War senate speech on emancipation and unconditional surrender
A lengthy Civil War era speech argues the Emancipation Proclamation makes freed slaves, defends the President as military commander, and insists on unconditional surrender of Rebels. It condemns peace proposals and urges steadfast support for the Government, urging national redemption and future glory. Includes praise of General Grant and Rosecrans and references to trials over abolitionist labels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Fort Donstson
Gallnot
Gor
Rosecrans
General Assembly
State of
Ohio
Na Trost
Earth
Old World
Plymouthack
Fragmentary OCR leads to unclear political candidate list
The readable portions hint at a regional election context with several placeholders and misread names. Garvey Williams and others appear among scattered tokens, but the text remains fragmented and largely indecipherable.
Call to organize for spring elections across counties
A rallying call urges rapid, united political organization in every village and town to prepare for spring elections. The message stresses mobilizing friends, forming local Republican clubs, and sustaining soldiers with unwavering support for the President to ensure victory against rebellion, echoing Civil War era patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serry
Tiet Na Hhese
Tomar
Tony
Tiet No
Napoleon Coco
Neolis
Bunker Hill
Dennington
Stillwater
Nomination Hope for Judge Graves Shaped by Kalamazoo Meeting
A Kalamazoo Judicial Convention seeks to nominate Judge Graves of Battle Creek unanimously. The editor praises Graves for six years on the bench, calling him honest, modest, and patient with sound, lucid opinions few reversed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
Graves
Battle Creek
Tudge Graves
Trial and danger loom as Democratic leaders oppose federal war aims
The hour of trial approaches as Northwest Democratic leaders show open opposition to federal measures. Reports cite attempts to curb rebel actions and denounce federal policies. In New York State Capitol meetings, Democratic leaders push for a Northwestern Republic and call for war cessation, while legislatures in Indiana and Pennsylvania are described as revolutionary in tone.
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Ren
Tailiang
Itnoia
Pennsylvania
New York
Lesding
Shroghena T
Men of the country must be tried and united in defense
Fragmentary wartime reminiscence speaks to patriots and traitors as the nation debates loyalty after division. The call urges men of the royal states to stand firm, choosing either federal law or rebellion, while condemning insurrection and appealing to decency and humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramathbor
Chairmin
Congres
United States
Republican Party
Ony
Heroce
Liberty
Ickes
Gulf
Atlantic
Pacific
Geo. Hanks
Jeff. Davis
Lansing Correspondence Ep Ents and Legislation Flows
Lansing correspondence outlines the Michigan legislature mid session dynamics with 150+ bills introduced, emphasis on appropriations, swamp lands, agricultural college, and five mills tax plan to fund state machinery. Reports on Marsdale incorporation repeal discussion, Marshall plank road petitions, and efforts for an Arbor agricultural college restoration and state normal property union. The piece notes economy measures and committee actions amid a busy session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Svargsmdn
Dra
Agricultural College
Senate
Rnpudlature
Jango Pratt
Marshall and Belleyne Plank Road Company
Sear
H. T. Keno
J. L. Faunce
Charles P. Dibble
Mateball and
Bellevue Plank Road
Sity of
Marshall
Preston Mitchell
Billy
Bill Foria
Michigan
Agricultural College i” Aon
Arbor
Granada
Resolutions and debate mark Michigan Senate session
Lansing February 99 reports show Br Howell’s resolutions sparking long House debate as the Senate considers a 5000 dollar appropriation to keep the legislative machine running. The weather is clear, with no snow near the Capitol, as bills on banking, highways, and volunteers are debated and amended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br. Howell
Atock
New England
French
Dade
Lansing
Copperliada
Capitol
Freveh
Tims Bury
Banka and Incorporations
Robertson
United States
Board of Suipervison
Township Board
Common Coucil
French Mova
Agra
HOUSE
Lerewith
Fapbert
Michigan
United Stats
Ouies Hall
Bees “Pratt
War Corres From the 20th Regiment in Virginia
War correspondence from the 20th Michigan reports movement from Fredericksburg to Fortress Monroe and New Port News in February 1863. The unit describes sailing on the Robert Morris, encountering rain, and camp life along the James River. It notes calmer conditions, better provisions, and improving health with only five sick in camp, reflecting on the voyage and early days near Mulberry Monro.
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Monroy
Fredericksburg
Acquia Creek
Robert Morris
Potomac
Fortress Monroe
Rip-rape
Fortress
Newport News
Hampton Roads
James River
Nclock
Amy
Michigan
Bregot
Co. K
Ogueda E Bave
Campii
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City
Irem
Washington
Las
Jand
D, B, DeLand & Co
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Cex
Fonter
Rom
Eastman
Johhaon
de Willaed
Omi
Diet Seton
Doal
Ilamazco
Thoralay
Calhoun
Kelamacoo
Yan Buaan
Teton
N. alDpixGs
Kn Harrison
Garvey Williams
Sedalia Goinnttae
Lansing Correspfondence
Sabrivsky
Daly
Preston
Georgio Ingeraalt
Fring
W.S. Southworth
Aly
Publi
Ranney
St. Joseph
Justin Marsh Andy
Calho
20Th Regiment
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