Rebels Armoured Negroes and Vow Blood Debt to Union
The article claims the Confederacy arms enslaved people and vows to hang any Black soldiers or white officers who command them. Grant and Taylor are cited threatening retaliation for any Black soldier deaths. It contrasts Union troop reception at Shelbyville with York, noting Burgess David Small of the York Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Grant
Miliken’s Bend
Taylor
Washington
Dives
Rosecrans
Shelbyville
York
David Small
York Gazette
The Invasion and Northern Opposition
Editorial urges unity in wartime, condemning opposition to the draft and peace protests as aiding the Confederacy. It cites the Harrisburg Democratic Convention and argues that partisan resistance harms the Union, calling for Ceasing opposition until rebels are defeated.
Rebel ram Atlanta captured and sent to Philadelphia
A Civil War era letter describes the rebel ram Atlanta falling to the blockading squadron after a Weehawken Monitor shot. The vessel was sent to Hampton Roads then Philadelphia, with Commander W A Webb denouncing the voyage as improper punishment and awaiting final destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Weehawken Monitor
James Adger
Hampton Roads
Philadelphia
James Averr
Phladelpha
W. A. Webb
Navy
Nomination of Henry C. Johnson by Union party
Hon Henry C Johnson named by the Union party of Crawford county for the State Legislature representing the district. He is praised as one of the ablest members of the last house and indefatigable for constituents interests while remaining courteous and influential beyond party lines. Union supporters in Warren county pledge hearty backing in the coming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Johnson
Union Party
Crawford County
Johnson
Warren County
Victory Echoes Over the Union Cause
The passage celebrates Union triumphs as Lee's and Bragg's forces retreat and Vicksburg falls. It lauds the Grand Army of the Potomac led by George G. Meade and asserts the cause of the Union and liberty is secure from Copperheads and traitors. The tone is jubilant and patriotic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Bragg
Vicksburg
Union
Grand Army of the Potomac
George G. Meade
Copperhead abuse and Union victories dominate July 1863 dispatches
The article rebukes copperhead editors for aiding the rebellion while celebrating Meade's looming advances on Lee. It notes the fall of Vicksburg on July 4 1863, praises Union success from Baltimore to Gettysburg, and reports severe desertion and injury rates among recruits from Banks army and black regiments. It also mentions Provost duties by Gen Schenck in Baltimore and a call for Holloway's pills as support for soldiers' families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Vicksburg
Port Iudson
Lee
Gen. Meade
Louisiana
Boston Transcript
Gen. Banks
Fridas Battle at Gettysburg as Described by Correspondent
A July Gettysburg encounter described from the Potomac HQ perspective. The narrative traces the opening July 1 clash, the horse shoe defense, heavy shelling across the field, losses on both sides, and the stubborn assault by Hill and Longstreet, ending with the Sixth Corps joining in the effort at dusk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Army OF the Potomac
Gettysburg
Reynolds
Lee
Ewell
Pennsylvania
Hancock
Cushing
Longstreet
Hill
Whitworth
Cavalry raid near Richmond reported by Maryland paper
The Baltimore American prints Col Spear’s 1000 cavalry raid within six miles of Richmond. Prisoners include Brig Gen W H Lee and NC volunteers. captures include 36 wagons and 250 mules, plus $20 000 Confederate money. Bridges and rails damaged. three Union dead, five wounded. Meade praised for leadership in recent battles.
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Watre
Whrersta
Baltimore American
Col. Spear
Richmond
44Th
North Carolina Volunteers
Thomas A. Morgan
Henry Fitzhugh Lee
Hanover Court House
Aldie
Louis Huggins
Mathews County
Hanover Junction
Monroe
Fort Norfolk
Spear
Dix
Wmn
Confederate States Army
Robert EK. Lee
Hergrove
I’. C. Greggory
Robert Bingham
R. S. Rice
S. H. Warkman
G. 8. Cable
F. M. Dick
Rebel attack on Helena repulsed in strong Federal defense
Report from Cano New York July 7 describes an armed clash on July 4 as 8000 to 10000 rebels under Holmes Price and Marmaduke attacked Helena. Center column breached rifle pits but center suffered enfilading fire and collapsed. Federal loss under a hundred. rebel casualties heavy. Captured include Col. Lewis and Cols. Johnson and Bell. Gen. Prentiss prepared with 4000 men and gunboat Tyler. Prisoners foresee renewed assault. Also notes Cahawba and Donaldsonville actions and Gettysburg posture before dawn.
