Democratic Peace Convention Opposes War and Endorses States' Rights
The Warren Mail reports a New York City Peace Convention denouncing the war as illegal and opposing federal coercion of states. It condemns secessionist doctrines and cites leaders like Fernando Wood and James T. Brady urging peace and support for the Union.
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New York City
Calhoun
Democratic Party
Fernando Wood
New York
Republican Party
South
Jackson
Clay
Webster
Douglas
American Union
Chicahominy
Rappahannock
Potomac
Mississippi
Jeff. Davis
James T. Brady
Brady
Butler
Cochrane
Dix
Dickinson
Tremain
Vallandigham, Wood, McCann & Co
Peace and Prosperity Amid War Debate and Curtin Visit
The Richmond Enquirer argues peace would ruin the Union’s credit. The Springfield Republican backs this view, warning disunion would wreck national security and business. Governor Curtin arrives in Erie. the city celebrates with speeches, a school procession, and fireworks.
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Richmond Enquirer
Springfield Republican
Republic
Mississippi
Rocky Mountains
Maryland
Kentucky
Missouri
Union
The
Enquirer
Negro soldiers prove valor at Port Hudson
Report on the 3d Louisiana Native Guards under Col. Nelson describes their bold stand in the Port Hudson fight. The unit suffered heavy losses, with about 600 of 900 reportedly accounted for, and many officers killed. Observers from the New York Herald praised their tiger-like resolve and bayonet charge in the assault.
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Curtin
Metcalf
W. A. Brown
Select
M. R. Barr
Jarecki
Brown
U. S
Michigan
Carter
Mehl
C. Kolb
North Western
Pennsylvania
3D Louisiana
Native Guards
Port Hudson
3D Regiment
Louisiana Native Guards
Nelson
New York Herald
2D Division
19Th Army Corps
New York
the Tribune
Department of the Gulf
New Orleans
Banks
Kirby Smith
Smith
Louisiana
Col. Grierson
Nickerson
Clark
Mic
Bullock
Mass
Payne
Lull
N. H
Dean
Wis
Wrotanksi
Weitzel
Crayon and Herron
Lieut. Chittenden
N. Y
N.Y
174Th
Col. Garner
Gen. Banks
Washington
Fulton
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Neal Dow
Tax guidance on 1862 income assessment and deductions
The text outlines where income tax is due, how to treat residency, and specific rules for partnerships, estates, merchants, professionals, and farmers. It covers deductions for coal and gas income, life insurance, U.S. government pensions, bad debts, farm produce, stock sales, fertilizers, interest, losses, depreciation from improvements, and charitable institutions, with special notes on legacies and securities.
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U. S
United States
Income tax applies to individual income not corporate profits
The notice states that income tax is assessed on actual individual income and not on corporate profits. It clarifies that manufacturers’ profits are taxable and that certain transport and telecommunication companies must report income of individuals. penalties for failure to file include a 50 percent addition and a $100 fine. Daniel Livingston, Assessor 19th Col. Dist. Pa.
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United States
Daniel Livingston
Col. Dist. Pa
Crittenden Speech Defends War Effort at Lexington
Mr. Crittenden in Lexington asserts loyalty to the Union while opposing certain administration policies. He contends the war must continue to its end, even amid constitutional concerns, foreign intervention, and calls for emancipation measures.
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Baltimore
Henry Winter Davis
Ife
Maryland
Crittenden
Lexington
Congress
England
France
Blair expedition returns. Yazoo region scoured by Union troops
Special dispatches report Gen Blair’s force moving from the Big Black toward Yazoo City with no casualties. Bridges, mills, and cotton gins destroyed. crops and livestock plentiful. numerous negroes flee to Union lines. Johnston reportedly inactive with about 18,000 troops.
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Curcaco
Walnut Hills
Vicksburg
Blair
Big Black
Yazoo
Yazoo City
Joe. Johnston
Grant
Pir Laperpnta
Bulletin
Cincinnati
Commercial
Memphis
Osterhaus
Black River Bridge
Johnston
Pemberton
Mechanicsville
Sun Flower
Tallahatchie
Gen. Banks
Louisiana
Lake Providence
Grand Gulf
Mississippi
Fort Hill
Richmond
Rumor of Smith’s Arrival at Carthage, La.
Port Hudson reports unease while a river rumor claims Smith has reached Carthage Louisiana, though doubted by observers.
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Port Hudson
Smith
Carthage
Baltimore Councils Praise Vallandigham Removal
Baltimore city government bodies pass resolutions praising the removal of Vallandigham beyond Federal lines while criticizing federal measures. Other items note Detroit and Stamford banks under national law with $500,000 capital and a Richmond bread riot letter reporting 31 jailed rioters awaiting Hastings Court trial.
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City Council of
Baltimore
Vallandigham
Detroit
Stampford
Connecticut
Richmonn
Richmond
Hastings Court
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Pislovyal League
Erie
McCreary
145Th
Penna. Volunteers
Erie Observer
Libby
Virginia
Col. McCreary
Herron
Beverly’s Ford
Stuart
Murfreesboro
Cincinnati Gazette
John J. Crittenden
Jounseton
Black River Brudage
Shreveport
Culpepper
Foote
Kate Walker
Tut Rose
Seames
Semmes
Diana
Teche
Alabama
Omaha City
Nebraska
Julia M
J. Goodrich
Irvineburg
Louisa J
A. J. Irvine
Nathaniel Mayfaik
Bedford
Kings County
Joan M. DaGnar
Fulton Street
Crooklyn
DITOR
F. Chapmann
Broadway
Helmbold
T. John RB
Ogden
M.D
John B. Ogden
Nassau St
Astama
Brogewms,&c
Edward A. Wilson
Williamsburgh
Warren
O. & Ind
Tee
Yee
M. C. Park
Lake Shore
P&e. R.R
Parmlee & Henry
Beecher & Colman’s Exchange Office
Warren County
Jamestown
M. Beecher, Jr
Penna
T. R. Colman
Dunkirk
P. Johnson
G. W. Scofield
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