
Military Generals' Pay Figures Stir Public Attention
The article lists seventy four Major Generals six in both regular and volunteer services with pay totaling 375000 dollars and 333000 for three aides each. It notes 284 Brigadier Generals nine in regular and two hundred twenty five in volunteers with pay totals of 1136000 and 852000 respectively. The piece argues these sums could reach three million dollars yearly, a figure rivaling earlier military costs.
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United States
Republic
Surlingien Argus
A New Confederate Vessel Recruits Sailors for Ocean Mission
A vivid scene in Sailor's Rome shows more than a hundred able bodied seamen signing articles to sail on a large new ship built at Greenock and destined for the China Sea. Reported to imitate the Alabama, the craft is said to be funded by the Confederate government and aimed at destroying Federal vessels at sea.
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Cincewock
Rome
Greenock
Sei
Bein
China Sea
Alabama
Redway
Daily Evening Traveller
Boston
Trinters
Manhattan
Traveller
Maine Liquor Law author sued in New Orleans court
The Picayune reports that the author of the Maine Liquor Law was sued in a New Orleans court by Bradish Johnson for removing from the plantation various items including sugar and silverware without pleading military necessity. The judgment was ruled against the General for 1454 dollars.
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Gus. Neat. Dow
Maine
Picaywne
New Orleans
Bradish Johnson
Indian attack near Watonwan river prompts Red River pursuit
A messenger from Mankato arrives with details of an early morning assault on a Watonwan outpost 12 miles west of Madeira by about fifty attackers. One settler killed, two wounded, two women hurt, and a boy aged eight or ten killed. Col. Miller reinforces Capt. Hall with cavalry and two company detachments to pursue the raiders, who fled on stolen horses. The frontier forces prepare for stronger patrols and expect to smoke out the attackers within a month.
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Mankato
Miller
D Marshall
Hall
Madeira
Minnesota River
Watonwan
Minnesota
St., Vaal
Ueth
Confederate Contraband Realities and Royal Expenditure Rumors
The report notes 10 000 contrabands in Washington with 4 860 cared for since June and about 1 000 remaining in camp. 3 000 contrabands in Alexandria with 800 deaths. It cites the Prince of Wales marriage costs at £23 465, broken into Windsor charges, illuminations, and theater openings. It mentions political shifts, army births, and various European curiosities.
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Alexandria
Prince of Wales
Winsdor
Alex. Stevens
United States
Union
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Detroit
Supreme Court
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