The Battle of Pittsburg Landing Reports
The paper notes late details of a Tennessee battle with Marion boys Al Howe and Charles Byam wounded and at Mound City Hospital among about 700. Cedar River rose at the Rapids, submerging two miles of the Iowan and Nebraska Railroad track. Rumor says the 8th 12th and 14th Iowa regiments were captured. editors doubt the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Marion
al. M. Howe
Charles Byam
Mound City Hospital
Cedar River
Iowan
Nebraska R. R
Chicago
Pittsburgh Landing
Political rallying cry for Republican party and free labor
The piece argues the salvation of the nation rests with the Republican party, condemns the old Democratic party as aristocratic, and denounces the Union party as a threat to liberty. It claims the Homestead Bill would have benefited working people, warns of slaveholder power, and urges mass support for a party of freemen to prevent a return to slavery, with a local note on a government contract for Valparaiso, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Party
People of
Free
Norths
Abraham Lincoln
Union
Illinois
Democratic Party
Buchanan
Floyd
Republican Party
Trish
Tlinois
New York City
Treason and Slavery Debate Echoes Across the Nation
The letter laments wounded Union veterans from Pea Ridge and condemns slavery as the true cause of the war. It argues public sentiment shifts against slavery and urges rulers to end it nationwide as a religious and political duty.
Slavery Reform Passes Congress and Civil War Notes
A long article notes the emancipation bill for slaves in the District of Columbia has passed both houses, been signed by the President, and become law amid debate over abolition. The piece also recounts political shifts, Confederate-era intrigue, military movements, and warnings about loyalty and command in Civil War contexts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Columbian
Congress
Krep
Romine
Cedar Rapids & Missouri R. R
Lyons
Marion
Cedar Rapids
Bible Argument for Slavery From The Register
A critique of pro slavery use of Paul and Philemon. The author argues Paul sent Onesimus as a Christian brother, not a slave, and urges readers to reject using biblical texts to justify slavery or the Fugitive Slave Law. The piece contrasts 19th century abolitionist views with ancient texts and cites John Wesley and scriptural principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philemon
Paul
Mark
Onesimus
Sambo
Gol
John Wesley
Shakapoare
Great Battles Compared Across Modern Conflicts
A read of the Pittsburg engagement on April 6 7 compares casualties and forces with Wagram Waterloo Jena and other historic clashes. The piece notes French and Allied losses at major battles, and cites Bull Run and other Civil War figures as part of a broader reckoning of war’s scale in modern history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Jena
Friedland
Wagram
Waterloo
Hylan
Austerliz
Bull Run
Manassas
Pitteburg
Y Tribune
Confederate News and War Dispatches From March 19
Confederate and Union updates mix with local incidents from Missouri to Virginia. Reports note militia callouts in Russell and surrounding counties, a confrontation at Pilot Knob, and General Sigel’s health in St Louis. Mention of Pea Ridge valor and a counterfeit US note bust dominate the dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Sigel
Curtis
Osterhans
Rock House Creek
Cassville
Otterson
McClure
Gaimes
Hont
Hlinois
87Th Hisers
Young
Jeub Tlinois
Punishment of a Newspaper Publisher before Military Commission
A Military Commission at Columbus Missouri convicts Edmund Ellis publisher of the Coone County Standard for publishing enemy aid and urging resistance. He is sentenced to exile outside Missouri and confiscation of printing offices with details of the rulings approved by Gen Hilleck. The report also notes political commentary on Jefferson Davis and rebel actions and a clergyman's arrest in Knex County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pursley Hoxon
Meredith P. Gentry
United States Congress
Tennessee
Scott
Gentry
Andrew Johnson
Confederate Congress
Richmond
Bedford County
Tenn
Brownlow
McClellan
Congress
Dr. Brownlow
Buell
Nashville
Radford County
Edmund Ellis
Columbus
Bo. Charg
United States
Abe
General Price
Thim
Missouri
Leone County Standard
Hilleck
Gil
Aiton Anditary
War Department
Jerr
Davis
Jerson Davis
Cuba
Santa Anna
Mexico
Nile
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Land of the Free
Home of the Brave
Battle OF
Iowa
Ma. T. A. Hogan
Valparaiso
Indiana
Mass
Pea Ridge
District of Columbia
Hartford Courant
Gazas
Sherwan and
Asion
Gregates
Bucksanan
Loomis
Buckingham
Senate
Suse
Repulcan
Caion
Suenman
Puce
Col. Dupont
Ball, Black & Co
New York
New Haven Armig Company
Loyal
East Tennessee
Grand Army
Cols
Carter
Spear
Camp Dick Robinson
Kentucky
Cumberland Gap
L.A. Houk
Prentice
Buckner
Pillow
For the Register
Maruxao
Bonaparte
Melas
Napocon
Rumself
Emperora
Alfies
Matoa
Sir John Stuart
Regneir
Jexa
Emperor Napoleon
Duke of Brunswick
Evynat
Benningsen
Prench
Asrian
Archduke Charles
New-Orieans
Jackson
Pakenham
Ware and
Warrentioo
Napoleon
Wellington
Blucher
Buena Vista
Taylor
Alma
Marshall Sy Arnaud
Lord Ragiin
Prince Menchihoff
Inxeuman
Cantobert
Lord Raglan
Dannenberg
Rontenen
Sardinis
Geo. Forey
Sindion
Autrians
Maneyra
Napoleon TE
Marshal Wess
Agutrans
Voge
Southern News
Monitor
Richmond Dispatch
Flord
Abington
Wamphrey Marshall
Lebanon
Russe) County
Russell
Chusa
Jeff Davis
Fort Lafayette
Pinor Kwon
Aniffay
Pilot Knob
Walker
St. Minotis Cavalry
Colonel Brackett
Greeneville
Miller
the Knob
18Th Rblinuis Cavalry
Bell
Miler
Bull
Knoh
Mi'ter'e Hotel
Curtis Army
Miey
Universaly
Louis
The
St. Lous
United States Treasury
Mironen
Ware 2
Usagyi
E. Ana
Fayettville
Luntsville
O. M. Mircusa
Ogdensburg
N.Y
Ninrk & Math Tsar
Towa
Reynoldg
Howard Assooi
Philadelphia
Sratta
Pontage Witty
Dry J. Brillin Houghton
Suan Ning
Ur Reon
Howard Isuelation
Sam
J. BR. Briney
Tatuan Creek
McElitenny
Nor Bae Daretale Dic
Cigars, &Co
Dore
Amecan House
McElmenny
Vilhend
Togo Maclaotesy
Billmelin Brock
Lowa Avenue
Cedaxz Rapids, Iowa
Boachete
Boc
Walliam Don & CO
Jas. L. Wiandt
Maiddinburg
Knex Co
Cantus
Cleveland
Vale
Shanls
Dennis
Coats
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