Political ticket slate for state and local offices
Voter slate lists candidates across multiple offices including governor lieutenant governor judge of Supreme Court senator and representatives. It names Marion Hardin Scott and Johnston Elliott for various roles such as treasurer sheriff coroner surveyor and superintendent with several individuals including James Johnston Mowry Farnum Joan M Greer and R W Reeder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. M. Stone
Marion Co
B. W. Eastman
Hardin Co
John F. Dillon
Scott Co
J. B. Young
Chas. Wieare
J.P. Carbee
Johnston Elliott
James Johnston
Coastal Charleston bombardment and Civil War notes
Richmond Whig reports Cummings Point bombardment with two ironclads and two monitors from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., two dead and one wounded at battery Gregg. Despatches claim Union victories in Louisiana and Mississippi, with 6,000 prisoners taken, plus large Confederate losses around Jackson. Reports of treason letters and wartime supply destruction near Natchez, with Steele poised to finish remaining resistance in Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Whig
Charleston
Point
Gregg
Wagner
Sumter
Jeff. Davis
Lincoln
Richmond
Fort Monroe
Lousiana
Lieut. Hardee
Dick Taylor
Banks
Vicksburg
Mississippi
United States
Confederacy
Jackson
L Sherman
James Buchanan
Davis
Buchanan
Scott
Herron
Natchez
Texas
Lee
Copperheads Clash in Keokuk County Iowa Fight
Report from Muscatine Journal August 4 describes a clash at South English Keokuk County Iowa between Copperheads and Union men. Talley a Copperhead leader was killed. two others died. Insurgents reportedly gathering up to 1500, with arms and intent to resist draft. Governor Kirkwood sending arms to the scene as authorities vow swift retaliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine Journal
Copperheads
South English
Keokuk Co
Iowa
Talley
Keokuk County
Davenport
Washington
Norman W. Claflin
Kirkwood
Blackberries for Soldiers and War News Brevities
The Iowa Sanitary Commission urges communal canning of blackberries for soldiers to combat illness from the South. Funds or berries may be left at Dr. Ristine Sr residence or J W McElhenny Drug Store. The piece also notes a Richmond Whig ad offering pay for a substitute and discusses retaliation laws for prisoner mistreatment with harsh penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Dr. Ristine, Sr
J. W. McElhenny
Soldiers’ Aid Society
Richmond Whig
Hanover
Central Railroad
George L. Herring
Main Street
Army Correspondence from Vicksburg to Port Hudson and Yazoo City
This letter from July 24, 1803, by N. M. OH describes movements of a Union division from Vicksburg to Yazoo City, capturing 800 Confederate prisoners and 3,000 bales of cotton. The unit, nicknamed the flying division, aims to join Gen Banks near New Orleans. The writer portrays Confederate and Copperhead attitudes, declares his shift to abolitionist sentiment, and ends with a partisan jab at Copperheads and a vow to fight for the Union.
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Doiron Renarex
New Orleans
Vicksburg
Gen. Banks
Port Hudson
Banks
Yazoo City
Yanco
Parsons
New Orleana
Kirby Smith
Magruder
Tukt Place
Flerron
Lion
Woods
Rome
Abe
Union
Copperheads
John Brown
N. M
50th Ohio Volunteers Endorse Union War Policy
The 50th Ohio Volunteers in Kentucky adopt a platform declaring Union first in all things. They pledge peace when established and war until it is accomplished.
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Ohio Volunteers
Kentucky
Union
Desperate Encounter With Indians Near Forest City
Six men on a farm near Forest City were attacked when Indians stole horses. Fifteen pursuing soldiers found the Indians sleeping and engaged them, wounding both. An old Indian fired eight times, was killed. a young Indian was wounded and died. Two soldiers were wounded and two Indians killed. Antcho’s battalion units near Fort Sterling prepare to move to St Cloud as horses arrive.
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St. Pav
Horn
Forest City
Fred
Antcho
Fort Sterling
St. Cloud
Cavalry Action at Rappahannock Near Culpeper
Buford's cavalry crossed the Rappahannock to probe Confederate positions near Culpeper. Union regiments listed engaged Jones and Hatton brigades, with a brisk fight and one and a half mile pursuit before retreat. Casualties include a few killed and sixty six wounded. about one hundred prisoners taken.
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New York
The
Herald
Washington Dispatch
Buford
Rappahannock Ford
Virginia
U.S
Pennsylvania
Culpepper
Stuart
Jones
Hatton
South Carolina
Cobb
Georgia Legion
Jefferson Davis
Culpoppar
Douglas Hospital
Rappahannock
Lincoln War Order Promises Rebel Slavery Retaliation Policy
President Lincoln issues a July 1863 order stating the government will protect all soldiers in wartime and vows retaliation by hard labor for rebels enslaving or selling prisoners. For every U S soldier killed, a rebel is executed. for enslaving a captured person, a rebel is put to hard labor until free.
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Washington
Gexenat Onnex
Wasainaton
United States
Abranam Lincoln
Secretary of War
E. D. Townsenn
Emancipation Proclamation: Southern outlook shifts
A Georgia transplant in Boston shares a New York Georgian's letter noting daily exodus from the South and desertions in the Confederate army. The Proclamation weakens Davis’s forces, divides Confederates, and boosts Union support in Cherokee Georgia as currency values shift amid wartime strain.
