Proclamation by President Lincoln on Reconstruction Era Blocks
The piece reproduces Lincoln's proclamation declaring insurrection in several states illegal and enforcing Union loyalty. It denounces commerce with the seceded regions and calls for penalties, forfeitures, and enforcement by federal officers, dated August 16 in Washington. It also includes an adjacent Southern-leaning commentary arguing Southern superiority and condemning Northern forces.
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United States
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Floriia
Mississippi
Louisina
Texas
Forest
Virginia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Arkansas
Abraham Lincoln
Louisiana
Florida
Allegheny Mountains
U. S
Secretary of the
Washington
Ws. H. Sawano
Roads and rails reveal Civil War tension on the march
The author notes soldiers boarding trains to camps, contrasts Northern calm with Southern bravado, and describes war signs along the route to Baltimore. Bridges, tents, and armed groups mark the journey as secession fears rise and Union vigilance hardens.
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United States
Philadelphia
South
Alabama
Mississippi
Baltimore
Friends of the Secessionista
Russell
Jerdon Times
Crittenden’s Amendment and Union War Rhetoric
The passage recalls Mr. Crittenden’s shift from compromise to urging strong war efforts. He argues for resisting disunion, supporting massive funding and manpower to restore the government and Union. He contends the conflict will unite the nation and strengthen the Republic. The latest amendments from Crittenden are discussed.
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Crittenden
Columbus
Mr. Crittenden
Political Clash Over War Policy and Union Prose in Tribune
The Republican offer to unite with Democrats on a war‑driven ticket is rejected by Democrats who accuse Republicans of catering to traitors. The Tribune argues the election centers on defending the Union and Constitution versus surrender to the Confederacy. Also noted is F J Collier’s Fourth of July projectile concept and a supposed weapon concept described in dubious detail.
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Jeff Davis
Generatis
W. ¥. Tribune
F. J. Collier
Philadelphia
J.C. Ayer
Lowell
Mase
McCulloch
Buckland, Fremont, Boyt
Capacity of the Country in Surging War Debates
The article argues that the United States can sustain a large wartime loan, citing Britain's 23 year struggle with France. It compares expenditures, population, and wealth, contending the US could borrow up to one or two trillion dollars by 1900 and repay with strong industrial capacity and global trade power.
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Mehmond
Premel Ska
Eoaneond
Virginia
Scott
South
Great Britain
France
Europe
England
Wales
Scotland
Ireland
United States
National Bank
Wit
Privy Council
Bank of England
New Vessels for the Navy and a Secession Meeting
Dispatches report adds to the navy with seventy purchased and about thirty chartered vessels, aiming to strengthen blockades and sea service. A Stonington Borough Hall secession meeting failed to gain support, with resolutions rejected and attendees fleeing in chaos amid antiwar sentiment.
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Washington Republican
Navy Department
Department
Navy Isself
Esceteras
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