Test of Sincerity and the Copperheads in Congress
A period piece analysis claims the House passed a resolution to abolish slavery and cites copperhead opposition. It accuses Democrats of hypocrisy, alleging anti slavery phrases mask pro slavery aims and describe Republicans as fighting for liberty while others defend bondage. The piece attacks Democratic sincerity and links to broader unionist causes.
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United States
House of Representatives
Congress
Democrata
Michigan
Jeff. Davis
England
France
Denmark
Russia
Germany
Michigan Bond Sales Reflect Strong State Credit
Michigan reports its finances as strong with credit above par since 1861. Legislature authorized bonds of one million dollars for war costs, redeemable within twenty five years at seven percent interest. By 1864 eighty percent of the issue was sold, with bids exceeding the amount offered and notable bidders from Detroit.
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New York
Detroit
Stong
A. P. Dresnix
Jonas
Treasury Department
National Union Convention Plans and State Delegates
The National Union Committee, formed at the Chicago Convention that nominated Lincoln, scheduled the next grand National Union Convention for June 7 in Baltimore to nominate President and Vice President. States will send delegates equal to twice their electoral votes, Michigan to receive sixteen. A state convention may be held soon to appoint delegates and nominate state officers, possibly on Wednesday May 25.
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National Committee
Lincoln
Washington
Baltimore
Congress
United States
Michigan
The Enrollment Bill Passed Congress and Becomes Law
The Enrollment Bill, now town law after passage by both houses, has sparked extensive debate in Congress. The measure consolidates classes, limits the $300 exemption to one year, and provides for drafting of enslaved people with indemnification for loyal owners.
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Congress
Civil War News Roundup From Various Fronts
Reports detail a captured steamer laden with arms by the U S Steamer De Soto on the eleventh, state calls for compensation after Pennsylvanian losses, Santa Catalina is placed under military possession, Vallandigham’s exile stands, New Hampshire quota filled, rebel officers moved to Butler, bounty and draft adjustments, Seymour’s Florida expedition failure, Smith’s Mississippi venture ended, and a Dalton to Chattanooga reconnaissance returning successful.
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Gumberland
Havana
U.S
Supreme Court of the
United
Vallandigham
Copperhead Pipers
Supreme Court
Guy, Dilmore
New Hampshire
Johnson
Florida
Smith
Mississippi
Memphis
Dalton
Chattanoogs
Chattanooga
Camp log and church at frontier post detailed
W L Clark describes a regiment camp with timber removal, ground drills, and a hexagonal log chapel seating four hundred. A police detail maintains order while two smallpox cases recover. Chaplain Eaton plans teaching and preaching, with officers building and using the church. Officers debate, sing, and share social. a railroad grade work detail and fires near the camp are noted.
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Ton Adres
Mr. Eaton
Cincinnati
Jeanne Tie
W.L. Qlark
Grant Department Dispatch From Selma During 1864 Retreat
Army dispatches describe Sherman’s expedition at Selma Alabama with Longstreet retreat. Harrigan’s cavalry repelled two hundred rebel horsemen before daylight guns wounded three. Whipple narrowly escaped a shell. Union forces flank the enemy as Tooney Hill is seized. Batteries Hotchkis and Harris performed well in shelling positions.
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Tunnel Bill
Tunnetill
Harrigan
Harricon
Whipple
Hini
Thin Place
Hindman’s
Olehorne
Dalton
Thia- Place
Birthday Reflections On Washington And Lincoln
War correspondence letter reflects on Washington's legacy and Lincoln as equal saviors of the nation. Author commends Lincoln’s policy and expresses interest in voting for electors who deem him fit, praising past leaders while lamenting current divisions.
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Korrorn
Washington
Warhington
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Davis and Davis-Long Roads to Dalton in Civil War
Reports from Dalton and nearby fronts describe Davis leading a cavalry advance toward Dalton with heavy shelling and a brief engagement at Tunnel Hill. Gen Harris relieves Johnson, Grierson’s brigade supports the attack as Union forces press the ridge and expect shifts toward Decatur and Knoxville areas. Casualties are listed, with 3 killed and 12 wounded on the Union side.
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Dalton
Tunnel Hill
Harris
Jonson
Rush
Oxr_fortus
Grierson
Cruft
Escaped Libby Prisoners Arrive at Yorktown Boat
Fortreu Monroe February 24 Five more Federal officers who escaped Libby Prison arrived today on the Yorktown boat Three rebel prisoners have also arrived The Federal officers named are Col Charles W Tilden 16th Maine Major J H Hooper 15th Massachusetts Captain Fesher 3d Pennsylvania Captain H B Chamberlain 97th New York Lieut Wallace 5th United States artillery
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Fortreau Monroe
Libby Prison
Yorktown
Charles W. Tilden
Maine
J. H. Hooper
Massachusetts
Fesher
Pennsylvania
H. B. Chamberlain
97Th New York
Lieut. Wallace
5Th
United States Artillery
France News Quietly Shapes War Efforts For Ports
From Paris, the Times dispatch notes Merciers return from America and his active influence to prevent breaches of international law affecting French ports. The government revises the Rappahannock case, authorizing detention. Five twenty bonds are arriving, with premiums and calls for aid from November.
