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Whitewater Register

Location

Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1863

Page

2

Secret treasonable society uncovered in the North

The Whitewater Register reports arrests in Philadelphia of Philip Muber Augustus Illig Gabriel Filbert and Harrison Qxaneider linked to a secret treasonable society. Led by Muber the group claimed a nationwide conspiracy with oaths taken at a barn in Marion township. The article warns loyal readers to vigilantly guard against treasonous language and actions while noting Confederate distress and potential peace talks.

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Draft and Pursuit of Conscription in Wartime Wisconsin

The piece argues for a large draft of 200 000 to 390 000 men to fill regiments, claiming recruiting by officers is ineffective. It notes Washington is preparing to enforce conscription, vows loyal citizens will enlist or pay, and disloyal elements will be punished. It mentions Judge Luther S. Dixon’s election and criticizes Copperhead Cothren. It also references Niagara steam frigate, defaced stamps seizure, and Red River advances as part of ongoing war efforts.

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Burnside Orders Spy Rule Amid Civil War Tension

General Burnside announces that after this date anyone within Union lines aiding the enemy will be tried as a spy and executed if convicted. Cars, letters for secret messages, recruiting, concealed enemy service, or harboring foes inside lines will be punishable. Officers and soldiers must enforce the order. The Richmond Mercury notes the Confederacy adopting a new banner resembling the Yankee flag, with the “crimson Baltic” flag also in use.

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Williamsburg Fight Reported Between Wise's Forces and Yankees

The Whig cites reports of a Saturday clash at Williamsburg with Gen Wise's forces engaging Yankee pickets and artillery from Fort Magruder. Casualties described as slight. a cavalry movement was noted but results unclear. 40 prisoners reportedly captured and stores burned. Reports also mention Washington fell to Union forces, Swift Creek retirements, and various troop movements along the Blackwater and Petersburg regions with ongoing bombardments and riverine activity.

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Wheat and market notes across Chicago and New York

Market reports from Chicago and New York detail wheat prices and futures, oats and corn movement, and bean and dairy prices. The New York Times cites War Committee findings re McClellan and government policy, while editorials condemn abuses by Union troops and discuss social issues and curiosities from other cities.

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