Debating Levi Bishop's Detroit Address Sparks Party Clash
A July 1 address by Levi Bishop, chairman of Michigan's Democratic Central Committee, is condemned for antiwar rhetoric and alleged incitement. TheFree Press summary notes thin attendance and attacks on abolitionists, Union Leagues, and war Democrats, while urging loyalty to the Union.
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Fragmented Civil War Dispatch From Louisville 1863 1865
A battle scarred correspondence from Louisville details Union positions, prison observations, and troop drills. It notes orders to send rebels to military courts, visits to Indiana Arsenal and barracks, and remarks on Confederate captures near News Albany. The author travels with Gen Wilcox's staff and reports drill accuracy and prison conditions.
Port Hudson rumor and battle notes from the front
Fragmentary report claims Port Hudson moved by Union forces with noted gains at Tennatvate while Italian front chatter hints at Halleck and Morrel Yan removal. Morning rumors describe Admiral Farragut involvement and a general sense these claims may be unfounded.
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Washington dispatch on U S colored regiments and stirrings
Washington June 26 the Jet U S colored regiment strong paraded with a full band and drum corps. Five hundred freed men are at work in Alexandra by order of Gen Martindale providing protection to colored soldiers. John Rosa urges sending troops to drive rebels from the Cherokee nation. Examining Boards have passed 175 officers for colored regiments. Trouble looms as ten thousand Indians near Fort Laramie Kans agitate for service in the military policy urged by the War Secretary and the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
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Rosecrans Pursues Bragg Through Tennessee
From Rosecrans Army reports Indianapolis June 27, Murfreesboro notes Rosecrans pursues Bragg closely. Cavalry guard Bragg’s rear as Rebels cross Duck River and destroy bridges. Rosecrans massed ponies and crossing near Murfreesboro. Opinions differ on Bragg’s stand near Tullahoma versus Chattanooga. Federals at Murfreesboro claim they can hold against fifty thousand rebels.
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Pirates Sail into Portland Harbor Mystery Affair
Report from Portland Maine details the revenue cutter Caleb Cushing being run from harbor, set on fire, and blown up. Pursuing steamers returned as crews fled in boats toward Forest City and Chesapeake actions. Rebels abandoned the Cushing. vessels and crews were scattered near Harpewell and Green Island.
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Address of Major General Meade on Army Duty
A dated message from Gen Meade appointing a new army commander and urging unity, sacrifice, and duty as the nation faces invasion. It emphasizes the responsibility of the Army of the Potomac and calls for support from comrades in arms to fulfill the trust given to the new senior officer.
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Rebel Invasion Near Baltimore and Harrisburg
A Philadelphia dispatch reports Confederate forces moving toward Maryland and Pennsylvania. Rebel regiments near Acrondac and Stuart's cavalry march on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, with 87,000 troops reported through Chambersburg and 100 artillery pieces. Rail lines damaged near Marriottsville and Sykesville as Union pickets suffer, while Longstreet’s commands gather around Gettysburg and Carlisle.
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