Conservatism and rebellion in Harper's Weekly critique
The piece attacks a Northern conservative movement led by Vallandigham and others, accusing them of aiding rebellion. It denounces terms like Conservative and conservatism as masks for supporting a single class, calling for loyal constitutional preservation and praise for the true Conservative party defending national unity.
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Contrabands at Hilton Head reflect changes in labor views
A New York army officer writes from Hilton Head on May 20 detailing how formerly harsh stereotypes about enslaved Black people have shifted. He observes Black men, women, and boys working from dawn to after sunset on corn and rice fields with limited tools, aided by horses, and notes discipline and reliability among workers and the local soldiers. He contrasts past expectations with present labor, suggesting improved management and the potential challenges of governing the freed population.
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New York
Banquet Honors Brig Gen Rosseau in Louaville Speech
Citizens of Louaville honor Brig. Gen Rosseau with a banquet amid praise of unity and patriotism. Hon James Guthria Gen Rosseau and George D. Prantien spoke as Rosseau warned northern allies and demanded preservation of the United States government and Mississippi River navigation against slavery’s spread. He pledged readiness to defend the Union, even at personal cost, and warned a crisis may force a choice between slavery and the nation.
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Washington
Secession's Payoff Contrasts Kentucky and Virginia
The Nashville Union argues secession harmed Virginia while Kentucky prospers, noting Virginia’s decline in staple industries and credit woes while Kentucky enjoys stronger finances and commodity exports. It mocks southern threats of extermination and cites varied newspaper opinions on rebel leaders and wartime policy.
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Adventure of an Witnose Soldier on Civil War Escape
A Confederate prisoner Sterling from Amboy Illinois escaped a Richmond guard by donning rebel uniform after stabbing a guard with a bowie knife. He fled through three nights of travel, was recaptured by Fremont’s forces, and returned to Washington with papers before going home to Illinois. Louis Napoleon warns Europe against costly intervention in the American war and predicts a peace party gains strength in Congress.
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Nashville Union enlarges amid rebel stronghold critique
The Nashville Daily Union denounces leniency toward rebels, warns of costly, indecisive federal policy, and urges immediate crackdown. A Memphis correspondent notes vandalism on a Jackson statue, removing the word Federal, while the hero’s features remain intact as a symbol of patriot resolve.
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