Amnesties Blasted as Lincoln Proclamation Insult
In a morning issue from December 20, 1863 Pubuque.Ijecald denounces Lincoln's proclamation of amnesty as a fraud and insult to the Confederate cause. The piece argues the offer betrays rebels and erodes self respect, calling the war a revolution and urging continued resistance.
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Confederate States
Anen
Abraham Lincoln
Mr. Lincoln
King Kaiser
Depot
South
Lincoln
Whiting
Samy Fie Offee
House committee assignments announced for Iowa members
The House names Iowa signatories to key panels including Kasson on Ways and Means and Wilson as Judiciary chair, Allison on Public Lands Roads and Canals, Grinnell on Post Offices, Price on Revolutionary Claims, and Hubbard on Foreign Affairs.
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Allison
Grinnell
Price
Revolutionary Claims
Hubbard
Africa
Loyal leagues call for Blair Halleck Bates and Schofield removal
The groups urge the President to remove Blair Halleck Bates and Schofield, noting Schofield is already dead and fearing the others may be disloyal. They warn the country and army would collapse if action is delayed and Fremont may replace Halleck if he is removed.
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Blair
Halleck Bates
Schofield
Fremont
Halleck
Wildcat Banks Inflate Currency, Stir Public Outcry
Critics label National Banks as creators of wild cat currency aimed at multiplying greenbacks without responsibility. They say banks exist only to circulate money and would emit vast rag currency, rapidly inflating prices and worsening poverty for the poor, accelerating the monetary crisis to come.
Ex Governor Foote Attacks Jeff Davis in Confederate Senate
Former Tennessee governor Foote delivers a violent speech denouncing Jefferson Davis in the Confederate Senate. He calls his army visits disastrous and criticizes Davis for praising Pemberton after the Vicksburg surrender. He comments on Southern fires of insubordination and freespeech climate.
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Tennessee
Jef, Davis
Senate
Pemberton
Vicksburg
Wood introduced war regulation resolutions stalled in Senate
The document notes that amendments proposed by Fernando Wood were tabled by a 98 to 59 vote, with telegraph reports misattributing opposition to Democrats. It reports the President urging unity and mercy, proposing three Commissioners to negotiate with Richmond to end the war and restore the Union.
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Telegraph
Richmond
Union
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The Book of the Prophet Bon of Douglas Creates Stir
A New York publication titled The Book of the Prophet Stephen Bon of Douglas draws attention for its biblical style satire. An extract mockingly describes Lincoln's cabinet as a royal court with figures named Seward and Chase and envisions prints of money and violent edicts.
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Lincoln
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Seward
Ohio
Bearon
Simon
Jeremiah
Benjamin
Orleans
Isis
Gotham
Nathaniel
Angel of Peace
Virginia's Resolve to Support the Confederacy
Governor Letcher voices a steadfast, defiant view of Virginia's loyalty and dedication to the Southern cause. He rejects peace terms that ignore Southern independence, pledging Virginian sacrifice and fidelity to the Confederate government and a resolute stand for liberty.
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Ife
Commonwealth of Virginia
Virginia
Pirates seize steamship Chesapeake off Cape Cod
The 458 ton passenger and freight propeller Chesapeake was captured by seventeen pirates about twenty miles from Cape Cod. The second engineer was killed, the first engineer and first mate wounded, and Captain Willet fired at twelve times but unharmed. Pirates sailed for St John New Brunswick with passengers and crew ashore except the first engineer.
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Halifax
New York
Portland
Maine
Willet
Prussengers
Confederate States
St. Johns
New Brunswick
Chesapeake
Read
Cushing
Wilmington blockade trade boosts inland supply lines
A Newbern letter notes Wilmington papers sell cargo goods captured from the blockade at low prices. Sugar sells at three cents per pound as railroads carry vast inland traffic for the rebel army. Over 200 steamers and vessels are engaged in running the blockade into Wilmington. Governor Vance reports North Carolina has clothing enough for troops through January 1864.
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Newhborne
N. C
Wilmington
Vance
North Carolina
Mrs Lincoln’s Listens Arrive From Richmond to Baltimore
Mrs R S Todd the stepmother of Mrs Lincoln and Mrs White with Mrs Gen Helm arrived in Baltimore on Friday from Richmond via Norfolk steamer. Mrs Helm’s husband fell at Chickamauga while commanding a Confederate brigade. She returns to Lexington Kentucky with her stepmother and sister after years in the South.
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White
Gen. Helm
Maltimore
Richmond
Norfolk
Summary of General-in-Chief Report on Potomac and Army Decisions
The General-in-Chief’s lengthy report reviews operations since the last annual review. Burnside’s proposed base change was not approved. he crossed the Rappahannock by fords and aimed at Fredericksburg while a force moved north to reopen the railroad. Grant’s actions deny disobedience claims. shortages and pontoon delays affected crossing plans, and sutler systems are criticized for discipline issues. The report discusses field reforms, prisoner exchanges, and logistical matters across theaters with emphasis on mobility, supply lines, and efficiency.
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Scene of Turmoil at Park Street Church A Pepper and Strife Incident
During morning prayers at Park Street Methodist Church Nellie Jacobs attacked Mack Ht. Barnitz with a cowhide and pepper, injuring him and two others who intervened. Both defendants are Park Street Church members amid ongoing disputes referenced by the church court.
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Mack Ht
Barnitz
Park Street
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Cin, Guz, Dee. Wh
Channing Elected Chaplain by Republican Vote Shifts
Correspondence from Wasurxeros notes the Chaplain of the House, Mr. Channing, elected after Republicans swapped votes. Support cited his Unitarian faith and stance on the Negro, pleasing New England Republicans though mixed on gospel issues. The piece hints the choice may not lead to a winter Mouse Paradise.
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N.Y. Express
Channing
Stockton
Mer. Channing
New England
Mr. Channing
C. Haatern
Republians
Sermon From the Dead Interred at Gettysburg Cemetery
The consecration in Gettysburg will inter about two thousand soldiers, six hundred from New York. The Rock Island Argus notes these are soldiers sent by Governor Seymour to drive Lee's army from Pennsylvania, numbering more than Pennsylvania’s deaths and representing seventeen states. The dead silence rebukes Abolitionists for attacking Governor Seymour and the state he governs.
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Gettysburg
New York
Rock Island Argus
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Lee
McClellan Peninsula Campaign Report Presented to Congress
The Secretary of War sent General McClellan’s account of the Peninsula campaign to Congress. It will comprise three volumes larger than the Conduct of the War Committee report. The House requested the report, and it is now forthcoming.
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McClellan
Congress
Secretary of War
Prentice Sinks Toward Loss of Control of Louisville Journal
The Louisville Journal editor George D. Prentice becomes unable to oversee his paper due to finances and drink. His friends buy him a homestead and move ownership to his wife to curb spending and support his family, while his personal stance on the Union wanes in the eyes of readers.
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Louisville
Detroit
Adv
President's message copy rushes nationwide in hours
Report describes the Presidents message of about 8000 words sent from Washington. A copy reached Philadelphia and Baltimore in 52 minutes and was widely distributed to New York and Boston quickly. The telegraph office delivered the full text while continuing regular work.
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New York City
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