Fateful exchange proposal amid Savannah prisoners crisis
The Confederate presidency denounces Union treatment of captured sailors and pledges retaliation if officers or crew of the Savannah are harmed. A proposed prisoner exchange is asserted, with Lincoln’s government warned of harsh response if Confederate prisoners face barbaric measures, while claims of newsreports contradicting this are noted. The missive cites General Scott, General McDowell, and Colonel Taylor, and recounts discussions and public reactions to wartime conduct.
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Alles Tin
United Stover
Ain
Savannah
Confederate States of America
Charleston Harbor
Oficer
New York
Irona
Courts of Justice
Aa Giatgor
Irengan Bayes
Wen
Ofeneas
Confederacy
High Seas
Nin
Thia
Louw
Michigan first regiment returns from war to Detroit homecoming
The 1st Michigan Regiment was received with grand popular acclaim in Detroit after returning from the war. Businesses paused as the city honored the veterans with a welcome, an address by I. Walker, a collation, and patriotic cheers. The unit, battle worn and weary, includes a wounded and prisoner colonel and plans muster out on the 6th and 7th before re forming for the war effort. Colonel Willcox had enlisted sixty men on Bull Run morning.
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Philadelphia
Col. Bullier
Pegnsylvania Avolanteers
Luttergon
Thirteenth Aml Locust Streets
Patterson
Trant Patterson
Bullier
Shenandoah
Scott
Maryland
Richmond
Jeff. Davis
Potomac
Martinaburg
Walla
Big Spring
Bunker Hill
Martinsburg
Michigan
Detroit
Jay
Manasens
Virginia
I. Walker
Bull Ran
Willcox
Congress Passes Pay Raise For Volunteers And Seamen
Congress approved a bill adding four dollars per month to the pay of non-commissioned officers musicians volunteers and seamen. Many volunteers work as laborers earning up to five to ten dollars a day but join to fight for freedom amid national peril. The act also approving prior presidential acts, adjourned after about a month in session, aiming to avoid crisis mischief.
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Houses
Congress
Republic
Loss of the Late Wuttic Described in Rebel Claims
The Federal Medical Directorate estimates Federal dead and wounded far above 1,000. Rebels’ own reports claim over six thousand killed and wounded, underscoring their inflated victory claims and the South’s grim pall over Virginia to the Rio Grande.
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Virginia
Rie Tiel Norte
Witnesses Law Changes by Legislature in Late Session
The Legislature altered common law on witnesses. No person can be excluded from giving evidence due to crime, interest, or relationship. Defendants may make statements to the court and be cross examined, but such statements are not evidence. Spouses require mutual consent to be examined about communications.
Emigrant Proposal to Grow Michigan Population
A fragmentary proposal argues for sending an emigrant agent to Ireland to promote the immigration of five thousand impoverished Irish men and their families. It estimates 80,000 additional people if each emigrant brings a six-member family, framing labor needs to open and subdue Michigan’s forests and develop the state.
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Logline
Nous
Hibernia
Irelands
Michigan
War bonds and military rolls highlight state press
Interest and subscriptions raise funds for war expenses with transfers to war bonds under a May 10 act. Gen. McClellan’s Potomac command sparks army discipline changes and Michigan First’s tough Manassas losses illuminate battlefield costs. Treasury notes and Direct Tax bill propel financial restructuring as Virginia confiscates Gen. Scott property and new bond issues await widespread demand.
American views on Canadian policy and US prospects
A Canadian speaker urges restraint and sympathy toward the United States amid its troubles. He argues the American system will endure and warns against exulting in the Confederation’s difficulties. He notes American citizens in Canada and praises Western troops’ conduct in battle, urging mutual respect between nations.
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Ptlenan
Iast
United States
Avidence Sevani
British Islands
Agatin
Far West
Freedom
Vail
Bannockburn
Switzyr
Canada
Washington
Soldier Dies After War Wound in Battle
An old newspaper notice recounts the life and death of Zadikl Stegou son of Anaw Méndy of anesbait Toy altp born in Lowall Montana on June 5 1884 who joined the cavalry in a national conflict. He was wounded in action near Greenbocks Creek and died in hospital after expressing faith and leaving his infant child and family with a sorrowful memorial from his regiment chaplain. The obituary notes his service under General McClellan and the burial plans at a Methodist church in this city with local and military officers in attendance.
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Stegou
Anaw Méndy
Lowall
Episcopal Church
Cavary
Wea
Juat
Father
Hla Wifa
Eld
Hamilton
McClellan
Sxnert
IAAS
Dean
Sta
Prouta Canta
Greentors Creek
Linnt
Willard
Evansvillé
Ind
Wiubin
William D. Garrat
Alucinnatl
Seley Wee
Arnall
Jef
Odie
Thaniat Fe, Webb
Terrehaute
Cordilly
Bae Choat Hountat
Essae Tn Hamer
Humanity
Nores
Hesidood
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Coures
McQueetan
West Point
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Manassas
Axneen Johnson
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Israel B. Richardapp
2D Michigan
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New York Journale
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A.D. Schuyler
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Byrlzal
Seni Femgatsie
Werdon & Willow
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Grand
Opatatio String
Kia Orchestra
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Lake
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