The National Life Party and the Civil War Struggle
A 1864 political commentary contrasts two national parties in the U S Civil War. The national life party seeks unity and constitutional safeguards, while the national death party aims to destroy civil order and expanding slavery. It condemns opposition papers for undermining the war effort and urges mobilization of troops to defend borders and support the Union.
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America
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Mike
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Nationaltife Party
Meath
Ingure Doido
Egamon
Segura
National
Aléath Party
North
Ewanon
National Life
Stephen A. Douglas
Lincoln
Gifus
National Life Party
Treasonous War Talk From Copperhead Papers
A fragment from a 1860s era newspaper harshly condemns Copperhead rhetoric advocating troops for political intimidation at polls. It denounces the Free Press and Chicago Times for alleged treasonous language and urges Republicans to rally Democratic support against such tactics during the looming presidential campaign.
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Abolitiontate
Michigan
Free Press Ag
Thoas
Detroit
Jeff
Davin
Lincoln
Stanten Hirvo
Indiana
Illinois
Town
Wisconsin
Free Preas
National Democratial Committee
Chicago
George Spades McClellan
Fry Gould
Free Press
Chicago Times
Copperhead
United States
From Banks' Expedition Accounts and Retreat
Dispatches from Wasixetos dated May 8 1664 relay intelligence on Banks expeditionary forces. Gen A J Smith defeats rebels but orders to retreat are refused, Buell or Buoka insists. Cannons are abandoned and two recovered. Smith and McClernand dispute grain and supplies fate. Communications imply General Breele retreating to Little Rock with Thayer and Steele, leaving Steele short on rations and preparing for a junction march.
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Admial Porter
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Shreveport
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Smith
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Banke
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Eastport
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Breele
Little Rock
Thayer Wi Fores
Steele
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M Lye
Lite Rock
Eric
Army of the Potomac crosses the Rapidan at Chancellorsville
May 4 1863 reports describe the Army of the Potomac completing the river crossing with pontoon bridges, Hancock and Warren encamped near Chancellorsville, Grant and Meade headquarters at the point, and a sharp engagement to follow near a wooded ridge where Bartlett and Ayers brigades held against larger Confederate forces. About 300 prisoners taken and heavy losses, with Grant planning further movement and Burnside to link up with forces tomorrow.
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Chancellareville Battle Ground
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Potomac
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Wadena
Washington and Grant clash in large Civil War action
Describes bold movements around Parker's store road front. Union forces under Sheridan press Stuart's cavalry, while Grant concentrates near Washington. Leet and Burnside attempt river crossings thwarted, day ends with Grant ready to strike at daylight and Lee retreating in pursuit. Reports from Wilderness Tavern corroborate a deadly battle with heavy casualties and solid Army of the Potomac positions.
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Dispatches from Grant and Meade Reach Washington
Reports from Union lines claim Grant and Meade were moving on Richmond with Lee retreating. News notes two thousand prisoners taken and positions shifting near Fredericksburg Spottsylvania and dissected lines as of May 9. Casualty lists include several generals and numerous officers wounded or killed. Washington journals publish extra editions questioning Petersburg evacuation rumors.
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Richmond
Lewix M. Branton
Secretary of War
Washington
Ben Meade
Lee
Court House
di Tiancock
Spottsylvania
Esterday
Telefield
Fredericksburg
Frericksburg
Mowin M. Stanzox
Advancing Union Lines Pressed Near Spottsylvania
Telegraph reports from Washington and Philadelphia detail ongoing movements around Spottsylvania Court House with Gen. Hancock pushing along the left, heavy cannonading at Acquia Creek, and reports of Union regiments and captured prisoners. Grant reportedly holds many prisoners as Butler nears Richmond while Union forces pursue Beauregard and disrupt railways.
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Snottsylvania Court House
Acquia Creek
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Philadelphia
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Gilmore
Richmond
Washington Star
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Spottsylvania Court House
Lee
Butler
Beauregard
Petersburg and
Butler marching on Richmond and fort darling report
Butler advances toward Richmond with rumors of the capture of Fort Darling. Reports describe Union prisoners arriving at Annapolis in dire condition after starvation, while refugees and loyal activists in Washington and Baltimore discuss relief and war measures. Dispatches from Washington and New York hint at ongoing clashes near Spottsylvania and North Anna with heavy casualties and shifting troop movements.
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Annapolis
Balaimont
Washington
Norfolk
Ays
Butler
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Tereburgh
Rebel advance near Thoroughfare Gap rebuts Burnside defeat claim
Washington May 6 a report from two oclock in formation to Gen Burnside says a large rebel force moves south via Thoroughfare Gap. Cavalry engaged the enemy as they passed. A fallen lieutenant bearing orders linking Imboden to Lee suggests the supposed Burnside defeat was unfounded.
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General Shermans Expo From Gentition 3 General Shermans
Dispatches received at midnight report fighting for Bosky Face Ridge and Snake Creek as rebel forces retreated from Tunnel Hill. Thomas army pressed north of Dalton, forcing a position at Buzzard Roost while Heber with a strong corps advances. details indicate a rugged battlefield near Resenda.
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