How the Tories Rally in Kentucky in 1861
The item reports a Southern Rights barbecue dinner planned by the Union Agricultural and Dorchester Association at New Liberty, Owen County Kentucky on September 3 1861 with invited speakers including C L Vallandigham George K Pugh Jesse D Bright and others. It mocks Bright and predicts his possible arrest while noting Confederate sympathies, references to Lincoln and Jeff Davis, and mentions arrests of a Texas traitor and an emissary Louis De Bebian in New York.
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Kentucky
Southern
Union Agricultural and Donde Association
New Liberty
Owen County
C. L. Vaianhi
George K. Pugh
Jesse D. Bright
Iana
J. C. Breckinvwring
Biw
Powell
Witend
State “Guard
Vally
Vabeasunam
Pran
Ohio
Jessy J. Barour
Indiana
Buecnisripar and Powers
Bright
Cincinnati
Jeff
Davis
Pugh
U. S
Columbus
Jessee D. Bright
America
T.B. Lincoln
Texas
Jef. Davis
U.S
A Northern Editor Beaten for Pro Slavery Views
A Massachusetts mob tarred and feathered Ambrose L. Kimball editor of the Essex County Democrat in Waverhill after he pledged not to publish anti Northern or secession articles. Authorities failed to stop the violence and Kimball was released home. The piece argues mobs are evil yet notes shifting Northern sentiment and questions the use of unlawful means to suppress treason.
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Waverhill
Massachusetts
Ambrose L. Kimball
Essex Count Democrat
Kimball
Promie
Free States
Cincinnati
Friends of the Union
Secession comes to Ironton Democratic paper
The Clipper at Ironton declares secession from the party platform and candidates, pledging fidelity to the Constitution and the Union. Ralph Leete et al from Lawrence County Democratic Central Committee announce their withdrawal, condemning the Columbus convention and predicting others may join.
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the Clipper
Ironton
Union
Our Fathers
Stars and Stripes
Ralph Leete
B. FP. Corey
Bartrom
W. H. Spicer
John Snider
J. 8. Bondarmour
Democratic Central Committee
Lawrences County
Columbus
Warned Out Loyalists Driven From the South
Thousands of loyal citizens flee the Southern States under mob violence lynch committees and military leaders. Jeff Davis the proclamation to expel Union men and women. Confiscation and execution threaten those who refuse. Rebels and their agents roam loyal states stirring anarchy to spread revolt.
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Jeff. Davis
Southern Confederacy
Blockade and Foreign Governments in Dispute
Late dispatches from Washington deny by authority any unpleasant feelings between our Government and foreign powers over the blockade of Southern ports. Merchants of Hogland and France wish access to Southern ports, but it is not believed their governments will interfere with the blockade.
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Washington
Hogland
France
South
New York
Lotemac
Marykind
Army of the Shenandoah
Baltimore
United States
U. S
Confederate States
Journal
The
England
A-Seemohm
D. Reed
Roback
Sao
James Clark
James Clarke
Mincrind Ladlon
Rene Nparl Og
Staten and Cann Mine
Nuss
Williams
Sarsapahilla Asd
Potaska
Hull
Hucley Bugsote
Leontalia
A Glimpse at the South
R W Barnwell writes from Charlottesville urging better army clothing and food supplies as the war drags on. He blames rebels and their supporters for prolonging conflict and argues peace requires North allies ending armed treason against the Government.
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R. W. Barnwell
Charlottsville
Charleston
Secesh in Washington Refusal to Take Oath by Mayor Barrett
Washington Mayor Barrett, named to the new Police Commissioners, declines the U S oath of allegiance. He cannot serve without. The dominant group in Washington favors secession and slaveholding, shaping social circles. Change is anticipated as Tory influence wanes and loyalty shifts.
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Washington
Barrett
Board of Police Commissioners
United States
Toryisia
Cheeseman
Cammers Rexist Ik
Paataa
Paataa Eenerally
KK. B. Mupomings
Cedar St
New York
Pomeroy
TD. Reed and
A. Rembohm
Milileport
Hugg & Cob
Dee
U S Troops Surrender Report Sparks Political Fury
Independence Missouri reports Major Lyndh of the U S regular army surrendered with 500 troops to Texas rebels without resistance. The dispatch attacks traitors and treason, calls for executions, and warns that Philadelphia figures tied to Pierce and Buchanan may be arrested shortly.
