Fragmented Civil War Editorial On Union and Treason
The piece denounces Democratic dissidents and Copperhead venom, urges unity under Lincoln, and critiques Harper's Ferry surrender. It highlights Miles and Ford controversies, condemns treason and demagogy, and echoes martial law as necessary for preserving the Union amid Civil War tensions.
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Marpee
Maryland
Cal
Miles
Ball Man
Aredural
Otters
Weselt
Herecy
Les
Harper’s Ferry
Mis Friends
Mle
Col. Ford
Ohio
Ile
United States
South
California
The Maine Election and Voter Shifts Explained
The returns show Republican Governor 42 013, War Democrats 6 738, Compromise Democrats 20 466, and War Union 6 728. Republicans win overall but small margin decline due to war volunteers and party realignments. Congress members largely Republican. Legislature nearly all Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
New England
Congress
Political Appeal Warns Against Party Betrayal in Election
A historical letter urges voters to back a candidate aligned with constitutional principles and the Union. It condemns factionalism and warns against a “rebellion” plot, calling for support to preserve prosperity and liberty. The piece lists competing parties and names figures connected to the debate.
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Partic Aterio
patrTurle
Ho Stuthls
New Parlixony
Vallandigham
Cox
Vuebeeas
Othen
Qengress
Avery
Proclamation Sparks Wide Press Support Across States
Amid reaction to Lincoln’s emancipation decree, major papers from Cincinnati to New York voice mixed but largely supportive takes. Editors hail the move as essential to war aims, with Chicago and Dayton voices debating policy while Ohio and Illinois leaders pledge unity and loyalty to the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gasette
West
Cincinnati
Ohio Statesman
The
Inquirer
Enquirer
Oho State Journal
Chicago
Jhim
Netto
New York Tribune
Abraham Lincoln
New York Herald
North
South
Herald
New York Times
Lincoln
National Republican
Washington
Sandusky Register
Hosses
Metcalfe
Kentucky
Risell
Dayton
Vallandigham
Republican Party
Jackson
Isaues
Pinsburgh
Lear
Chase
Cassius M. Clay
St. Louis Democrat
Curon
St.Tonis
Ivan
Court of Heaven
Great Union State Convention
Illinois
Altoona
Gov
Andrew
Massachusetts
Bradford
Maryland
New York
Gen
Wadsworth
Proclamation and Gen Nelson Death Dispatch
Prolonged editorial prose notes a royalist proclamation favoring a polling fee, amid telegenic dispatches from California. It reports Gen Nelson's killing by Gen Jol Davis at the Gantt House in Louisville, cites retaliatory and punitive language, and reflects on public sentiment and politics surrounding the event.
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Nelwon
Jol. C. Davis
Gantt House
Louiseille
Cfnvinnnti Gasvelte
Witel
Nelson
Bull Nelson
Be Ia
Mirhunad
Indianasol
Allieord
Davis
Thay
Portia
Atreeta
Thin City
Cincionati
Gen
Louisvintnr
Tiatts
Jeff. A. Davis
Gen. Nelson
Galt
Aly
Lousville
Editors Times
Jefferson UC
Tudiana
Cincinnati
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Beiter —Asau
Geo
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Cauventer
WIE
DAVES
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Staten
Tisis
Europe
Thaleliore
Jem
Ensa
Jia Sro
Piitole
Abel Maton
Medary
Varhoes
Pettit
Swang
Peson
Union
Cutler
Morti
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Senate
House of Representatives
Morris
Lovermend
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England
Harper's Ferry
Miles Lisa
Rane
Centreville
U. S
Telegraph
Ciing
Chicago Journal
Conservative
Wadaworil
Wii
Eiugi
Columbus
Ohi
Nelson Ben Louisvilbe
Smith & Wesson
Geo. T. Hoadley
Kameroy
Lower Brnery
Susan Relich
Selim Day
Joseph Dickerson
Lennard Magean
John Massar
Deod
Wwelaek
Lee
J.P
Salisbury Towenship
Meigs County
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Toveci
EsLlig Bokreine
Duttenkater
Schroiter & Duttenkater
Mutua Enueent
Voile Schieerber
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Blair
Dutfen HO
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Pysserey
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Kates
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M. Bouworeh
Bunn, Raignel & Co
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Arthur Story
S. F. W. Stevens
Court of Common Pleas
Mei County
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Dat Nu
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H. Denswore & Co
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Metlouseth
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Lange
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Suber
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J.J. White
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Court of Common Peas
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