News on Confederate retreat and Johnston's strategy in the Atlanta theater
The article argues Johnston should have fought a general engagement along the Dalton to Atlanta corridor. It claims the Confederate retreat allowed Union advances, notes Hood and Johnston's contrasting actions, and asserts President Lincoln bore blame only if a decisive battle was avoided. It also covers Forrest and Lee challenging Washburn over treatment of black troops and prisoners of war.
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Atlanta
St. Marks
Piorda
Jonnssa
Mexico
Veis
Yorktows
Megrucer
Bey
Alfir
Johnston
McClellan
Richmond
West Point
Johastax
Bence
Joheel
Merrimack
Goi
Tae
Comteterais Henzen
Jubesten
Amg
Hood
Solinsina
Lac Tecuty
Milan
Juhuston
Johuston
Dalton
Amber
Lee
Atlante
Jos. E. Johnston
8. D. Lee
Forrest
Washburn
Mississippi
Dick Taylor
Fort Pilsew
United States
Qearis
Sturgis
The
Daily News
Peace Party
Chicago
George H. Pendleton
Congress
Union
West
Bold resolve amid war years and caution toward enemies
The passage insists that bold action and government support are essential as the war progresses from Tishimingo Creek to the present. It warns that if Naples allies with the foes and commits further brutal acts against civilians, divine justice will be weighed against their villainy.
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Tishimingo Creek
Naples
Why Hood Was Not Reinforced In The Atlanta Campaign
A Civil War era editorial discusses why Hood was not reinforced and argues Forrest’s actions delayed Union forces. It notes Confederate concerns over 20,000–30,000 Yankees moving toward Mobile or Selma, and praises Forrest for striking Memphis to hamstring Sherman. It also covers desertion incentives in Millsboro and a debate over rewarding deserters versus punishing them, urging loyalty and accountability.
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Davis
Forrest
Sherman
Atlanta
Ferrast
Memphis
Mississippi
Mobile
Selna
Selma
West
Alabama
Army of
Gen Morgan Betrayed and Murdered at Greenville
The Lynchburg Republican reports Gen. Morgan and his staff were based at Mrs Kellam’s Greenville home. On Saturday night she betrayed him and dispatched Yankee troops to capture him. Morgan fired on attackers but a musket ball killed him. his men retook the town and forced the assailants to retreat. The body was sent to Abingdon for burial, awaiting Kentucky soil.
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Morgan
Lynchburgh
Fellows
Kellams
Greenville
Bull’s Gap
Rinning
Gen. Morgan
Williams
Hamsa
Burnside
Abingdon
Kentucky
Elegan
The Capture of the Georgia and Anglo-American dispute
A UK sourced report states the Georgia was not a Confederate cruiser but a former privateer sold to a Liverpool merchant. It had British cargo and was routed Liverpool to Lisbon when seized by the Niagara. The incident sparked underwriter protests and debate over legality and potential British government involvement.
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Georgia
Liverpool
Lisbon
London Shipping Gazette
Loxroy
Dublin Freeman's Journal
Niagara
Portugal
New York
Livekrop
Mater
Withycombe
Dover
Evert
England
Northern Politics and Civil War Canvass Reflections
Tribune extracts show party drift as McClellan supporters pivot toward Lincoln after Atlanta victories. Editorials accuse Democratic leaders of pacifist aims while praising Pendleton’s peace stance. Notes on Cumberland corn prices, regional commentary, and N C military promotions close the item.
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Tribune
McClellan
Lincoln
Wall Street
Atlanta
Little Mac
the Tribune
Obituary of Tuomas Jervansey Jerreeys at 21
Died a prisoner at Point Lookout on July 16, Tuomas Jervansey Jerreeys aged 21 years and 12 days. Born on Independence Day he served in Ellis Artillery and later Capt. Rufus S. Tucker's cavalry, where he became a sergeant. Captured at Hanover Courthouse on May 31, his fate ended in prison. Dust to dust, his memory endures in a mourning family and neighbors.
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Point Lookout
Mayland
Tuomas Jervansey Jerreeys
Ellis Artillery
Ao Pene
Withel
Rufus S. Tucker
Hanover
Petersburg Skirmish Lines Retaken After Night Assault
Telegraphic dispatches from Petersburg and Richmond describe Confederate forces repelling an enemy assault near Finnegan and Harris lines, recapturing the inner line, and capturing sixty prisoners including a commissioned officer. Reports also cover railway destruction in Tennessee and Maryland constitutional debates, with Confederate losses cited and rumors of Sherman’s army plans.
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Petersburg
Finnegan
Harris
Richmond
Whester
Nashville
Alabama and Tennessee
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Tench
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Cumberland
US. C
Savannah News
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N. C
New Jersey
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Geo. J Moore
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T. P. Coleman
T W. J. Rose
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Elvis McCuory
McCrory
Goldsboro’ Journal
Raleigh
Geo. J. Moore
Sec’v
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Court of Equity
City
Halifax County
Susan W. Jenkins
Next Friend, &c
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Perkins Johnson
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George Fisher
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Coust
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Ball's Gap
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