Reconstruction debate within the Democratic party split
The text critiques a northern reorganization of the old Democratic party amid Civil War tensions. It argues such restructuring would ally with Confederate leaders, reject Reconstruction, and threaten the Union, while warning that any new Democratic platform would oppose the government and risk empowering treasonous factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eld Democrat Party
Dethocmtic
Idb Ttenton
Old Democratia Party
Federati
Oon
Armen
Clementa
Democratic Party
Old
Iself
Taelf
Congress
Art
Barcesantpox
Rebsle
Aed
Msn i
Eas
Psn
Rebels and Union politics in a Tennessee speech
In a Nashville speech Gov Andrew Johnson blasts rebellion and warns of aristocracy rising from slavery. He cites Buchanan and Vallandigham as conspirators, vows vigilance, and condemns claims about the national debt while recounting Gen Butler’s New Orleans assessment of wartime conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sham Damperney
Nashville
Andrew Johnson
Ramone
Cebb
Himron
Alva Yames
Buchanan
Vallandigham, &c
Fumbled text from a wartime senate scene in Washington
The fragment describes J. B. Bouligny along with passengers from New Orleans to New York on a U S transport Mut anms. It mentions his service with Union forces and dispatches from Gen. Cutler. The scene shifts to a tense greeting in the Senate and House with factions noting friends and foes amid misused language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Armong
New Orleans
New York
United States Transport
Mutanms
J. B. Bouligny
Union
M. C
Cutler
Senate
House
The Firet of Jone Trade Treaty Event Noted
A garbled notice describes an event titled The Firet of Jone guiding ships through world trade under military restrictions. It promises mutual satisfaction for loyal Northerners and Southerners and for merchants from foreign lands, signaling a major port agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jone
New Orleana
Deanfort
Virginia Senate resolution mirrors traitors ideas of secession
A Virginia Senate resolution introduced on the 16th embodies pro secession rhetoric opposing federal interference. It advocates that any action by the majority could partition or join the Confederacy, urging the governor to consult Confederate authorities. The text also cites Governor Stearns urging Rhode Island militia measures and hints at broader Confederate alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate of
Virginia
Battle News from Richmond and McClellan's Advances
Telegraphic reports from June describe Gen McClellan's forces holding ground near Richmond after a day of fierce bayonet fighting. Casey's and Heintzelman’s divisions rallied as Sumner pressed and retook positions, with 9,000 casualties overall and hundreds captured including officers. Balloons and telegraph lines coordinated movement, detailing 500 prisoners and 172 bayonet kills in a bold two day advance.
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Oneay
Col. Long
Esormouns
Casey
G. B. Rolellan
Lowe
McClolian
Park Spring
Philadelphia
Richmond
Leavy
Hill
South Carolina
Virginia
Georgia
Bottom’s
Bailey
Penney
New York
Heintzleman
Kearney
Hooker
Sumner
Sedgewick
Richardson
Chickahboming
Heintzelman
Longstreet
Rains
Huger
Wasaixotow
Geo. McClellan
Sandsy
White House
Lo T Gen. McClellan
Washington
Geo
Joe Johnson
Miller
Penagylyani
Col
Rip
Piadben
Cambell
Penngy
Union forces capture Corinth after brief assault
Reports from May 30 to June 2 describe Halleck and Pope coordinating attacks near Corinth Mississippi. Union heavy batteries fire on rebel works, three divisions reach enemy lines, and Pope enters Corinth with Nelson, finding the town abandoned by inhabitants and much of the rebel stock removed or burned. Beaur gard’s retreat and scattered rebel forces are noted with fortifications weaker than expected and a shift of troops toward Grand Junction. A later telegram from Pope praises Elliott’s raid on the Mobile & Ohio Railroad, destroying track and capturing arms and prisoners while undermining enemy logistics.
