Peace sentiment and political brinkmanship in the Civil War era
The piece critiques the Chicago Peace Convention and its platform, arguing it reveals a dual stance toward independence and reconstruction. It claims leaders aim to influence Lincoln Davis and Southern forces, suggesting peace talks depend on Union victories and public support, while warning against concessions that could fracture the Federal union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward
Ohio
Iisilan
Pendler
Preck Pierce
Fillmore
Vallandigham
Acd Deanmond
Belmont
Bards
Softs
Othey
Isa
Lincon
Ace Csail
Eheasien
Pps
Chicago
Linn
Davis
E. Lee
McClellan
Lincoln
Lishorde
Confederate Reflections on Atlanta Loss and Party Lines
The piece laments the fall of Atlanta as a harsh lesson, urging renewed Confederate effort and universal mobilization. It contrasts Johnston and Hood, critiques rival papers, and defends the Conservative platform as nonpartisan amid wartime unity, while noting Governor Vance and North Carolina politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dailys Constitutionalist
Augusta
North Carolina
Raleigh
Vance
Confederate
Davis
Georgia
Brown
Stepiess
What Do You Think At Our Civil War Convention
A fragment from a wartime issue narrates reactions after Atlanta evacuation and a Chicago Convention. It records stray dialogue about Sherman, Yankees, and public sentiment, then details the New York convention proceedings including Governor Seymour’s withdrawal, McClellan’s nomination, and reactions to Union unity and draft politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Sherman
Chattaboochee
Sierra
Chucklehead
Phegie
Lightheart
Mama Esys
Lillie
McClellan
Lheid McClellan
Moway
Arzuate Belmont
Democratic convention scenes and draft warnings rise
Governor Powell and Judge Allen speak as Kentucky Democratic men pledge steadfast support for the Union and a Pendleton ticket. Reports describe a large crowd, resolutions favoring constitutional union, and calls for mass meetings on September 17. Separately, previews of a forthcoming U S draft stir unrest with rumors of riots in New York and Western troop movements to preserve order. Indiana and Illinois factions debate rebellion and revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liscotti
Palicy
Bigler
Pennsylvania
Confederacy
Hunt
New York
New York, For A Convention of All the States; One By Mr. Lang
Ohio
Lincoln
Price
Missouri
United) States
Lisceln
Allicks
Haley
Cricane
Powell
Allen
Wickliffe
Kentucky
Met‘silaz
Fren
U Commons
Thas
Dames Guthrie
George H. Pencieto
Daniel W. Voorhees
George W Ces
August Drake
Caton
John J. Preips
New Yok
Pendleton
Goice HW
Vine Cheera
Corvention
Isirael
George Carrier
Washington
Albany Evening Journal
Dawson
Dewson
Marier
Hayes
Patas
Ilisois
Henry Clay
Davis
Lancela
Democratic Party
England
Lewis Ross
Cris. Kribben
St. Tonis
Peoria
Virginia
Indianapolis
General Hill's Official Report on Reams station battle
General A P Hill issues an official report detailing the Reams Station engagement on August 25 1864. He states twelve flags captured, twelve stands of colors, artillery pieces, twenty one hundred prisoners, three thousand stands of small arms and thirty two horses. His loss is given as over seven hundred killed wounded and missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Hill
Reams’ Station
Jossin
W. H. Taylor
A. G
Fiore and brother muse on clouds amid wartime draft talk
Fiore muses on passing clouds as her brother guesses thunder. The narrative notes deserters in the army face draft liability but will not be sent to duty against celebrations. Refugees are also mentioned as liable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiore
Confederate Advertising Rates and Notices Summary
Public notices list advertising rates for Confederate era publications. It notes import charges per square of ten lines, with smaller units possible, and mentions marriage notices and obituaries as classified items to be billed accordingly.
Fragmented Civil War tale and scattered notes from old paper
A garbled Civil War item reports a girl found at a house by Union or Rebel troops and mentions dogs, misheard names, and unclear outcomes. It also includes miscellany about cane sugar storage tips, a Fame anecdote about Thackeray, and a brief piracy of a local newspaper’s style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durrie
Biroey
Fiorida
Ilmore
A Byander
Weieh
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Weekly Confederate
Johnston
Trauta
Fort Militaire
Richmond Sentinel
Republiam
Elaian
Jefferaun Davis
Deloreib
Sephens
Gov
Vagee
Caroline
Eaca
Siateus
Ciedlan
Segumeur
Ecticut
New Jersey
Kansas
California
Oreger
Horatis Seymour
Seymour
Weare
People’s Association of
Vallandigram
George B. McClellan
McKeen
United States
New York City
Oece
Waerhees
Josepa K
Jaue
Burnside
Tascbali
Ohie
Indiana
Sentinel
Ristine
Order
Cre Piet
McDonald
H. H. Dodd
JC. Walker
Athen
Columbus
Cincinnati
Haineis
Sanders
Holcombe
Clifton
Nada
McDonad
Dodd
Veteras
Oth
Veter New
Copperheasis
Haa Posig
Fred. Veard
Moma
Allles
Petersbar
Servise
Aude
Barrin
Washington City
Baltimore
Hebron
Paris
France
General Hill
Columbia Guardian Rays
Eantiy
Thackery
St. Louis
Hies
Tris
Thackeray
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