Enrollment and draft guidance amid wartime orders
The article condenses Provost Marshal General Fry and War Department guidance on enrollment for military duty. It covers ages 20 to 45, class divisions by age and marital status, and penalties for resisting enrollment. It also discusses public reaction and commentary on political figures and the Civil War. It highlights the Black Brigade and port Hudson actions, with praise for African American troops and calls for capable officers. It contrasts Confederate state conflicts in Georgia and North Carolina with Governor Vance and Raleigh State Journal tensions.
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Fry
War Department
Wm. Whiting
United States
Port Hudson
Banks
Gren. Banks
Col. Montgomery
Hilton Head
South Carolina
Georgia
Gov. Brown
North Carolina
Vance
Davis
Raleigh State Journal
Confederacy
New York Billiard Championship Ends with Kavanagh Crowned
In New York City a grand billiards championship concludes with Kavanagh of New York installed as champion of America. The event features top players from across the Union and a 750 point closing match among East and West squads. The report also notes about 20,000 black troops in U S service and government plans to raise 10,000 for Gen. Fremont's command after talks with the President.
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New York City
Phelan
Callender
Kavanagh
New York
Tieran
Cincinnati
Secrester
Detroit
Foley
Cleveland
Goldthwait
A Deery
Washington
Fox
Rochester
Estophe
Philadelphia
Messrs
Estephe
Bird
United States
Fremont
Woodard Nominated Governor on Ninth Ballot at Harrisburg
At the late Democratic Convention in Harrisburg on June 17 George W. Woodard was nominated for Governor on the ninth ballot and Walter Lowry was nominated by acclamation for Judge of the Supreme Court before the convention adjourned.
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Harrisburg
Geo. W. Woodard
Walter Lowry
Supreme Court
Farmington
Bethiah Foster
Henry Pike, Co. B
P. V
Harrisburg reports easing of excitement in latest update
Latest dispatch from Harrisburg says excitement is abating somewhat, offering a cautious tone amid ongoing developments and reader interest in the state capital's activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Our State under invasion and Wartime party rift
The article reports Confederate incursions into Greencastle and near Harrisburg, with 120000 Union troops to be raised including 50000 from the state and 40000 from neighboring regions. It notes New York regiments en route, and discusses Democratic leaders like B H Brewster and FenLvoW Citizens urging unity over faction.
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Greencastle
Franklin County
Chambersburg
Harrisburg
New York
Ohio
Maryland
Virginia
Short Sumter
B. H. Brewster
Philadelphia
Democratic Party
Breckinridge
Brewster
America
Pennsylvania
Democrats of
Democrats
Proclamation Calls Pennsylvanians to Arms in 1863
Governor Andrew G. Curtin issues a proclamation urging able bodied citizens to enroll in military organizations as Pennsylvania faces a Confederate invasion threat. The call emphasizes liberty, preserving free institutions, and total mobilization to defend the state and nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansiserac
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Andrew G. Curtin
United States
Free Commonwealth
Rail and militia actions ripple through Maryland and New Jersey
June 16 dispatches report Confederate cavalry and mounted infantry numbering about 2,500 moving through Hagerstown with orders to spare Maryland property. raids in Greencastle and Yorkland Creek bridge destruction. News from Harrisburg and Harrisburg-adjacent towns covers troop mobilizations, guarding the capital, and governor Curtin's calls for regiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Hagerstown
Jenkins
Harrisburg
Newdorp
Rochester
Plattsburg
Court of Appeals
Central Railroad
Trenton
N. J
Jerseymen
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Jon Parker
Curtin Urges Philadelphians to Aid State Defense
Governor Curtin appeals to Philadelphia residents to form militia units after federal call to defend Pennsylvania as Confederate forces approach. He rejects six month limits, urges closing shops and organizing quickly under Gen. Couch with Lieut. Col. Ruff overseeing efforts.
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Hlannispere
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Department Army Corps
Chambersburg
Couch
Col. Ruff
Rebel Movements Arm Virginia Border as Union Gathers
Telegraph lines stay open to the Ferry while Harper’s Ferry is invested by rebels on the Virginia side. Maryland Heights holds a strong fortified position with ample stores. Fugitives report rebels at passable roads and 2500 cavalry under Jenkins and Imboden. Rumors of heavy mobilization and defense efforts spread from Hagerstown to Philadelphia and Albany as McClellan arrives to aid Seymour.
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Harrispura
Shippensburg
Chambersburg
Gen. Jenkins
Littlestown
Gettysburg
Yorkland Creek
Newmarket
Messrs
Clymer
Witte
Harper’s Ferry
Harper's Ferry
Virginia
Maryland Heights
Hagerstown
Jenkins
Imboden
Frederick
Baltimore
Fort Marshall
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Martinsburg
Col. Smith
Altoona
Cameron
Pennsylvania
McClellan
Franklin
East
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