Giving Aid and Comfort to the Enemy Treason Debate
A Dubuque Herald editorial argues treason hinges on aiding the enemy during war and blasts partisan supporters of the Administration for applauding acts seen as despotic. It cites emancipation edicts, army enlistment of slaves, McClellan's removal, and confiscation laws as examples. The piece defends constitutional rights and condemns presses aiding the enemy.
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United States
Congress
Hia
South
McClellan
North
Ft. Sumter
Chancellorsille
Controversy Over Press Approval of Burnside Actions
A fragment describes The Times of New York City facing criticism for supporting General Burnside's violation of the Constitution via Mr. Vallandigham. It notes alignment with abolitionist and Republican presses and accuses the press of endorsing wartime measures.
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Padical
New York City
Times
Gen. Burnside
Valandigham
New York Times
Fanti Wenat
Gee. Burnside
Between Despotism and Revolution in the Union
The piece argues Patriots must choose a path between accepting despotism in the Union or risking popular revolution. It favors avoiding anarchy while preserving constitutional rights and condemns submission to power without endorsing civil war in the Northern States. Forbearance wears thin as the crisis deepens.
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UN Union
North
M Despoigm
Partisan Theories on Vallandigham Arrest and Irregularities
The passage argues that even in a free country power should follow substantial justice rather than strict form. It condemns critics who deem government actions improper when irregularities might be needed to punish alleged traitors and protect the nation.
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Chicago
Vallandigham
Tribune
TuHomson
Thomson
Atta
South Clark Street
Chicago Merchants' Carcular
Radway
Connecticut Legislature Voices Free State Protest Over Vallandigham Arrest
Resolutions presented by Dr. Maton condemn the arrest and trial of Clement Vallandigham as a federal overreach and threat to constitutional rights. The measures affirm state sovereignty, pledge to defend the state constitution, and warn against federal power beyond enumerated grants. Laid on the table by a Republican majority.
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Connecticut
Vallandigham
Maton
House of Representatives
General Assembly
Clement L. ‘Alandigham
Ohio
United States
Irish Recruits for the Federal Army
Lord John Russell cites a report claiming Irish emigration to Canada and the United States includes many strong young men sent to the U S Army. The letter dated April 16 1862 notes Cork and Queenstown involvement and suggests Emigration officers were guiding men toward military service.
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John Russell
Ireland
Adema
A. S
Great Britain
United Stats Army
Her
Queenstown
New Ott
Atis
United States
Mili
Cork
Hanawad
Recruiting Rumor Says Young Men Booked for U S Army Service
Reports claim a large bounty lures English youths to travel to New York with 30 paid to secure their passports. Government sources say about eight hundred were booked to sail from Queenstown on the ninth, with many aiming to join the Northern army. The Inman line has added steamers, yet demand outstrips capacity, leaving hundreds behind each week.
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America
New York
United States
Queenstown
Inman
Tam, &c
Delaware County Democratic Convention at Delhi May 6 1864
A Delaware county Democracy convention met at the Court House in Delhi on May 6 1864. Col I N Ingalls chaired and P H H Warren was secretary. Delegates chosen to the Des Moines state convention included L Ni Ingalls A J Lowe J Acres and others. Resolutions urged upholding the Constitution and condemning mob violence while pledging orderly political conduct.
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Court House
Delhi
I. N. Ingalls
P. HH. Warren
Col. I. N. Ingalls
C. M. Austin
Tsq
Jton
S. R. Peet
Richland
H. D. Wood
A. G. Lukern
Frank Emmerson
Delaware
John Acres
J. Tierney
Northfork
Reed
A. B. Wheelis
S. Turner
L. N. Ingalls
BR. Cummings
J. P. Hook
J. P. Hook, 8. Alison, Jr, RB. B. Griffin, C. W. Hobbs
A. J. Lowe
P. McMeel
Milo
Martin Lawning
S. Easter
J. Clark
D. Conner
G. W. Davis
A. G. Hobbs
Southfork
C. A. Nichols
T. N. Williamson
P. HL. Warren
J. Hardy
Union
Geo. Lincery
Des Moines
Col. L. Ni Ingalla
Dno. Acres
Ef, D. Wood
J. Lillabridge
R. Bgrifin
J. Emmerson
A. Nichols
Central County Committee
C. M. Hobbs
A. 3. Lowe
Ray B. Griffin
P. A. Warner
Messrs. Austin
Lindley
Acres
Jierney
Wood
Lowe
Penn
Shorene
Dubuque Democratic Huna
Prea
T. P. Lf
Spoils of the Battle of Chancellorsville
Reports from the Richmond Way describe Hooker’s army leaving vast spoils after the Chancellorsville battle. The stockpiled goods include coats blankets and knapsacks with estimates of soldiers involved ranging from 30 000 to 60 600. An artillery officer notes fields strewn with blankets as troops march, complicating camp setup and supply recovery. The piece questions press credibility and administration reaction to the Tribune’s claims.
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Richmond
Hooker
Negr Saath
Qvanestastgn Myers
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