Editorial controversy over Col Vandever slave fugitive returns
A 1861 Iowa newspaper editorial defends Col. Vandever against accusations of returning fugitive slaves. It quotes his denial, condemns bounty hunter actions by soldiers, and urges validation of anti slavery policy while praising Vandever to loyal northern readers. The piece questions political motives and cites Pacific City and the 9th Iowa Regiment.
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Wandever
Sliver
Col. Vandever
United States
Hia
Bo- Jonga
North
Qnd
District of
Towa
Vandever
DuUuque Times
Linn
Eid
Mars
WM. Vandever
Hovsy
9Th
Iowa
Pacific” City
Union
United‘States Army
Supreme Court
Lowa
Hon
Fragmented Confederate letter on rebellion and costs
A damaged letter from Sedalia, Missouri, discusses the Civil War era, claiming Union troops employ a coercive policy, armies threaten freed slaves, and rebel sympathizers fear retaliation. The writer cites expenses since leaving Syracuse and accuses profiteers of exploiting the conflict for plunder and power.
War policy and slave issues discussed in Republican editorials
The Washington correspondence of the New York Tribune notes Republican sentiment. Thaddeus Stevens confronts colleagues over emancipation measures after Cameron’s report, alleging a bid to force anti-congressional action through emigration and political retribution. The piece critiques the push for rapid emancipation and warns against undermining the Union with rebel sympathies.
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Ges
MaGlrusay
Washington
New
York Tribune
Thaddeus
Stevens
Cameron
McOtellary
Hin
Belmont Battle Letter From the Bedther Describes Union Fight
A long Confederate era letter from a drummer in the town center recounts the Belmont battle details. It notes troop movements from Cairo and Fort Holt, the fleet’s descent, landing near Lucas Bend, and the assault on Confederate works. It highlights General Grant’s leadership, Col Lauman’s wound, Lieut Col Wentz’s mortal injury, and Iowa Seventh Battalion sacrifice amid heavy casualties.
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Bawron Bannaogs
Duan Bronwen
Belmont
Éiffer
Cairo
Ft. Holt
Tyler
Lexington
Ft. Prentins
Memphis
Chancelor
Lucas
Berid
Acorn Field
Grant
Illinois
Tth
Iowa
B6th
Taylor
Col. Lauman
Lauman
Supon
Lown
Jeir
Wentz
Springfield
D. T. Bowler
Crabb
Coterage
Go's
Reid
Mols
Mhj
Halleck
Minnesota
LATER FROM EUROPE War I and Neutral Demands
The dispatch summarizes European reaction to the Trent affair with details of British demands for apology and the restoration of Mason and Slidell, British plans to reinforce Canada, and anticipated naval actions. It notes Privy Council discussions, Queenstown arrivals, and reports from The Times and The Observer on potential diplomatic maneuvers, military preparations, and the broader trade implications amid the ongoing conflict.
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Queenstown
Lord Lyons
Europa
Queensown
Privy Council
Windsors
Observer
Carride
Mason and Slidell
Onanada
Potomac
Times’ City
Consola
Russia
Rugsin
Confederate States
England
Liverpool Courier Extra
Annapolis
San Jacintos
Washington
Meee Ponte
Wilkes
Lord’ Lyons
Ziniea
Scott
Paris
Aclzure
Cabiinet
Gazotte
Canada
Trent Ir
Governmenta
France
Milns
St. ‘Thomas
Havana
San Jacinto
Battle in Western Virginia Claims Heavy Losses
A Civil War bulletin recounts a fierce engagement at Allegheny Camp Pocahontas County Virginia. Union forces under Gen Milroy clash with Gen Johnston's rebels, reporting about 200 killed and 900 captured. Milroy claims victory driving the rebel army from Western Virginia. Mention is made of Halleck's orders on confiscation and a bizarre tale of a two-sided bee battle at Conneaut Ohio.
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Cheat Mountain
Allegheny Camp
Pocahontas Co
Virginia
R. K. Milroy
Johnston
12Th. Gs
Milroy
Stampton
Western
Hallack
Halleck
United States
Congress
Potomac
Edward Dipple
Conneaut
Ohio
Mr. D
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Rand
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Bediné
Jawa
Ura
Kinley
Hattie of Webbns
R. J. Wilson
Bellmont
Europe
Slidell
Mason
Haufax
Liverpool
Jore
City OF
Qara
Race
Quelenston’ Ltd
Mason ‘and Slidell
Colums
Government
James Adger
Fuyal
Porta
Southern Confederacy
Western, Virginia
J. L. Curtine
J. S. Curtis
J/L. Curtis
Namor
Lon Coun
Sale
Pharyan Lion
Toby Wn
S . A. Military, College
Rior
Bop
Union College
Aimee Cron i
Ise
Ora Park
Parade
Tarlovs
Multary Taoilen
Boucon Yean
Oan
Woebfons
Enoum
Iregajar Gourae
Lanoh Re
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LYONS
Waarken Union
Groondaani
Jin
Vnion
Per
Fulton
Aker
Ieweler
Dewitt, Marlony
Tal
Woodieey
Gale Ab
STOO
Dennis
Rte
Kentucky
Panse, Shirta
Hervey’ &Co
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Langu
Howe
Coen
Brothera
Eistern
Palmer’s Academy
Mercantile College
Gillett
T. H. Brand
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