Political row over Blair Schenck resignations Bleeding into Congress
The Dubuque Herald critiques President Lincoln for appointing Blair to command while Blair had resigned his general’s commission and questions how resignations can be held in abeyance. It argues the episode shows duplicity in government and mocks the administration’s handling of military promotions and resignations.
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Schenck
Congress
Hut
Congreen Ad
Lincoln
Blair
Tith Army Corps
Cause of Truth and Justice
Respublican
Faeta
Hia
Robert GC. Schenck
Ohio
BB. Mia
Missouri
Senate
Lubeck
Hose of Representatives
Blaie
Genes Grant
Grant
Sherman
Geneent Binir
Schanck
Baie
Retaliation and history from the 1911 war parallels
The Springfield Republican notes parallels in retaliation practices during 1911 conflict. It cites Queenstown after a battle where 23 Irish prisoners were sent to Rogland for treason trials, with equal Mintah prisoners lined up. Britain then imprisoned 46 Americans and held 46 British officers as hostages, but no executions occurred on either side.
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Springfield
Mins
Queenstown
Rogland
Scott
Mintah
Trish
Ant
Abe
Plymouth
Chase
New York
Cromwell
Leis
Charles
Chagy
Secretary of the Treasury
Disgraceful rumors tie Printing Bureau to misconduct
Reports based on affidavits from three female employees accuse Clark and others in the Note Printing Bureau of conduct like a house of assignation. The piece notes Washington's reputation and the nation's shame, with broader concerns about organized groups raising funds for Mexican resistance and civil-military tensions in the capital.
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Treasury Department
Clark
Printing Bureau
Washington
Great Republic
Charleston Harbor Torpedo Boat Attack on Wabash Supposed Failure
Reports from Charleston detail a nighttime torpedo boat attack on the frigate Wabash at anchor off Charleston bar. The device resembled the David shaped to ride the hull below water, with gunfire exchanged but no sighting of the attacking craft. Wabash reportedly remained afloat and steamed away, with speculation the vessel was struck but not confirmed.
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N.Y
Sadu
Servghton
Liae
Fort Sumter
Hon Wis Piudad
Archduke Maximilian hailed as Mexican emperor at Miramar
The Memorial Diplomatique reports a grand reception for the Mexican deputation at Miramar. Archduke Maximilian, in Austrian admiral attire, accepts the crown amid acclamations from Mexican notables, officials, and a crowd. Trieste salutes follow as Miramar hosts a state dinner and ball.
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Memorial Diplomatique
Mexias
Miramar
Behays
Count Atehy
Prand
Maximilian
Austria
M. Guderres de Estrada
Mexico
Neullery
Archduke
Trieste
Phen M. Gustinere
de Estendang
Mijesty
Depostation
Charlotte
San Giusto
Mo Ve
Maximilian J
Order of the Virgin of la
Panic and rout at Pleasant Hill during Banks's first day battle
A Philadelphia Tress correspondent recalls a chaotic day near Pleasant Hill. Confederate advance and panic among troops and enslaved followers break lines as Gen Banks pleads for order while Emory’s division holds, leading to a dramatic nighttime retreat toward Washington.
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Philadelphia
Gov. Banks
Pleasant Hill
Harsem
Oliver
Banks
Andre
Washington
Dth
Much
Emory
Uhey
Solomon in the Confederacy Returns From Mobile With Passes and Observations
A Providence Journal report from Mobile describes Samu el IL Solomon, a former resident, who fled the South after the war began. He details his escape via a special pass to Mobile’s outskirts, understates penalties, and notes Mobile’s strong fortifications, currency inflation, and wartime conditions. He reports the bay defenses, the elevated price of goods, and the general mood toward independence and continued resistance.
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Providence Journal of the A
Samuel IL Solomon
Mobile
Confederacy
Solomon
Holly Springs
Memphis
Fran Pensacola
Tennessee
Ile
Farragut
Grant
Pasa
Charleston
Rebel Movements and Cotton Profits Near Decatur
From Muntoshire Alabama correspondence notes Rebel forces near Whitesburg across the Tennessee River, while Gen Dodge faces quiet opposition. Cotton profits and a cartoonish Abe Lincoln joke are discussed. rumors of shipments and wartime graft appear amid chatter about the war’s toll and politics.
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Hustyvinne
Aba
Glade Quay
Decatur
Dodge
Acros
Tennessee River
Whitesburg
Auntsville
Great Parliamentary Movement in Krugland
A London Daily News summary reports heightened parliamentary activity in Krugland as measures are taken to keep the House of Commons occupied for weeks. The Tory opposition prepares a coordinated attack over the Stansfield Mazarin affair while papers debate government prospects during the Easter recess.
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London
House of Commons
England
Stansfield
Morning Star
Nhe
Averal
Ha Advertiver
Washington Dispatch on Grant Lee Maneuvers and Political Turmoil
A Washington report notes Grant feinting near Culpeper to draw Lee’s forces while Longstreet moves up the Shenandoah. It highlights Lincoln’s cabinet disputes with Chase and Stanton, and Fremont’s political prospects as Baltimore nomination debates unfold.
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Virginia
Grant
Warretton
Culpepper
Shenandoah Valley
Secretary of War
Lee
Washington
Lincoln
Chase
Stanton
Couy
Staton
War Department
Nery Wall
Baltimore
Gen
Fremont
Bhick
Ara
Shether Geo. Mremont
Gen Uremont
Dickens Novel Title Sparks Debate Amid Forgeries Controversy
A column discusses a rumored Dickens work titled Our Mutual Method amid Slacke ley opposition and a plot linked to Hon pel Roupell. It covers claims of a grand forgery scandal, later alleged as a feigned crime to secure wealth for Roupell and family, with details now questioned.
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Charles Dickens
Slackeley
Honpel
Roupell
Old Thhaya and the Call of Old Melodies
A nostalgic lament for ancient songs and memories. The speaker longs for the old paths and friends, celebrates timeless tunes like Auld Lang Syne, and hopes to be remembered through music at life’s end and in death.
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Earth-Land
Urgent notice on health and diet from St. Fowl physician
A fragmentary notice cites Jidrehoon and a dysentery threat to Volunteers, urging swift action to ease Totleway's gilt and reduce Brittah olds losses. It mentions Elin Madden endowing amounts, and a diet plan linked to a physician from St. Fowl with address in Ne Next street, warning readers of severe costs and urging attention in One Cite evening journal October 14.
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Elin
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de. Bigelow
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Aden
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Gee
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Loring
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