Outrage trials and loyal turnout curb Copperheads in Illinois
Our report from Coles and Edgar counties describes Copperhead plots to ignite civil war failing, leaders jailed, and a shift to strong Union support. Lincoln era political fixes pass Congress while treasury measures, dairy licensing, and a Baltic storm of news unfold. amid war, smallpox spreads, shipping and industry evolve, and a Bradley case closes with a surprising verdict.
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Coles
Edgar
Illinois
Chicago Tribune
Democracy Flounders in Fragmented Northern Ranks
A 1864 column decries the Democratic Party as decayed by power, detailing northern factional splits and southern influence. It attacks Jeff Davis, asserts the party’s drift toward a slave empire, and predicts a disruption at the Chicago convention with copperhead factions vying for control.
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Democratic Party
South
Dongrass
Charleston
Buchanan
Jeff. Davis
Congress
Arkansas
Democracy
Jenny
Patviggic
Wen
Dix
Butler
Grout
Dickinson
Barnnide
Mallock
Sickles
Stanton
Lo Egldiara
Causin Germain
Jeff
Davin
Chicago
Mattara
Whitte Mac
Vallandighaw, Pugh
Fernando W ¥Esa
Vis
Thevsande
Mos
Proceedings of the Sabbath School Convention at Marghall
The Calhoun County Sabbath School Association convened at the Baptist Church in Marshall on March 29. John T. Vernor Jr. was elected president and George Ingersoll secretary. A constitution was drafted to promote Sunday School work within Calhoun County, detailing officers, duties, and annual meeting rules. A committee named permanent officers and executive members was appointed, with reports on town statistics and efforts to organize Sunday Schools across the county. The gathering urged cooperation to reach children aged 6 to 20 with regular schooling.
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Tors Call
Calhoun County
Baptist Church
Marghall
Murch
John T. Vernor
Geo. Ingersoll
County Sunday
Sahoo! Society
C.T. Gorham
J. Dickey
Rev
T. Wright
Mr. Wright
Mr. Walker
Calmoun County
Sunday
Echoot-Society
Thio
Mothall
Battle Creek
Albion
Tha Gsociation
Gillet
Millard
Geo. H
C. Comstock
Newton
P. Judson
Aroy
Willard Mush
Murengo
L. Campbell
Marehall City
C. T. Gorham
Marshall Township
J. P
Beach Emmett
John W. Moore
Battle Greek City
T. B. Spencer
B. C. Town
David Barnett
Coore
O. B. Austin
Penfield
Heary Palaces
Bedford
Charles Austin
Athena
Sheriden
Clarence
Lea
Witla
J. T. Vernor
Jo. Ingersoll
Owen Lovejoy
Rebel forces in coordinate positions near Dalton and Rocky Ridge
The report notes an armed enemy force totaling about 5,000 encamped from Tunnel Hill to Varnes Station and Ped Quany, with additional presence at Nickjack Gap. A small rebel infantry force lies north of Dalton, with Johnston not heavily reinforced. Estimates place Johnston's command near 35,000. Over 900 deserters enter Chattanooga in March as conscripts move overland. General Sherman returns to Nashville after inspection.
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Ringgold
Anid
Rocky Ridge
Tunnel Hill
Varness Station
Ped Qlny
Thera
Nicksjack Gap
Pix
Dalton
Johnston
East Tennessee
Alabama
Chattanooga
Nastvilla
Penn
Naga
Sherman
Nashville
New Orleans Report on Red River Push and Prisoner Capture
PROM New Orleans March 3. The steamer Columbia arrived from New Orleans 24th. Union forces push up Red River as gunboats begin destroying private cotton to deny it to rebels. Prisoners include 25 officers and Gen Taylor's chief of staff. The 83d Ohio Infantry under Gen Bank({})ers reached Alexandria after a 70 mile march in four days. eighty to ninety prisoners taken. skirmishing ongoing. Our forces report good health and readiness as events unfold.
