War News and Philadelphia Post Office Dedication
A Civil War letter from Col. Allen's regiment dated February 10 reports northern anti war sentiment demoralizing troops, pay delays, and brigade reorganization. Governor Curtin speaks in Philadelphia praising Pennsylvania loyalty, mourning fallen soldiers, and pledging steadfast support for the Union amid war across the states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
P. M
Blair
Pennsylvania
Mississippi
Tennessee
Kentucky
Carolinas
Florida
Louisiana
Virginia
Maryland
Republicans Call State Convention on June 17
Iowa Republicans announce a State Convention on June 17 to nominate candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Supreme Court Judge. The piece lauds Iowa’s party unity and contrasts with other states that divided and suffered defeats, suggesting a lesson for Pennsylvania and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Palmer
Jamestown Journal
Michigan
Minnesota
Sas
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
The Conscription Bill and Riverine War News
The House passed the conscription bill on the 25th with minor Senate changes. Democrats opposed it fiercely. only Lehman Bailey and Haight voted for, with Conway the only Republican against. The Senate approved without a vote. reports say the gunboat Queen of the West was captured on Red River after a Rebel pilot misled her, 18 crew captured and most escaped. Simon Cameron resigned as minister to Russia with Clay likely to return. A notable horse named White Mountain, raised in Manchester NH, was sold to a Mr Brown in Illinois six years ago for $1000.
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House of Congress
Senate
Lehman Bailey
Haight
Conway
Kansas
Red River
Ship of State
Wheatland
Manchester
N. H
Brown
Beauregard
Richmond Weekly Enquirer
Charleston
U.S. Mississippi
Memphis
Gideon J. Welles
Indianola
Webb
D. D. Porter
Troy
Wm. L. van Alstyne
New York
Havana
Galveston
Washington
Meeting of the U. S. Christian Commission in Washington
A Sunday meeting in the Hall of the House of Representatives gathered volunteers, nurses, and clergy to aid soldiers and seamen. Secretary Chase presided. speeches by H. Gov. Pollock, Major General Howard, Rev. Duryea, Commodore Foote, and others followed a letter from President Johnson declining to preside but endorsing the cause.
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Christian Commission
Washington
Chase
H.gov. Pollock
Howard
Duryea
New York
Commodore Foote
Executive Mansion
Alexander
U.S. Christian Commission
House of Representatives
Blunt Speech at Union Meeting in Leavenworth
Gen. Blunt delivers blunt Kansas citizen address at a Leavenworth Union gathering on the 14th, denouncing Copperheads, urging support for the war, and promising harsh retribution against treason while praising loyal soldiers and Kansas resolve. He cites rebel plans, criticizes Northern antiwar voices, and urges Congress to purify the army.
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Ciencral Blunt
Leavenworth
Kansas
Indiana
Llinois
Iowa
Democratic Party
Arkansas
Free States
Chicago Times
Cincinnati Enquirer
Columbus Crisis
Congress
War reaches third stage of subjugation in Confederacy view
The Richmond Enquirer article argues the war has entered a third stage of subjugation and extermination. It paints a dire picture of Union forces advancing on Vicksburg New Orleans Mobile Savannah Charleston and Norfolk with massive troop movements and gunboats threatening the Confederacy.
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Confederacy
Mississippi
Vicksburg
New Orleans
Richmond
Gulf
Florida
Savannah
Fort Pulaski
Sumter
Moultrie
Charleston
Norfolk
Tidewater
Chesapeake and Potomac
Rappahannock
Massachusetts
Lincoln
Potomac
Hooker
Virginia
Milroy
Kentucky
Tennessee
West
Rosecrans
Rebels Move on Franklin and Capture Prisoners
Nastvink March 3 reports Van Dorn's 2000 strong rebel forces advance on Franklin by two routes with artillery and later withdraw after feints. Two of Van Dorn's command are captured. Union posts note safety of Franklin under Col. Opdyke. Also reported are the capture of guerrillas Felix Young and Wm. Scraggs, several Morgan men arriving from the front, a Union man Wagoner killed near Lebanon pike, and floods submerging Nashville area.
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Murfreesboro
Stone's River
Louisiana
Pat
Father Tracy
Patrick
Granville Moody
74Th Ohio
Cincinnati
Negley
Columbia
Stentors
Shore
Ile
Nashville
Rousseau
Felix Young
Wm. B. Scraggs
Sumner County
Morgan
14Th
Alabama
Louisville
Wagoner
Lebanon Pike
Edgefield
Mourtreessore
Tenn
Halleck
Stanley
Bradyville
Wharton
Paramour
Long
Stokes
Basil Dukes
Murphy
Rosecrans
San Franccisco
Mazatlan
Jamarin
Gen. la Vega
Col. Norton
Esmeraldo
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Warren Mail
Col. Allen
Pennsylvania Reserve Corps
Alexandria
22D Army Corps
Bull Run
Gov. Curtin
Simon Cameron
Russia
C. M. Clay
Harney
Union Democratic
Jeremiah Spencer
New Hartford
Connecticut
Wyoming
The
Eddyville
Monroe County
Buffalo Express
Paul Morphy
Atte
Memphis Bulletin
Carondelet
Tallahatchie River
Yazoo Pass
Lake Providence
Memphis and Charleston
Perrvyville
Pennsylvania Central Railroad
Oswego
Rochester
Providence
Wm. Sprague
United States Senate
Wm. Co. Cozens
Lockrort
Wasnington
Army
Hoice Fruit Trees
Lake Shore
Parmlee & Henry
Warren
JF Ditor
Thos
F.chapmann
Broadway
N. Y
Namasien Mayfarr
Bedford
Kings County
Jannary
Joan M. Dagnal
Fulton Street
Brooklyn
Janes Ly
Wm. Cosgrove
Japan
Jedlaw
Wat
Cosgrove
Fulton Avenue
Brooklyn, N.Y
Foofish
Alden D. Blodget
Sugar Grove Township
Warren Co
Helen Blodget
Sugar Grove
X. A.C. Blodget
Adam’r
Tmaréw
Acturers
Erik
Waters & Orr
Galion and Barrel
Randall's Variety Store
Buffalo and Erie Railroad
Erie
Buffalo
R. N. Brown
Great Western
Meadville
Corry
Salamanea
Salmanea
Ravenna
Meadvillee
Senna
Ohio
Meadville, Pa
HH. F. Sweetser
Philadelphia and Erie Rail Road
Penna, RB. R. Company
Grove Flat
Williamsport
Baltimore
Sam. A. Black
Jos
Potts
Philadelphia and Erie
Mmelis Creat
Lake Erie
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Harrisburg
Linnemahoning
1St Fork
Sheffield
S. 1
Market Streets
B. Kingston, Jr
13Th and
Market Sts
H. H. Hovston
Phila
Lewis L. Hovrr
D. Porry
Parren
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