New York Faction Faces Scrutiny Over Weed and Seward
A Jamestown Journal response defends Messrs Seward and Weed from charges of “coldness” toward Wadsworth in the late election. It argues the editorial stance was independent, questions the Albany Journal’s figures, and criticizes Seward’s leadership and emancipation policy, while noting Southern views on Union and slavery.
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Jamestown Journal
Messrs. Seward
Albany Journal
Weed
Mr. Weed
New York City
Mr. Greeley
Mr. Seward
Seward
Pacificator
Journal
Albany
Washington
France and Russia Offer Intervention to End Civil War
Arriving reports from Europe say France proposed friendly intervention between the North and South at England and Russia. England declines watching public sentiment before acting while avoiding entangling commitments. Russia also declines, warning that a three-power move could hinder pacification. The war remains our own fight to settle without external meddling.
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Europe
France
England
Russia
Where are the WideAwakes The soldiers vote from Wisconsin shows
The piece notes Wisconsin soldiers cast 6 229 Republican and 2 000 Democratic votes while Iowa sent 18 441 to Congress. It states a 15 243 Republican total majority home and abroad, with unit by unit tallies for Bissell’s corps and other regiments. It also discusses Gen McDowell, Gen Burnside, Floyd arms allegations, and background on political bias.
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Wisconsin
Iowa
Congress
Bissell
Island No. 10
1St Cavalry
87Th Infantry
Lincoln’s Proclamation and an Amendment to Free the Slaves
The Message lauds President Lincoln’s emancipation stance and proposes a constitutional amendment to end slavery, arguing it is the rebellion’s cause and must be extinguished for lasting peace. It urges earnest support from Congress and the nation to save the Union and realize justice for the enslaved.
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Lincoln
Congress
North
South
Minnesota Massacre leads to hangings and calls for justice
The piece reports condemnation of about three hundred Indians involved in the Minnesota massacre with the president opposing wholesale executions but agreeing to hang around thirty ringleaders. It notes intense local anger over the killings of nearly a thousand people and argues leniency harmed the rule of law. It also mentions a surge in counterfeit Postage currency as the National Bank Note Co delivers $100,000 daily.
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Minnesota
the National Bank Note Company
Washington
Treasury
The Era of Great Events and Holloway Remedies
A collection of opinions praising Thomas Holloway and his pills as world changing cures for stomach and bowel maladies. Mention of Buchanan and Scott arm accusations and a claim no public arms were stolen. Warns of scurvy and scrufulous eruptions among soldiers, urges use of Holloway's ointment.
Vast Union Army rising to one million in war update
A condensed report states Union forces have grown from 775000 to over 800000, perilously nearing one million as quotas fill. Volunteers total about 780000, with 332000 for three years and 49900 for old regiments, across ten departments from the Middle to the Missouri.
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New Jersey
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Maryland
Department of
Virginia
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Department of the South
Department of the Gulf
Department of the Ohio
Department of the Cumberland
Department of the Tennessee
Department of the Mississippi
Department of the Missouri
Austria
France
Great Britain
Prussia
Ayer of Lowell praised for business skill in medicine
A Memphis Whig report notes Frederick Ayer of J C Ayer & Co Lowell is praised not only for medical skill but also for exceptional business talent that spreads their medicines globally. The piece highlights his abilities and the house's success, reflecting a high opinion of his contributions to the enterprise.
On to Richmond and the delaying tactics of Burnside
A Boston Journal correspondent analyzes Civil War maneuvers from Warrenton to Richmond, detailing Burnside’s slow advance, Lee’s rail advantage, and the risks at Fredericksburg. The piece argues that without a superior army, Richmond cannot be reached, citing obstacles like rivers, entrenched defenses, and supply lines.
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Fredericksburg
Boston Journal
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Lee
Gordonsville
Appleton
Gen. Burnside
Rappahannock
Tle
Fredericsburg
North Anna
South Anna
Little Rivers
Treason in Loyal States Under Cover of Individual Rights
President Buchanan’s denial of federal power to stop traitors is condemned as the first stroke against the nation. The piece argues treason seeks new disguises, now cloaked as individual rights while rebels in the South and loyal states align to undermine the government.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Montgomery
Vicksburg Whig
N. Y. Herald
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Union
Buchanan
Black
North and South loyalties and prices in Richmond market
In a Civil War era piece readers are warned against conspiracies of habeas corpus and individuals rights as threats to the nation. The author argues loyalty is misled by state rights rhetoric and notes Richmond as a key flour market with high prices for flour white wheat and corn meal, signaling grim winter and spring prospects for the Confederacy.
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Rochester
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