Military commissions convict editors. Lincoln approves sentences
In Washington on November 1, agents who aided the recent electoral campaign were found guilty by Military Commissions and sentenced to imprisonment. President Lincoln approved the sentences, which await immediate execution, a measure described as fully satisfactory by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diesel
Joan K. Cheen
Etesatthiews
Shiva
L. Waler
Jacob
Wasnisetox
Donaino Aml Ferry
November Eighth Vote Urges Union Victory Across States
A partisan call urges loyal voters to rally for Lincoln in the coming Tuesday election. It warns against abstaining, urges poll presence and organized committees to mobilize supporters, and denounces rebel plotting and civil conflict while praising Union loyalty.
One Week More in a Nation’s Urgent Vote
A dramatic call to rally for the presidential election urges citizens to vote on Tuesday to determine the government’s fate. It condemns the Chicago platform as betraying the Union and warns of unrest, treachery, and subversion by rebels and secret societies, stressing duty to the country and to Republican institutions.
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Leon
Lincoln
Arange
Mika Groutala
Aud Mo
Chicago
Tvere
Jwe
Winibat
Union
PoLia
Nis
Owen
Old Abo
Fraud and violence alleged in election turmoil
A Baltimore American column notes alleged frauds over two years and new claims that fraudulent votes were sent from Washington by Governor Seymour’s agents. It accuses Dead Rabbit Boys and Seymour supporters of violence against New York citizens. The call urges readers to vote early and ensure every precinct voter participates.
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Frauis
Ion Frautida
Baltimore American
Baltimore
Washington
Seymour
Anglutius
New York
Friends of the Cause
McClellan On the Galena During the Malvern Hill Action
An officer on the Galena recounts McClellan and staff aboard during the Malvern Hill battle on June 30. The piece describes signals, halted exchanges with shore, and the general's limited movement while artillery roared and the fight raged, preserving the tense tone of a surviving eyewitness account.
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Urremal McClellan
Galena
Malyorn
Conan
Malvern
Jube
Thir River
McClellan
Princ Cipal
New York City
Turkey
Bond
Olh
Eine
Artilery
Teiond
Feneral McClellin
Melellan
Tsas
Brent
Itia
McClollay
Maxallsesi
Proclamation announcing Nevada's admission to the Union
President Abraham Lincoln proclaims Nevada admitted as a state on equal footing with the original states. The document notes certification of Nevada's constitution and ordinances and the act of Congress approving admission. Dated October 21, 1864, in Washington.
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Congress of the United
Novia
Kneh
United States
Abraham Lincotn
Nevada
Washington
The Great Copper Head Conspiracy Exposed in Sessions
A chaotic article reports on a Democratic editor, Indiana politics, and a alleged Copperhead conspiracy. It cites Morton, Bingham, and others across Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, and Ohio, detailing secret orders, councils, and plans to release rebel prisoners and influence the Union.
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Bingham
Democrate
Morton
Juntiana
Chie Moan Bingham
McDonald
Luling
Way
McClellan
Lodiana
Anke
Tusalay
Fieid
Armia
Chicairo
Lint Ik
Rom Jodinna
Missouri
Illinois
Kentucky
Pudi
Howles
Bullitt
Johnson's Island
Camp Chase
Ohio
Cary Morton
Indiana
Camp Douglas
A Grand Scheme of Fraud and Rebel Plots Exposed
A chaotic report details alleged voter fraud and a planned uprising tied to forged military ballots, ledgers, and conspirators including Dodd Walker and Bingham. It notes forged papers circulated to secure votes, confession by M J Ferry as state agent, and warnings about Union support in Ohio and New York counties during the election period.
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Mixsoll
Ilinois
Central America
Nat
Joe
Bingham
Beau
Windorstan Coldwell
Douil
6 Star University
Tneulvite
Aid W
Nyvisg
Wittess
Geile
Bindi Theomgh
Intionaitty
Binglan Sb Aueile
Ely Snonts
Shayer
Jr. Beyant
Cashman
Lolil Cashman
Ami
Dodd
Grant Connell
Pebruary
Owened
Contlin
Dora
Martin Hall
Hellion
Wiis
Connell
Menors
Bowles
Blake
Verve Maute
Cosham
Sqite Melipidy
Byansville
Order
Dodd, Bowles
Jargo Hallitt
Kentucky
Harvott
Missouri
Bullitt
Hin Lown
Palen
Coli
Pany
Collin
Dinowr
Stoi
Dames Br. McDonald
McDonald
Goflin
Coltin
Polgrim
Seymiour
Naldian Watts
Orn Aumertown
Louisville
Kerr
Bultith
The
Oridlor
Becauie
Noties
Canada
Democratic Contra
Boenie
Dan Wer
Doddway
Walker
Sand
Dodi
Kort
Central Committee
Bingham le Wetbo
Bates
Tanleyillo
Arma
Messanig
Thirteen
Sentinel
Bigham
Sait ii
Dade
M. J. Perry
Advocate Foster
Perry
New York
Soymon
Wood
Mimeell
Hames
Dona+hue
Monahue
Stephen Maxon
Donahue
Inyailt
Maxon
CM. Bundy
I. Newcomb
Albany
Peter Cagver
Gen. Farrell
Farrell
Columbia County
Washington
Low
Jetter
Neratiny
Donahew
Dewoonar
Fenny
W. Payette Street
Baltimore
Ferry
Dovaline
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Cohen
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Jon M. Connell
Joan P. Beetn
Wienoe
Snany
Antourten
Vraudo
York Voldiem
Anleen
B. F. Taylor
Chicago Journal
Sheridan
Pacman Square
United States of America
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Tay E Bien
Campa Chase
Johnson
Geaptia Cutts
Fie
Lavr
Gramiant
Isaac Levy
Madama Porter
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