Modification and treason in the Civil War era
The article discusses reactions to Lincoln’s emancipation policy, trials of Knights of the Golden Circle members, and a Kingston parade of political ideas. It compares Webster’s honor code to actions of Clay and Breckinridge, questions reliance on instinct versus reason, and praises Fremont’s daring Springfield capture while noting leadership changes to Hunter.
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Teaders
Mario
Knights of the Golden Circle
U. S
Cleveland
Waeed
Taian Martin
Marioo
Hunter
Fremont
Price
McCulloch
Missouri
Lincoln
Resignation of Breckinridge Seen as Betrayal to Union
A Kentucky senator John O Breckinridge resigns amid charges of treason and perfidy during the late congress. The piece accuses him of aiding a rebel conspiracy, betraying the Constitution, and urging civil war in Kentucky after returning to the Senate with a treasonous oath. The author condemns his actions as monstrous compared with historic rebellion.
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John O. Breckinridge
Kentucky
Senate
United States
Congress
Magnitude of the War and Camp Surveillance
A Western Army dispatch from Rolls Missouri dated the 11th discusses slaveholders' authority to search Union camps for runaways, exposing rebel tactics and spy risks. It speculates on generals abusing trust, while praising the nation’s war effort, Providence, and the unprecedented scale of American mobilization versus Europe.
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Rolls
Missouri
Lane
Anu Gan
Hunter
owNens
Fremont
Jeff. Davis
Cecessia
Washington hints at long war policy and cabinet pressure
A Washington correspondent of the Springfield Republican reports Cabinet sessions debating war duration and vigor, claiming a strong push this fall and winter. He cites Mr Chase pledging to money lenders to fund a robust war and notes Gen McClellan supports firm action. The piece also mentions Guyandotte’s destruction as a step against treason, calls for harsh retaliation, and cites Provost Judge Freese pledging to collect one third of 150 million from the South if allowed.
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Wdington
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Alexandria
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Alwet & Co
New York
Hallowell & Co
Philadelphia
Geo
Virginia
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Fim
Alex Wsuyix
Vici
Te Id Tyavont
Morehal
North
America
Washington
I McClelan
Reil
Jim Lane
Price
McCulloch
Beford
Springfeld
Mass
Chase
Treasury
Gen
McClellan
Sevesaion
Guyandotte
J Cin. Com
Reece
Neware
Judge Freese
Alesandria
Gen Miles acquitted amid Bull's Bluff disaster fallout
The court of inquiry cleared Gen Miles of misconduct after 53 witnesses. 28 prosecutors alleged drunkenness, others said he was intoxicated but not incapacitated. The decision cites service prejudice from a court marshal. Richmond papers crow over Ball's Bluff victory, noting heavy Confederate losses and warehouse-like chaos.
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Miles
Bull's Res
Richmond
Ball's Bluff
Stone
Jim Lane
Jim
Kansas
Richest Joke of the Season in Baltimore
The piece mocks Chief Justice Taney on the U S bench, accusing him of treason in a satirical blast from Baltimore. The writer derides the trial as supreme absurdity and mediocracy, framing Taney as trying men for treason in a farce of public satire.
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Baltimore
Taney
United States Court
Judge Taney
Tadge Taney
Civil War Rumors Reach The Public On McClellan Forces
The Charleston Courier reports a Union army of 120000 infantry 10000 cavalry and 120 artillery pieces with plans to drill and advance in three columns, fortify as they move and mine forts including Ellsworth. The piece notes cautions about trusting rebel leaks while acknowledging possible truth and suggests a coming Northern push.
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Charleston
3. C
McClellan
Ellsworth
Washington
Courier
Sevesh
Secess
Great Expedition Reports Stir Coastal War Rumors
Reports from the great Naval expedition on the Southern coast are contradictory and uncertain. Rumors suggest a landing and possible seizure of the Charleston Savannah railroad, with Charleston and Savannah seen as at risk if Beauregard moves south. The army’s feelings on Fremont’s removal are also noted amid battleground tensions.
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Benfort
South Carolina
Charleston
Savannah
Defeats and Delays Amid War News From Hilton Head and Port Royal
The dispatch from Charleston Mercury reports Gen Nelson’s victory in Pike County Kentucky with heavy rebel losses and many prisoners. Rebels claim success at Port Royal, but Union action and rail-cutting in East Tennessee hinder Confederate lines. Hilton Head artillery blamed for misfires while ships passed batteries, with one gunboat burned and fears of a new landing at Hilton Head or nearby tonight or tomorrow.
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CIA
Nelson
Pike
County
Kentucky
Williams
Ifnnes
Port Royal
Beaufort
Charleston
Savannah
Sea Island
East Tennessee
Great Southern Railroad
Cumberland Gap
South Carolina
Virginia
Southwest
Charleston Mercury
Hilton's Head
Bay Point
Walker
Deauregard
Sheila
Hilton Meads
Union Fleet Advances Against Hilton Head Forts
News from Fortress Monroe reports rebels constructing batteries at Hilton Head and Bay Point to guard Port Royal. The U S fleet of 42 vessels attacked Fort Walker and Fort Beauregard at Port Royal Entrance, with several ships running the gauntlet and others burning or disabled. casualties claimed by the enemy include twenty killed at Fort Walker.
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Inqwirer
Fortress Monroe
Hilton's Head
Fort Walker
Fort. Beaufort
South Carolina
Richmond
Bay Point
Hilton Head
Port Royal Entrance
Tutnall
Te Entrance
U.S
Beauregard
Tatnall
Fort Royal
Broad River
Enuk
Eigetad
Beaufort
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