Calhoun and Whigs clash with Democrats in political row
The letter criticizes Whigs for not claiming 54 40 and accuses Democrats of seeking control while accepting burdens. It praises Democratic stance against disunion, notes Judge Douglas supports the union, and urges cautious party realignment. The writer invites the correspondent to join in opposing rebels.
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Calhoun
South
Texas
England
Douglas
United States
Democratic Party
Sint Nuur action guidance in respect to enslaved people
A May 30 note from Secretary of War Simeon Cameron admonishes Union officers to respect state laws on slavery within operating lines, avoid surrendering enslaved individuals to masters, and instead employ them with proper accounting for work and costs. The government stresses federal obligation to suppress rebellion and uphold constitutional authority.
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Waswosutox
Sint Nuur
Simeon Cameron
Our Country's Call Anthem From Five Corners NY
Poem reflecting patriotic resolve during wartime with lines about flag, liberty, and freedom. Mentions Five Corners New York and a dated signature Francona. The piece extols victory, unity, and the end of slavery as a civil motive.
Death of Stephen A. Douglas in Chicago
The telegraph reports the death of Stephen A. Douglas at 10 A.M. in Chicago after a week of hope and fear. The statesman, born April 25, 1818 in Brandon Vermont, died surrounded by friends as a nation mourns.
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Stephen A. Douglas
Chicago
Levery
Brandon
Rutland County
Vermont
Sentinel
Skirmishes and dispatches from Fairfax and Aquia Creek
Reports detail a 3.4 A.M. clash near Fairfax Court House with a U.S. cavalry scouting party clashing with rebel forces. Prisoners were taken, and two prisoners killed during escape attempts. Additional reports cite engagements at Aquia Creek and Fall’s Church, with multiple casualties and continued Union advances toward Fairfax.
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Washteton
United States Cavalry
Fairfax Court House
Alexandria
Texas
New York
Jane
Aqua Creek
Freeborn
Annacosta
Fall’s Church
Arlington Heights
Tomking
Gordon
Tomkins
Fifth
New York) Regiment
Tompkins
Fairfax
Tennessee
Union
Johnson
Nelson
Aquia Greek Las
Aquia Creek
Fune
Massachusetts
Junction
Thee
Southern Congress
Richmond
Regular Army
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Freedom
Five Corners
N Y
Francona
U. S
Warturscror
Lt. Tompkins
Rara
Jdune
Richmond Enquirer
Davie
Fair Grounds
Messrs Tombs
Wigfall
Wilmington Mills
Zouager
Michigan Regiment
Zouave
Batrimone
Fort Monroe
Bartlett
Newport New
Sewall’s Point
Norfolk
Pendergast
Quaker City
Rio del Janeiro
Butler
St. Louis
Iowa
Keokuk
New Orleans Picayune
John Adams
Boston
Panama
Mermaid
Provincetown
Mass
Montgomery
Mobile Advertiser
Col. McArthur
Ilina
Commont
Doniphan
Cm Jackson
Harper’s Ferry
Maryland Heights
Manusras
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