Copperhead press on slavery in war effort top note
The Statesman on March 16 1864 derides copperhead lines attacking government wartime aims. It argues taxation war costs stem from a crusade against slavery and condemns pro slavery denials, urging unity to press the fight against rebels and to accept abolition as a driving force of victory.
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Pro Confederate Tax Scheme Discussed in Rebel Congress
A February 18 address to the people is cited, criticizing the copperheads and detailing a new Confederate tax plan. It redefines taxes on property, currency exchanges, and bonds, signaling impending repudiation and secret session measures as the Mississippi Congress closes.
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Detroit Free J’ress
Congress
Jane Congress
Desperate rebel fortunes amid southern strike and occupation
The extract portrays Confederate leadership facing severe setbacks as Federal detachments occupy many states. It mentions forced service and bounty bonds, with troops assigned to provost and commissary duties. The piece laments gloom, describes occupied southern cities, and warns of a shifting, perilous political landscape.
New York Herald Denounces Democratic Party Rupture
A caustic rebuke claims the Herald, once a Democratic mouthpiece, now says the party is a sham built on broker contracts. It accuses the Democrats of voting manipulation and declares there is no true Democratic party left. The piece cites widespread press reactions and laments the party’s decline.
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Five-Twenties Bonds Draw Heavy Premiums in New York
The five twenty loan of five hundred millions issued ten months ago is nearly exhausted. At the broker's board in New York bonds have traded up to 1033, meaning a lender could receive about $103,373 for a $100 investment. Known as five twenties for options at five or twenty years, these securities attract eager demand as they fund national banks and major themes.
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National Bank
Ice-Laden Forest Stuns Camp Excerpt From War Journal
In a wartime camp report from the 12th U. Colored Troops section 63 a brief diary notes snow and ice coating trees, inches thick in places, causing branches to crash and tents to be moved. A family narrowly avoids harm as a heavy limb shifts and falls, but no serious injuries occur overall.
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Army Officer Promotions Tied To Reorganization News
A Civil War era report notes large forces at grading and reorganization. It mentions rumors of GC M Quitia becoming Captain of Co K and J N Crilenton becoming Lieutenant. It praises Co K officers and details pay and clothing allowances for infantry, with soldiers paid $106 monthly and a morale boost from back pay for services at Nashville fortifications.
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Warlike Outlook at Suf Folk Va and Grant's Plan
The article reports a warlike posture at Suf folk Virginia after skirmishes with rebel forces. It credits General Grant with unifying commands to mass Louisiana Texas and Mississippi forces for decisive action. Washington hints at a new call for hundreds of thousands of troops to crush the rebellion and notes Meade’s temporary retirement due to pneumonia with Smith likely to command Potomac forces. Copperhead links and Meade Sigel questions frame ongoing political tensions.
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Department-of-Wear
Virginia
Chicago Tribune
Military reorganization assigns Grant to command U S forces
Washington March 11 announces changes by order of the President. Grant is assigned to command the United States army with headquarters established in the field. Halleck is relieved from General in Chief duty and becomes chief of staff at Washington. Sherman takes command of the military division of the Mississippi and the departments of the Ohio and Cumberland. McPherson to command the Department of the Tennessee.
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President and General Staff Delayed by Rain at Potomac
The President and Secretary Stanton concluded an interview then boarded the 6 o clock train westward toward Nashville amid the Potomac Army reception by Meade Williams Newton Sedgwick and others. The Committe e on the Conduct of the War has heard testimony on Gen Gilmors Florida expedition finding no blame on the President War Secretary or Gen Halleck for the failed operation.
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Sherman’s Great Raid details from Meridian to Canton
Cincinnati dispatch March 11 1864 reports Adj A G Phillips of the 23d Ohio volunteer infantry detailing Sherman's expedition force of 21000 infantry 1200 cavalry and 40 artillery pieces. The column destroyed railroads north and east from Meridian, with Sherman praising the mission before leaving Meridian. The force returned to Hillsboro and Canton, crossed the Pearl River, with Canton awaiting news of Smith’s raid. Sherman then moved to Vicksburg, reaching it March 4 and leaving for New Orleans the same day under Gen. Hurlbut. The rear guard fought at Canton, delivering rebels and ending at Vicksburg with 26 mule losses and 2 prison hundred prisoners, 250 oath takers, 6000 black refugees, 800 horses and 2 artillery pieces. Residents expressed war fatigue and support for Sherman’s strategy.
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Repossession operations and bombardment near Mobile Bay
From New Orleans advices the movement to reclaim territory beyond the Teche continues as Fort Powell is bombarded below Mobile. Rebel batteries reply while Union boats seek to silence Fort Powell and force passage past two ironclad forts. Mobile defenses are strong though the city remains largely devoid of soldiers. Three fleets maneuver to cut off forts Morgan and Gaines.
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The New-York Herald on Poor Pierce
The New-York Herald critiques Poor Pierce as a failed Democratic leader in New Hampshire's late elections. It notes Pierce’s pursuit of a Democratic Legislature and a Senate appointment, calling his followers' view of him misguided as the state rejects his bid and he retires from politics.
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