Baltimore Union Festival Raises Funds for Soldiers Families
A Baltimore style Union Festival in Wooster drew many citizens to promote patriotism and aid for soldiers’ families. The event featured a concert by the Union Silver Corpset Band and Wooster Glee Club, with dancing into the night and generous donations recorded in the report by the chairman.
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Orr
Ray
Sebati
Lange
Ladies of Wooster
Woover Union Silver Corpset Band
Wooster Glee Club
Union
Mtn
Wooster
Union Lengua
Voting Law Under Scrutiny by Supreme Court
A Copperhead styled report states Odenton Judge in the Wayandotte District Kina ruled the Soldiers voting law unconstitutional with exceptions taken to the Supreme Court. The case is heard on error and the court will decide the law's constitutionality. Proceedings indicate the final decision looms amid ongoing litigation.
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Sobners
Copperhead
Odenton Plong
Wayandotte
Kina
Supreme Court
Supreme Coust
Capes
Europe in War Echo Reach The Atlantic
The Europe war looms as artillery echoes reach the shores. A Liver pool steamer reports German and Danish forces clashing at Mismade, Danish outposts driven back but assaults repulsed. The struggle could widen across Europe, potentially drawing Russia and Britain, easing or delaying foreign intervention in domestic affairs.
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Europe
Chryof
Liverpool
Mismade
Germany
Russia
Great Britain
England
France
Union State Convention in Hartford Nominates Ticket
The Union State Convention held at Hartford on the 17th nominated Gary Buckingham for Governor and a solid slate of state officers. Delegates to the Union National Convention from districts include C. S. Bushnell Orville H. Platt Samuel L. Warner Augustus Brandagee Gilbert Phillips James Lloyd Green Wm. F. Miner Oliver H. Perry Dr. Wm H. Welch and others. A resolution endorsed President Lincoln and urged unified support at the national convention.
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Union
Hartford
Gary Buckingham
James R. Hawley
H. N. Grant
Jasper N. Bolton
Bushnell
Orville H. Platt
Samuel L. Warner
Augustus Brandagee
Gilbert Phillips
James Lloyd Green
Wm. F. Miner
Oliver H. Perry
Wm. H. Welch
Lincoln
Chivalry and Bloodhounds in Richmond Prison Escape News
A northern audience follows a dramatic escape of soldiers from Richmond prisons amid reports of suffering frostbitten officers. The piece condemns Jefferson Davis, questions loyalty of Confederate leadership, and notes British spectators and sensationalized brutality to contrast with allied calls for mercy and endurance.
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Richmond
Shower
North
Bronght
Jefferson’ ‘Davis
Walter
Per
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London
Vallandigham Case Upheld by Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court decision rejects Vallandigham’s bid to annul his sentence, affirming military authority over civil courts in wartime. The ruling condemns Copperhead opposition and credits President Lincoln’s action as lawful, framing Vallandigham’s arrest, trial, and banishment as justified. The piece notes Civil War tensions and the Court’s stance may blunt Copperhead influence.
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Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Valindigham
Bermuds Allins Lincoln
Wellandigham
Leevitt
Ohio
Pas
Gidber
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Copperhead Gognas
Copperheads
Vallandigham
Vallendighase
Mietorgan
Beetr
Burnside
Cincinnati
Fort Warren
N. Y. Times
Soldiers Voting Woes Split Connecticut House
Opposition from Democrats derides proposed resolutions allowing in-field soldiers to vote. The measure passed 115 to 76 in the House, needing a two-thirds majority next session to reach the people. Critics, led by peace Democrat factions, call the effort vicious and predict lasting memory of the rejection.
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Connecticut
House of Representatives
Eaton
Gov
Seymour
Peace Democrat
Magnitude of the American Bible Society operations
Since the war began the national Bible Society has issued 2,000,000 texts, mostly Testaments for soldiers and sailors, including 100,000 for prisoners of war. Special care is noted for those in captivity, with 600,000 dates dated in Bonpitels and on battle-fields by the United States Christian Commission, per authorities.
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American Bible Society
National Bible Society
Bonpitels
United Sates Christian Commission
The New Enviroiment Bill and Enhanced Draft Provisions
The amended enrollment bill passed both houses, authorizing the President to call any required number of men for military service during the war. Quotas are proportional to population, accounting for naval enlistments, with drafts replacing shortfalls. Substitutes may be provided, exemptions defined, and mariners drafted or transferred to navy under set rules. Exceptions include those physically unfit, current service, or veterans with two years’ service, with penalties for enforcement and a provision for conscientious objectors as non combatants assigned to support roles or a substantial fee.
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Congress
United States
Naval Service of the
Secretary of War
Boards of Enrollment
Eigit
Naval Service
Navy
Secretary of the Treasury
Senate
Committee of Conference
House
Gen McClellans
Bureau of Freedman’s Affairs
Messrs
Kalbfleisch and Brooks
Ma Stevens
Committee On Ways
Committee of Conference On
Draft Exemption Rules Under Alienage and Color Rules
The passage outlines military draft rules focused on foreign born citizens, penalties for fraud in exemption claims, and restrictions on obtaining substitutes. It details penalties for false medical reports, agent fees, and board misconduct, plus provisions for African American men ages twenty to forty five to be enrolled and compensated, with racial distinctions in service and bounty. It also defines enrollment boundaries by local wards and districts.
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United States
Secretary of War
Board of Enrollment
United State
Prevent Marshal
Board of Ennrollment
Congress
United States Colored
Bishop McIlvane Praises Potters Anti Slavery Sermon
In a note to the Western Episcopalian Bishop McIlvane endorses Bishop Potters remarks on slavery. Potters, not in charge of a church, spoke boldly during the Thanksgiving sermon noting that hands upholding slavery helped unlock the end of slavery and questioned how to rid the nation of this grave disgrace.
