Warren County Union Convention Call for Delegates
The loyal electors and supporters of the Administration are invited in each township and Borough to choose two delegates to meet at the County Convention in the Warren Court House at 8 PM on Monday June 1 1863 to select a delegate to the Union State Convention in Pittsburg July 1 1863 and to transact other necessary business. H A Jamieson Chairman Co Com.
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Warren County
Court House
Warren
Pittsburg
H. A. Jamieson
Co. Com
Capture of Vicksburg Heralded as Unconditional Surrender
Reports claim Vicksburg is surrounded by Gen. Grant's forces and likely to fall, solidifying control of the Mississippi Valley. The city, last of four rebel railroad forts, would crown Grant's successes after Columbus New Orleans and Memphis, with unconditional surrender expected.
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Vicksburg
London Times shifts toward peace with the Union
The Times approves Mr. Seward's policy as liberal and conciliatory, noting English government influence and a desire to avoid war. The piece compares Vallandigham to Hall and endorses martial exceptions and indemnity to support military necessity. It cites Rosecrans and a national currency plan, while criticizing press misstatements about Gettysburg and Chancellorsville.
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England
London
London Times
Peterhoff
Seward
Washington
Great Britain
the Times
Traders’ Union
Adams
Times
Thunderer
Union League Convention in Utica Unifies State Action
About 2,000 delegates attended a Utica convention May 26 27 uniting nearly all New York counties to form one League. Resolutions defend the Government at all hazards and organize statewide action. Samuel R Thomas named head of the State Military Department replacing Col Roberts. Franklin railroad expansion nears Meadville end with eight miles left. Vallandigham’s transfer to the South promises broader war views for him.
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Sedgewick
Union League
Utica
N.Y
Harrisburg Telegraph
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The
Commonwealth
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Col. Roberts
Washington
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Northampton County
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Hudson River
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State Arsenal
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Army
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Executive Mansion
Vicksburg
Stuart
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Baker's Creek
Grant
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Hovey
Quimby
Logan
Impudence and bold Yankee raid recounted in Chronicle
The Chronicle mocks Federals for a Mississippi raid scene with scouts entering Trazelhurst, sending a telegraph dispatch to Jackson claiming Yankee raiders headed northeast. The force then returns, later entering the town in waves with nonchalance as residents watch. Petroleum Reporter notes oil prices rising to 325 to 375 in wells, while output drops by about 500 barrels. Woodford, Phillips and Egbert wells ceased production.
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Mississippi
Chronicle
Trazelhurst
Jackson
Petroleum
Titusville
Woodford
Phillips
Egbert
Holloway Ointment promotes skin cures for soldiers
The notice warns that scurvy and scrofulous eruptions will afflict soldiers and urges buying Holloway's Ointment as a cure for skin diseases. It sells for 25 cents per pot. The Chattanooga Rebel reports Democratic ladies of New York bought a $1,200 sword for Gen. Lee as a gift.
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Holloway
Chattanooga
New York
Lee
New York Quota Adjusted to Three Year Enlistments
The War Department will count 2,000 three year men as equal to 3,000 two year and 4,000 nine months men. New York is credited with meeting its quota due to Governor Morgan's insistence on three year enlistments, supported by Gov. Seymour and Gen. Sprague.
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Chancellorsville
Schurz
New York
Morgan
War Department
Gov. Morgan
Waat The Resets EXPECT FROM THE Copperheads
A Richmond Enquirer note urges cautious support for Copperheads and hints that if Union troops enter southern border areas Copperheads may welcome aid. The piece recounts a Washington correspondent's tale of a brave African American losing his life at Rodman’s Point during a landing attempt. It also defends Judge Leavitt as a Democrat appointee, recalls a Camden NJ parade of wounded soldiers, and cites Gen. Stoneman’s losses and a presidential hospital tour.
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Cairo
Philadelphia
Knights of the Golden Circle
Washington D. C
Rodman’s Point
Dis
Jupe Leavitt
Copperhead
Judge Leavitt
Gen. Jackson
Ile
New Orleans
Hall
Rebels offer to lay down arms and march out
Washington May 26 reports say Gen Grant sends confirmation of Union victories at Vicksburg and nearby actions. Rebel pickets admit Vicksburg fall. details include battles near Champion Hill and the Big Black River, casualties, prisoners, and siege progress.
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Times
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Champion Hill
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McClernand
Steele
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MPASS
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AVING
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