Union State Convention Call and Lincoln Era Tensions
The Union State Committee of Pennsylvania calls a state convention in Pittsburg on July 15 to nominate governor and Supreme Court judges, urging unity to uphold the Union. The piece attacks States' rights, lauds Gov. Curtin’s loyalty, reflects on Republican discipline, and notes rising revolutionary sentiment in the North with Copperhead opposition under fire.
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Union
Union State Committee
Harrisburg
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
Missouri Senate Approves Call for State Convention on Emancipation
A bill passed the Missouri Senate on the 18th inst to call a new State Convention to consider gradual emancipation. The article notes dissatisfaction with General Government aid and a plan to hasten the process locally.
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Senate of
Missouri
Postal franked official notices for revenue officers in New Jersey
The P. M. General instructs postmasters to frank all official communications of collectors and assessors of Internal Revenue with their deputies and assistants. New Jersey peace resolutions previously passed the House on the 18th by a large majority.
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Fae
P. M
Internal Revenue
New Jersey
Lake Shore
Parmlee & Henry
Warren
Philadelphia Stands Firm for Union and Flag
A crowd in New York heard stirring speeches led by Governor Curtin and other leaders praising the Administration’s war effort and the republic’s flag. They denounced anti war Democrats and reaffirmed loyalty to the Government as its guardian and representative.
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South Carolina
North
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Cannon
U. S. Senate
United States
Gov. Cannon
Judas
Congress
South
Philadelphia
Hendrick B. Wright
John van Buren
Brady
New Hampshire
Sumter
Republic
Abraham Lincoln
Independence Hall
Curtin
Cooper Institute
George Opydyke
Henry Hill
Scott
Hitchcock
James ‘I’. Brady
David D. Field
Judge Daily
Union
Bonney
League of Union Citizens
The
Loyal Union League of the Citizens of New York
League
Democratic pamphlet urges loyal support to save the Nation
A Philadelphia life long Democrat publishes a pamphlet urging followers to stop attacking the Government and oppose the rebels by supporting the Union. He calls for less sympathy with Confederate prisoners and more concern for loyal soldiers, warning that Democratic alignment with Southern aristocracy would doom the nation.
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Philadelphia
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Mort Lafayette
Abe
Jeff. Davis
Constitution
Union
Republic
America
Unionist John Trimble Frees 13 Slaves in Nashville
John Trimble a leading Union supporter in Nashville Tennessee emancipates all his slaves numbering thirteen, signaling a bold wartime measure as Union influence expands in the city.
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John Trimble
Nashville
Tennessee
It Can't be Done in the Final Senate Talk
In a Wednesday senate discussion Mr. Trumbull recalls the mood of “it can’t be done” and rebukes various doubters. He labels Negrophobic, Conservative, Old Line Democrat, and Commercial Gent as voices predicting failure while praising Union resolve and readiness to endure sacrifices to prevail in the rebellion.
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Mr. Trumbull
Canaan
Greece
Rome
Venice
Locofoco
Gay Atherton
John Quincy Adams
House of Representatives
Samuel Hoar
Charleston
Abolitionist Tensions in Nashville Read, Coombs Denounces
A Nashville invitation committee declines Gen Leslie Coombs of Kentucky for labeling Abolitionists traitors. Coombs urges fighting with bayonets and ballots to save the Union. The Tennessee Kentucky stance and East Tennessee loyalty shape local reaction amid Civil War tensions. A Philadelphia Negro regiment plan moves forward with War Department approval anticipated.
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Washington
Nashville
Leslie Coombs
Kentucky
Coombs
Jackson
South
L’anneuil Hall
Tennessee
Andy Johnson
Cincinnati
East
East Tennessee
Jeff Davis
Louisville Journal
Beauregard
Tribune
War Department
Philadelphia
United States Service
Practical Philanthropy and General Hunter’s Draft Policy
From the Boston Journal extraction of a private 1863 letter by Gen. Hunter, the draft of able-bodied black men into military service is argued as a military necessity and a path to liberty. The piece critiques dilettante philanthropy, asserts the negro question as practical, and endorses mobilizing blacks for Union victory under coercion if needed, as a catalyst for manhood and a free government.
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Boston Journal
Gen. Hunter
Negro Brigade
Hunter
Lincoln
Washington Chronicle
Tragic Columbus House assault and military updates
A Columbus Kentucky report describes a man named Rodgers fatally attacking a landlord and his wife in their home before being shot by guards. meanwhile dispatches from Louisville detail Yazoo expedition delays, gunboat movements on the Mississippi, and anticipated active campaigns as Longstreet’s forces approach.
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Columbus
Chicago Tribune
Columbus House
Rodgers
Congress
Memphis
Quimby
Creenwood
Tallahatchie
Lafayette
Yazoo
Haine’s Bluff
Danville Ky
Longstreet
Riot by whites against African Americans in Sprixes
On March 14 1863 a serious riot erupted in Sprixes C W with whites forming a force, marching to the negro quarters, ordering blacks away, destroying property and burning houses. The Negroes fled into the woods. Three rioters were captured and several others fled.
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Sprixes
C. W
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Warren Mail
CG. P. Markle
U. S
Geo. W. HawMersry
J. Howard
Union League
John W. Noell
Noell
Douglas
Virginia
Louisville
Joshua F. Bell
Cravens
Indiana
Utah Adairs
Utah
Brigham
Kinney
Minnesota
Copperheads
Ilinois
Camden
N. J
Copperhead
Lake Providence
Elswhere
Louisiana Territory
N. Y. Tribune
Rappahannock
Kelly
Averill
Stuart
Fitzhugh Lee
Culpepper
Breckinridge
John C. Breckinridge
Darkey
Manchester
N. H
Wm. A. Howard
Episcopal Church
Burnside
Nathanmex Mayram
Bedford
Kings County
Jonny M. Dagnal
Fulton Street
Brooklyn
Wim. Cosgrove
Japan
Jedd
Wa. Cosgrove
Fulton Avenue
Brooklyn, N. Y
Pitor
Thos
F. Chapmann
Broadway
N. Y
O. & Ind
WO McGeorge
Alexander Wallace
Tidiouse
Warren Co
Tidionte
Almarsw Tidioute
Alden D. Blodget
Sugar Grove Township
Helen Blodget
Sugar Grove
X. A.C. Blodget
Geo .F. Webb
M. Kelogg
Erie, PA
Glade Township
James Clark
Conewango
B. C. Willoughby, Meadville, Craw. Co
Crandall
Ag Scnemas
Randalls
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