War of Words on Emancipation Divides Union Support
A Dubuque newspaper critiques abolitionist rhetoric in national debate, defending preserving the Constitution and Union. It accuses abolitionists and slavery Democrats of turning the war into a political race and attacks opposing press as biased against Republicans.
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Sumter
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Senate
Vallandigham
Wendall Philips
Garrison
Dubuque Seralid
Chicana Times
Dubuque Times
Times
Herald
Timea
Therd
Dubuque
Editorial Shifts in Abolition Paper Draws Attention
The Times reports a reversion toward Mahony Democracy and conservative policy influences. An upcoming publication promises an editorial that aligns with the authors’ long advocacy, contrasting prior Times opposition. The Zones editorial notes conversion of friends into enemies of the platform.
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Mahony Democracy
Times
Labuque Lerald
Abolitionists and Slavery in the Founders Era Debate
The piece argues that abolition must be a sine qua non to preserve the Union with the South, contrasting abolitionist demands with the Founders. It cites a Dubuque Herald line predicting future historians will note anti slavery utterances as dangerous fanatical claims and asserts British precedent that abolition requires supreme jurisdiction.
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Abolition Party
South
Fathers of
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Univ
Dubuque Lorald
Lord Mansfeld
Anti Slavery Op-Ed Attacks Slavery Defenders
A Detroit fragment rebukes pro slavery editors in Chicago Times and Chicago Zines for treasonous tones, linking their stance to Civil War aims. It warns Michigan Republicans that opposing personal liberty laws could trigger conflict in the North and South.
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Donelson
Michigan
Jett
Davis
Chicago
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Zimea
Detroit
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South
Norrd
Olvie
Coe TE
Dedrout
Othen
Yorktown Evacuated as Union Forces Advance
Reports from Yorktown indicate Confederate forces evacuated last night and Union troops occupy the outer works. Generals McClellan and Hancock push pursuit with gunboats moving up the York River, while deserters confirm heavy Confederate numbers and a planned retreat.
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Ton
Merciden
Hole-n-Wall
Bermuda
Philadelphia
Fragmented Civil War Jottings and Political Snippets
A chaotic montage reports on Confederate raiders and Union advances, inflation and currency in rebel states, and editorials from Chicago and Boston amid the Civil War. It notes German volunteers’ funds for families, Butler’s Baltic occupation, and various newspaper reactions to emancipation messages.
Capture of Fort Macon Brings Burnside Port Entry and Prize
A New York special reports the capture of Port Macon after heavy bombardment. Fort Macon surrenders to Gen. Burnside’s forces. 420 prisoners, 30 horses, 20 000 pounds of powder, and 400 stands of arms fall to the Union. Command passes to Col. Rodman with Lt. Morris declined. The fort’s surrender grants a strategic coastal anchor and strengthens blockade fleet options. The garrison is paroled, allowed private effects, and officers retain sidearms. Port Macon is to be named in regimental honors.
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Bhig
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Port Mhcon
Connecticut
Lewis Oo Morris
Rodman
Rhode Island
Grimes Letter Discusses Prisoner Exchanges and War Policy
Senator Grimes forwards a letter about exchanging Iowa soldiers captured at Pittsburg Landing. He notes the War Department has, so far, forbidden exchanges and promises to press the issue at suitable times. He asks its substance be shared with memorial authors and others he meets.
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Iowa
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Lending
Tam
Howevey
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