Democratic Party Split Clouds New York Editorials
The press factions debate Democratic strategy and unity amid forecasts of rival committees and factional tension. Editorials from Journal of Commerce New York Dusty News and News Yorke World weigh in on nominations, platform disputes, and the risk of a donor donkey race as summer approaches.
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Journal of Commerce
McClellan
Democrata
Seineu Yaeo
New ‘York
Dusty’ News
South
Ieee
Republicana
Manton
Congress Adjourns at Noon After Long Session
Congress adjourned at 12 o clock noon on Monday ending a lengthy session. The text fragment references a pirate Alabama and a steamer Kearsage but lacks clear context or complete facts suitable for a fuller summary.
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Congress Finance Chiefs Change Hands Amid War Draft Debate
Secretary Chase resigns after dispute with Finance Committee over war funding needs. Senator Fessenden of Maine named successor. House action abolishes the $800 commutation clause as amendments speed conscription. Drafted men unable bodied to serve face substitute option. service term one year or substitute. Evening Ledger reports Union losses from Rapidan to James rivers total about 4,900 killed, 2,000 died in hospital, and a large number wounded with about seven-eighths returned to duty after recovery.
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Pemberton Oak spoof tale imitates Civil War hard tack prayer
A fragment from a soldier’s communication describes a fake carving on a block of hard tack labeled Gen Pemberton’s Prayen. The spoof imitates the famed Pemberton Oak relics, claiming to resemble real hard tack and includes mock prayers asking fortune against Yankees and urging bold acts at Vicksburg and Bull Run.
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Vicksburg
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Lincoln's Reappointment Praised by Broad Electorate
The Now York Evening Post notes wide support for Mr Lincoln among plain people soldiers and religious groups, praising his honesty safety and leadership while criticizing corruption among others.
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York Evenleg Post
Gret Place
Abolitionist Views Split Over Fremont Convention Memoir
The text records Parker Pillsbury and others at the Cleveland and Fremont conventions debating abolitionist strategy. It lists Illinois congressmen who voted against or for the anti slavery amendment and notes divisions within parties amid Civil War era tensions.
Washburne Support Grows in Jo Daviess County for Re nomination
Local voters and Union supporters in Jo Daviess County urge the re nomination of Mr. Washburne for Congress noting his untiring service and national reputation. Springfield delegates report the district favors his renomination and expect a unanimous congressional convention.
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Copperhead indignation at Fremont support and Kentucky Democrats unite
The central register praises Cleveland convention for Fremont, attacks Lincoln faction, and urges unity against the Abolition administration. Kentucky Democrats resolve support for one electoral ticket and condemn federal war powers, calling for restoration of state sovereignty and opposition to emancipation aims.
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Andrew Johnson
Chicago
Democratic Central Committee
Repeal of Fugitive Slave Law Debate in Senate
A dejected note on the failed repeal vote outlines yeas and nays among senators, with Democratic bloc opposition and individual positions. It highlights Lincoln era tensions over anti slavery amendments and fugitive slave law enforcement.
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Chicago
Democratic’ Party
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Confederate Troops Report Mixed Victory and Casualties
A rebel letter describes actions in the Camden and Little Rock theater, including an ambushed Union train, captured artillery, and heavy losses on both sides. It claims attention to the murder of colored troops and the firing on white troops under a white flag, detailing troop movements and a large Confederate pursuit with 1496 prisoners taken.
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Increase in Pay for Soldiers in United States Army
The President signed a bill to raise monthly pay for non commissioned officers and privates during the ongoing rebellion. Rates vary by rank from sergeant majors to privates, with specific sums for ordnance, engineers, hospital stewards, and musicians. Existing regular army personnel with long enlistments may reenlist for three years with bounties as provided by Congress. Transportation and subsistence travel pay rules are noted.
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German Paper Endorses Lincoln and Johnson in Editorial Flood
The Burlington Tribune publishes a nine piece editorial salvo urging support for Lincoln and Johnson. The sequence argues for national unity and the Republican platform amid wartime tensions.
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Lincoln
Johnson
Fremont's Radical Platform and Confiscation Debate
A radical paper critiques Fremont's stance on confiscating rebel lands and distributing them to soldiers, arguing his views would shield rebels and punish Union leaders. The piece denounces his letter as neglecting war aims and patriotism, favoring a conservative policy and criticizing Lincoln Administration portions.
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Fremont and Copperhead Alliance Scrutiny Intensifies
The passage argues that Fremont sought an alliance with Copperheads contrary to prior support, citing New Nation disclosures and harsh reactions from Fremont supporters. It asserts a “dualism” in strategy and warns that no man would be supported on Fremont’s platform or acceptance letter.
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National Union Convention nominates Lincoln for 1864 presidency
The Baltimore June 1864 National Union Convention informs Hon. Abraham Lincoln of his unanimous nomination for four years starting March 4 next. The letter praises Lincoln’s fidelity to liberty and the Constitution and requests acceptance as chief magistrate to sustain the Union and emancipation policies.
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Lincoln letter on nomination and convention proceedings
A transcription of Abraham Lincoln expressing thanks for the nomination and the convention proceedings. He notes the ratification of positions by soldiers and seamen and recalls the gratitude owed to the savior and the nation. He signs as Your obedient servant, ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
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President Lincoln Visits Grant Armored Command Scene
A New York Herald account describes President Lincoln's meeting with General Grant in Virginia. Lincoln rides with Grant’s staff, chats at headquarters, and examines military positions near Petersburg. The Baltimore voyage follows, with Butler and staff aboard the Baltimore and a tour of fortifications.
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