Draft rumors and political maneuvering in Civil War era press
The Dubuque Herald reports rumors of a 600,000 man draft to replenish Royscians and Meade’s forces and notes officials’ denials. It argues a draft could influence October elections, urging unity to avoid demoralizing voters while warning that Ohio and Pennsylvania might sway policy depending on support for emancipation and suspension of rights.
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Royscians
Meade
Denink
Washington
The Election Instructions and Voter Qualifications
The article outlines the October election for state and county officers. It details voter eligibility, oath requirements for challenged voters, and notes that naturalized citizens may vote without showing papers. It urges fair, orderly participation and requests prompt reporting of results from each township and county.
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Efe
United States
Ho Ty
Grinnell Letter Targets Democrats in Dubuque Voting Row
Aid B Grinnell denounces a list of Democrats who will not back Tuttle naming Herron Crocker Bussey Williamson Baker Cole Dorr and Heath. Wilder of Otranto Mitchell county is nominated for Senator and Loriston Averill for Representative. Patterson of St Charles is the Republican Senator candidate and Berry of New Oregon runs against Atherton.
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Aid
B. Grinnell
Tuttle
Herron
Crocker
Bussey
Williamson
Baker
Cole
Dorr
Ffeath
Dubuque
Goneraly
Heath
Grinnell
N. M. Wilder
Otranto
Mitchell County
Mitchell
Stoward
Floyd
Wilder
Loriston Averill
New Oregon
Mr. Patterson
St. Charles
Refund of commutation money for drafted men
The Provost Marshal General rules that men drafted who paid $400 before examination may have that money refunded after later examination shows exemption. Those with substitutes on March 3, 1863 who were drafted and paid commutation may have it refunded. Those who furnished substitutes under these circumstances may have the amount paid for substitutes refunded upon filing a claim with proof of payment.
North Rebels Unite Against Union Restore in Ohio
The article attacks Northern Republicans and Vallandigham, arguing for separation from the Union. It urges support for Thaddeus Stevens and Charles Sumner, condemns Lincoln era policies, and warns that a strong Union party in Ohio would threaten Confederate aims. The piece predicts trouble in the North if Democrats gain power and calls for opposing Vallandigham and his faction.
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Mobile (Am
John Forsyth
Vallandige Hint School
Vallandigham
Ohio
Lincoln
Washington
North
Thaddeus Stevens
Charles Sumner
Valelandigham
Conscription Tales From Rhode Island Towns
The Providence Zoid notes draft results in Little Compton and Bristol. Fourteen? thirty four men from Little Compton were drafted with none entering service. Bristol, a strong Union town, yielded one hundred nine draftees, yet the government reportedly saw little proof of their enlistment.
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Zoid
Litte Compton
Ilis
Lite Compton
Mr. Smith
Bristol
Union League
Washington Correspondent Reports Military pay and retirements
The Washington correspondence notes 2054 officers on the US Army payroll with annual pay from 25 000 to 35 010 excluding forage. It lists four regular Major Generals with three off duty and seven Brigadiers with five retired. It cites 60 Major Generals and 250 Brigadiers in the volunteer service, totaling 325 and a compensation of 1 288 704.
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Tun Aray Orvicnrs
Washington
Ournades Comieres
Aveny Register
St. Louis
Rtepublican
Army of the Potomac
Pennsylvania
Curtin
Woodward
Remarkable Miscellany of 19th Century Tidbits and Oddities
A miscellany of rapid-fire notes on profits and taxes, divorces, marriages, staple industry, and curious feats. Highlights include Uncle Sam’s duties at ninety million annually, Madeline Smith’s marriage, Nevada wealth estimates, Blondin’s Seville accident, and a Vermont State Fair steam carriage race.
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Sarntogs
Uncle Sam
Tom Thumb
Troy
Stewart
New York
Custons
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Madeline Smith
Glasgow
Town City Press
Lews River
Liverpool
Annie Taylor
Bayard Traylor
Astor House
Chas. Carey
Lausanne
Switzerland
Nevada
F. Gringer
Congress
Michigan
Ile
Democratic Party
Dutchy
Shesus
der Teller
Blondin
Seville
Spain
Borges
Vermont
New Orleans Vices In Public Life Cited By Northern Correspondent
A St Louis Republican correspondent in New Orleans describes a scene of visible social vice in a white marble house with open doors and nymphs on a balcony. He notes officers in uniform drinking champagne with women, and suggests this behavior clashes with northern sensibilities before lamenting the era of reform.
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St. Louis Republican
New Orleans
Crescent City
Gen
Asterisk
Col
Lillypool
Major Slollyhoek
Major
Lollyhoek
Timbuetoo
Massachusetts
New York
Indiana
Trinoiy
Speech at Worcester State Republican Convention on Union and Slavery
Republican speakers at the Worcester Massachusetts convention declared that no seceded states or parts would return to the Union except as free states. George S. Boutwell and Henry Wilson condemned restoration with slavery and asserted the emancipation proclamation cannot be recalled, arguing unity requires ending slavery.
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Axton
Worcester
Massachusetts
Iran
George S. Boutwell
Free States
Lion
Henry Wilson
Republic
Jeff Davis
Cin. Eng
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COOK
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P. C. Ramevn
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Ensiue
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Fife
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Thorson
Iare
Ford
Denleraant
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Iowa
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Saverac de Forge & FE
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Room Elle Brandles
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Untteu
London
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Medford
Daniel Lawrence & Son
American Tea Company
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Linen
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Hyson
Imperial
Japan
Great American Tea Company
Jorbers
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Iron and Steel and
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Cooper
Hirdwarea
Ken
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Mannys
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Sia
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