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New York
Columbia
New Orleans
Oiwr
Red River
Luwinary
Alexandria
Siet
Taylor
Stalk
Ohio
Bankelores
Alexandriia
Grant Reaches Fortress Monroe and Assignments Made
From Washington March 32 Gen Grant left for Fortress Monroe Thursday afternoon Maj Gen Smith assigned to duty at Fortress Monroe Commander Pickering ordered to command gunboat Kort Donaldson now at Boston An authoritative denial that the United States will send a minister to Maximilian's Mexican Court Our Government will recognize only the Republic while any struggle is ongoing The Union and rebel prisoners are not exchanged but paroled
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Washington
Gen
Grant
Fortress Monroe
Smith
Pickering
Kort Donaldson
Boston
United States
Mavimillian
Richmond
Ohio Legislature Adjourns. Union generals ordered to Sherman
From Cincinnati April 1 the Ohio Legislature adjourned yesterday. Major generals Buell Negley McCook Crittenden Newton and Syke and 10 brigadiers ordered to report to Gen Sherman for duty in his division. Buell likely to succeed Schofield in command of the Army of the Ohio. Deserters report Johnston reinforcing Lee.
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Ohio
Convincntal
Chattanooga
Buell
Negley
McCook
Crittenden
Newton
Syken
Sherman
Buel
Schofield
Tle
Rebels dig life pits near Accoon Fort in Poto mac report
A letter from the Army of the Potomac dated April 1 states Confederate forces have spent two days digging life pits around Accoon Fort and deserters report rail lines between Fredericksburg and Hanover Junction being torn up.
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Washington
Army of the Potomac
Accoon Fort
Fredericksburg
Hanover Junction
Newbern Times Reports on Civil War Hanging Claim
From Newbern New York April 1 the Newbern Times says the paper received contains no word of importance It notes denial of the rebel hanging and claims an eyewitness saw the hanging of three hundred soldiers near St Joseph Missouri wagons pass through the area bound for Idaho Irishmen of California are said to be on a brick of solid gold and other items mentioned in the report.
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Atul
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Abe
Detroit Fribune
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Butes
Canadas
Indies
William Johnston
Chembt and Uruggid
Cor
Griswold & “qWader
the Telegraph
Michigan
Dispatched ironclads and Confederate movements unfold
New York reports the schooner Onondaga departs as the ironclad Merrimac No 2 is readied for raids on Newport News and Hampton Roads. Beafort notes reinforce Florida, with Gen Gillmore leading the next push. Beauregard builds earthworks near Pilatka as two Confederate columns eye Pennsylvania Cincinnati and Paducah plans. Forrest’s raid seeks captured supplies to cloth his men.
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Forrest
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War-Torn Louisiana Dispatches From The Herald
The Herald reports on Indianola evacuations in March with Union families moving out, carrying lumber as they crossed bayous where 34 men drowned on pontoons. It notes Gen McGermand visiting Arkansas Pass and Brownville, Yazoo steamship arrival, Banks en route to the front, Farragut near Pensacola, and Fort Powell operations paused. Public health improves. British steamers expected at Rio Grande, Cortinas imposing levies, cotton exports to avoid French interference, Fort de Russey prisoners en route to New Orleans, 250 Louisiana prisoners at Camp Morton seeking relief and Louisiana free-state prospects.
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Arkansas—Pass
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Yazoo
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Texas
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Mobile
Montagorda
Rio Grande
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Cortunas
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Hahn
Mexican news and military moves in early April report
From Mexico, New York April 3. Havana correspondence covers Mexican events to April 19 with factions including Kidaurri against Juraez. Doblado marches toward Puebla and south Mexico. Miramon reputedly shot, likely unfounded. Ortega reportedly routed by Castegny. French forces claim gains while blockading Vera Cruz and coastal cities. Foreign legion to be increased. Mazatlan and Guaymas expected to be blockaded.
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