The Late Spring Elections Amid War Policy Shifts
The Late Spring Elections show large gains for the Union ticket in major cities including Mans Golambus, Cincinnsti, Cleveland, and other large towns. In Dubuque the Union ticket won by 500 to 1,000, St. Louis shows a Conservative majority, and Connecticut reports an unprecedented Buckingham majority rising from 2,599 to around 6,000. The article notes efforts to cover up peace proclivities and reports gains across several counties.
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Geshie
Mans
Golambus
Cincinnsti
Cleveland
Dubuque
St. —_ wines
Speech of Green Clay Smith on Loyalty and Union in Kentucky
The article presents Gen Green Clay Smith's public speech, praising Union loyalty in Kentucky and criticizing Conservative leaders who align with Copperhead positions. It highlights support for Negro enlistments, repudiation of Conservative Congressmen, and Smith's pledge to back the Union ticket in the coming presidential race. It also notes Maryland's anti slavery shift and Civil War context as reported by the Cincinnati Gazette.
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Green Clay Smith
Sara Atte
House
Kentucky
Watick
Copperhead
Micelainis
Gen. Smith
Kentuck
Massacre in Coles County Fueled by Copperhead Plot
An editor of the Chicago Post reports from Coles County on a planned copperhead conspiracy named The Mighty Host. He details days of drilling and preparation preceding an attack on Union soldiers at Charleston, stating the assault was premeditated and provoked with no provocation.
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Chicago Post
Democratic
Coles County
Copperhead
Charleston
Battle for Freedom: Senate Votes on Slavery Amendment
The Senate of the United States on the 8th debated a proposed constitutional amendment to permanently abolish slavery in all states and the Union, voting 88 to 6 in favor of sending the measure to the House for action. If approved, it would go to state legislatures for ratification. the text limits involuntary servitude except as a crime, and grants Congress power to enforce the article by legislation.
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Union
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Kentucky
Hendricks
Indiana
A* McDougall
Oregon
Powell
Riddle
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Delaware
House of Representatives
Senate
House
United States
Congress
Sebo Olives
Ohio Democrat Defies Union Unity in Treason Charge
A Cincinnati representative from Ohio, Mr Long, is accused of supporting recognizing the Confederacy and treason against the United States. The piece compares his stance to historic traitors, citing General Garfield’s rebuke and noting Indiana Democrat Harris backs Long. It frames treason as dangerous to the nation during the ongoing war.
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Ohio
Cincinnati
Long
Patrick Henry
Garrison
Phillips
Foster
Abbey Kelley
Harris
Indiana
Gen. Garfield
Satan
Lord Fairfax
Benedict Arnold
Robert BE. Lee
Arlington
The Illinois Rebellion in Coles County Ledger
The Coles County Ledger denounces rebel sympathizers and traitors amid Civil War turmoil. It condemns wearing Union uniforms as murder and calls for stern war, military power, and enforcement of laws where civil authority fails. It laments soldiers fallen and names the county sheriff John Q’Hair as a rebel leader.
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Illinois
Coles County
Charleston
United States
Ohio
Crisis
Wayne County Democrat
Stark County Democrat
Prairie State
Jeff
Davis
Slavery
John Q'Hair
New Jersey Soldiers Vote Bill Defeated in Assembly
The bill allowing New Jersey soldiers to vote was discussed in the Assembly and defeated by a strict party vote. Democrats opposed. Veteran soldiers at home are exasperated. Copperheads are deemed to deny Union soldiers rights. Journal rhetoric questions future action.
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Trexton
N. J
New Jersey
Coles County
Ilinois
Journal
Baltimore Apr 6 vote shows large convention majority
Early returns from Baltimore indicate a statewide tilt for the State Convention and Emancipation ticket with about 9 041 to 78 in the city and strong margins in Somerset Worcester and Cecil counties. A ballot box was destroyed near Copper and troops moved in, with battle lines reported as the day’s dramatic election updates.
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Baltimore
Somerset County
Worcester
Hederick County
Cole
Rives Remembered As Longtime Congressional Assistant
John Q. Rives served in Congress as an aide for about eight decades, a remarkable career spanning many administrations and legislative shifts. His dedication and steady service were noted by colleagues and historians.
Washington reception for George Tompson after abolitionist speech
George Tompson was warmly received in Washington after addressing the Hall of Representatives. Reverdy Johnson congratulated him, and on the 7th Tompson met with President Lincoln, who explained the Emancipation Proclamation as a necessary act to preserve the Republic. Lincoln said he acted within his powers and believed freedom justified amputation of the diseased limb of the nation.
