Courage, Nation Must Stand for Deliverance From Weakness
A wartime speech calls for ardent resolve and sacrifice to defend liberty. Leaders and citizens alike are urged to bear burdens, honor ancestry, and persevere through bloodshed and loss to secure a stronger republic. The address condemns cowardice and stresses duty, unity, and the need for new vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Lange
Iirdyloob
Dhe Tong
Earnest
Exhiter
United States
Triditsan
Tiegnarle
Fhe
Anne
Drafted Men to Receive Pay and Bounties
The document states drafted men will receive eleven dollars per month with no bounty, while another class will get thirteen dollars per month and a one hundred dollar bounty. The wording implies separate stipends and rewards for different groups.
Northern Traitors and Rebel Aid in Newburg Robberies
The Indiana town of Newburg is cited as a rebel stronghold with seventy five guerrillas aided by Bright Democrat officials and nominees. Several named Democrats, including ex editors and candidates, fled or were jailed for aiding the rebels. The State Journal notes most traitors were in the Bright anti war faction and urges loyal Democrats to reflect.
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Indiana
Newburg
Abettor
Jas. E. Myrick
Indianapolis
Calvin Frary
Warrick Democrat
John C Frary
Mefford
Carney
Indianapolis State Journal
Newbury
Morgan
Loya Democrats
Change of Tune on McClellan Faith and Criticism
The piece accuses The New York Times of shifting its stance on General McClellan. It argues for eight years the nation trusted his army, yet failures at Manassas Yorktown and Richmond reveal the paper’s inconsistent praise and questions whether the fault lies with the army or the General.
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Gen. McClellan
New York Times
Ita
McClellan
Pia
Manassas
Parktown
Richmond
the Times
Yorktown
Times
Vallandigham Gone For After Dayton War Meeting
A Dayton crowd after a war meeting roared for Vallandigham and trailed the secessionist threat to safety. Report emphasizes aroused hostility toward Vallandigham, mockery of the Union cause, and speculation on his longevity amid factional uproar.
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Vallandigham
Dayton
Charles, Anderson
Geo. E. Pugh
Val
Ak Id Alississippi
Proclamation to Enforce Confiscation and Rebellion Suppression
The President issues a sweeping confiscation proclamation targeting all who aid the rebellion with a sixty day deadline. It covers all states and properties including slaves, with forfeiture and mandatory sale or emancipation upon court declaration. Enforcement relies on district marshals as armies advance, with limited presidential remission.
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Rubicon
Congress
Dionary
Gulf States
Ammesty
Are We All Patriots
A reflective call to citizens to prove patriotism by active service and deeds. The piece urges self examination of duties to country and humanity, urging action over talk to restore liberty and government. It emphasizes substance over appearance and unity among true patriots.
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Acta
Ash
Thost
Todd
Arling
William Uiven
Richland
Ashland Holmen
Wayne
Weyne
Belvent
Rowe & Bru
Wooster and
T Ius
Wayne County
Militis-Notice Enrolment Ordered by Ohio State Officials
Ohio Governor exerts authority to enroll militia by county assessors and township ward assessors. Officials urge prompt completion, require lists of persons subject to military duty, and impose penalties for noncompliance. All funds collected go to county military land treasury.
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Ohio
Exsevernica
As- Sehedri
Yfeel
Iba
Daur Ton
Levitoy
General Assembly
State of
Adjutant General
Explanation of the Famous Woman Order by Butler Letter
A Boston recipient receives Butler's 1862 defense of the order aimed at controlling acts by women in New Orleans. He argues the measure prevented riots by treating indiscreet women as common prostitutes, cites insults to Union soldiers in Baltimore, and notes editors misread the policy. The letter defends the order and its impact.
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Butler
Boston
New Orleans
Proclamation by President Lincoln During Civil War
The document, dated July 25, 1863, in Washington, proclaims a suspension of habeas corpus and calls for loyalty amid rebellion. It authorizes actions to quell insurrection and notify all within the United States of enforcement under the appropriate act. Lincoln signs the proclamation and affixes the seal.
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America
Congress
Szebels
United States
United
Washington
Abraham ‘Lincoln
Sixth Section of Confiscation Act Enforced After Proclamation
The Act’s Sec six empowers seizure of property, money, stocks and credits of rebels within sixty days after a presidential warning. It bars post deadline transfers and requires allegiance restoration. Proceeds may be seized or used to suppress rebellion, with nullification of later transfers.