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U. S
Independence
Lyndh
United States Regular Army
New Mexico
Texas
Gov Magoffin’s Audacity Exposed Over Kentucky Troop Demands
Frankfort papers accuse Governor Magoffin of sending commissioners to President Lincoln to demand withdrawal of U S troops from Kentucky. They claim Kentucky towns have voted decisively for the Union, while Magoffin and state leaders are said to plot treason toward secession.
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Magoffin
Frankfort
W. A. Dudley
F. Hunt
Lincoln
U. S
Kentucky
Union
Mutiny and political tensions in Union army leadership
The piece condemns partisan influence, notes small volunteer mutinies led by pro-secessionists, and reports McClellan's dispatching affected troops to Tortugas Island. It cites Gen. Rosecrans seeking press restraint to protect army secrecy, praises Maryland Union conventions, and laments Southern Toryism appearing in the North.
Peace barbaraes and hypocrisy in Kentucky meetings
Vallandigham and Breckinridge announce talks in Kentucky amid calls for “peace bar baries.” They omit national airs and the flag to avoid stirring war sentiments, drawing sharp criticism as war hung conspirators hubristically pursue pacific rhetoric.
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Vallandigham
Ohio
Breckinridge
Kentucky
Rebels Routed at Charleston Missouri in Severe Skirmish
On the 20th at Charleston Missouri about 250 U.S. troops under Col Dougherty clashed with 700 rebels led by Vol I Hunter. Rebels were routed with 40 killed and 17 captured. Union side had 1 killed and several wounded. Dougherty then killed two more rebels, took 33 prisoners, and captured 35 horses in a separate 100-strong engagement. Senator Wilson authorized to raise a Massachusetts regiment with artillery. Massachusetts rallies men and money for the government.
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Charleston
Missouri
U.S
Col. Dougherty
Vol. I Hunter
Dougherty
Ood
Senator Wilson
Massachusetts
West Chester Tory Sheet Suppressed by Outraged Citizens
An 1860s style notice from West Chester Pennsylvania reports suppression of a Tory sheet called refersativa on the 20th inst. Citizens vow action against treason and say the campaign will continue until more are silenced, reflecting bitter political tensions of the era.
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West Chester
Pennsylvania
Fremont and his campaign forecast in St Louis arrival note
The telegraph reports a splen did battery of see rifled cannon bought by Geo Fremont in England arrived at St Louis on Friday. We think the right man has found the right place in the case of Gen Fremont. His qualities as a hero and commander, combined with energy and a broad view, promise a brilliant and triumphant campaign.
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Telegraph
Geo. Fremont
England
St. Louis
Ien
Fremont
Vermont Democrats decline in Civil War era unity
Vermont leaders of the Censocratic party refuse union bid and nominate Paul Dillingham for governor. Dillingham declines, urging alignment beyond party lines to support the Union against rebellion. The piece labels opponents as Northern secessionists and warns of potential violence if they fail to regain power.
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Vermont
Ohio
Iowa
Jeff Davis
Scott Harrison
Paul Dil
Thurston and Thomas decline state office bids for Union support
A joint letter from James T. Thurston and Stephen Thomas declines Democratic nominations for Lieutenant-Governor and State Treasurer. They urge abandoning party lines to back officers who serve the whole people and bolster the National Government against disunion. They urge loyalty and unity amid the rebellion, citing Montpelier and Vallandigham critics.
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Vermont
Paul Dillingham
Stephen Thomas
Montpelier
Vallandigham
Meigs County
Rebel Spies and Southern Bribes in Civil War News
A column laments Union forbearance toward rebels as disloyal networks infiltrate Washington and Baltimore. It cites a Baltimore rebel organ pressuring England with cotton bribes, notes Kentucky secession tensions, and reports German newspapers facing suppression in Peoria and Milwaukee. Also mentions sickness in Confederate forces and local notices in Ohio and Meigs County.
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