Prophecy and mockery of General Hooker in Boston Herald
A 1863 Sunday morning column mocks prophetic boasts by Union generals including Hooker McClellan and Grant. It ridicules repeated promises of quick triumphs and urges demoralizing the Confederate forces instead, lampooning the idea that any general can win easily.
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Hooker
Gen. Scott
Gen. McClellan
Ger Q Grant
Vicksburg
Dupont
Charleston
Farragnt
Port Bludson
Gen. Hooker
Boston Herald
Tooker
Bates
Ceare
New B Star Proclaimed West Virginia Admitted to Union
An 1863 proclamation announces West Virginia’s admission to statehood in sixty days. The text denounces the state as despotic with free speech and press suppressed, labeling it a monstrosity and urging its removal from the nation’s union.
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West Virginia
Hay
Union
Twain
Indiana
Ohio
Missouri
End of the Fraser Tragedy
The burning of Rev. Douglas Fraser's Buffalo home with his wife and three children prompted murder theories against Fraser. His body later found near the city, believed to have killed himself with a penknife after the tragedy.
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Fraser
Douglas Fraser
Buffalo
Mr. Fraser
Mr. Frager
Frager
Victory Again in Quincy Election Upholds Democracy
Quincy Illinois maintains democratic tradition with a decisive victory. The city returned a strong majority margin of 4190, confirming continued support for municipal leadership and policy direction aligned with Democratic values.
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Quincy
Ilinois
Loyal League plans pamphlet drive amid political attacks
The Loyal League of New York acts to print and distribute 100 900 pamphlets by George Wilkes to soldiers, aiming to counter slanders about McClellan. The piece critiques the Chicago Tribune urging abolition readers to vote for Bryan, and questions when fair or foul methods will begin to have effect.
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The
Loyal League of New York
George Wilkes
Spirit of the Times
McClellan
Loral League
Davenport Gasette
Senator Cowan Urges Unity With Democrats in War Effort
In his final Senate speech, Senator Cowan of Pennsylvania urges cordial cooperation with the Democratic party to sustain the war. He argues bipartisan support, warns against alienating Democrats, and laments that continued partisan opposition risks national unity and victory.
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Cowan
Pennsylvania
Senate
Democratic Party
Republican Editor Endorses Negro Soldiers In War Effort
A Republican editor responds to an opponent’s objections on using Black soldiers and declares support for a large army of jackasses if it helps. He defends the stance while suggesting his political allies back the idea.
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John M. Dagnal
Fulton Atree
Brooklyn
Proclamations and Power in Civil War Rhetoric
An excerpt from The Albany Journal argues against crushing rebellion with force only, urging a third proclamation as essential. The piece notes that enemies are not defeated by two proclamations and quips that odd numbers bring luck.
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Albany Journal
Cheeley
Union as it is praised in New Hampshire paper
The Manchester American prints a defense of the Union, contrasting “the Union as it was” with “the Union as it is” and urging those who oppose it to leave for a congenial home. The piece mocks opponents by naming natural dangers and comparing them to invasive sentiments.
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Hove
Union
Fair Land
North America
Alligator
Agena
Copperhead
Richmond Krammner
Richmond Enquirer
Richmond Hwaig
Manchester
N.1
American
Dubuque
Brown
Soldieca
Holloway
da. Brannow
St. Louis
Dr. B
South
Clark Street
Monros
Daily Evening Traveller
Roston
Manhattan
Traveller
New Orleans
Dr. Jones
No Negro Accounted For Infamous Assault In Ohio
The Michigan Chronicle reports a complaint about an alleged attack near Sturgia and Lima on a soldier's wife. The assailant was tracked by footprints and arrested after forceful entry. The item critiques wartime race policies and cites Governor Blair's prior remark as now evidenced.
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Neoxo
Sturgia
Lima
Blair
Elsoy
Arce Hicvers
Michigan
No Paper Money in California Says Constitution Prohibits Banks
The state constitution forbids banking and issuing paper currency. No bank notes have circulated in California or along the coast from Acapulco to Sitka, and none are used by anglers on the coast.
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California
Angels of the Coast
Acapulco
Sitka
Beecher Denies Lead in Army Unit Before Conscription
Rumor claims Rev. Henry Ward Beecher planned to command a company of disciplined sharpshooting rifles before conscription. The report is stated as untrue.