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George Tompson
Washington
Hall of Representatives
Reverdy Johnson
Maryland
Thompson
Lincoln
Tribune
Rebels Long and Harris in the House Fight
Intense Washington debate over Long and Harris, Copperheads from Ohio and Maryland, advocating Confederate independence. Colfax moved expulsion. only Bayley voted yes. Schenck pressed for censure, many Democrats dodged votes. analysis notes regional patterns and impact on Union resolve.
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Harris
House of Representatives
Washington
Copperhead
Ohio
House
Jeff Davis
Confederacy
Colfax
Harms
Maryland
Cincinnati
Erk
Bayley
Pensylvania
Genera Schenck
Indiana
Kentuccky
Missouri
Noble
Samuel Cox
Blow
Leblond
Pendleton
Chilton A. White
Hutchins
Fink
Johnston
McKinney
J. W. White
Iana
Edgerton
Herris
Schenck
Knickerbocker Kitchen at the Metropolitan Fair
The Times reviews the Knickerbocker Kitchen at the New York Metropolitan Fair. It notes a 17th century Dutch setting with Mrs Judge Roosevelt serving, displays of blue china and pewter, and a bustling Dutch committee. The kitchen promises constant service of lunch tea candles coffee and showcases festive charity offerings.
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the Times
Washington Irving
Knicker
Manhattan Island
Judge Rooseut
Runnells
Dr. Brown
Migs Roosevelt
Congressional proceedings and anti slavery amendment in the senate
In Washington April 4 7 The Senate discusses and adopts motions on neutrality law amendments a bureau of emancipation and spoliations pending a French claim bill The Anti Slavery Constitutional Amendment progresses while the House negotiates National Bank and bridges projects and investigates military dismissals The week closes with further action on Indian refugees and district matters
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Senate
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Rhode Island
Summer
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Indian Territory
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Collamer
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Woodbridge
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District of Columbia
Army of the Potomac issues general orders No 17 synopsis
Headquarters of the Army of the Potomac releases General Orders No 17. Public and private property not backed by orders to be sent to the rear. Sutlers to leave by the 16th. goods seized for hospitals and employees placed at hard labor. After the 16th only government staff, sanitary and Christian commissions, and registered correspondents may stay. Furloughs restricted. veterans re enlistment exception. Officers serving in other corps to be returned to their regiments. lists required of detached personnel.
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Judiciary Committee backs open Senate rule change amendment
Debate centers on a proposed rule amendment requiring nominations to be acted upon openly in the Senate with a recommendation that the measure not pass. The report is adopted. Sherman introduces a national banks bill to replace a defeated House measure while other actions on military transfers and constitutional abolition of slavery proceed.
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Conness
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Gimes
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Naval Committee
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Hale
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Powell
Pendleton
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Judiciary Committee
Sherman
Wilson
C. B Ferguson
United States Army
William Stoddard
Alexandria
Naval Service
Summer
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Committee of Ways and Means
Long
Ohio
Secretary Seward backs immigration bill and emigration plan
Secretary Seward writes to Washburne urging a law to aid immigration. The proposal would fund indigent emigrants for ocean transit and pledge their labor for loan repayment. It also lowers towage duties, speeds naturalization to one year, and sets up a Commission of Emigration. The bill will be reported by Mr Grinnell. The steady Atlantic flood continues with 25,476 arrivals in three months at New York, Ireland leading with 18,861, Germany 6,046, England 8,484, others 6,577. Ohio arrivals total 1,092 with 662 from Great Britain and 680 from Germany.
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House
Select Committee On
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Iowa
United States
Atlantic
New York
Ireland
Germany
England
Ohio
Benno Speyer
Great Britain
Brilliant Affair in Arkansas Telegram Report Details
A telegram from Little Rock dated April 1 reports Major General Halleck and a successful expedition to Mount Elba and Longview. The Union forces destroyed a pontoon bridge, burned 86 wagons loaded with cavalry gear, captured over 800 horses, killed and wounded enemy losses above 100, and took hundreds of contrabands. Docking’s rebel division was routed ten miles, with extensive captures including colors and weapons.
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Halleck
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Yesteray
Ponsip Crayton
Election Triumph for Free State Party in Louisiana
The April 6 Cairo edition reports the Free State party won the Louisiana delegate election for the Constitutional Convention on March 28. The steamer Atlantic arrived with New Orleans dates and details include fires, shipwrecks, and missing passengers. Dispatches from Gen Lee and the burning mails add to war news while focus remains on the Free State victory and related economic notes in New Orleans.
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Pass A T'Outre
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Grant's Pass
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Smith
Texas
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