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Seth Williams
Hill
Cowen
S. Ilis
Longstreet
Armstead
Ewell
Lhe Rebets
Sixth Corps
Col
Lewis
7Th Mo
Johnson
Bell
Prentiss
Tyler
Lake Providence
Helena
New York
New Orleans
Fort Monroe
Greene
Donaldsonville
Panola
Miss
Johnston
Paraventura
Forney
Army of the Potomac
Gettysburg
Chambersburg
Florida
Jeff. Davis
Jeff. Davis To Gen. Lee
Lee
Richmond
Taylor
Bucktail
Bayard Taylor
Col. Miles
Manton
Philadelphia
Apportionment of the Draft in Pennsylvania 1863
General Orders No. 44 from Harrisburg directs a sixty thousand man militia call for ninety days. Camps of rendezvous will be set up in adjacent counties under department command. Units formed from squads and companies of at least sixty four men to be mustered into state service. Officers elected by troops. government to supply transport and equipment. Governor Curtin signs the directive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Minit
Harrissora
United States
Department of the Susquehanna
Department of the Monongahela
General Meade Praised as New Military Policy Promises Victory
A Washington Chronicle piece argues that Gen. Meade, newly at the head of the army of the Potomac, shows superior military science and bold, novel tactics. The author welcomes his brisk pursuit of Lee and believes open-field battle will yield decisive gains for Union forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meade
Army of the Potomac
Lee
Hay
Army of the Potomaca
Washington Chronicle
Curtin and War Secretary clashed over troop calls
A Washington correspondent asserts Governor Curtin sought authority to call fifty thousand, then sixty thousand troops to defend Pennsylvania. The Secretary of War allegedly refused, criticizing the state’s leadership, prompting Curtin to leave the room. The piece notes the story may be true or false and urges no excuse for lax enlistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Curtiin
Washington
New York Tribune
Pennsylvania
Rebels Routed After Fierce Potomac Battle
Reports from Harrisburg and Williamsport describe a major engagement as Union forces pursued Confederate troops retreating toward the Potomac. Rebels with wagon trains ferried across slowly, pontoon bridges destroyed, and Buford’s cavalry delaying Williamsport’s capture. News notes casualties, prisoners, and a threatened large battle to determine Lee's fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herald
Harrisburg
Williamsport
Potomac
Harrispoura
Hagerstown
Buford
Lee
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Gulf
Schenck
Maryland Club
Baltimore
New York 7Th Regiment
Philadelphia Inquirer
Carlisle
Penna. Vols
Harrison Allen
Holloway
Grettysburg
Samuel Wilkeson
Oil Creek
Stles
Mark
Sedgwick
N. Y. Tribune
Louisville
Morgan
Bardstown
Shepardstown
Nashville
A. G. Curtin
A. L. Resse
Fulton
Warren
Forest
Wayne
Huntingdon
Westmoreland
Indiana
Wyoming
Jefferson
General Meade
Glade Township
J. D. Summerton
Ira Eggleston
Mary Fraser
A. Lax- Rent
Greenpoint
Long Island
Charles A. Lambert
Long Islan
Navman, Mayraik, Esq
Bedford
Kings County
Jolly M. Dagnal
Fulton Street
Brooklyn
the Mail
Thos
F. Chapmann
Broadway
N.Y
Nelmbold
Buchu
Buch
Edward A. Wilson
Williamsburgh
Pelatreau's
M. Pelaireaus
Paris
Thos. F. Chapman
P. S
Shoice Fruit Trees
Lake Shore
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