Broad Platform Call for Baltimore Convention June 7 1864
A Chicago meeting of delegates in favor of crushing the rebellion outlines pivotal questions for the next presidential canvass. It asks whether peace can be achieved with slavery intact or via abolition, and whether the nation will preserve republican government, free speech, education, and travel across the Union. The speech argues for liberty and continued war to defeat the rebellion, pinning the choice between slavery and freedom to the nation’s future.
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Chicago
Baltimore
Providentist
America
Washington
United States
Mason & Dixon’s
Ling
Amalgamation on the Free Press Threats
The Free Press article argues abolitionists killed slavery and seek terms with freedpeople, while white slaveholders fear miscegenation. It recalls Southern fears of mixed marriages, comparing abolitionist aims to past acts and warning against empowering Black women and their offspring.
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Free Press
Apimah
The Abolitionists and Copperheads on Slavery Rights and Brute Myths
Fragmentary remarks compare abolitionist and southern democratic views on black people's reasoning and rights. The text accuses southern Democrats of endorsing brutal control over enslaved people and opposing abolitionists while warning of “whitening out” as a political scare tactic.
Emancipation Debate Shifts Maryland Conservatives
Maryland figures such as Blair Dicks and Swan spoke at Annapolis endorsing the President's policy and urging prompt emancipation as the rebellion has destroyed slavery. The piece questions Copperhead opposition in Michigan and urges Democratic restraint while warning against abolitionist rhetoric spreading from Detroit and Chicago.
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Montgomery Blair
W. Goy
Hicks
Swan
Baltimore
Annapolis
Blair
Copperheads
Michigan
Committee of Ways and Means
Mary
Detroit
Destructive Union Raids Pummel Georgia and Mississippi Railways
Dispatches detail Sherman moving toward Columbus and Aberdeen after Meridian, promising invasion of Georgia once joined with Logan. Destruction of the Mississippi and Alabama Railroad, villages burned, and war’s toll grows as Kilpatrick and Custis raids impact Richmond’s lines. Generals Kilpatrick and Custis praised for bold, effective actions, despite uncertain aims.
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Vicksburg
Meridian
Columbus
Aberdeen
Georgia
Logan
Johnston
Mississippi
Richmond
Lee
Geng
Smith
Averill
Beymont
Lincoln renomination favored by Ohio Legislature and union sentiment
The Ohio Legislative body voices strong support for Abraham Lincoln’s renomination with ninety nine of one hundred and thirty-one members endorsing him. Across California to Maine the loyal mood is for Lincoln to lead the nation four more years. A Federal bullet ends Richardacy, the famed guerilla, during an escape attempt. Western Virginia reports rebel troop movements near the Virginia and Tennessee railroad, likely Longstreet’s forces.
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Abraham Lincoln
California
Maine
Notoriou
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Federal
Virginia
Virginia and
Tannese
Longstreet
Chicago Tribune
The Late Reverse in Florida and Battle Report
A Rhode Island battery officer aboard the Cosmopolitan recounts the Jacksonville to Lake City march, skirmishes near Barbers and Lake City, heavy losses including officers and horses, and a three hour fight leading to retreat. The force of about 5,000 engaged faced 15,000 plus, with Hamilton wounded and several officers injured. the unit travels toward Beaufort with wounded.
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Providence Journal
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Florida
Cosmopolitan
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Dodd
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Myrick
Lieut
Dodge
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Beaufort
Hilton Herd
Guianay
Attack on Mobile and Fort Morgan Fires Arise
The World’s News letter of the 27th reports Farragut opening fire on Fort Morgan and rumors that Beauregard may command Mobile. Obstructions in the harbor resemble Charleston’s. Fort Morgan’s capture or destruction was believed likely. Hearth’s letter from off Mobile on February 28 revives talk that Sherman is marching on Mobile after Selma and Montgomery. Noncombatants have left Mobile.
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Fort Morgan
Beauregard
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Charleston
Shernign
Seltia
Montgomery
Mo‘les Min Cegreibende
Gettysburg Inquiry Probes General Meade At Latile Battle
The Committee on the Conduct of the War has for days investigated General Meade’s actions at Gettysburg. General Sickles and Doubleday testified that after the first day, Meade issued an order to fall back, and further testimony discusses the events surrounding the retreat and subsequent actions.
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Meade
Gettysburg
War in the South dispatches reach New York harbor
March 4 reports steamer Thames Iron Post Royalty arrives with 930 bales of cotton after passing Charleston harbor. Gen Gillmore prepares to return to fortress Monroe. Rebel General Fitzhugh Lee arrives on the Baltimore, Quartermaster Moorhead City notes heavy firing near New Bern. Norfolk explorers report rebels in the Dismal Swamp and canal near Roanoke Island, with Union forces ready for any move.
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Fort Lafayette
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6Th Penneylania
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Butler
Roanoke Island
Chesapeake and Albewrrle Canal
Great Bridge
Chicago Times Office Mobbed by Soldiers in Vandal Frenzy
Special dispatch reports Chicago March 7 as the Chicago Times office was mobbed Saturday evening by soldiers who threatened to sack the establishment. Police formed a force to prevent major damage, with only windows broken by stones and brickbats amid the unrest.
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Tribusie
Chicago Times
The Curfessios and Experience of a Nervous Invalid
A cautionary tract published to warn young men and others about nervous debility and early decay. It claims to offer relief through self-cure, promotes confidence in medical smugglers, and is attributed to NAT SN CEL MAYER AIL Esq from Kings County.
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