Politically charged letters on Wisconsin governor race and Union support
Madison correspondent reports on GOP prospects in Wisconsin with possible nominees like John F. Potter and J T Lewis, noting Salomon’s exit and Randall as a potential strong runner. The piece argues Republicans can back a Union candidate regardless of party label, while Democrats may back a nominee from their ranks. It includes a soldier’s dispatch from Rosecrans’s brigade recounting MacMinnville raid actions and civilian hardships, urging unity and warning against Copperheads.
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Phore
Stile
Ace
John F. Potter
Shasa Metite
Deachs
Wisconsin
West
Republican Party
Salomon
J.T. Lewis
Potter
Ger
Randall
Jnc
Jose
Delavan
Fedriot
Democratic Party
New York Journal of Commerce Voices Against Compromise
In Whitewater on May 18 1863 readers note the New York Journal of Commerce has shifted to a hard line against any peace talks if the rebels are victorious. The message emphasizes unwavering Union strength.
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New York Journal of Commerce
Chicago Tribune
Vasityqrox
Diviston
Coward
11Th Taye Grxkran
New York Pines
Washington Chronicle
New York
Jerald
Tam Janaral
Bentley
Whitewater
Yivnity
Prairie
Thia
Jervis
Age
Detroit
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Niegere Palin
Buffalo
Albany
St Louis
Cimcimmati
Dagekirk
Kimira
New
DeWitt Rominon
Splendid Ocean
Cox Bock
Milwaukee
Lince
Grand Haven
Express Trans
Detroit & Milwaukee Railroad
Trowell
Stearmship
McBride
Tastongere
Thone
Chicago
Cantern
Gereland
Béichizan Hautherm
Ft. Wayne
Admahipe
Agencier Miles
Main
Mipeeta
Armours
East Wales
Europe
W. K. Mutr
Ieee
Uniting the North and Union Party Debate
The Dulavan Patriot defends a nonpartisan union stance opposing copperhead influence, pledging loyalty to the Union and Constitution. It questions the Register’s stance, supports forming a new Union party, and calls for honest candidates regardless of prior affiliation. Also notes Gen Hamilton Resigning and Butler’s testimony on New Orleans intrigue.
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General Butler
Committee On the
Gen. Banks
New York
New Orleans
Butler
North
Army-A Resume of its Experiences
A field report from Camp near Falmouth on May 7 1863 recounts General Hooker restoring the army to pre Chancellorsville positions. Sickles and Graham praised for leadership while Union losses reach roughly 18 000, Rebels about 25 000. Salem Heights fighting and river crossings described. 17 guns captured and regiments praised for discipline and morale.
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Falmouth
Hooker
Old Park Ground
Amull
Birney
Graham
Chancellorsville
Fredericksburg
Wradvricksburg
Aquin Creek
Sickles
Wooker
Ith
Stonewall Jackson
Lee
Clarlen K. Graham
New York
Sre
Whipple
Jackson
Hutte
Sedgwich’s
Fatmoura
Shaler
Brigida
Newton
Salem Heights
Burke
Sedgwick
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Maine
Bank’s Ford
Bank's Ford
Haines
Loz
Proclamation on Enrolling National Forces by President Lincoln
The proclamation asserts Congress enactment for enrolling and calling national forces amid insurrection. It declares alienage pleas invalid to avoid military duties and asserts duties to preserve the Union. Lincoln signs, dated May 8, 1983, in Washington with seal by the Secretary.
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Congress of the United States
United States
Law of Nations
Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Ser-Ann
Ylite
The Capture of Port Gibson and Fort Reports
A Confederate defense and Union assault near Grand Gulf in Mississippi is described with fortifications, gun placements, and casualties. The report details wrecked forts, dismounted guns, and naval operations around Vicksburg, noting Colonel Wade killed and other fatalities.
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Bexroy Graxip Gair
Dean Wells
Nevy
Lafayetta
Carencelet
Mound City
Tivtsburg
Grand Galt
Wade
Vicksburg
Grand Gulf
Mississippi
Davin D. Por'gr
R. A
Fugitive slave case hinges on district court powers
Washington May 11 report covers the Supreme Court of the District debating the Fugitive Slave Law’s constitutionality and whether the court can act in the matter. Details include Marshal seizure of Wallach property valued at about eight thousand dollars and the Wallach exile to the South after the rebellion’s outbreak.
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Supreme Court
District of Columbia
Charles 2. Wallach
Wallach
South
Jamies Guthrie
Secretary of the ‘Treasury
Richard W. Thompson
Thompson
Caleb Cushing
Mr. Gillet
Dr. Cook
Red woolen flannel advised for warmth and health
The Journal of Health essay promotes a loose red woolen shirt as superior next to the skin, arguing it avoids chilling and promotes blood flow. It contrasts red woolen flannel with white and cotton fabrics, noting durability, air exposure, and suitability for sailors in hot climates. A thinner version is suggested for summer.
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The
Journal of Health
Rebel Paper Laments Hooker and McClellan Return Calls
The Richmond Examiner mirrors New York World in urging Gen. McClellan to lead the Army of the Potomac. It criticizes Gen. Hooker’s command citing Stone man raid as evidence of improvidence and reckless strategy. A divorce case features Vernando Wood and Judge Schermerhorn’s wife. a Seventh Ohio cavalry flag capture at Somerset is noted. a marriage in Mehville links Ambrose Warner and Martica M. Fowls.
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Richmond
New York Orld
McCipLiast
Army of the Potomac
Stoneman
Sloux- ER
Min
Wood
Somerset
Ohio Cavalry
Scott
Mumphrey Marshal
Local Market Prices for Eggs Wood Lumber Oil
Fragmented OCR note lists price items including eggs dirtied by water market term. Mentions wood lumber clear at second floor, common lumber, and singless lumber. Reader should verify full items due to garbled text.
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New York Times
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New York City
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