Progress of Liberty and Poland Emancipation Debate
A June 1 1864 column defends inalienable rights and criticizes copperheads. It argues Russia shows loyalty to America while Poland’s emancipation risks nobility domination over peasants, cautions against sensational anti Russia denunciations, and condemns copperhead hostility to the Union war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mab
Itusdia
Poland
Russia
Europe
America
Agi
Ste
Satan Rebuking Sin in Northern Church Debates Analysis
Fragmentary excerpt critiques Union disunion propaganda and northern church hostility to the South. It notes the Free Press and a disunion sheet, accusing northern allies of waging war and endorsing destruction while condemning southern supporters as virtuous rebels. The passage mocks sermons used to justify violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabriel
Tal
Satan
Ain
Ous
I Ie Lee
The Great Unhung and the Proclamation Plot
A fiery expose accuses Howard of forging a presidential proclamation to draft 406000 men and calls Monard a traitor. The writer urges harsh punishment and public spectacle, imagining Monard's execution as a warning to others amid wartime paranoia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Fort Lafayette
Leo
Monard
America
Watters in Washington and Grant's Richmond push
The report says Grant advances from Washington toward Richmond, repelling the enemy at every step. It notes heavy army losses, large reinforcements arriving, and ample supply for our troops who remain confident of victory. The piece warns against rushing events and predicts Richmond will fall in God’s own good time with the stars and stripes over Richmond someday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Grant
Tian Doea
Detroit
New York
Seymour, Vallandigham & Coit
Washington
Richmond
Vicksburg
Conventions-Bob Short's Letter and Dicey Plans
A garbled letter describes a July convention with references to a cargo, delegates, and plans to influence proceedings. It mentions Rexlike figures, a trump heard, and a Blake Bottil, with hostile rhetoric about Niggress and southern brethren. The tone blends satire and heated political rhetoric with coded threats.
Cleveland Convention Nominates Fremont Cochrane by Acclamation
The Cleveland Convention yesterday nominated Major General Jalin Fremont and General John Cochrane by acclamation for President and Vice President of the United States. The committee on the Hank Dill met recently and adjourned until Monday after agreeing on most points except the jug clause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Yenenday
Jalin C. Fremont
John—Cochrane
Hank Dill
Army of the Potomac Official Bulletins May 27 30 War Dispatches
Official bulletins from Washington summarize Army of the Potomac movements near Hanover and North Anna. Dispatches report Breckinridge's force at Hanover O. Hanovertown and Sheridan's cavalry actions, with crossing of the Pamunkey and Hanover Ferry secured. Reports note Bragginridge numbers and Sheridan's success, plus Butler and Banks updates on Red River dam and Sabine crosses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army of the Potomac
Washington
Dix
Magachick Church
Hanovertown
North Anna
Pamunkey
Sheridan
Hanover Ferry
Sth
Trae Petant Adopi
Breckinridge
Hanover O. HL
Nicklps
Soman
Torbent
Para
Sherman
Dallas
Altoona
Enems
Pampkin Pine
Ausinta
Marietta
Johnston
War Department
Diz
Banks
Bailey
Falls
Red River
Alexandria
Mississippi
Mansigna
Yellow Bayou
Sabine Crossoada
Butler
Fitzhugh Lee
Witeou's Wharf
Wiladn
Grant
National Hotel Fray In Washington Injuries Reported
