State Sovereignty and Union in the Civil War Era
A long address defends State sovereignty within a unified nation, condemns secession, and urges vigorous war aims against the Confederacy. It argues for constitutional supremacy, emancipation across the union, and remaking America through decisive victory, while praising President Lincoln and calling for unity after war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staten
Mitaore
Laken
Baltimore
United States
Seymour
Empire State of Union
Illinois
Union
Congress
Gan of
Linois
Delare
Iswa
Prisilegea
Itas
Uia
Culor
Ube Saion
Friends of the
Tate
Mie Joye
Owen Chicos
Kansas Senator Reelected and War News Briefs
Jin Lane reelected to the U S Senate from Kansas for six years by 82 to 17. General McClellan heads to Europe. Butler relieved and sent to Washington to testify on Wilmington failure. Georgia interior counties move toward Union resistance. Richmond papers denounce Jeff Davis and push Lee to supreme command. Howard Bvygrerr died. Court martial to settle Wilmington fault. Cleveland & Toledo RR disaster injures several, some dead. North American steamer loss carrying 200 convalescents. General incorporation bill proposed. Gold Salary Bill unlikely to pass. Tennessee abolishes slavery ordinance. Parson Brownlow nominated for Governor.
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McClellan Ie
Europe
Butler
Washington
Congressional Committee
Wilmington
Georgia
Interior
Brown
Union
North American
New Orleans
New York
Tennessee
Parson Brownlow
Proposed Postal Canges and New Postage Provisions
Collamer proposes a new postal bill to exclude unpaid matter from the mails and return unpaid letters. It would make postage stamps the sole currency for box rents and fees after January next, require publishers to prepay postage to subscribers, and allow two cents compensation per letter for uncalled for mail. Additional agents, railway clerks, and salaries are set, with funds for post route maps and postal deficits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collamer
Pacific States
Missouri abolishes slavery in Constitutional Convention
The Missouri Constitutional Convention abolishes slavery by a decisive vote of 60 to 4. The legislature congratulates Missouri and asks the governor to extend official congratulations to the freed State, noting a bright future rich in resources and poised for enterprise.
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Missouri
House of Representatives
Senate
State of Mines
Sisterhood of Free States
Washburne for U S Senate Favored by Several Papers
Several papers aligned with Governor Yates in the recent contest express support for Mr. Washburne to join the U S Senate at the first opportunity. The Woodstock Sentinel notes his candidacy was praiseworthy though perhaps premature, while the Waukegan Gazette lauds his abilities and urges his elevation to Congress. Both papers foresee his eventual entry to the U S Senate.
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Yates
Washburne
U.S. Senate
Woodstock Sentinel
Ifon
Wasnurne
U.S
Crov
Washburns
Waukegan Gazette
Gov. Yates
Wasusunny
Congress
Sta ¢Aire
Beneft
Joan B. Ogden
Nasaou Street
New York
State Bounty Proposal Draws Legislative Debate
A proposed State Bounty of 300 dollars for volunteers faces opposition in the Legislature. Mr. Burchard argues the plan risks improper practice and potential repudiation as counties already carry large bounty debts. He urges careful consideration of the broader impact on counties and towns.
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Burchard
Tooncur
McHenry
Burega
Uujust
Draft Restraints Against Compulsory Bounties Debate
A speech decries forcing men to pay large bounties to avoid draft service urging resistance to draft pressure. It argues the draft is a fair system and warns against taxing counties already bearing volunteer costs to cover quotas, urging referral to committee for thorough canvassing.
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Mellenry
New Year in Washington Aided by Levees and Reforms
Washington correspondence describes New Year celebrations with levees crowded by President and Cabinet members and citizens pushing through crowds, drinking heavily, and being jostled by attendees. It notes Congress in session, debates on constitutional amendments, and telegraph news that Gov. Yates will succeed William A. Richardson in the Senate.
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Washington
Father Abraham
Hilalutin
Congress
Gov. Yates
William A. Richardson
Senate
Richardson
J. A.M
Regiment Letter From 146th Illinois Details Camp Butler
The writer reports the 146th Illinois Regiment spread across northern districts with Enrollment Provost Guards near Camp Butler as a Draft Rendezvous. He highlights the Freeport Company and notes higher mortality in Company E from accidents and disease. He recalls the Chicago incident in October where Sergeant Frost killed Musician Graham after a tense exchange about guard duties.
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Hrarqvanrars
Tuy
Vous
Qotser
Enron Jouknan
Alton
Camp Butler
Jonca
Freeport Company
Chicago
Graham
James Frost
War Time Assault and Court Martial Report
The piece details a pistol fatality after a fist fight between Sergeant Frost and Gra harp, with ongoing trial by court martial and questions of justification. It notes other deaths from disease, current sick list, and comments on the Freeport Regiment’s morale and enlistment status at Camp Butler and in the regiment, plus officer assignments and a closing sign-off from Sergeant Mason.
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Graharp
Camp Douglas
Cwamp Butter
Iertial
Frost
Graham
Morgan L. Dornsville
Nathan Springer
A. B. Rath
John Bortzfield
Chicago
Camp Butler
Freeport
Johnny Rebs
Dallas
Platt Hodges
H. Wi
Dean
Quincy Bolles
Elmer R. McDowell
Senoeant Mason
The Uneeted States and England Dialogued in War Winds
A late nineteenth century analysis argues the peril of war between the United States and England sparked by rebel agents in Canada and Europe. It contends monarchies fail against republican governance, praises American resolve, and warns Britain against entangling conflict that harms both nations.
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Gonowin Sarra
England
Canada
Aeem
United States
Mr. Smith
Pverslind
Richmond
Sherman
Thomas
Lee
Grant
Coursal
Lead
Congress
Enelanud
Goldwin Smith
Harl Russell
Mlairgowrie
Miese
Goldwin Smwith
Lord Russell
Rams
Europe
Lois
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Richard Yatra
Froport Weekly
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Jin Lane
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Jeff. Davis
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Cleveland & Toledo Railroad
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Alabama
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Harper's Weekly
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Cincinnati
USA
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Rabeck
Doumaland Measenger
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All Drugaiata
Andergang
Thantel Maykalk, Faq
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Israel
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Sil J. Clarke
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Otice
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A. M. Mavarckan
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Padford
Kings County
G.M. Clayton & Bro
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DR. Onermeman
Fem
Atea
DR. Cheeseman
DR. Chreseman
Cnerkbeman
Cneyseman
Cheeseman
America
Lord & Smith
Hutoning & Willyer
Cedar St
N. Y
Fresport
Emmert & Burrell
Lyon's
Kathairon
Lyon
Halnes &C
Hagan
Magnolia Balm
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Troy
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Uae
Thorn
Withia
Burrell
Sue
Delawary
Ana Miscouri
Servalivos
Bagle
Atrii
Angie Hulo
Tandy
Wales
Bonen
Keepa
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Stephenson
John Bull
Jack
Everbody
Artemus Ward
Sry
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Lagat
Mehlich
Seaven
Knapp
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