Turbulent War News From Richmond and Washington
The Dubuque Herald reports a flurry of Civil War era updates including movements of Western Department troops toward Carre f uetry Texan actions, and Gen Sherman taking command of the Mississippi department. It notes the state election in Richmond, a severe storm in Sugdes, and the Army of the West policing volunteers. Concurrently reports describe Copperhead opposition and a pending bond debt subscription drive.
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Carre Fe
Gene Sherman
Washington Inn
Department of the Missasippi
Dayal
Sheratan
Prec
Arereedd
Richmond
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Frank Marto
Bed de Sane
Ber Coache
Riwham
Thien
Fiat
Cine Tun di
Cage
Mptter Wa
Vdrerera
Arene Teh
Entiva Maily
Bros Harty
Democratic State Convention Planned Amid Abolition Tensions
A contentious update from the Democratic press outlines plans for a state convention and the push to nominate candidates, while debating whether to hold a convention at all. It cites Northern Iowa unity, and predicts a strong ticket to sweep abolitionist support on election day. The piece also notes charged speculation on Jefferson Davis’s capture attire from a New York newspaper.
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Uie
Dunenes
Iker
Tata
Democratic State Committee
Disco
Acv
Tiebet
Olive
Naterish
Terrible Kansas Storm Hits Richmond and Inundates City
A fierce May storm battered Richmond causing widespread flooding and drowned livestock. The Central Railroad suffered heavy damage while portions of the city were submerged. many properties damaged and lives at risk.
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St. Louis
Johnson County
Kansas
Midgit
District of Columbia crime case tops New York brief
iNew York reports that in Washington a grand jury returned indictments against Davie and John De Breckenridge for aiding and abetting robberies. Breckenridge’s capture is described as imminent with sheriff’s information and pursuit efforts organized. General Sheeman plans to depart for the West in days as authorities continue field operations. Seward has recovered from a recent relapse.
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Sheeman
Ue Mississippi
Peederec Seward Hay
Virginia and National News From The Petersburg Region
A May report notes Virginia elections held. Confederate era names and Union commands surface. A bridge collapse near Petersburg kills two, with fourteen injured and four missing as gunboats and forces move through the area. Reports mention moves by Sprague and Korby Smith, and a clash near Brownsville with casualties and captures. The steamship Pingsbury sailed yesterday.
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New York
Gene Duval
U.S
Staunton
Petersburg
Fuur
Mittapowett
U.S. Atentora Wyandotte
Commodore Pull
Gas
Wackingham
Saxony
Washington
Aya Gav
Pirepont
Richmond
Virginia
Grand jury indicts Julieraon Davis for treason in district
A Washington dated report states the grand jury has found a true bill of indictment for treason against Julieraon Davis, leader of the rebellion, to be tried once prosecution witnesses are secured. In Pennsylvania, Tamberton mining a collar of rock unearthed silver ore and white sand said to contain gold after examination.
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Washington
Anvas
Julieraon Davis
Coorgastons
Mr. Tamberton
Stanton
War Department orders muster out of volunteers by rendezvous sites
The War Department issues special orders for mustering out and discharging volunteers. Divisions remain intact with general officers directing mustering to rendezvous points in Washington defenses, Harper's Ferry, Cumberland, Richmond, Old Point Comfort, New Bern, Wilmington, Charleston, Savannah, Mobile, Vicksburg, Little Rock, St Louis, Leavenworth, Nashville, Knoxville, Memphis, Louisville, and Baltimore. Special orders cover other departments as discharge approaches, with regiments sent to their states carrying arms and colors, then paid and mustered out locally.
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Middle Military Department
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Cumberland
Richmond
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Little Rock
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Leavenworth
Department of the Camea
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Knoxville
Memphi
Duraion
Gueld
I State
Rolla
Herald
Seddon
Robert Donntr
Henry A. Leisera
Political turmoil and wartime shifts in Washington
Reports from Washington detail Stanton and Sherman friction over the war cabinet, troop movements across Cairo and Louisville, and potential calls on New York and Chicago. O'Laughlin's arrest testimony emerges amid broader war crime and prison abuse discussions as Johnson officials face mounting pressure.
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