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South
Georgia
Lincoln
Jeff
Davis
North
Ifa
Evanta
Gea
Lon.nesses
Duff
Steamship America Arrives. Canal Plan urged in Lords
Foreign Entelligence reports the steamship America arriving from Southampton on July 22. In Parliament the Duke of Argyle urged establishing a whip canal from Lake Erie to Ottawa River to move grain through Canada. Earl Granville warned Canada must bolster militia. without Canadian aid England cannot defend Canada. Reports note American reactions to Vicksburg news and Confederate recognition pressures.
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New York
America
Southampton
House of Lords
Duke of Argyle
Lake Erie
Ottwa River
Canada
United States
Earl Granville
England
Zimnes
Vicksburg
Leue
France
Paris
Russia
Ate
Vienna
Austria
Prussia
Polland
Graimy
Samogitia
Subautoni
Labates
Poe Raysiana
Haufax
Manchester
A Glorious Record of the Month in Civil War Chronology
A compact chronology recaps Confederate setbacks and Union victories across July. Highlights include Vicksburg surrender, Lee's defeats and retreats, Morgan and Blunt campaigns, and numerous skirmishes from Helena to Front Royal.
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Aly
Pitzbugh Lee
Smith
Lee
Meade
Vicksburg
Price
Helena
Morgan
Gen. Moore
Bragg
Tennessee
Port Hudson
Scutt
Buford
Killpatrick
Gen. Gilmore
Morris Island
Wagner
Sherman
Jackson
Blunt
Big Creek
Buttigton’s Island
Leo
Spidola
Mongstreet
Horrific Discoveries At Rebel Fortifications And Missouri Oath Talk
Vicksburg correspondent reports workers exhuming sixty to eighty dead from the ruined rebel fort blown up July 3. Bodies show varied fates and positions, with severed heads found. meanwhile rumors say old General Price seeks oath of allegiance from Missouri, amid his political and military failures.
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Vicksburg
Price
Missouri
Daddy Price
Tris Son
Confederacy
Mississippi
Ham
Cad Oayo Tribune
State and local notices from the Davenport era region
State stories recount hay shipments and mischief by unknown hands. An artillery company is formed at Mt Pleasant led by Capt Barr. A lightning death of a 17 year old near Big Rock is noted. Adjutant General Baker travels home after news of his father’s illness. State Fair dates are set for Dubuque September 16 17 and 18. A freight train collision near Grinnell causes limited damage and injuries. Multiple notes cover university privileges for county students and religious scripture on draft wartime policy. An incident in Davenport with Co B 7th Cavalry members leads to a shooting and arrest. A brutal Massacre near St James is detailed with child fatalities and surviving accounts. The Sioux City Journal reports on Morgan Buckner raid plans and Louisville defenses. Cabinet listings of the Union and Confederate governments are provided.
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Grinnell
Axotukn
State Universiy
State University
D Cuscadine Journal
Wiseman
Frontier Service
St. James
Yankton
Basily
Athchild
Pattoo
Tripp
Sincerly
Sioux City Journal
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RepuBlican Union
O. QO
Stanchfield
Mowry Farnum
Joan M. Greer
R. W. Reeder
Copperhead Biof
Carturro Morea
John Morgan
Gen. Shackelford
Army Correspondence
Orr Vickectns
Miss
Prom
St. Paul
Boston
Vickeburg
Coney
Sergeon
War Department
Sede Sa
Port Royal
South Bays
Savannah
Col Anderson
Thn City
Vallerion
Buns
Thuy Hays
Mercier
Tay Mand
Brown
Hag
Mally
Louieville Journal Royal
State
Hiram Gbise
Henry County
Mt. Pleasant
Barr
Eo Ay Liautninas
Martin Goddard
Big Rock
Wheatland
Lyons Mirror
Baker
Concord New Nampshire
Dot. Trumbull
Dubuque
Goldiers
Mr. 5
Hendershott
Second Street
Louisville Journal
Tris
Morgen
Plang
Lu Wna
Louisville
Indiana
Ohio
Buckner
Cincinnati
Rosccrans
Bloed States
Confederate States
Tamlin
Sac'y
Saward
Sac
Stanton
Treasury
Chase
Sevy
Navy
Wesley
Eaton
Blair
Rene
Stephens
Benjamin
Seddon
Memminger- Mallory
Watts
Reagan
D. d. DeLand & Co
N. DeLand & Co
D, B. DeLand & Go
Iimpoartion
Wild
Cat Grove
New Town
Almoat Bingk
Tfutalen
W. Hunter
Marlon
Nea
Cousty
Linn
William LA. Sowers
Graf, Bennett , Co
Hudeay
Bridge
Ray Broters
Shear, Packard & Cus Calender
Fiint & Co
Fancil, Hening & Co
John St
Elby, Jay, Watson & Co
Robert St, Taylor
Campbell Bilson
Greeny and Weare
Greene, Merrett & Co
Lowa
Tau
Mary M. Starr
Mua
Charles Taylor
Aofy
Murlon
John Hollar
Gourtefene
Towa
Priscilla Hollar
Mercan She’ey
Township
Linn County
A.J. McKean
Qlerle District Court
J. K. Gibson
Dents
Bal
W. W. Kimball
Lake Street
Chicago
Helodeons
JMS
Boston and New Yer Manufactures
W.W. Kimball
Lake Bru
Achers
Recon
Hisine
Woods Gana
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