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Ustavx
Henry Ward Beecher
Sharp
Kansas
Interior Secretary ruling on preemption rights and homestead privileges
The Interior Secretary decided that individuals who previously acquired lands with pre-emption rights are not excluded from the benefits of the homestead act. The ruling clarifies eligibility for home stead privileges despite prior land acquisition.
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Secretary of the Interior
Dissecting Kirkwood and Abolitionists in Iowa Speech
Lieutenant Colonel P. Gad Bryan, speaking in Warren County Iowa, attacks Governor Kirkwood, the conscription act, and abolitionists. He ridicules Denmark appointment hopes, denounces Republican tactics, and urges obedience to laws while opposing alleged conspiracy and political corruption.
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Col
Bryan
Indianola
Warren County
Iowa
Des Moines
Mr. B
Kirkwood
Port Donaldson
Marcie
Democratic Party
Denmark
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Bague Herald
Franoe Berehue, I
Chicago Tribune
Democratic
éAad
Vowan
P. Gad Bryan
Gen
Needham
Kirk—wood
Abolition Party
Confederate States
North
Free States
Telmboldt
Helmbold
Duche
Ruchu
Telmnolt
Hugh
Tutmar
Edward A. Wilson
Willamadorgh
Kinga County
New York
Otweda
Bigelow
Docton Thowacn
Thomson
Persician
Doctor T
Dattor Themeon
Chicago
Cloth and
Chas
Lake Street
Cucaco
Iviyodis
Clay
Scot
South Water St
Gronon
Jan G. Depier
M.toneatan
Fels
Dwainor
P.O. Box
Great Western
Randolph Street
Dearborn
State
I. C. Cox
Chicago, Fls
E. Brunswick & CO
Millard Ba
Bagatelle
Oplers
Dernl
Fairbanks
Fairbanks, Greenleaf & CO
Lakn Street
J. P. Fanter & Co
Wrar- Prall & Eiie
John
Partridge & CO
Whalsale
Dearberm Street
C. Partridge
Chicco. Smith, Palmer & Co
William Clarke
Clarke & Water
South Water
NEW Hat and Cap House
H. & R. B. Whittemore & CO
Lake St
Wabash
Harmon, Gale & CO
Harmon, Aiken & Gala
Yankee Nationa
Gooda Amt
Dio
Hart, Asten & CO
South Water Street
Ills
W. F. Coolbaugh & CO
W. F. Coolhaugh
Burtington Bank
State Bank of
Coothaugh , Brooke, Burlington, Towa
American Expresa Co
N Towa
Ildinons
W. O. Diboll
W. J. Gilberye
Main Street
Grover & Baker's
Noreless
Grover
Baker
Lock
Illinois
Ohno
Grover Nd Baker Sewing Waching Co
Inege Atre
General Southwestern
Lahn Street
Lizzie A
Dalugue
Tremont Mone
Manhattan Printing Ink
Suruce St
Jir
Win
Moore
National Intelligencer
Washington, D.C
Orrick National
W. Moour
Orrice Craigre Tenann
He Press
Herald
Manhattan Ink
Deavgur Hrracn
D. A. Mahony & CO
Boston
Ireland
Tecatel
Lewis Rick
Jown Hoey
Agger
Maie Street
John Fortune
Morticon
Nlock, Cor
Main
W.T. Baneee
P. H. Conuna
Crit. L. Cunnize
Ws. J. Stewart
W. J. Bauray
Treaster
Matisson
Generel Deme
DR. James
Custom-Hous Street
State and
Deaborn
James
Sneven
Ucch
Pr. James
Custom-Houwe Street
Noo
Anc
Emfaly
Trae Whig
Matt
Galveston News
Texas
Janen
Baton Rouge
Gazette and Comet
Una Hospital
Cuctomhouse
Granada
Randolph St
Porson
DR. Radway
Radway
Merana
Avecy
Salmon Skinner
Rapnar & Co
Leonsider
DR. & Skinner
Druggleta
Storek ‘Opera
Radway & Co
Joan Street
New ‘Fore
Constitution Water
Prica
Keshire Eae
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