Army Triumphs and Slavery Claims Stir Public Debate
The article recalls Manassas losses and praises officers while exposing a raid on enslaved people claimed as regimental property. It notes freed and captured individuals, debates Congress and a Republican state committee uniting under a pro Constitution platform, urging a joint Democratic delegation and urging patriotic votes amid ongoing factional conflict.
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Republican State + Central Committee
Cincinnating
Democratic Committee
Apaper
Jet
Davis
Forney and the Clerk Election Echoes of 1860s Politics
The piece recalls John W. Forney a Democrat who backed Buchanan then opposed his treason, then supported Douglas, and was touted for Clerk but rejected by Pennsylvania’s choice. Etheridge is elected instead, while Forney gains praise from Republican papers before Senate action. It also notes Troxident Hovey’s Illinois offer of a regiment after Manassas and the resolve of the people to prevail.
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John W. Forney
Buchanan
Bochansu
Douglas
Tle
Forney
House of Representatives
Congress
Grow
Pennsylvania
Etheridge
Tean
Popera
Ohio
Union
Republican Congress
Republican
Senate
Hovey
Ilinois College
Manassas
Richmond Rebel Suspicions Stir In Ohio and Boston
A Columbus letter recounts a Richmond resident’s escape to Washington with military intelligence after fleeing postwar suspicion and threats. It notes Northern papers praising Confederate setbacks and accuses Boston enemies of treason, urging loyalty to the Union and condemning liberty’s abuse.
The Western Indians and Missouri Rebel Actions
The article reports distrust and alarm in western settlements as traitors in Kansas and Nebraska plot mass violence with several Ottos noting prior Secession support but now reluctant. It notes the confiscation bill’s passage scaring Rebel leaders like Gen. Watkins of Missouri into resignation, urging others to disband and urging government seriousness.
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Kansas
Nebraska
Pierce
Buchanan
Congress
Watkins
Missouri
Where will the Rebellion Leave Us
An extended opinion pieces argues that the state and national governments endure beyond treason. It praises loyal Virginians for forming a government and condemns drunkenness in Washingtons army. It urges unity, reconstruction, and firm action by Gen. McClellan, Ohio’s troop mobilization, and Civil War resolve.
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Athwaitic Monthly
Virginia
St Louis Republic faces shifts and stark partisan labels
The piece traces the St Louis Republic’s evolutions from an Old Line-Whig pro slavery journal to a Know-Nothing and then to a Democratic South-West organ, noting its opposition to the Republican party and its acceptance of the Union’s power amid Missouri’s secessionist moves. It criticizes Ohio papers for calling it abolitionist and mocks those supporting a Democratic ticket.
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St. Louis
United States
Missouri
Union
Ohio
Gaien
Will He Do It Piracy Threat in Lincoln Era Union News
A Civil War era editorial denounces piracy as a high crime and supports swift conviction of captured pirates in New York. It accuses Jeff Davis of threatening to execute suspected traitors, blasts Washington officials as conspirators under Pierce and Buchanan, and calls for Congress to purge such rogues and install Republicans or Union Democrats.
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Cincinnati
Enquirer
South
United States
Jeff. Davis
New York
Washington
Pierce
Buchanan
Congress
Percy Davis
Blaluts
Tobin James Clarke
Janes Clarkay
N. B
Jodiak
Potassa
Hart
Townsends
Bull's
Murteyys Nde
Gratenburg
Chersemans
Jeems
Dr. Cheeseman
Tr. Cheese
Mall Prompti
Priceton Niay Druggiaia
KK. KB
Nutc Ngs
Cedar St
Pomeroy
T. Reed and
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Middleport
Hugg & Coe
Maryland secession plots and Virginia resistance
The piece accuses Maryland lawmakers of disunionism and warns of a covert plan with Jefferson Davis. It notes Gov Sicks’ stance and Dix’s anticipated intervention to crush the plot. It portrays Wise’s Kanawha Valley campaign as harmful and reports Kanawha County losses from arson and looting.
Is Gen Patterson a Traitor In Civil War Era Rhetoric
A partisan op-ed questions General Patterson's loyalty and actions at Manassas, accusing him of delaying engagement to aid Beauregard and Johnson. It argues while denouncing rebel sympathizers, preserves some doubt about treachery, cites Cadwalader and Butler as Breckinridge men, and critiques cabinet choices. The piece also notes Confederate slave escapes aboard a Baltimore steamer, media bias, and Irish emigration context, with a Pittsburgh fire destroying the Pennsylvania Railroad depot and nearby houses.
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Manassas
Lieut. Lyons
Meenty Colic Perenne
Hk Butler
Mrs. Butler
Onry Met
Tie
John Mille
Annapolis
Anthony Cromwell
Fortress
Monroe
reEven
Boston
Ohio
Daily Advertizer
Cincinnati Enquirer
Schenck
Liberty
Patterson
Potomac
En. Johnson
Jobnner
Beaunegarnd
Johnson
Beauregard
Col. Richardson
Congress
Llinois
Douglas
Cadwaflatter
Butler
Breckinridge
Gov. Scott
Winchester
Davis
Lfe
Baltmore
D Baltimore
U. S
Fortress Monroe
Jeff. Davis
U.S
Baltimore
Richmond
Obie
Manarsas
Scott
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sam
Welton
Smith
Jenkins’ Farm
Lopes
War muster and departure in Pomeroy in 1861
In August 1861 the Pomeroy community raises a volunteer company for the war. Capt Titus appeals for horse provision, a Bible is given, and crowds gather to send the heroes to Columbus. The piece also covers letters from Easter Telegraph about Capt Brown's Company in a Mason City post, detailing reception, health, and military activity amid Union and Secession tensions.
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Pomeroy
Ternayn
Cape
Samuel Titus
Henry BE
Titus
Columbus
Merrill
Vitus
Rutland
Washington
Rush
Pageville
Post
Pmnile
Sullis
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James Downey
Hampton
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John Miller
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Food For Reflection
White Sulphur Springs
Tenn
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Beruresgard
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War Department
McClellan
Mellellan
Joseph Hult
Kentucky
Louisville
Maryland
Gov
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Halter
Jeff
Wise
Kanawha
Kanawha County
T. Pleasant
Cincinnati Gazelle
Jenkins
Ireland
Friends of the Union
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Pomeroy Rolling Mill
Cheshire Academy
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Homeroy
Betty
Nlp. Smith
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Middepore
Leveby
Jaslh
Rice
R. Dowsixe
Hevarder
Pomeroy Weekly Telegraph
Wendly Finch
Wenile Joaorim
Jani
Glum J. Simpsex
Ulvtiwelve
Jiaty Albert Medanel
Vaunty
Excelsior& Premium
Lemer
J. R. Ellis
Haine
Melps
Hoyman
Jones Astrworths
Ben Sastre
Win
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David St. Janta
Jarow Hysel
Sane
Elizabeth Hyselt
Sonic Lenmelian
Sate
Selsoda Lysol
W. I Lasley
Sheriif
Jacob Honey
Meigs County
Syracuse
Jacob Henry
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Bevin
Court of Common Pleas
Courehonsa
Nye
Wm. Beaven
Poster
Joly Ashworth
Ashworth
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Paris
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G. T. Hoadley & Co
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Hogland
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Trad Whitney
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Middleport Select School
Waterman
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Atkinson
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