Shermans forces gain in Mississippi campaign
The report notes Union general Sherman’s forces gaining a strong position in Mississippi after heavy skirmishes near Jackson and the capital, with about two thousand Confederate prisoners captured. Huston falls back toward Columbus as Union troops advance, while Jambus and surrounding towns on the Tombigbee line remain strategic. Confederate strength is listed around eighty thousand.
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Charleston Surrender Report Debated by Rebel Sources
The Progress notes Charleston surrender reports from rebel sources are questioned as a deception. Intelligence from Gen Gilmore and Admiral Dahlgren to the 18th places advances toward Charleston as properly planned and underway. Batteries on Morris Island including Fort Wagner are described as opening fire.
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Rosecrans in Georgia and Confederate Rail Link Threat
Report claims Bragg fled into Georgia while Rosecrans advances toward Rome. Floyd County sits near Etowah and Oosthenonia forming the Coosa, navigable to Rome by small steamers. A railroad of about twenty metres connects Rome with Kingsport, and federal scouts are reported at Jacksonville.
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Letter from Camp Alice describes Vallandigham detractors
A Wooster Democrat loyal to his party writes from Camp Alice Mississippi July 8. He denounces Peace Democrat Vallandigham and those who opposed the war as cowardly traitors whose hides should be hung for the good of the country. He imagines stripping their hides and feeding their carcasses to birds.
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Escape of Lee Crossing Potomac Stirs Nation
A Civil War era report notes Lee with his main army crossed the Potomac and a council of twelve corps commanders debated an advance. Five supported moving, seven opposed, including Sedgwick Slocum Sykes and French, with Meade leaning for action but not ordering an advance, allowing Lee to escape.
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Rebels Cannot Offset Prisoner Losses, Union Boasts
In a wartime tally, the piece claims Confederate losses since May include about 100000 soldiers captured, killed or wounded across battles at Vicksburg Gettysburg and beyond. It cites General Grant Meade Rosecrans Sherman and others, asserting Union successes and irreparable Rebel losses.
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Militia Discharged by Governor’s Order
Governor Toi orders the militia called out by the 18th proclamation discharged after the capture and destruction of Morgan’s forces. The capital was spared, and the large camp presence is credited with protecting state archives and treasury funds.
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United support rally urges swift victory over rebellion
A large Civil War era meeting in Cod village, led by N. Donald, featured Dr. George and strong calls to crush the rebellion. He urged three essentials: loyal volunteers, greenbacks for families, and unity to sustain the Union.
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Vicksburg
Gibraltar
Mississippi
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Babylon
Confederate Levy En Masse Urged as Salvation
The Richmond Enquirer argues for revolutionary measures in the Confederacy. It calls martial law nationwide, abolition of substitutions, expansion of presidential power, and conscription of whites aged 18 to 46 for three years under desertion penalties. Jefferson Davis issues a proclamation urging obedience and voluntary enlistment prior to enrollment.
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Fragmented political screed tied to Vallandigham unrest
The text accuses Vallandigham supporters of involvement in robbery arson and murders that accompanied a New York riot. It condemns the party and its backers for endorsing use of force, desertion, and resistance to the draft, linking the rhetoric to violent outcomes.
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New York
the Woods
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Camp Bays Rush Depicted By Columbus Journal
The Columbus Journal describes a Camp Bays rush with Gov Tod ordering the dismissal of half the privates at Camp Chase and the return home. It notes the jaunty marchers in tin cup blankets and tall tales of high privates amid cheers, songs, and flags as militiamen parade.
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Union forces press Morgan near Pomeroy and Port Hudson
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