Four More New States Proposed From Territories to Statehood
Ohio representative Mr. Astrey introduces bills in the House to allow Nebraska Nevada Utah and Colorado to draft constitutions form state governments and join the Union. Mr Ashley proposes a temporary government for Idaho pending admission consideration.
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Big
West
Uncle Sam
Mr. Astrey
Ohio
Nebraska
Nevada
Utah
Colorado
Committee On Territories
Ashley
Idaho
Secretary Chase Finances Bill Sparks Party Clash
The Cleveland Leader reports Chase's Financial Bill outlines borrowing up to 900 million dollars for the current and next fiscal year. It proposes a new currency bureau and fractional notes, replacing some bond provisions, while contrasting with a committee bill favoring 500 million in bonds and staged repayments.
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Chase
Telegraph
Oyt
Committee of Ways and Means
Washington
Mr. Chase
Treasury Department
the Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Senate
B. .King
Cleveland Leader
Confederate and Union Movements Amid Civil War News
The dispatches detail Banks left New York aboard the North Star with plans to seize Port Hudson and Baton Rouge while the Potomac sailed. In Mississippi the Mississippi campaign unfolds as forces move from Cairo to Baton Rouge. The pirate Alabama captures the Vanderbilt steamer Arie and seizes cargo and marines before ransom is paid. Rebel forces under Fitzhugh Lee attack Dumfries but are repulsed, while rumors say Occoquan supply wagons were seized. Jeff Davis issues a savage proclamation against Butler and officers aiding slaves, promising hangings and harsh penalties. John Morgan conducts a new raid on the Louisville and Nashville line at Glasgow with engagements near Bear Wallow, and Rosecrans orders boat detentions near Louisville. The report places Pocahontas near Pilot Knob with Missouri and Arkansas troops in action.
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General Banks
New York
North Star
Butler
Mississippi
Cairo
Baton Rouge
Port Hudson
New Orleans
Patemac
Vicksburg
Memphis
Department
Texas
New Orleana
Arie
Aspinwall
Alabama
Custorn
Cuba
Wells, Fargo & Co
Arte
Mobile
Hasanoab
Florida
Uhias Oreto
JLA
Fitzhugh Lee
Dumfries
Warrentown
Bsocum
Wolf River
Occoquan
Dunfries
Julio Swinburne
Albany
Warrington
Swinburne
Fredricksburgh
Jeff Davis
Gen. Butler
Apantroth
Jumford
Gen Butler
United States
Orces
Louisville and Nashville
John Morgan
Glasgow
Second
Michigan Cavalry
Mataforesville
Bear Walow
Cane City
Glasgow Junction
Rosecrabshes
LW Falls
Louisville
J Ff. Thaumpson
Agai
Ald
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Ark
Missouri
Arkansas
Pocahontas
Missouri State Line
Pilot Knob
Roanoke
Havana
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Department O the Gulf
Banks
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Geo Butler
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State of Texas
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Ohio
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Richmond
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Pryor
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Congress
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Selma
Ala
van Dorn
Corinth
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Gant
Allahatchie
Fredricksbur
Frederick Burg
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Federicks Org
Frebel
Gueasey
George County
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Richmon
Lee
Fredericksbrg
Alurg
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Fom
Gin Pleaston
Longstre
Aken
Pleasinton
Asulastat
Gunaboa
Richme Id
Drury
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Turry
Mites
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Christmas
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Lear
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Burnside
Prcke
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Cass
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Westneveland
Washington
Fredericksburg
Tobago Bay
Falmouth
Ata Mirth
Ani Vladress
Abd
Gursimy
Ione
Lincely
Burusile
Cur, N.Y. Pribuue
Oppn Leaders Claim Fall Elections Rebuke Republicans
The opposition asserts last fall’s elections condemned the Administration over wartime policy. State-by-state tallies show the administration ahead by about 171,438 votes across listed New Hampshire Vermont Connecticut New York New Jersey Delaware Ohio Indiana Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Missouri Kansas Oregon and more, disputing the opposition’s claim.
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Republican
New Hampshire
Vermont
St.242
Connecticut
New York
Cane Estate
New Jersey
Ohio
Wisconsin
Oregon
Administration Saichity Teen
Iowa
Missouri
Minnesota
Congress
Herterfly
Raeree Ae
Southern View from a Louisiana Planter on War’s End
A Louisiana planter publishes a letter on the South’s condition asserting mass ignorance and hatred toward the Yankees. He argues for overwhelming force to crush the Confederacy and predicts rapid collapse of the Richmond government if loyalty falters, while noting Northern prosperity.
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Rwsgshainen Sears
Louisiana
South
Richmond
Supersession of General Butler and Banks
The article argues that replacing Butler with Banks would not disrupt Uncleared plans but would maintain cordial ties with both generals. It notes Butler’s long New Orleans command and danger, urging Banks as a capable successor to steady delta operations and sustain effective military machinery.
