Constitutional Rights and Election Notice from Preble County
A 1863 election notice invites Democrats of Preble County to meet at Eaton Court House on May 30 at 1 pm to choose delegates for the State convention in Columbus and to arrange related measures. The piece also quotes broad statements on freedom of speech and press and notes letters to the editor are welcome with the writer’s name for good faith.
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Congress
Ohio
Preble County
Eaton
Lawn Cox
Cald
Suri Cox
Yndow
Abedin Maynor
Sivan Klapner
al Brown
Hary Brown
Willc Cox
Vandel Meow
Rested Brown
Milip Cres
Wminne
Elias Hath Lock
Hugh Cox
Jacinda Cox
Andrew Wax
James Hopper
Borah Hopipir
Ney Levey
William Cox
Heeble
Oleghia
Preble
Olio
Wavon
Wits
Anid
Inian
Drug Schlisser
Peter Cox
Hrebla County
Cliatone & Camroll
GOW
Leanan
David FW
Oslah Wi
Preble le Common Enn
Mt. Oy
Loy
Hdward Weakley
Thomas Weakdey
Amelia Ann Weakley
Arerion i Iy
Johnson Araasliy
Weil
David Kee
Court of Common Ploas
Lof Preble County
Léélonda
Sinwer
Jini
Freetowakens
Busles & Caswortyy Aitathaga
W. Laarsh
Ork
Democratic State Convention Call for Ohio Delegates
The Democratic State Central Committee designates July 11 1863 in Columbus as the date and place to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor state auditor and treasurer plus Supreme and Public Works posts. Delegates are apportioned by county with one per county and additional delegates based on votes for Ruth P. Banney and other thresholds. Chairman J. COMMINS urges full and faithful representation.
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Tyne
Banta
Dom
Central Committee
Eaton
Ohio
Tuwnspay
Democratic State Central Committee
Tuanspay
Columbus
Tepresat Theai
Eaid
Hot
Ruth P. Banney
Preble
Montgomery
War Iron
Butler
J. . Commins
Weekly Summary From The Civil War Era Dispatches
A chaotic Civil War era column reports Hooker near Washington with reinforcements and Confederate repositioning from Charleston toward Louisiana. Grants forces hold key bluffs and fortifications at Vicksburg while Jackson, Mississippi is ruined. The piece defends emancipation, urging gradual freedom with compensation to slaveholders, and notes a lecturer earning forty thousand dollars in the West.
Correction Notice On Lincoln Vallandigham Arrest Report
A late correction from the June Telegraph Pry Sualuer's claims the paper misstated Vallandigham's arrest details. It notes disputes over who ordered the arrest, with Burnside and the War Department each claimed responsibility, and promises clarification by the end of the administration.
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New York
Lincoln
L. Vallandigham
Stanton
Gen. Burnside
War Department
Valluodigham
Change of Base and Civil War Era Notices
A scattered 19th century advertisement and public notices discuss employment for a white girl as a servant in Ohio, praise for honesty, and a courier style recruitment note. It also reports political reactions to Vallandigham’s arrest and notes Union League volunteerism in Philadelphia. A Columbus dispatch cites Ohio officers for colored regiments and growing recruitment across Ohio amid the Civil War.
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Ohio Statesman
Peepee
Sachem Girhw
Agong
Oshikos
Ostottice
Chicago Democrats Denounce Vallandigham Arrest and Exile
The Democratic Central Committee of Chicago adopts resolutions denouncing the arrest of Vallandigham and calls for a convention of Democrats to defend constitutional rights. They express thanks to Governor Seymour for his letter supporting free speech and the Albany meeting.
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Democratic Central
Chicago
Vallandigham
Eee Central
Tinois
Seymour
New York
Tree
Meening
Albany
Vallandigham Arrives Under Guard Near Murfreesboro
The Cincinnati Gazette reports Vallandigham arrived on an extra Nashville train escorted by Captain Murry of the 18th Infantry. He was taken to Provost Marshal General Wiles with orders to hold him at a colonel’s residence until morning, then deliver him under a flag to rebel authorities. Gen Rosecrans and officials met him for several hours before night fell.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Tacaday
Murfreesooro
C. L. Vallandigham
Nashville
Murry
18Th Regular Infantry
Wiles
Rosecrans
Major Wiles
Therisoner
Shelbyville Road
Vallaidigham
Surrender of Vallandigham Described Amid Civil War Travel
Report recounts Vallandigham being brought within enemy lines and surrendering as a prisoner of war during a rebel operation. Major Wiles and Colonel Melibbon lead a small force to secure the area along the turnpike. Vallandigham is described as calm, modest, and dignified in his conduct throughout the event.
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Wiles
Melibbon
Trues
Pal
Pritate Aoilier
Notin
Aluluma
Colonel Webb
Vitlandighwu
Olio
United States
Vallandigham
Attention to meeting on Saturday by loyal citizens
A fragment urges citizens to attend a Saturday meeting to support the Union restoration and national liberties. It warns against avoiding duty for any reason and notes a few friends are in arrears on dues while accepting greenbacks and unspecified currency.
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Sani
Grant Succeeds in Vicksburg and Rebels Lose
May 28 dispatches report General Grant capturing key forts at Vicksburg and driving Confederate forces from the position. Rebels admit loss of Vicksburg and fear a larger Union advance toward Washington as Beauregard moves West. Captain Stevens notes heavy fighting Friday with about 1000 prisoners taken and casualties. The Walnut Hills battery near Vicksburg is captured, a crucial step in the Union siege.
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Bael
Wasiuxatox
Wighs Tirer
Venok
Anna
Joobt
Grant
Vicksburg
Kerrs
Rapequhannock
Lee
Sfacker
Washington
Virginia
Beaunegird
Charleston
Captain Stevens
Cairo
Ans
Died In Baton On The Sted Peel Oneapsr Damaster
A death notice from Baton reports the passing of a person named Edward Tanlel back woud aged 1 penn Govovilia wud Haya. The obituary notes the deceased died in Baton and lists age and location details in terse form.
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Baton
Battle reports from Black River Bridge and Big Black
Telegrams detail Grant’s forces under McClernand and Mellhorns divisions gaining victory over Pemberton at Black River Bridge and Baker Creek with about 2,000 prisoners, advancing to the Big Black and capturing 8,000 more. Sherman’s corps reportedly took Chickasaw Bluffs with 8,000 prisoners, 100 guns, ammunition, and stores.
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Grant
Pemberton
Boomer
Holmes
Logan
Big Black
Laws Leas
Vicksburg
Sherman
Ananal McPherson
Ananal McPherson, Who Holds the Center, Joat Little
McClernand
Camnp
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Mr. Vallandigham
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