Windsor visit sparks copperhead fury in Michigan
A distorted 1863 Windsor scene is described with Stormy language as copperheads from Detroit visit the Htrous House opposite Detroit to honor Vallandigham. The piece rails at Detroit leaders, claims mass support for the traitor, and denounces Michigan opponents while praising Union victory and looming peace.
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Detroit
Vallandigham
O'Flynn
Dort
Bond
Phelps
Hirons House
Her
University changes and wartime notes in Michigan
Prof. Eng Traven is installed as University President. Stery P. Tappan is removed. Waesgx named Astronomy Professor. Brunnow resigns. E. Ts Ouwey of Kalamazoo named Mathematics Professor. Readers urged to seek a critical history of American slavery. Col. F. W. Keenwood raises cavalry regiments. enlistment credits township draft. Copperhead paper criticism, Vermont election notes, wool and silver prices, Kalamazoo State Fair preparations, and a note on Jolly B. Froyp’s death.
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Eng. Traven
University
Stery P. Tappan
Haven
Sgx
Aie
Brunnow
E. Ts Ouwey
Kalamazoo
Francis Anne Kumnce
F. W. Keenwood
Copperhead
Michigan
Union triumph and rebel states surrender urged in broadcast
A historical dispatch claims full Mississippi River trade restoration and rapid downfall of the rebellion. It asserts Arkansas Mississippi Tennessee and parts of the South West are being cleared, with Charleston doomed and Mobile and Savannah surrendering. Texas and Mexico loom under armed veterans as the Union pledges decisive action against Confederate leadership.
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United States
Siedka
Ventinénta
New York
New York City
Union
Benedict Arnold
Republic
Mississippi
Arkansas
Tennessee
North Carolina
Jef
Davis
Knoxville
Tenn
Charleston
Mobile
Savanill
Texas
Maziwillian
Mexico
Campaign News From Charleston Reports Varying Fragments
The News from Charleston mirrors daily reports over two weeks with no clear end in sight. Virginia campaign activity includes frequent clashes between advance and scouting parties near Richmond. Rebels claim a victory near White Sulphur Springs, citing Gen Averill’s retreat. Pirates threaten commerce, while preparations for broader devastation loom as the army advances toward Kentucky Archasing and Chattanooga.
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Charleston
Virginia
Pedgsyla
Richmond
White Sulphex Springs
Averill
Vavil
Corsairy
Oes
Kentucky
Tu Archasing
Chattanooga
Chicago
Marching with the Irish Brigade Toward Green River
War correspondence from Kentucky and Michigan describes a march toward Green River via Campbellsville with Capt. S. L. Denier in command. The writer notes a lively march, spring water, and a brigade known to have defeated Jon Morgan at Green River on the Fourth of July. The piece also reports on Gen Meagher’s expected visit to Ohio and remarks on Marshall Michigan and the Michigan State Teachers Association meeting in August 1868.
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Campbellaville
Rolling Fork Bridie
Jon Morgan
Green River
L Denier
Pitman Creek
Green
Erate
Addings
Campbellsville
T. FP. Meager
Irish Brigade
Ohio
Union
Vallandigham
Union School District
Marshall
Schon House
SA Wls. Lagey
Greek Fire Threatens Charleston War Tactics
The Charleston debate centers on Gen Beuregard and Gen Gilmore over Greek fire. A Buffalo inventor’s petroleum based shell is described as an inextinguishable weapon capable of burning underwater. The piece likens Charleston’s peril to historical sieges and urges purification of the city for Union loyalties amid war.
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Beatregard
Beauregard
Gilmore
Charleston
Sit
Beaurenard
Unr
Olaime
Nothouard
Charkegton
Buffalo
Algiers
Bharleaton
Foreign News Fragments From The Hibernian Letters
LLEGES from St John s Newfoundland report on British views of Napoleon and Mexico. The Times notes Napoleon s service to world trade and policy, while Spain kept Monroe doctrine intact. A British ship from Rio de Janeiro burned July 2 near 28S 88W, then the Alubuna captured and burnt the wreck. Poles defeated Russians. 200000 roubles taken. Napoleon s Paris fete passed quietly. Frankfurt hosts German princes congress led by Austrian Emperor. Confederate loan agents warn September dividend will be paid. London notes Mexico confiscation lifted and a policy shift on sugar exports. UK bread prices drop likely after Logan is reduced.
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N. F
London Times
Mexico
Napoleon
Spain
Rio de Janiero
Alubuna
Paris
Frankfort
Austria
Charleston Bombardment Chronicle from Sumter Battery Fire
From Charleston Aug 24 1863 Brig Gen Q A Gilmore reports near complete demolition of Fort Sumter after seven days of bombardment aided by storms. Batteries on James Island opened at distant ranges and fired on Charleston, with Beauregard recognizing the destruction and city shells causing fires but minimal injuries.
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James Island
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Beauregard
Q. A. Gilmore
Puttaperruta
Gilmore
Williams & Co
King and Chiveh Atreets
Richmond Dispatch War Update from Virginia Front
Rebel News reports from White Sulphur Springs and Richmond describe a Civil War engagement near Warm Springs with Confederate forces under Col. Patton repelling a larger Union attack. Casualties appear heavy for the enemy. Confederate prisoners and artillery captured. Reports of Union movements toward Richmond from New Kent Court House are noted with some conflicting details.
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Richmond Dispatch
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Co. G. Patton
Jong
Lient
Jeter
South Carolina
Richmond
Bottow
Leo Anid
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Guerrilla activity and Lincoln joke swirl in Aug regional dispatch
From Louisville Aug 31 reports bands of guerrillas one to two hundred strong appear in Clinton Monroe and Cumberland counties. A band captured four of Waldorf’s cavalry at Albany on Saturday. Smaller guerrilla parties noted in Trimble county. Gen Preston with seven regiments at Farewell Virginia. About 400 guerrillas passed through Pound Gap Saturday. Reports vary on tobacco damage from recent fronts with some sections hit hard while Lexington area sees only light browning. President Lincoln’s latest joke involves a democratic colonel dismissed for disloyalty being offered reinstatement and a negro brigade command. The officer bowed and declined showed papers in protest.
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Farewell
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