Death of Beloved Washington Woman in Typhoid
The Whitewater Register reports the death in Washington of a highly respected woman on Friday the 6th inst. She was praised as a devoted wife mother and friend. Funeral services were held in Washington Sunday with Rev Channing officiating. The body was taken to East Frey for interment with many friends and members of Congress in attendance.
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Channing
Congress
East Frey
Potice
Aid for the Soldiers Circular Urges Donations
A letter from the President of the Chicago Sanitary Commission, brought to public notice by Mr. Esterly, spurred volunteers to gather contributions for soldiers. The Soldiers Aid Society has circulated a call, and donations have been generous but more are welcomed by public spirited citizens.
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Chicago Sanitary Commission
Esterly
Soldiers Aid Society
Anud
Chicago Sanitary Com
Whitewater Sanitary Com
S. Parrripay
Sce
Appeal for vegetables to aid troops at risk of scurvy
Mark Skinner of the Chicago Sanitary Commission urges immediate nationwide donations of potatoes onions and pickled cabbage to sustain Union troops near Vicksburg. Commissions open books for town and individual credits. shipments via special agents to the Whitewater area are organized to deliver with minimal expense.
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Mark Skinner
Chicago Sanitary Commission
Skinner
Ilia
Sanitary Commission of
Whitewater
Chicago
Wro
Army of the
Hirge
Mississippi
Higk Mon
Political Record On Lincoln Emancipation Proclamation
J B Smith forwards a political gripe from a Milwaukee Sentinel scrap stating that Lincoln would not withdraw the emancipation proclamation and denouncing a rival for favoring party over country. The writer urges public record of the rival’s alleged disaffection to the rebellion for later scrutiny.
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Lincoln
Funungon
Platto
Mithin
J.B. Smith
Fall of Spring Hill and capture of the Twenty-Second Wisconsin
Col. Coburn's force of about 4000 men was attacked near Spring Hill by Van Dorn's 16000 to 20000 rebels. After a brief fight Coburn surrendered with the 22d Wisconsin under Col. Utley among the prisoners. Gen. Gilbert faced criticism for not aiding Utley. Nearby Frankne housed forces that could have aided Cal but did not. The House passed a Senate bill creating an additional Supreme badge for the Pacific coast, increasing control of the Supreme Court away from Chief Justice Taney.
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Spring Hill
Nashville
van Dorn
Wisconsin
Col. Utley
Gilbert
Col. Utey
Frankne
Cal. Colburn
Svesemsz Jupex
House of Representatives
United States
Senate
Pacific Coast
Supreme Court
Banda
Tanoy
Soldiers' Aid Society Festival at Metropolitan Hall
A Soldiers' Aid Society fund raising supper and levee drew a crowded crowd at Metropolitan Hall with three long tables of food. The evening featured a band, prayers, speeches, and lively eating stories as the event aimed to fund relief work. Resolutions and totals to be reported next week.
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Metropolitan Hall
Soldiers’ Aid Society
Montagua
Iry
Heroiss
Ilo
Mornaging Brigade
Messrs
Cravath
Murphy
Weeks
Williams
Cornet
Porter Named Governor of Dacatal by President
The announcement that John F. Porter has been nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate as Governor of Dacatal elates praise from supporters in the West. Supporters call Porter upright and untiring, expecting his broad public experience and reforming energy to guide Northwest affairs and vindicate the government’s choice.
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John F. Porter
Senate
Dacatal
Ifr
Potter
Churaus
Congress Milage Raid on Treasury Sparks Partisan Blame
A newspaper denounces the late Congress for approving extra mileage payments beyond the law, citing up to 6,000 dollars for western members and 5,000 for others. It notes Senate and House votes split largely along party lines, with Wisconsin’s Sloan the sole supporter in the House. Copperheads are blamed for the debt, while Republicans are criticized for aiding the misappropriation.
