Copperheads Deplore War Yet Deny Peace Proposals
Gye Marshall Statesman notes copperhead papers urge armistice while claiming that service in free states extends civil liberty. The piece condemns peace bids as cowardly and treasonous, insists the federal government must press victory, and predicts slavery’s demise as the war continues.
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York
Chicago Times
Detroit
Ree
Preas
Copperhead
Temple of Peace
Bunadiot Arnold
United States
Jeff Davis
Lee
Boutlem Ingrates
Free States
Pennsylvania
Tudiana
Vickaburg
Jeff
Davie
Lincoln
Davis
Rebala
Copperhead Press
Removal of Dr Tappan Sparks Student Meeting at Ann Arbor
A large gathering of alumni in Ann Arbor opposed the removal of President Tappan. They were barred from university buildings and met outdoors, later using a local hall to critique the Regents. Dr H C Haven, elected president, is praised for education and ability but younger than Tappan. The public questions the Regents actions and seeks a constitutional explanation.
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Ann “Arbor
Tappan
Ann Arbor
H. C. Haven
Boton
Toppan
Commencement Exercises and Supreme Court Session in Lansing
From Lansing July 17 1863 the city’s dull routine was broken by the Supreme Court’s ongoing session and the Michigan Female College commencement Exercises. The court heard mandamus proceedings regarding swamp lands funds for the school, while graduating pupils received diplomas and the Baccalaureate address was delivered by Hon. William Warber of Detroit.
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Lanema
Eprron Statesman
Vthia City
Nas
Supreme Court
Michigan’ Female College
Lansing
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Lucy O. P. LeBreton
N.Y
Julia ¥. Jones
Piqua
Ohio
Julia
Ferrand
Bie
Mary A. Strange
Oneida
Mich
Lucy O. P. Breton
N. X
Hliaabeili
Keern
Detroit
William ‘Warber
Vhemselyne Igs
Wes x Cee Coon Eeipuaaty
Rebellion and Guard Resentments Stir Local News
From Louisville July 18 83 correspondence reports crush of rebellion amid Legion of Defense with six thousand citizens involved. Warnings of duty and guard enrollment issued as war conditions relax and restoration of normal life resumes. Describes wounded from the Batttle of the 4th and praise for Col Moore. Van closes with hope for unity and brighter days.
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Board of “Internal Improvement
6 Lave
Maj
Fitdh
Moore
Military
Moora
Lebanon
Dane
Joxcuse
Van
Night Alarm After Vicksburg News At Loninville Barracks
Sera Lewis reports a great scare at Loninville Kentucky when word of the fall of Vicksburg arrived. Soldiers were ordered to march to rifle pits, alarms sounded by cannon and bells, but no enemy was seen as the Bear Grass Campaign ended and troops returned to quarters.
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Sera Lewis
Loninville
Bentee
Mor‘Bab
Bardstown
Vicksburg
Newa
Agein
BNP
Federal repulse and war news from the Mississippi region
Reports from Mississippi and surrounding theaters describe Union reverses and recoveries as General officers study rebel positions. Cairo stabilizes after threats while Vicksburg mourners seek mutual solace. Prentis and Salomon prepare to defend. Pemberton and rebel forces around Morris Island are under federal pressure with monitors poised for action as Chicago Tribune notes.
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Misaiesippi
Johnston
Gebel
Columbus
Miss
Bhor
Mesntine
Helena
Prentis
Salomon
Pemberton
Vicksburg
Haya Goile
Parol
Cairo
Trensdh
Morris
Island Ta
Cummiing’s Point
Chicago Tribune
Fort Monrod Action Reports Skirmish on Morris Island
From Richmond Ries ene 18th to Charleston July 16 a line of small exchanges describes fierce but costly fighting as Union forces push enemy troops to gunboats near the Stone Battery. Heavy skirmishing continues at Jackson Mississippi with limited damage and casualties.
