Congressional Outlook in Washington December 1863
The Marshall Statesman notes Schuyler Colfax as a strong choice for Speaker with long congressional experience and tact. It praises the President, warns of copperhead tactics, and predicts major actions on funding, rebellion suppression, and hostilities. The paper vows a weekly abstract of Congress’s key measures and decisions for readers.
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Washington
Orgin i Jig Schuyler Colfix
Ind
Sud
Eveéraou
Ltheridge
Loisville
Adam Laxcenn
Lincoln
Congress
Army News from the Field Amid Civil War Updates
General Meade remains at Brandy Station while Grant drives the Union push toward Chattanooga. Sherman and Hooker seize Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge, with Gates of victory reported across Tennessee as 1863 battles unfold. Breckinridge, Richmond papers, and Lincoln proclamations feature in the coverage. Captain Cochwart of the 6th Michigan returns from furlough to serve again.
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Army of the Potomac
Britdy
Buniks Tins
Texas
Soaporta
Grant
Brent
Seoy
Chattaiaoga
Pesanlly
Reotvou
Stouratitn Vanth
Missionary Ridge
Longstree
Burnside
Enet
Hooker
Thome
Tooker
Lookout Mountain
Sherman
Africa
Atuia
Asoo
John C. Breckinridge
Prissoners
Breck
Richmond
Hygandl
Lynchburg
Bragg
Tral
Tennesave
Gen
Gilmore
Sumter
Charleston
Chuitenton
Geo. Grant
Eiptitad
Cochwart
Michigan Tosfory
Horie
Mississippi
New Orleans
Memphis
Letters From a Wounded Soldier and Camp Reflections
A wounded soldier writes about hospital life under Sisters of Charity and soldiers’ aid, praising humane care, quiet city surroundings, and the hope of front duty. He asks readers to send small gifts to lift soldiers’ spirits, notes sad injuries, and recalls camp scenes, urging continued support from home.
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Mr. Hiprror
Sistere of Charity
Tom
Soldiers Aid’ Society
Snd
Doe
Michigan Soliers
Steaits
Nate
Van
Political Preaching and Slavery Critique In Open Debate
A fragmentary report cites Midgegnie railing against slavery and criticizing a copperhead, while a Chicago Times piece is noted for sending orders through the press. The text frames the issue as a moral question impacting church and state, urging readers toward enlightenment and loyalty.
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Tubuneu
Potten
New Yorke
Ts Couge
Torgether
Jaden
The
Chicago Times
Escape of Rebel Prisoners Shocks Chicago
The Chicago Tribune reports the escape of about eighty Rebel prisoners from near the city, with Kentuckians prominently arriving in Chicago after the break. Observers note prisoners equipped with fresh clothes and money, and guides allegedly directed escapees to avoid detection, prompting questions about who aided the escape and how supplies were obtained.
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Chicago ‘Tribunéy
Chip Doouzhes
Kunetucky
State Street
Canton
Times
Address of Schuyler Colfax Opens American Congress
Indiana's Tony Schuyler Colfax, newly chosen Speaker, delivers a brief eloquent address to the House amid applause. He invokes divine power and calls for righteous deliberation, urging unity and steadfastness as he takes the oath of office.
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Tony Schuyler Colfax
Indiana
House
of Representatives
Hellion
Friends of Liberty
Mars
Inc
Seizure of the Chesapeake by Confederate passengers
A steamship bound from New York to Portland was seized between 1 and 2 AM by 16 Confederate passengers. The second engineer was killed, the first engineer wounded but kept on board, and the captain overpowered and imprisoned. Crew and passengers were placed aboard a boat and sent to port as the steamer sailed eastward. The incident occurred about 21 miles west of Cape Cod, with the attack followed by reports of Confederate naval activity and wartime sentiment.
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N. B
Chesapeake
HW. B. Cromwell & Co
Willett
New York
Portland
Dinerianer
Partridge Island
Cape Cod
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