Baltimore platform analyzed for Civil War policy
The piece surveys the Baltimore platform's stance on abolition, Lincoln’s Emancipation, military aid, negro soldiers, immigration, the Pacific Railroad, fiscal policy, and Monroe Doctrine, urging rapid constitutional amendment to end slavery and unite the nation. It notes nominations at a convention, with Crapo, Grosvenor, Porter, Owen, Hewitt, Anacke, Williams, Tosford, Baxter and Howard involved, and promises publication of resolutions.
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Abraham Lincoln
Andrew Johnson
Baltimore
United States
Avraham
Pacific
Massachusetts
Capitol
Meryland
Satan Oyeg
Ip Mets
Mason
Diane Hag
Formértines
Pénde
Robela
Oyal
Cation
Toravata
United ‘States
A. Gr. Crapo
Fling
B. O. Grosvenor
James B. Porter
John Owen
Cyrus Hewitt
Isq
Wia
Tand
Bill Anacke
Albert Williams
Oraine E Tosford
Olivet College
W. d., Baxter
Jonesville
Board of Education
Wm. A. Howard
Hop
J. M.soward
State Republican Convention in Detroit
A Detroit report notes the Republican State Convention was well attended with debates and outsiders. Delegates praised Beate representation and expect the November majority to ratify their actions. Officers and nominees for presidential electors were elected and committees appointed amid adjournment for the afternoon session.
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Detroit
Sterling
J. M. Lamb
W. Barber
B. R. Beecher
F-Adrian
Eaton Go
Wm. A. Hall
Livingston
Beveral
Wat Daericg
Brederick
Waldorf
Marale Giddings
Piri
Beopber
Hag
KG Beth
Rha
Wealeman
The Latter Day Democracy in Old War Times
The piece laments the decline of the Democratic party, contrasting past leaders with a present merger into copperheadism. It condemns slavery restoration alongside Union preservation and discusses delays to the Chicago Convention, speculating on possible 1864 candidates and partisan maneuvers amid Civil War tensions.
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Quihoun
Polk
Soule
Silas Wright
Wise
Douglas
Davis
Cass
Pierce
Bentoh
Buckgnan
Mason
Slidell
Rhett
Carey
Ual Copperheads
Ness
Busa
Arma
United States
Sumpter
Democratic Party
Chicago
TF Grant
Little Mac
Ferjoandu Wood
Vallandighow
Fremont
Resignation of Chase Shocks Nation
The Joy people of the nation express deep regret at the resignation of Mr. Chase, the capable Secretary of the Treasury. He sustained the government’s finances under wartime pressure, raising millions daily to fund military operations. Mr. Fessenden of Maine is named successor, but the public doubts anyone can fill Chase’s vacant post.
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Chase
the Treasury
Chasa
Fessenden
Maine
Senate
Ghilse
The Maryland Raid and Washington War Rumors
Reports from Washington papers describe a contested raid into Maryland with claimed rebel forces up to 45,000 and possible attacks on Washington. The rumors conflict, noting limited confirmation and indicating the enemy has reached Maryland while lines near Baltimore and Worthing ton are threatened.
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Washington
Maryland
Poemaglven
Sur Skir
Alabama Surrenders After Kearsarge Defeat at Sea
Reports from July 1884 recount the battle between the USS Kearsarge and the CSS Alabama near Cherbourg. Captain Winslow’s vessel disabled the Alabama. the ship sank within about twenty minutes with many crew aboard. The capture yielded praise for Winslow and details on prize fate and parole of prisoners.
Deerhound and Alabama affair outlined with harbor details
The article argues the Deerhound acted as a tender to the Alabama and claims Captain Winglow would have surrendered the entire Alabama crew if not for overconfidence in the yacht owner. It notes Captain Serintilea and others who escaped were believed bound to surrender and accuses the Deerhound of collusion with the Alabama. Cherbourg, a major French naval base, lies on a peninsula facing England with a lengthy sea breakwater project built at fourteen million dollars over seventy years.
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Navy
Alabama
Winslow
New York
Agib
Cherbourg
Orila
Dayton
Cascades
St. Louis
United States
Southampton
New York Tribune
Washington
Gaye
Wi ‘Jow
Kyarsagey
Secretary of the Navy
Kearsarge
J Deerhound
Winglow
Officara
Serintilea
Othra
Eve
Nguelisti
Thadaily Eisalea
Stoddard
Kearsage
Deelound
France
English Channel
Soth Aetdton
Portsmouth
Anple
Inlin
Cadwalladee
Franklin
Sven
Iris
Taniness- Stow Tralee
The Maryland Invasion War Dispatch From Meade
An official dispatch from Maj Gen Wallace reports a battle near Monocacy Bridge starting at 9 am and lasting until 5 pm. Confederate force overpowered Union troops, Seward wounded and captured, Gen Tyler also taken prisoner. Union forces retreated in disorder, Meade’s defense near Washington under pressure as rail lines burned and rebels cross toward Baltimore.
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Wallace
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Monocavy, du
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al Seward
New York J Heavy Actillery
Tylor
Batrinen
Ite
Slivte
Marieltavile
Pes Wallei
Eis Peatia
Pheetty
Uybense
Vuion
Marsla Taal
Reas
Cockeyselle
Balgoary
Etter Alterliure
Washington
Haatieraster
Ekard’s Ferry
Washinsius
Eas
Rebel cavalry raids hit Maryland and near Washington
Reports place large Confederate reinforcements in Baltimore and Maryland defenses. Rebel forays from Rockville to Darnestown plunder stores, cattle, and horses, sending plunder across into Virginia. Union and Southern sympathizers faced indiscriminate pillage as Rebel horsemen moved toward Frederick and Berryville.
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Maryland
Baltimord
Sjanter
Uniper
Howe
General Gilmore
Rockville
Marylachs
Washington
Darnestown
Baintet
Ruckville
Frederic
Virginia
Leis
Clatsa
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