Vallandigham Charged as Unions' Opponent in Chicago Plan
The piece brands Vallandigham as a disunionist opposed to the Civil War calling for the government to be thwarted. It notes his election as a Chicago Convention delegate and hints at threats against him while praising loyalty to Lincoln and Johnson. It also mentions John Morgan and a postponed Chicago gathering amid hostile rhetoric toward pro slavery Democrats.
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Windsor
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Val
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Johnson
John Morgan
Morgan
Kentucky
Obamaeloa
John
Clement Lt. Vallandigham
Benedict Arnold
Slavery Abolition Amendment Fails to Gain Two-Thirds
The proposed constitutional amendment to abolish slavery in the United States fell short of the required two-thirds vote in Congress by eleven votes. Supporters insist the measure will gain strength with the next Congress as four Democrats in the House backed the amendment and the public will soon vote on the issue.
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United States
Congress
Democrata
Houe
Adjutant General’s Michigan War Report Praised
The paper lauds the Adjutant General’s Report of Michigan, a 500 plus page volume detailing every regiment and soldier, muster dates, discharges, deaths, missing and wounded. It notes 53,749 volunteers served since the war began, ahead of all calls, and urges public access through county clerks and libraries.
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Adjutant General of
Michigan
Robertson
Fred. Morley
Calla
Early Courtship in a Pro Slavery vs Abolitionist Clash
We glean from exchanges that the billing and coping process between the Fremont faction and copperhead leaders who would shape the Chicago Convention may end in nuptials on Michigan Avenue in August. The piece hints at a union between pro slavery Democrats and radical abolitionists in a charged political scene.
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Chicago
Fremont
Copperheads
Michigan Avenue
Michigan Female College Commencement in Lansing
Lansing June 20 1864 annual commencement exercises at the Michigan Female College in the Capitol featured four graduates Miss Eppie L Clark Miss Lucia M Carpenter Miss Ellen E Parner and Miss Louie Bascom. Ellen Turner delivered an essay Shells and Louisa Bascom gave a notable valedictory while Rev J M Buckley of Detroit gave the address Switzerland. The Board of State Auditors met yesterday and a new twelve horsepower steamer was built and launched on Grand River between Lower Town and the Rapids above the Benton House.
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Eprron Statesman
Michigan Female College
Capitol
Misa Eppie L. Clark
Washington D. C
Misa Lucia M. Carpenter
Lansing
Ellen E. Parner
Grand Rapids
Mies Louies Bascom
A. B. Turner
Switzerland
Board of State Auditors
Grand River
Lower Town
Benton House
European arbitration talks fail amid July hostilities
Report from New York notes arbitration was rejected and the conference is viewed as a failure. Supposed hostilities may begin July 10 as cotton prices and breadline indicators show modest gains while officials deny duress claims.
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New York
Tuly
Petersburg Advance Noted as Union Holds Outer Works
Svar Correspondence reports the 90th Michigan Infantry occupying outer Petersburg works and a railroad exit from the city. Since the 38th instant, fighting has lessened. In addition to prior casualty lists, the writer records further details from his regiment.
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Marietta Kilns and Kenesaw Evacuations Reported
General Sherman reports Union forces occupy Kenesaw and Marietta after a right flank move while Grant’s forces destroy sixty miles of railroad on the Virginia road. Wilson’s raid brings in hundreds of horses and mules though rebel actions killed many negroes. Martinsburg sees a rebel force near the railroad as reports remain conflicting.
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Wilson
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USA
Kautz
Martinsburg
Ab Wera
Destruction of the Alabama by the Kearsarge at Cherbourg
The steamer City of Baltimore arrived in New York as reports confirm the private Alabama sailed from Cherbourg on June 19 to attack the Kearsarge. After a one hour forty minute engagement, the Alabama sunk. Semmes and several crew were saved by the English yacht Deerhound, with Semmes slightly wounded. The Kearsage suffered minor wounds and no fatalities occurred.
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New York
Baltimore
Alabama
Cherbourg
Kecrearge
Gevett
Semmes
Deerhound
Ghetounge
Bonthampton
Paris
Chinese decree sparks fear of Confederate intervention
The Telegram reprints a view from the Herald about a Chinese decree challenging U S authority in Pekin over Confederate ships. It warns Prince Kung’s move could trigger a war crisis, inviting Davis to retaliate and risk a larger conflict with the Taipings and the Qing dynasty.
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Jefferson Davie
Virginia
Georgia
Ural
Mexico
Fire destroys Armory building in Philadelphia blaze
A Sunday extra reports a fast moving fire at the Armed National Armory in Philadelphia at eight o'clock. The 200 by two story building burned completely though the adjoining arsenal remained intact. Fire suppression achieved by ten PM. Spontaneous combustion is suspected. The incident follows political commentary on repeal of commutation laws tied to 1862 riots and Copperhead opposition.
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Springfield
Moss
Atienal
Aquaro
Union Gen Hunter returns after 500 mile march
The report records General Hunter and his entire command reaching Charleston safely with no loss of Government property after a grueling 500 mile trek across difficult mountain roads. He allegedly defeated the enemy in five engagements and destroyed rebel property valued at 85 million dollars, including iron works and the Lexington Military Institute. The expedition's losses are claimed at about 2,000 for the Union.
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Tredegar Iron Works
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Lexington
Fragmentary Classified Ad Names and Addresses
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