General Hooker Relieved as Meade Named to Lead Army
Major General Joseph Hooker is relieved of command of the Army of the Potomac and Major General George G. Meade is appointed to take over. The paper notes no published reasons, praises Hooker’s bravery, and outlines Meade’s prior service from Monterey to the Peninsula and Fredericksburg. It adds Rosecrans’ movements and predicts Union advances while Bragg retreats.
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Joseph Hooker
Army of the Potomac
Meade
Gen. Hooker
Halleck
Blaryland Heights
Alege Gans
Audh
Gen. Halleck
Looker
Geo. G. Meade
Spain
West Point Academy
District of Columbia
Monterey
Mexico
McCall
Pennsylvania
White Oak
Reynold
Franklin
Mende
Committee On
Gen. Meade
Toenry A. Wise
Virginio
Rosecrans
Kosecrans
Army of the Cumberland
Appearance of a Negro Regiment at Luka Providence
A Stadianspotis Journal correspondent describes a Black regiment encamped near Luka Providence on the grounds of a wealthy rebel's mansion. The contingent, called Fast Arkansaw loomers, Sar, numbered over a thousand, with blue uniforms and disciplined drill. Col. Wood reviewed them as they formed a perfect line in the hot sun, inspiring confidence in their ability to charge and fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luka Providence
W Rich
India
Invasion of Pennsylvania sparks harsh calls and reactions
A partisan letter denounces Pennsylvania defenses urging large mobilization, condemning Philadelphia and state residents for cowardice. Reports describe regiments marching from Vicksburg, shell fire near camps, hot shot and fires in the city, and ships to sea seeking rebel leaders amid Civil War turmoil.
Ward on Copperheads and Civil War shadows
The piece presents Artemus Ward through a mock dialogue with Union and Confederate elements. Ward critiques Copperheads, recounts wandering past Federal lines to seize Confederate pickets, and notes General McClernand’s removal by General Grant with satirical commentary on the army and politics of the Civil War era.
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Artemus Ward
F. Brows
Cleveland Plaindeater
Copperheads
Joseph
Clark
Alippin
F. V
F. FW. V
Richison
A. L
A. I
Thare
Tharabels
Gat. McClernand
John A. McClerhand
Illnois
Gert Grant
Cincinnati
McClerhand
Grant
Fort Doneleon
Brown
Vickeborg
Abe
Gear McClernand
Union warship captures rebel steamer Calypso near New Inlet
The steamship Florida captured the rebel Calypso from Nassau bound for Wilmington after a chase. On board were improvised repairs and evidence of ransacked cabins. Captain William Black, Irish-born, previously commanded the Stonewall Jackson and aimed to reach Nassau to run the blockade. A rebel mail bag contained letters decrying Confederate money and predicting its collapse. merchants in Nassau doubted its value and Confederate bonds fetched low prices. Letters from Nassau reflect Confederate finances and English sympathy for the South, with warnings of further losses and shifting currency value.
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United
Florida
D. P. Bankhtead
Calypso
Nassau
Wilmington
New Inlet
N. Y
Bronday
Bankhead
Capt
Banks Head
Lieut Green
Enginrege Zievler
William Black
Ireland
Massachusetts
Philadelphia
Stonewall Jackson
Charleston
Georgia
Changes in Alabama leadership and Confederate naval plans
The article reports Captain Sommes of the Alabama preparing to change flag and command. Captain Bullock, recently supervising Confederate shipbuilding in the Clyde area, will transfer command after the new brig is ready, handing duties to Captain Semmes, then Captain Bullock again, with later transfers to Captain Jones. It notes the Alabama’s new vessel is a large screw steamer with twenty one guns, built under Laird Brothers supervision, designed for speed and strength. Also mentions Iowa harvest prospects and farmers planning wheat harvest early next week.
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Sommes
Alabama
Bullosk
Clyde
Cardiff
Bullock
Semmes
Muant
Flrida
Florida
Ander
Uepters Bullock
Jones
Bulloc
Mesara Laird Brothers
Bullock Ie
Nan
Semmes Hosto
Army of the Cumberland gains praised reforms and renewed vigor
A historical report discusses the reorganization of the Army of the Cumberland after Murfreesboro, noting its shift from Memo ry of the Ohio to a three corps structure. It praises drill discipline and morale, contrasts with the Army of the Potomac, and highlights a transformed, confident Western force.
The Battle of Winchester Describes Large Confederate Victory
Correspondent reports Milroy with seven thousand troops suffers heavy losses at Winchester. Only about fourteen hundred reach Maryland Heights. batteries, stores, and muskets lost. Officers and men blame Milroy’s command and call for inquiry while praising surviving brigades for bravery.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Winchester
Milroy
Mc Reynolds
Berryville
Martinsburg
Maryland Heights
Hichcock
Cumberland
87Th Pennsylvania Infantry
Pennsylvania Cavalry
Gol. Ely
Connecticut
Alexander
Baltimore
Randolph
Virginia
Carlin
Sth
United States Artillery
Star Port
Min Fort
Tayo
Wagona
Milos
Canmiandera
Discomfitures at Camp Liss and Civil War Echoes
A Vicksburg correspondent describes harsh camp privations with extreme heat shortages of water and soaring prices for whiskey and goods. The piece also covers Gen Lee’s invasion, Hooker’s removal, and Liberia's new president Warner, plus rebel reactions to captured officers and the Atlanta ship’s flag display.
Farewell of Gen Hooker and Meade Address to Army
A Civil War era notice reports Gen Hooker relinquishing command of the Army of the Potomac to Maj Gen George G. Meade on June 28, 1863. It includes Meade’s first address to the Army, calling for unity and duty under Providence.
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Heapgt Antery Lemy
Hr Porosac
Hooker
Ibade
Fizapg Arters
Povowsag
United States
Set Rer
Gro G. Mranz
Antagonism of Races and a College Controversy
An Antioch College episode involved a student of partial Indian descent being admitted, provoking strong student backlash. Faculty defended her rights, faced press criticism, and later affirmed her heritage while restoring order. The incident highlighted racial tensions and political biases in Virginia society of the era.
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Antioch College
Ehort
Virginia
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