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Treasury
Congress
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Thenes
Rocky Mountains
Copperhead
Senate
Doottles
Trumbull
Wilkinson
House
Lincoln
Sloan
Wisconsin
Iouse
Richmond Enquirer Calls for Armies Over Peace Talks
The Richmond Enquirer branded as official Jeff Davis authority urges Northern sympathy be met with force. It mocks armistice ideas and advocates bayonet and artillery to quell peace movements. The Cincinnati Commercial cites the item as proof Copperheads leak. Buffalo Commercial Advertiser predicts New York canals open by April 15, noting delays last year.
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Richmond Enquirer
Jeff. Davis
Gar
Buffalo
New York Canals
England to pay for Alabama damage, claims say
The Chicago Tribune cites a plan for the United States to seek damages from Britain after the war for privateering and depredations on American commerce. It argues British subjects and ports enabled the Alabama and similar vessels to operate, and that Britain must compensate America with forty to fifty million dollars or face seizure of British property in the United States.
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United States
Tte
Great Britain
Jamaica
London
Alabama
Sam
John Bull
Mr. Bull
Tino
Indictments for Letters Encouraging Desertion in Army
The Indianapolis Journal reports the U S District Attorney of Indiana has found many indictments by the Grand Jury at the current term against men who wrote letters to friends and relatives in the army urging desertion and promising protection from arrest. The letters were often handed to soldiers by the writers or others. Trials are expected at the next term of the U.S. Court, where such letters will be judged as aiding desertion.
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Indianapolis Journal
United States District Attorney of
Indiana
Grand Jury
United States
New Hampshire Election Returns Sweep Republican Ticket
In the Old Granite State the election Tuesday produced a Republican landslide with three congressmen elected along with a Railroad Commissioner, State Council, legislature and township officers. Governor remains undecided as a majority is required. the legislature is largely Republican, signaling James Gilmore as the likely governor. New Hampshire aligns with the Union and Constitution.
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Granite State
James Gilmore
New Hampshire
Adjournment of Congress and Local Notices
The item reports Congress adjournment by limitation with mixed remarks on emancipation bills and a Senate meeting for executive business. Local notes include a lost memorandum book with three dollars and notes, a Union League meeting planned at Case's schoolhouse in Cold Spring, and tributes to loyal country newspapers.
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Senate
E. B. Gray
John Wilson & Co
Franklin Street
Union Luaut
Case
Cold Spring
Position of Loyal Democrats in Civil War Era
A Green Bay Advocate editorial defends loyal constitutional support for the United States amid Civil War strains. It argues emancipation should be debated as policy, cites battles and rebel actions, and condemns Southern slaveholders while urging resolve against disunion.
Sigel Resignation Discussion and Related Notices
Washington correspondent reports Gen Carl Sigel's resignation may be accepted after objections from Gen Hooker and other superiors. The piece compares it to Gen Fremont's dispute with Gen Pope. Also includes funeral notice for Mrs Jous F Porterdodge Potter and remarks on War Department costs. Governor of Dakota nomination for Judge Potter praised by Milwaukee Sentinel. Announcements from Janesville Gazette.
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Hooker
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Iremont
Riot in Detroit Burying Fire and Blood
A Detroit riot report describes a copperhead mob attacking Black residents on Lafayette Street. Homes burned, furniture and instruments destroyed, women and children endangered, and the crowd attacked with axes and clubs. A supposed rape allegation sparked the massacre, later identified as a false claim about a Spaniard voter.
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Free Press
Copperhead Wheel
Qulvadar
Lafayette Street
Beaubien
St. Av Woing
Terinus Paton Alley
The Earth Safe and Forests in History
A London Spectator piece argues against mass consumption harming the world, noting ancient cultivation around Benarea and Damascus as evidence of long standing fertility. It cites India and Italy, counters deserts and ruined soils, and condemns government peril in war as hollow virtue.
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Proclamation by Lincoln on deserters and muster returns
The 1808 act authorizes the president to order soldiers absent without leave to return to regiments by April 1 1863 or face punishment. Deserters are to be arrested and compulsory enlistment enforced, with editors urged to aid in suppressing insurrection and restoring troops. Secretary of War Edwin M Staunton signs as official.
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United States
General Order of the War Department
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Washington
Edwin M Staunton
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