Immense Union Meeting in Hamilton Draws 20000
Cincinnati papers publish extended reports on a vast Union gathering at Hamilton Ohio Butler County on Saturday. About 20,000 people attended. Speeches were delivered by Henry Winter Davis of Maryland Governor Morton Governor Tod Stanley Matthews and others. The meeting is described as enthusiastic and tremendously successful.
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Hamilton
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Henry Winter Davis
Maryland
Morton
Tod
Stanley Mathews
A Consistent Man Attacks in Wayne County Paper
The Wayne County Democrat threatens vengeance against Democrats and attacks five Union party members in its recent issue. The speaker refuses to reply to the defamatory abuse and notes plans to expose treachery and corruption of leading Democrats when proper, without regard to the Democrat’s defenses.
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Wayne County
Union Party
Spread the Union Leagues in the North States
An editorial urges loyal citizens to support the Union League to suppress domestic treason and preserve peace. It lauds the organization as a home army to counter local traitors, comparing its necessity to the national army in Dixie, and calls for its widespread establishment in counties, towns, and villages.
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Vallandigham
Knights of the Golden Circle
Union League
Dixie
Oath as qualification to vote proposed by Leavenworth Provost Marshal
The Provost Marshal of Leavenworth City Kansas prescribes an oath for voters when challenged. It requires allegiance to the United States, support of federal laws proclamations and War Department orders, belief in national sovereignty over states, opposition to secession and the Confederacy, and pledge of honor property and life to the oath. The oath references allegiance to the government of the United States and swears to deny Confederate ties.
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Leavenworth City
Kansas
Copperheads
Ohio
United States
War Department
United States of America
The Hopes of Rebels Dashed in Connecticut Election
The Richmond Dispatch laments the late Connecticut election, arguing that the rebels and their copperhead allies gained ground while northern sentiment soured. The piece cites matches with Pittsburgh Post and Richmond Dispatch lines, claiming unity in sentiment between southern rebels and northern copperheads, and questions the outcome for Union victory.
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Connecticut
Bnath
Noréa
Pittsburgh Post
Richmond
Sayerrs
Resolutions Exalting Democratic Machine and Knights
A Civil War era document parades as a rallying oath by pro slavery Democrats praising Jefferson Davis and denouncing Lincoln era leaders. The text advocates armed resistance, threats of violence, and endorses the Knights of the Golden Circle while attacking abolitionists and Union generals. It endorses C. L. Vallandigham for president and condemns many Northern Democrats as traitors and tools of despotism.
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United States
Reas
Ahiam Pinedln
Wzerzas
Dries
Ben Butler
Rodecrans
Hooker
Anp
John McSweeny
Lincoln
Jefferson Davis
Knights of Th ‘Olden Circle
Hon. C. L. Vallandigham
Bancroft
Dix
Dickinson
Andy Johnson
Joe Holt
Dave Tod
John van Buren
North
Ohio
Knights of the Golden Circle
Wayne County
Letter from Cort Mississippi in 1863 on war and unity
A Civil War era letter from Cort Mississippi dated March 26 1863 reflects spring in mood yet sorrow over the Union’s peril. The writer urges vigorous war effort, condemns Copperheads and foes tapping soldiers’ letters, and warns of deception by dissidents while praising loyalty to the Federal government.
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Miss
Dean Farnex
Union
United States
Richmond
Golden Circle
Jong
Tibet
Aedes
Burnside Order Warns Against Enemy Sympathies
Civil War era dispatch reports General Burnside issuing a strict order in Cincinnati on April 78 warning that aiding the enemy will be treated as treason with death penalties. It lists acts such as secret mail, letter writing, recruitment, and harboring rebels and requires immediate arrest and trial.
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Ben Butler
Burnsides
Department OF Oxto
Cincingati
A. E. Bugwimx
Lewis Ricewonp
Adj
Soldier letter from the 4th Ohio regt exposes Union views
W H McCuors orderly sergeant of Company E writes from the 4th Ohio Regiment in a Civil War era letter. He praises Lincoln and Gen Hooker, condemns Copperheads, urges unconditional surrender of Rebels, and calls for North mobilization with men to die fighting rather than acknowledge a separate Confederate nation. He signs as W. H. McCuors, orderly sergeant.
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Hare
Peace Party
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Union
Father Abraham
A. Douglas
16Th Ohio
Wopater
Esa
Indianapolis
Andrew Jackson
Pierce
Knights of the Golden Circle
Joan Garretsom
Drae Future
Alexander Headlay
A. H. Me Staart
Rcie
Genyn Retary
Oime
Grand Army of the Potomac
Lincoln
Gen. Hooker
Wayne County Democrat
West
Army of the Potomac
Rappahannock
W. H. McCuors
4Th
Ohio Regt
Adjutant General Promotes Black Regiments at Helena
Adjutant General Thomas tours the West and addresses troops at Helena Arkansas. He declares a policy to arm and organize black soldiers and establish black colonies along river plantations. He states authority to form a regiment of blacks and to commission white officers, with strong support from the audience.
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Helens
Ark
Fort Curtis
Helena
Memphis
Safe Arrival at Newbern of Gen Foster and Naglee
The Ellen Terry brings confirmation of Gen Foster reaching Newbern with provisions and fortifications for Washington. Fifth Rhode Island Regiment arrived with him. Naglee and staff also reached Newbern on Spaulding, with Foster directing operations on arrival. The blockade run to Beaufort NC was struck forty times without injury.
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Newbern
General Foster
Washington
Rhode Island Regiment
H. M. Naglee
Spaulding
Beaufort
N.C
Foster
Naglee
Spinola
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Rebels Attack Fayetteville As 3000 Surge Saturday
Telegrams report Fayetteville Arkansas was struck before daylight by about 3000 rebels with four artillery pieces. Our force under 2000 incurred few unarmed. Rebels repulsed with heavy losses. our side suffered five killed and seventeen wounded. French Defeated in Mexico as the Mexicans crush the French at Puebla.
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St. Louis
Fayetteville
Arkansas
Knights of the Golden Circle at Work
Knights of the Golden Circle activity reported as a clandestine movement in a local city context with references to meetings and alleged plots, highlighting regional concerns about secret societies influencing politics and public order.
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the Knights OF the Golden Circle
Riot at Brown County K G C meeting in Indiana
Report of a violent attempt to hold a Union meeting in northern Rowan County Indiana led by Copperhead Lewis Prasser. Prasser shot Sergeant Daniel in the heart. Captain Cummings wounded Prasser, who fled. The event sparked widespread pursuit and calls to treat K N A with hard measures.
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Rowan County
Notorius Copperhe 1
Lewis Prasser
A D. Cummings
7Th Indiana
Lid
Wan Prasser
Prasser
Janiels
Company M Third Indian Cavalry
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Caytain James
Hester
Indiana
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India
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Miller
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Ind
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Danville
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