War News From Virginia and Missouri Turns in Favor
The narrative recalls Civil War battles with Col. Siegel earning a field command and Gen. Garnett defeated at St George, while McClellan’s force crushes rebels in Western Virginia. Casualties run low, prisoners taken, and Western Virginia deemed pacified as Federal plans push toward Richmond.
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Philadelphia
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Ben McCullough
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Robel
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Hasevice
Richmond
Arrea
Patterson
Needlessly alarmed Chronicle on Lovejoy resolution
The Lockport Chronicle criticizes the House vote adopting Mr Lovejoys resolution that fugitive slaves fall within military duty. It argues Congress has not violated the Constitution and questions the authority to return escaped slaves. The piece declares the Chronicle's fright needless and absurd.
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House of Representatives
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Virginia
Committees to identify hostile federal workers and oath refusals
The document urges appointing committees by the Speaker to identify and report the number and names of government employees who harbor hostility to the United States government or have refused to take the constitutional oath. It argues traitors and their confidants in high office threaten the public, calling for vigorous investigation without fear or favor.
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Sympathy Tit Bestowed on Beef Contract Debates
The Chicago Tribune questions the beef contract for the army saying Mer Maher refused fair profit but volunteered. It argues no compulsion existed and poor quality meat is blamed on market conditions, not the contractor, while praising soldiers and noting partisan political tensions.
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Regiment of Wisconsin Volunteers Depart for Elmira and Burrisburgh
The Fourth Wisconsin Volunteers depart Racine for Elmira New York or Burrisburgh Pennsylvania. Colonel Harbert E. Paine leads the regiment with officers including Sidney A. Ben and Bias And Mot wcay. The unit numbers over a thousand men with staff and nurses, well equipped though awaiting weapons. The march through Chicago drew wide attention as the “crack” regiment, expected to make its mark against rebel forces.
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Pascal Alls
James Ro Cale
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Josephy Bailey
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Jefferson Abater
E. E. Moore
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James Keefe
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Harrison
Hobart
James Hobinson
Joseph B. Rey
Soula
Elmira
N.Y
Burrisburgh
Racine
Chicago
Regi
Goginert
House Resolution Pledges Support for Union Suppression
The House of Representatives narrowly backs a resolution pledging any funds and manpower needed to suppress the rebellion and restore federal authority. The piece condemns Clement Vallandigham as a traitor and notes military and postal actions, plus regional tensions in Virginia and praise for General McClellan.
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House of Representatives
McClellan Dispatch From Heavener After Victory
General McClellan reports success at Heavener Virginia with captured brass cannon and enemy camp equipment. About 200 tents and 60 wagons taken, enemy casualties around 160 with 10 prisoners. Garnett’s retreat disrupted as Beverly occupied by fast Union march. Morris to pursue toward St George. Rowlesburg to join Hill. Cox driven out, aims to corner retreating forces.
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St George
Morris
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Cris’ Miller
Indiana
Cleveland
Ohio
Disputch
Stager
Weston
Virginia
Sagessen
McClailan
Laurel
The Governor Calls for Soldier Welfare Help in War Effort
Wisconsin Governor proposes a system to keep regiments healthy and funded, sending agents to monitor welfare, ensure return of disabled soldiers, and coordinate with railroads and steamboats for free passage. He urges states to care for citizen soldiers and asks support for the movement. The letter also notes impressment abuses in New Orleans and defenses by British subjects.
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Tifis
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Themeel
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Arza. W. Ranpatt
Battles and Bronte News From 19th Century Ohio and Haworth
A Civil War report notes General McClellan surrounding and defeating Confederate forces near Laurel Hill with six cannon and many prisoners, plus a Virginia victory at Rich Tre Lator Rex Bronte. Separate item records the death of Reverend Patrick Bronte, patriarch of the Bronte family, at Haworth aged eighty four and his quiet, ascetic life amid his famous daughters.
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Patric Bronte
Wome
Charlotte
Anne
Emily Jane Beonts
Haworth
Carrer
Acton
Elis Ball
Alfred Nichols
Bronte
Change of Tune in Palmettodom
The Charleston Courier publishes an editorial urging readiness for defeat, noting enemies’ numbers and weapons, competent officers, and seasoned troops. It warns battles hinge on chance and missteps, stressing even a strong side can lose at critical moments.
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Charleston
United States
Parson Browns Last Message on Unionists and Treason
Excerpts report Parson Brownlow urging violent punishment for Unionists seized in Tennessee and held as hostages or executed if Montgomery dangers persist. Boston Transcript notes Mrs Loxore Longfellow death in Cambridge. reflections call for vengeance. Congressional moves toward bankrupt law revived. Lovejoy resolution challenges Fugitive Slave Law. Anti slavery and wartime policy debated amid political tensions.
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Knoxville Whig
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Nelson
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Tennessee
Montgomery
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Aaron
Boston Transcript
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Cambige
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Cambridge
Boston
Movements and Fortifications Reported From Virginia Front
Dispatches describe McDowell advancing from Alexandria with artillery and wagons to join Virginia forces as vast baggage and ambulance trains stream south. Separately, Gen J R Smith brings news of six hundred secessionists near Georgetown with three guns, while Jefferson City seethes with secession talk and arrests of ministers in Tipton for inciting rebellion.
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Blockading Fleet Expands to General Southern Coast
The blockading fleet size has grown dramatically with 37 regular warships, 39 converted steam gunboats, and over 100 transports active in government service. Key southern ports to be blocked include Norfolk, Portsmouth, Albany none, Wilmington, Charleston, Savannah, Pensacola, Mobile, and Galveston among others, aiming to cut commercial flow as per legal norms.
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The Traitor Vallandigham in Soldiers’ Hands
The Ohio State Journal mocks Vallandigham amid military anger at his presence among troops. An effigy was burned and replaced by onions, with readers noting a harsher justice might have hung the Congressman.
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Friends of Ideal Equity
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Prentice on Price and Gen Price Display at Boonville
Fragmentary notes describe General Price and Prentice amid military activity at Boonville with references to speed and execution of troops. The text mentions a Missouri paper and uncertainties around events, suggesting a contemporary report of Civil War maneuvers and political commentary.
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