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H. W. Halleck
Conrere
Pope
W. T. Sherman
Alrady
Corinth
Mames
Neaa Conmict
Mobile & Ohio
H.W. Halleck
Akolons
Mobile and Ohio
Vis
Cairo
Nelson
Grand Junction
Beauregard
Memphis & Charleston
Mobile& Ohio
Wasmserox
War Department
RE. M. Stanton
Halleck
Col. Elliott
Lowa
Booneville
Suhirecht
Baer
Elliott
Hetaece
Prisesod
Vas Dorn
St. Louis
St. Lovia
Bureich
Arkansas
Little Rock
Geo. Curtis
Arkansas Timate
Frisbie
Cay
Soar Ae Mo
Pope counts hard pursuit near Corinth and Florence
War despatches report Gen Pope with about 40 000 men thirty miles south of Florence pressing the enemy. He claims 10 000 prisoners and deserters and 15 000 arms captured. Locomotives and cars seized. Beauregard blamed for retreat disruptions. Halleck notes rapid repairs and ongoing efforts.
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Wasmrerox
Jone
W. Halle
Corinth
Pope's Rivinies
Granger
Jescell Pitts
Popo
War Department
T. B
H. W. Halleck
Maj
Gon
Union prisoners and rebel skirmishes stir North Alabama
A Huntsville letter reports General Mitchell’s force and aides pressing rebels near Winchester and in the mountains. Detachments from three brigades disrupted enemy camps, with 1,200 to 1,500 rebels dispersed. Deserters and oath taking occur in Tuscaloosa and Montgomery routes as reports arrive of Paroled prisoners from Pittsburg Landing.
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Ly Ue
Mitchell
Tuscaloosa
Corinth
Columbia
Itegich Tsa Pere
Sasegley
Wyncoop
Winchester
Siorn
Gov. Brown
Retreat and Pursuit Across Shenandoah Valley in June 1862
Union and Confederate forces clashed as Fremont pursued Jackson from Strasburg toward Winchester. Ammunition and stores were scattered, several prisoners taken, and casualties reported on both sides. Fremont's advance pressed Jackson’s rear guard while Bayard’s cavalry and artillery pushed the pursuit, driving the enemy from multiple positions.
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Jackson
Virginia
60Th Ohio
Downer
Iment Potomac Home Brigade
Ashley
Wardeneis
Washington
War Department
Fremont
Strasburg
Army of
Woodstock
McDowell
Bayard
Winchester
Col
Pilson
Schierworn
Buell
Gon
Stahl
Lot N
Lat Pa
Geo. Bayard
6Th Ohio
Stewart
Tod
Col. Lagory
Shenandoah Valley
Closeret
Figgelmeaszi
Mont'a
Ashby
Williamsport
Dwight
Kenly
Stowe
Liddietows
Harper's Ferry
Smokey Ferry
Hagerstown
Gore
Rochester
Middletown
Martinsburg
Shields
Stranburg
Col. Pilson
Arts
Pallas Captured Off Charleston and Mexican News Briefs
The steamer Pallas of London, captured off Charleston on the 20th by Bisnville, arrives in port with 1400 kegs of powder 60 rifles 800 bags of salt and other cargo valued at 00,000. General McDowell’s corps crossed the Mattapony with no rebel sightings as Field reports retreat toward Richmond. Mexico reports French retreat from Puebla and Zaragoza and Myra send greetings to President Juarez.
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New Yonk
Gee
McDowell
Geo. Bayard
Tharebel
Chas. W. Field
Richmond
City of
Mexico
Acapulco
Puebla
Amorn
Juarés Puebla
General Zaragoza
Ygnacio Myra
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Geo. McCook
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Tore
Dion. Dravid Tod
Ghia
Ohio Volunteers
Tediava
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Tilleoi
Shiloh
Sam
A. McD
McCook
Secretary of the Treasury
Falen
Goria Dees
Bystre
Ae Shearaneads
France
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Saipan
Barriwous
Jane 1
Dix Jolt
Portros
Vrement
Nerwville
Tanis Cumfortalls
Williams
Jobs H. Meardle
Bandanky
Ceanty
Amos
Eald Court
Bos
Fremeant
Asid County
Judy
O'¢Lock
Fretmont
State of Ohio
Joho Street
We Krom
Coa
Feroubon Shari Fremant
Sherifis
Lewla
Sland
Senseony
Somman
Sylvester + Chapmen
Anid Court
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Tone Menta
Pall Mind
Apprnee Greene
Wathe Lys Ferguson
Sherri. Fremont
Jane Gh
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Cornelia Weed
William Field
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Handucky County
Michael Bradly
Beligres
Las Seammes
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Septa Chow
Shorts
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Jagea
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