War measures and political divides in Congress July 10 13 1861
Reports from Washington describe debates over army funding new volunteers and the fortification of the Union. Members from Kentucky and Virginia voice constitutional loyalty while urging caution or resistance to war measures. The House passes a loan bill and a force act while expelling a secessionist senator and debating presidential powers and writs of habeas corpus.
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Daly
SuwaraoTha Seints
Lane
United States
Wilson
Marrom
Lenko
Washington
Hovay
Senate
House
Stevens
Barnelt
Kentucky
Mallory
Barnett
Xross
South
Munse
Washburn
Aashburn
Yeas
Birnett
Harden
Norte
Pengee
Steed
Robinson
Vallandigham
Gorkies
Wadaworth
Wood
Wholy
Wolfax
Ada
Burnett, Reed, Norton
Chandler
Committee On Commerce
Clarke
Bayard
Labour
McDouall
Mann
Shure
Latham
Brecken
Bright
Johnson
Nesmith
Polk
Powell
Rice
Baulsbury
Noys
Breckenridge Roao
Breckentldre
Sto
Kennedy Polk
Blair
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Loyal South Moves in Congress and Virginia Admission
The Administration pledges to recognize loyal Southerners and aid them, with Maryland Missouri and Virginia cited. In Congress on Saturday the admission of Virginia Senators elected by the provisional legislature sparked an animated debate. Frank Beam aided the expulsion of Joan B. Cran of Missouri for rebeldy actions.
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Jolson
Teon
Virginia
N. B. Wiley
Mason
J. 3
Carliale
Hunter
Johnson
Masard
Hale
Senate
United States
Powell
Lathan
Westorn
Saulebury
Californa
TenByck
Kentucky
Weslington
Blair
John. B. Clarke
Clarke
Missouri
Boonville
John B.clarke
Tle
Maryland
Congress
Old Dominion
Quané Union
Frank Beam
Joan B. Cran
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American Congress
Bock
Congressional
South
Congress During the Extra Session of 1863
A Civil War era recap describes the July actions of Congress including military bills, volunteer levies, and appropriations. It notes President Lincoln’s measures, the Senate and House moving on arm and navy funding, and military reorganizations plus the role of volunteers. The piece also mentions weather, dress parades, and local army camp life surrounding the period.
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Congress
Metsayre
the Treasury
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Navy
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House
Senate
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United States
Treasury Department
Army
House Committee of Ways and Means
Marengo
David Hanchdtt
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Baker Top
King
Cayuga County
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Marenico
Wlaafade
Ghysse
M. Marengo
Nour
Uomer
Brilliant victory report from Missouri battles and press suppression
The West shows a bold Union victory at Warthage Missouri with heavy rebel losses. Reports claim Sigei’s forces retreated in order while firing on rebels, destroying lives and supplies. Missouri secession undermined and the Gnercy discredited. St Louis paper suppression follows. Col McNeil’s regiment denounces the State Journal for aiding rebellion and inciting disloyalty.
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Warthage
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Sige1
Missouri
Carp. Jackson
Sree
Tn St. Louis
United States
United State
McClellan’s Operations Near Beverly and Rebel Retreat
Gen McClellan reports a sharp engagement on the Beverly line, capturing six brass cannons and driving Garnet’s force from Laurel and Beverly. Union casualties include over 150 killed or wounded and 100 prisoners. Confederate retreat toward St George. Dispatches note heavy opposing forces, eastern and southern troops, and progress toward Western Virginia liberation.
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Hotham
Vila
Ene
Beverly
Heverly
Ciealack
Reaverans
Resecran
Evi
Geneale Chelban
Distuyt Ria
Laurel
Gen. MacClellan
Rose Cruns
Lawrel
Elyeen
Wathington, Inc
Irom
McGlellan
Reverir
Siz
Etems
Keven
Garnet
West Union
Gt Fieurge
Tony
Gairec
Vic Kinlans
Caroliniaia
Vor
Sanya Vallor
Eshal
Virginia
Pegrain
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Ranger
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