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Monrod
Richmond Ries
Gharleaton
Coopier Sj
James Ieland
Morris Island
Wryver Penight
Jackson
Miss
Rebel Losses on the Mississippi Counted in Detail
A Chicago Times correspondent details rebel losses on the Mississippi up to May 18, including 40,000 men in dogs up to that date, 71,000 prisoners at Vicksburg and July 4th, 1,500 women and children among citizens, 48,000 prisoners fit for duty, 4,000 tents, 1,500 mules, 1,000 horses, 200 freight cars, 5 locomotives, 188 large siege guns, 151 field pieces, 1,900 rounds of ammunition, 33,000 shotguns and arms, 36,000 small arms stands, and public property valued at 10 to 15 million dollars. Signed by Ames Wilson, Lt. Col. and Provost Marshal. Port S.
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Chicago Times
Logaes
Mississippi
Vicksburg
Ames Wilson
Morgan's Force Routed by Union Troops in Civil War News
From Cincinnati dispatches Morgan's forces are routed with heavy captures and losses. Reports claim over 1,000 prisoners taken, multiple regiments and artillery captured, and Morgan brothers among those wounded or captured. Gunboats forced river crossings and shelled fleeing units while Charleston operations yield numerous casualties.
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Chicago
Cincinnati
Morgan
Cheater
Buffington
Dick Morgan
John ‘Morgan
Hobson
Shacketfords
Ward
Grigfely
Coolsville
Ida Waokack
Abidevia
Encrypted line hints riot punishment in Jackson Tennessee
Fragmentary OCR notes mention an incident in Jackson Tennessee involving a group or individual punished by an unspecified enemy. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are readable.
Army movements in Virginia and Potomac region
Virginia reports indicate Lee’s army still holds the Great Valley and moves toward Culpeper, avoiding upper gaps to threaten Washington while keeping the Blue Ridge between forces. A Baltimore dispatch says the army is beyond the Potomac. A Potomac Army report places Lee between Martinsburg and Winchester as firing is heard near Clear Spring suggesting a potential crossing.
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The
Mercury
Whellington
Virginia
Great Valley
Chester
Phornton Gap
Culpepper
Washington
Blue Ridge
Baltimore
Potomac
Army of the Potomag
Lee
Martinsburg
Winchester
Shippensburg
Butford
Clear Spring
Fall of Port Hudson Reported by Grant Dispatch
Washington dispatches report Maj Gen Ulysses S Grant announcing Port Hudson surrendered unconditionally after a siege. Banks confirms the Mississippi fleet opened and Union forces to take formal possession at 7 o clock in the evening.
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New ‘East
Génie U
Grant
Telegraph dispatch from Memphis on rebel actions at hand
From the Southwest Washington on July 19 Gen Hurlburt telegraphed from Memphis dated July 17 to the War Department. One canoe lost, 206 killed and wounded, 4001 prisoners released, and about 250 horsemen reported. Details about rebels, dates, and names are incomplete.
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Washington
Hurlburt
Memphis
Pwar- Departae
Py Jackson Teun
Col
Hatch
Price Meaniov
Rebels Routed as Union Forces Break Through River Defenses
In the Vicksburg theater, Union troops crossed the left bank and drove rebels from the position after battering the enemy artillery. The steamship Mary captured with crew, Kenwood destroyed, and a torpedo strike followed as Union batteries shelled the town. The Henwood, an armed steamer, went down. Jenwton held Tach Eon with 25,000 troops nearby. Sherman advances toward Pearl River. Gen. Lanny orders reconnaissance and Jackson assault. 300+ killed or wounded reported, but no major battle yet as skirmishing continues daily.
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Yazio
Arda
Dalal
Kenwood
Tacheon
Sherman
Pearl River
Lanny
Jackson
Shoren
Washington Dispatches On Rebel Prisoners And Draft News
From Washington, rebel prisoners pour toward Davia Ieland as three thousand pass through the city since Wednesday. Clergymen meet the President with Lyons and Seward. anti-slavery remarks draw praise. Reports from Philadelphia note a cavalry clash near Alexandria with 20 rebels killed. Straggling rebels from Lee’s army roam Pennsylvania mountains, while returning diver regiments head home. Draft plans exclude Indiana and Peru as exempt areas. Lee’s whereabouts remain near Culpeper with guerrilla activity. twelve thousand wounded moved from Gettysburg to major cities.
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Massey
Lyons
Seward
Sunderland
Washington
Philadelphia
BRLSK
Michigan
Stuart
Alexandria
Lee
Pennsyvanias
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