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General Butler
Gen. Butler
General Banks
New Orleans
Butler
Gen. Banks
Banks
Mississippi
Cleve
Wounded Soldiers Christmas Dinner in Washington
The article reports a grand Christmas feast for 36 000 wounded and sick soldiers in Washington area hospitals. Volunteers served, evergreen decorations and music filled wards, with speeches by Congressmen and Cabinet members and even the President visiting. Turkey and chicken totals exceeded seven thousand, sourced from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Chicago and Albany.
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Washington
Lades
America
Congress
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Albany
Cleveland
Rebels retreat as Union forces advance toward Murfreesboro
The report notes Gen. Rosecrans forces driving rebels into Murfreesboro while Morgan’s troops reportedly retreat from Kentucky. Indiana Governor Morton denies ordering militia deployment. Train passengers hear heavy firing near Lebanon Junction and rumors place Hilas’ brigade with Morgan. Rail bridges near Knoxville and Elizabeth town are said damaged amid ongoing clashes.
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Lewis i
Col. Carters
Knoxville
Tennessee
Danbridge
Morton
Indiana
Louisville
Sheppardsville
Lebanon Junction
Cal. Hilas
Morgan
Bairdstown
Elizabethtown
Munfordaville
Rosecrans
Mexican Embassy Tensions Over Allied Food Supplies
The Times reports a rift as Mexican ministers protest U S aid shipments to France amid French army shortages. Seward refuses interference while complaints reach the Mexican embassy and blame shifts fuel tensions over privileges granted to France versus Mexico.
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Mexico
Seward
Wasnisaton
the Times
The Union Counsels Against Slavery as War Asset
The Nashville Union reprints Richmond Enquirer lines arguing the Confederate labor system rests on slaves as property. It urges Union victory means seizing slave labor and other rebel assets, noting slaves are not persons but movable property. It questions constitutional protections for rebel property in war.
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Nashville Union
Richmond Enquirer
South
North
Richmond Journal
Columbus Adopts War Office Auditing and Deserter Return Orders
Columbus notes relay government orders from Quartermaster Gen Wright via the governor. Auditing and examination of draft expenses are to aid accounts. drafted men failing tests stay in position. deserters and absentees may be returned to commands to avoid punishment. War Dept approves governor appointed agents at Columbus Cincinnati and Louisville to settle soldiers accounts. Ohio Relief Association seeks agent. James O Wetmore cited for services to sick and wounded in Washington vicinity.
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Columbus
Cincinnati Gazette
Wright
Washington
United States
Secretary of War
Cincinnati
Louisville
Ohio Relief Association
Tod
James O. Wetmore
London Papers Debate Lincoln Emancipation and Neutral Rights
The Times and Herald divide on Lincoln's emancipation plan with claims of peace bids and platitudes while the Daily News credits humanity yet doubts its effect. The Star doubts the cornerstone aim, and the Globe defends Britain’s Alabama stance. A Tuscarora incident near Madeira involves a British vessel. England discusses Ionian Islands cession to Greece.
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London Times
Lincoln
South
the Times
London Herald
London Daily News
London Morning Post
Great Britain
London Star
Tuscarora
Thistle
Madeira
Nassau
Leopold
London Globe
Slidell
Napoleon
Crouyn de L'Huys
Persigny
England
Ionian Islands
Greece
General Banks Takes Command In Gulf Region Shift
News from New Orleans reports General Banks assuming command of the Department of the Gulf and the Texas area, succeeding General Butler. Butler’s farewell addresses praise his troops and the relief of New Orleans. Banks issues proclamations stressing loyalty, civil rights within public safety, and the restoration of government.
Bapbick's Expedition Reported From New Orleans
A New Orleans correpondent to the Inquirer states the Banks expedition portion has reached New Orleans and the rest is due soon. Naval and land forces are prepared to advance up the Mississippi with battleships and gunboats, amid rumors of a large Helena Arkansas army and possible delays for Gen. Teant's Mississippi division.
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New Orleans
the Inquirer
Banks
Mississippi
T!s
Mio
Pag
Hatford
Palmer
Rchmond
Aldis
Mississipi
Smith
Alatross
Iota
Winona
Kino
Ithaca
Ka‘atin
Layuga
Helena
Arkansas
Gail
Teant
Grant Falls Back Toward Memphis and Vicksburg
Special dispatch from Cairo reports Gen Grant withdrawing north of the Tallahatchie with his main army at Holly Springs and planning to open the Memphis and Charleston Railroad to Grand Junction. Reports state Fort Hudson fallen to Federals and a fleet under Rear Admiral Farrant active below Vicksburg.
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Cureaus
Cairo
Grant
Tallahatcbie
Holly Springs
Memphis
Charleston
Grand Junction
New Orleans
Farrant
Fort Hudson
Vicksburg
Davies Mills
van Dorn
Bolivar
Mississippi River
Columbus
Humboldt
New Madrid
Dispatches Describe War Strain From Fredericksburg To Richmond
A New York Herald dispatch reports severe supply shortages and mass sick transport to the army from Talmouth. Civilians suffer amid rebel promises to march toward Mayland and winter in Philadelphia, while Gen Gregg takes command of the cavalry division succeeding Gen Bayard.
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New York Herald
Talmouth
Fredericksburg
Long
Mayland
Philadelphia
Richmond
Gregg
General Bayard
Hie
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