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New York
the Times
Paris
Merciers
America
The Florida Expedition Disgraceful Defeat and Arrests
Intelligence from Florida shows our San derson setback was a disgraceful failure as Gen Seymour, commander of our forces, failed to deploy scouts leading to masked batteries. Gen Wedges named successor. Seebel prisoners report reinforcements from Charleston and Gen Beauregard in command. Gilmore’s Port Royal division reinforces Jacksonville. the President allegedly gave no orders to Gilmore, who acted on his own accord.
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Floridte
Sanderson
Seymour
Wedges
Seebel
Charleston
Beauregard
Gilmore
Port Royal
Jacksonville
Cotton and steamers move on lower Mississippi river
From Cairo the steamer Superior arriving for Evansville with 168 bales of cotton a quantity of sugar and Memphis dates to the 24th Gen Gibson from Little Rock among passengers We await orders The Memphis Bulletin suggests the next target may be Montgomery Alabama The steamer Glyde seized at Skipwiths Landing for alleged trade violations Captain R Cook accused of aiding a rebel battery for 5000 in gold On the 24th Belvidere sighted Pike communicating with shore Belvidere fired at shore causing a blaze The Pike ordered to report at Memphis Cotton market stable with uplands 64265 cents and strict do 63 cents
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Superior
Evansville
Memphis
Gibson
Little Rock
Adda
Montgomery
Alabama
Glyde
Skipwith
Louisville
R. Cook
Mesphis
Guad Midaling-Uplands
Port Royal dispatches include rebel prisoner transfer and naval losses
From Port Royal New York February 26 and February 24 reports describe Fulton transport bringing $4 rebel prisoners to port. A Florida battle at Ostate saw Union troops seize property valued over 1.5 million dollars and return to Jacksonville. The ironclad Oven Tonie was sunk off Charleston by Davis torpedo. Officers O Neazzis and Hazelton reported missing. Reconnaissance near Williams Island yielded enemy contact and four Union fatalities while enemy losses outpaced ours. The Gen Burnside wrecked at John’s Bar, crew saved. Harriet A Weed destroyed to prevent capture. Washington notes Pleasanton to Major General, bounty debate stalls in Senate.
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New York
Fulton
Port Royal
Ostate
Florida
Jacksonville
United States
Oventonie
Dickerson
Charleston Harbor
Davis
Beach Inlet
O’néazzis
Wm. Hazelton
Dilton Head
Savannahs
Williams Island
New Hampshire
Burnside
John’s Bar
Harriet A. Weed
St. John’s River
Enlistment totals after President's call reach 200000 men
The total new enlistments since the President's call reach 200000 men. Of 190000 men in 100 batteries and regimental units, whose terms expired on or before January 1, 100000 have reenlisted.
The Danish Situation in Schleswig and Alsen
The London morning Post argues the Danes can defend Schleswig for months, holding Alsen and Duppel to block German ports. With forces concentrated, Allies must keep a large occupation, while the Danish fleet could blockade German harbors.
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New York
London Morning Post
Daves
Schleswig
Alsen
Duppel
Ieland
Naval Matters in New York February 25
The frigate Nisgara is ordered to be prepared for sea immediately. Her broadside battery has been removed and her armament now comprises twelve 100 pounder Parrotts. Six more of Farragut's fleet are ready to leave. his fleet will surpass nearly forty vessels. Three more gunboats at this port are ordered to Wilmington blockade.
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New York
Nisgara
Farragut
Wilmington
Probate commissioners call claims against Charles Alumbertin estate
By order of the judge of probate for Calhoun County Michigan commissioners G M Bardwell residence Foirford will host a meeting May 21 1864 at 1 PM to examine and adjust all claims within six months from January 9 1864. All claimants must present the due proofs or be forever barred. G M Norowell William Waters Lewis C Wilde commissioners.
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Calhoun
Michigan
Charles Alumbertin
Monroe County
New York
Watlee
G. M. Bardwell
Foirford
Saides
Tate
G.M. Norowelcs
William Waters
S Lewis ¢. Wilde
Notice Reads Odd: Farmers Offer Way to Work and Earn
Fragmentary notice mentions farmers, a mule, years, value up to 330 dollars, and work. It references a celebration of a person named Geo Deez and a person named Marshelb with vague context about collection or payment. The rest is garbled OCR.
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Nares
Annecar
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