Editorial warning on armed resistance and riot control
A Detroit Free Press editorial from March 17 1804 condemns armed resistance to lawful authority during civil unrest. It attacks democratic leaders in Chicago and Detroit for inflammatory rhetoric and warns that armed opposition would be crushed by the federal government. The piece questions minority rights claims and criticizes local Democratic officials for failing to protect citizens, citing rising crime and public safety concerns in Detroit.
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The New Call to Aide the Union Rebels Fallbacks
The President urges 200000 more volunteers to quell the rebellion and fill forthcoming enlistments before April. Michigan must contribute 7000 troops. Local counties report high credits beyond prior requisitions. Loyal citizens urged to persevere as rebellion lines close and foreign aid fades. The article casts the rebellion as doomed with summer deaths looming.
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Copperheads and War Talk Dominate the Political Scene
Gold near 170 as markets hint at operators. Rebel strength estimated at 275,000 with 180,000 under Lee’s orders in the field. Grave Digger of Chickahominy slated as Chief Undertaker of Copperheads at their city convention. Democratic convention factions back Little Mack, with strong support noted. Highs Oven Lovejoy gravely ill in Brooklyn. doctors give little hope. Lovejoy, Illinois fifth district representative since 1860, born 1811, aged 53.
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Paducah Attack by Forrest Reports Big Fight and Fire
Reports from Cairo claim Confederate forces led by Forrest attacked Paducah on the 25th, burning the town after a fierce engagement that lasted from 1 PM to midnight. Union defenders under Colonel Dicks and Colonel Hicke, aided by gunboats, repelled the attack with heavy rebel casualties and the town evacuated.
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Rebel Leaders Clash As Paducah Falls
The report states Col. Thompson was killed and his head taken by a cannon shot. Rebels claimed 300 killed and wounded. our losses were 12 dead and 40 wounded. The rebel command included Forrest Buckner and Thompson. The rebel force numbered over 1,000, with forts running low on ammo and aid arriving from the post. Mayfield battles and burning of headquarters are described amid rumors of a general raid.
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The Alice Dean Sinks After Boiler Leak Near Andersons Ferry
From Cincinnati March 25 1864 the Alice Dean bound for Memphis with freight and passengers found steam filled engine rooms after a pipe leak eight miles below Andersons Ferry. The boat ashore with a leak in the stern, sinking yet with most freight recoverable. No lives lost. Vessel built last winter by Dean Memphis Packet Co cost about 70000 dollars with 50000 insured. Freight valued around 300000 dollars. large portion to be saved. Jennie Hubbe and Lady Pike by to assist. The 2d Ohio cavalry ordered to report to Burnside at Annapolis after furlough, regiment now over 1000 strong.
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General Grant Issues Military Railway Order Bans Liquor
Washington dispatch reports General Grant bans intoxicating liquor for all military railway service workers on duty or with liquor. Violators will be dismissed. News notes widespread fortifications from Long Bridge to Brandy Station and troop movements including Plessenton, Rossorans, Sykes, Newton, Sherman, and French assignments.
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Union City Crisis Moves 3,000 Troops to Reinforce Defenders
General Brayipan advances to Columbus with 3,000 men and one battery after Union City reports look unfavorable. Col. Hawkins at Union City could hold out with reinforcements. Banking surrenders his 425 cavalry, 300 mounted, plus a small wagon train, as rebels retreat south after destroying fortifications. Fort Pillow braced for a possible attack amid strong Confederate cavalry activity.
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Rebel Plan Foiled Leads Cavalry to Swift Victory
In Virginia March 28 dispatch from New York notes E A Paul describing Stewart’s scheme to distract the Orange and Alexandria railroad. Pleasanton’s cavalry moved quickly, Col Breyer captured over 40 rebels and destroyed four tanneries, four mills, a sawmill, and rafts and boats for river crossing. A rebel scout at Ely’s Ford wore Union uniform and claimed Lee ordered stripping Union bodies for clothing.
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Union State Convention elects Sears chair in California
From San Francisco March 26 the Union State Convention met at Sacramento City, electing Wm. N. Sears chairman by 45 votes over W. I. Parks, the anti Conness candidate. Total votes 257. The body praised the national administration, backed Lincoln for next president, endorsed Conness Igly Shannon and Cole of California for Congress, and honored the late Reverend Thomas Starking. Delegates to Baltimore not yet chosen.
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Confederate war news from North Carolina and New Bern
From North Carolina New York March 23 Newbern advices of the 24th are received. The steamers Alicu and Mansaran out of Wilmington on the night of the 12th with 700 bales of cotton. Judge Pearson of North Carolina in a habeas corpus case recently tried before him decided that the recent act of Congress to conscript persons who have furnished substitutes for the war is unconstitutional. Five Confederate soldiers who were at home on furlough had been captured near the Caghie river and brought into Plymouth.
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Two Vessels Burned Off Maine Coast in Piracy Report
Portland reports two vessels were set ablaze while sailing from Biddeford to the city. One ship burned to the waterline near Wood's Island, four miles away, while a second burned eight to ten miles off. Also notes Gen Grant's arrival in Washington and movements toward the Army of the Potomac.
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