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M’ilvane
McIlvane
Potters
Peace Democracy on Sumner's Amendment Contested
The piece reports on reactions to Sumner's proposed amendment with Copperhead opposition exposed. It cites the Cincinnati Enquirer praising slavery as natural and enduring within civilization and notes editorial alignment with slaveholding logic. A New York World reference suggests Democrat stance and slavery controversy.
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Sumner
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
South
New York World Plain
Congressional War Time Bills and Debates Across Senate and House
The Thirty-eighth Congress sessions reveal debates on land grants to Oregon for military roads, revised statutes of limitations during the rebellion, and a Texas land bill for African descent use. Senate and House motions cover pay equality for soldiers, potential emancipation-related amendments, internal revenue changes, and plans to sell gold reserves. Major actions include conference on enrollment and freedmen bureaus, and naval and railroad measures amid adjournments.
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Wasumetos
Oregon
Harris
Lane
Kansas
Senate
Texas
Wilson
Garrett Davis
United States
Treasury
Davis
James M. Johnson
Congress
Arkansas
Committee On Elections
Fernando Wood
Gen. McClellan
House
Iowa
Mississippi and Missouri
Omaha
Union Pacific
Hooper
Ieave
Secretary of the Treasury
Cox
Farnsworth
Dawes
Rice
Massachusetts
Washburne
Illinois
Gen. Thomas
Garfield
Gen. Rosecrans
McBride
Fright of the Louisville Journal on Kentucky Emancipation
The Louisville Journal warns against abolitionist influence and urges legislature to avoid emancipation. Despite the paper's alarm, loyal Kentuckians support the administration and freedom momentum grows. The recent election shows voters favoring anti emancipation opponents and Congress members who voted for enslaved enrollment.
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Kentucky
Journal
Congress
Conditional Union Party
War in Europe Danes Repulse German Assault at Missunde
New York reports from Liverpool and London detail six hours of fighting between Danish outposts and German forces at Missunde. Danish defense held as Prussian losses range from 100 to 800 dead and wounded. Reports note Austrians attacking near Schleswig, German cavalry movements northward, and English deliberations on guarantees and support amid a broader European crisis.
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Manchester
Liverpool
Queenstown
Missunde
Lownpoy
Bestore
Schleswig
Agel
England
Austria
Prussia
Denmark
Rangoon
Burmah
Texas Star
Marshal Wrangle
Scheleswig
Demera
Sorg
Ist
Gottorf
Eckinforde
Gottarf
Augustenburg
Rendsburg
London Post
France
Russia
Napoleon
Corps Legislatif
Kiel
Missande
Schiei
Loxpow
Evening Herald
Rexpssura
London Shipping Gazette
Baltic
Paris
Peschiera
Amine
Maid Pompineni
Arisi
Sereer Loxpox
Times
Scheswig
Bistore
Prrrsevnag
Font Warxz Ann Garcaco Ramway Co
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Pittaburg
Pitteburg
City of
Pittsburg
W. H. Barnes
European powers weigh Danish question amid British politics
The article surveys British and European reactions to the Danish issue. It notes England’s Parliament concerns, Derby and D'Israeli attacks on Russell, possible Danish support by the Cabinet, and the Likely embargo on German ships at Copenhagen. Wrangle proclaims protecting Schleswig, and Austria Prussia plan civil administration of Schleswig and Holstein. Napoleon shifts to noninvolvement. Italian elections favor moderates. Portugal ships guard Azores rebel privateers per the American minister.
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Loxpox
Timas
House of Commons
the Times
Austia
Prussia
Denmark
Times
Seward
England
Peace Society
Lord Russell
Derby
D’ Israeli
Russell
Gladstone
Copenhagen
Lisbon
Azores
Editorial Echoes in St. Louis Democrat on Union Party
A late editorial in the St. Louis Democrat stresses the Union party’s preservation as essential to the Union itself. It contends a fair convention and a strong platform are needed, with Lincoln possible but not guaranteed, and urges unity under a chosen nominee.
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St. Louis Democrat
B. Gratz
West
Union Party
Union
Unnion
National Union Party
Lincoln
Plan of the False Democrats revealed by Gen Gantt
Gen Gantt of Arkansas, in a Harnissburg speech reported by the Lehigh Register, alleges Northern Democrats conspired with Kings to end the war by conscription and crippling the administration. He claims he was promised Democratic support and names could be given if disputed, and condemns Northern Democrats as cowardly while praising Union rescue from tyranny.
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Gantt
Arkansas
Harnsburg
Island No. 10
Pennsylvania
Kings
North
Union
Lehigh Register
Sherman advances east from Vicksburg alarms Polk’s forces
The Nashville Union reports on 16th century wording that Stewart and Breckenridge divisions of Johnston’s rebel army moved to Mississippi to aid Polk, who may be overwhelmed by Sherman. The paper notes relief probably arrived late.
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Sherman
Vicksburg
Polk
Nashville Union
16Th
Stewart
Breckenridge
Johnston
Mississippi
Enrollment and Quota for Ohio District Subdivisions
Enrollment figures by sub-district in the 14th Ohio District under Oct 19 1863 and Feb 1 1864 calls. Includes per-sub-district enrollment, quota, volunteers credited, and losses as of January 1864. Names and exact numbers are listed for each sub-district.
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Paarlist Marsaatléra Disretor
Woosime
Ono
Ohio
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