We are trustworthily informed on New Orleans riot role
The Hartford paper quotes a Southern informant claiming rebels planned to attack U S troops in Lafayette Square after a riot in New Orleans. Sheridan allegedly removed obstructions and prepared to defend the square, with broader claims of terror against Unionists, police, and a well funded Washington Artillery Company. The piece condemns Andrew Johnson's policy, urging loyalists to oppose it.
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Pont
New Orleans
United States
Lafayette Square
Sheridan
South
Spea
United States Authority
Union
Andrew Johnson
Seward’s Niagara Falls Speech Sparks Party Clash
A historical speech railing at William H. Seward portrays him as a traitor to the Republican cause. The speaker recalls Seward’s alleged plotting against Lincoln, opposing radical war measures, and backing McClellan. The piece frames Seward as a divisive, obstructive figure in the 1860s party landscape.
Republican attack on Seward and Johnson over war policy
The Chicago Tribune analyzes Seward and Andrew Johnson, accusing Seward of Copperhead sympathy and treasonous acts toward Charleston and fort Sumter. The piece portrays Johnson as deserting the Union train for a southern path, calling loyal Republicans to power and warning of a November surge to curb traitors. It frames Seward as seeking a 1868 presidential bid and labels him an enemy to Lincoln and Union stability.
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United States
Séward
Republican Party
Charleston
Fort Sumter
Lincoln
Mr. Seward
Johnson
Union
Pacific Ocean
Gulf—of Perciion
Andy Johnson
Golden ‘Gate
Seward
Land of
Dixie
Johnson and Seward
Chicago Tribune
Digest of the Presidents Stump Speeches Cites Johnson Trial
A historic column recounts how the President criticizes accusations of demagoguery traitor tyranny and egotism while claiming vast political experience from Alderman to President. It mentions a controversial banner in New York and Andrew Johnson remarks about wartime loyalty and constitutional foundations. The piece reflects on rhetoric and public perception during a turbulent era.
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Booth
New Jersey Legislature Delayed Vote Over Nominee
An hour marked by confusion as the New Jersey Legislature failed to hold a joint session during the regular session. Mr Alexander G. Cotte was the nominee favored by the caucus but his casting vote in the Senate prevented an election and blocked the joint session.
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Scovel
New Jersey State Senate
United States
Philadelphia
New Jersey
Xander G. Cotte
Heph Cauiius
Senate
Coll
Copperhead Insult to Major Gen Logan at Galena Meeting
The Galena Gazette reports copperhead heckling at a Logan speech, veterans defending him, and a police-like scuffle yielding minor injuries. It attributes outrage to copperheads and criticizes their disruption of public discourse. The piece also covers Tom Turner’s congressional stance, party realignments, and a Johnson era anecdote illustrating partisan tensions.
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Galena
Logan
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