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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1864
Page
1
A fragmentary poem set as a dramatic defense of peace amid war. It invokes Daniel Dickinson and a New York platform, praising peace achieved through victory against rebellion. The speaker denounces traitors and urges perseverance, faith, and sacrifice, contrasting desolation with spring’s renewal.
The House reconvenes amid fierce exchanges over Long's confrontational stance supporting recognition of the Confederacy. Colfax defends Union, condemns sedition, and appeals for order while Long faces expulsion proceedings. the chamber weighs precedents, caucus claims, and the duty to uphold the Constitution during wartime.
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