Republican State Convention Seeks Delegates for Des Moines Meeting
Loyal Iowa readers urged to attend mass conventions in Linn County and Des Moines to nominate and elect delegates for the June State Convention. Abraham Lincoln’s supporters and wartime measures highlighted. County committees urged to ensure fair attendance and ethical organization. Apology notes editor’s absence and scant editorial content.
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Fretetoek
Poe Riba
Conwy Central
Linn County
Alb
Court House
Marion
Unas
Wake
J. B. Yorrs
County Central Comittee
Retreat of Lee's Rebel Army to Richmond
Reported movements show Lee’s forces retreating toward Richmond with portions dispatched to defend the capital. Hooker’s army crossed the Pamunkey and pressed near the river, while Lee reached Richmond to prevent a possible breach.
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New York
Suffolk
Peninsula
Richmond
Lee
Richword
Hooker
Kapyalannock
North Ano River
Fortress Monroe
Stoneman Expedition Cuts Through rail and river routes
Details report Gen Stoneman's raid destroying locks and boats on the James River and near Gordonsville. Union forces under Buford and Kilpatrick cross Rapidan and Orange Spring areas, capture a rebel lieutenant, burn rail lines, destroy bridges, wagons, and canal stores, with multiple enemy retreats and limited casualties.
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Ford
Civegy
Orange Springs
Cape
Jackson
Louisa County
Kilpatrick
Gordang Ville
1St
Maine Cavalry
Thompson
Puor Corners
Gordonsville
Charlotteville
Wyndham Petested
Columbia
James River
Rebel forces defeat and retreat after rail and bridge destruction
Civil War era operations report Union detachments under Gregg Kipatrick and Davis destroying bridges and rails over the South Anna and Brook River near Richmond. Hampton and Lee attack pickets near Sherman, repulsed then countercharged, capturing 17 of the enemy. Retrograde movement to Kelly's Ford ensues with prisoners and wounded, while local Black residents aid with information and supplies.
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Gregg
Thompson Corner
Col. Kipatrick
Central Road
Anna
Peningula
Grege
Col
Davis
12Th Lingis
Richmond
Sherman TL Uheir
Bufont
Yanceyville
Stoneman
Buford
Vallandigham Arrest Sparks Dayton Disorder and Martial Law
Reports from Dayton and Cincinnati detail Vallandigham's arrest after a May 6 Mt Vernon speech denouncing the government and Burnside orders. A mob burned buildings, cut telegraph wires, and troops were dispatched. Vallandigham was sent to a military prison and court martial proceedings began.
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Mc Vernon
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Newport Barracks
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Anerrow
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Colagibus
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ET Logan
Vidlandigham Organ
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Punt
Martin
Contry House
Mt Vernon
Tien
Montgomery County
Ohio
Montgomery
Ohin
Keith
Dayton Sharpire
Watlandingham
Orean
Indians and Soldiers Report Dead in Fort Abercrambie Area
May 6 1963 reports indicate Indian depredations near Fort Abercrambie with ambushes injuring and killing soldiers. Messenger warnings reached towns as small parties of Indians were sighted within four miles of Naw Ubon while horse thefts and attacks continue.
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Abercrambie
Ubon
Confederate War Debates Stir New York Readers
A fragmented May 4 dispatch from New York quotes debates in Parliament and social unrest over Confederate trade and beef supply. It mentions Adams and various traders, wartime opinions, and harsh commentary on federal policy, with homage to medical remedies and political figures.
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