In the National Hotel dining hall Senator Chandler was attacked after denouncing Copperheads. Voorhees of Indiana struck him, Hannigan aided with a milk pitcher, and a chair was used. Chandler’s head and body were bruised. he fought back despite being stunned. Spectators separated the combatants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Chandler
National Hotel
Chandler
Clark
Detroit
Estern States
Voorhees
Indiana
Hannegan
Mr. Voorhees
Mr. Chandler
Battle notes on Sickles and evacuation near Etowah
A late May report details General Sickles praised for bravery at Gettysburg and Chancellorsville, with Hooker cautioning him. It recounts Hooker’s losses, rebel retreat from Resaca, and Union pursuit toward Etowah with McPherson, Thomas, and Schofield crossing ferries. The piece predicts a next clash near Etowah and Sherman’s advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewuiavillé
Nashville
Thontaya Sherman
Atlanta
Dallas
Pankiding County
Sickles
Hoe
Hooker
Dan
Dan Sickles
Chancellorsville
Bully Sickles
Gettysburg
Butterfield
Resaca
Lewants Kingston
TNE
McPherson
Lawson
Thomas
Schofield
Larvie
Etowah
Tbeig
Etowah River
Caron
Johnston
Sherman
Sheeeian
Colums
Antil
Secarany Sato
Fragmentary Civil War Era Text Fragments From 1864 Chronicle
The readable fragments describe a Virginia and Georgia conflict with references to a 1864 timeframe. Vague notes mention a first positive evidences, a protest, and shots fired with a charged atmosphere. Content quality is limited by missing context and corrupted OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Fork
Wes
Patiban
Union
Dines and
Gore Wa
Mortara
Far Sry
Battle Reports From Charleston Harbor and Sumter Forts
Descriptions of mortar bombardments, rebel and Union batteries, and naval movements around Sumter and Sullivan’s Island. Reports include appearances of new batteries, Deweys and Dawlgren’s arrival, contrabands arriving at Fort Strong, and vivid accounts of Nantucket and other monitors exchanging fire with Sumter amid gale conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan's Island
Sumter
James Iskend
Sumpter
Morris Island
Secessionville
Long Island
Fort Strong
Charleston
H.P. Lesesne
Castle Pinckagy
Ashley River
Tooy
Tony
Dawlgren
Philadelphia
Sunter
Nantucket
Patmia
ChatGeld
Sullivan Island
Gregg
Cweaty
James and Sullivan
Putman
Meron
Bache Johnston
Sheridan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Progress of Liberty
Sin
Watters
Bob Short
Papaner
Jine
Seth Luis
Baquare
Reddy
Bekaus Spaida
Fervandy Wood
Wilbur F. Stora
Blake Bottil
Poalk
Shecargo
Bowsr Shorry
United States
E. M. Srasrex
the National Hotel Affray
Senator Chander
JoAattow
John Bisho Clark
Macy Crowe
James Vole Mes
Ann
Davis
Col
Godden
Jqin Granger
TB Hart
Edward Marria
Savannah Johnson
Bare Wad
Marshall, Jane
Leater
George W Lewis
Mary McMillen
Stephen Manigan
Jane McConet
John Pensa Sohn
F Peck
Phebe O
Solicitors IN Chancery
Marsyatl
Iiss Michigan
Dedaowin Huoher
Justin, Wooleet
Walter
State of
Michigan
Calhoun
Harden
Marshall
Martin D. Strong
David Farrand
Seid
Caleb Hamchett
Anid Court
Mai ‘Hall
Marshal Statesman
Dons For
Andar Schools
Entiuleace
West
Ose
Lesin
Schoula
Adiscount
Privea
Puryey
Marelall
Mich
Aarry Howard
Cavatre
Chattanooga
Ten
Niulo
Browleys
SRAAD
Surcert
MADIM
Charlotte Yarlan
Edward Hoffman
Howse
White's
Doora Open Bt T
B. Parmeler
Een Aenne
United. States
James A. Minee
Piobinson & Brooks
James A. Miner
TAS
Ay Miner
Marshall, Sich
Michigan Central 10S. Company
Salamazoo, Mich
Ieee
Ae Yee Daley
Lotton
C P Dibbles
C P Diblles
C.P. Dibbles
Dibble
Padasuls
SOX Usbuellas
Dibbles
Victoria
P Dibbles
É&C
G . Dibbles
Vwankee
Pans
Morrisons
Vets Sager
C. P. Dibble
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!