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United States
Our Navy Growth and Power For War Preparedness
The rebellion spurred a dramatic expansion of U S naval strength from 88 vessels to 292 steam propelled ships. Seamen rose from 8,000 to over 23,000 with a doubled marine corps and many officers, as hundreds of vessels were added or chartered for war.
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United States Naval Service
Marine Corps
General Order restricts troops from guarding private property
Headquarters Virginia July 26 General Order No 1 forbids guards over private houses or property. Commanding officers must ensure discipline, as soldiers are for battle not protection of hostile private property. By command of Major General Pope. (Signed) G D RouaGues Colonel A A G and Chief of Staff.
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Virginia
Pope
G. D RouaGues
A A. G
General Halleck Explains Order No 3 to Blar
The letter from General Halleck to Hon F P Blar discusses Order No 3 as a military necessity. He stresses unauthorized persons must be kept out of camps to prevent enemy disclosure and says he will enforce laws from Congress but cannot make or invalidate laws. He notes reluctance on confiscating rebel slave property and promises to enforce any federal policy if Congress passes it.
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Halleck
Congress
B. W. Hartrecs
Rebels to be exchanged as 250 prisoners released to Fort Monroe
About 250 rebel prisoners in the old Capitol to be released tomorrow and moved to Fort Monroe for exchange. Reported troop movements include deserters and traders arriving in the city from Fredericksburg, with authorities seizing wagons loaded with market supplies near Falls Church and returning them to Washington.
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Old Capitol
Fort Monroe
Frederiksburg
Whipple
Alexandria
Geo. Pope
F’slls
Washington
Ricghmund
Popey
Naval Power Facts Friends and Foes
Analysis of the U S Navy's growth to about three hundred vessels with steam power, ironclads, rams, and rapid mobilization. Notes endurance against Britain and France, and the strategic aim to deter foreign intervention while defending the Union. Cites figures on ships, sailors, and recent progress as evidence of national strength.
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Pathe American
Numler
Vanderbilt
Hi Npton
Col
Ellet
Cou
England
France
Naval Service
Welles
Republic
Présd
Jongun
America
N. Y
Halleck Named Head of the Army in United States
Gen Henry Wager Halleck is appointed commander in chief of the United States armies. Born 1819 in Oneida County New York, Halleck attended West Point, served in the Mexican War, and held various posts including secretary of state of California and staff roles on the Pacific coast. The promotion aims to unify military strategy and improve movement efficiency nationwide.
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Halleck
Ahief
United States
Henry Wager Halleck
Weston
Oneida County
N. Y
Joseph Halleck
California
Territory of
Caliornia
Kearney
Mason and
Riley
Shubiik
Pacific Coast
Criforpis
Department of the West
St. Louis
Maine
Mexico
Oregon
Key West
Journ
Martin van Bure
Ag Mediately
Sylvester
P. van Ness
New York City
Aaron Sarr i
Hamilton
Burr
van Buren
Buren
P. Buren
van Bu
Repowinati
James K
General Rosseau Upholds Two Principles for Rebels
Since his arrival, General Rosseau declares two cardinal principles to deter rebellion supporters. He vows to show consequences of forfeiting government protection and to not aid escapees without an oath of allegiance. Officers and soldiers reportedly celebrate with tears of joy.
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Rosseau
Generalis
Van Buren and Early New York Politics A Fragment
A fragmentary obituary and political sketch recounts Martin Van Buren’s rise from Kinderhook to New York State offices. It notes early service, rising party influence, appointment as Secretary of State, and ultimate 1836 presidential nomination defeat amid critiques of his administration. The text mixes dates, offices, and the era's partisan shifts without a clean narrative arc.
Rumor of Stonewall Jackson’s Intended advance on Washington
A Washington man reports to President Lincoln that Union intelligence warns of Stonewall Jackson plotting an attack on the capital. Jackson says he was in Baltimore recently gathering fortification details, while the informant claims reliable sources fear a bold move toward the District of Columbia.
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Washington
Lincoln
Stonewall” Jackson
Virginia
Jackson
Baltimore
District of Columbia
Internal Revenue Act Sept 1 1862 Notice
Tagascay Department announces by joint resolution of Congress the first day of September next as the effective date to implement the act providing internal revenue and paying interest on the public debt. Collectors and assessors will be appointed and duties completed before that date. The 4th of July saw Union forces raise the flag at Galveston and restore the emblem of freedom.
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Tagascay Department
Congress of the United States
Union
Texas
Rhode Island
Galveston
Waype County
Brate
Pio
Thivir
Mandey
Jonathan Bandery
Shreve
dJemes Taylor
Jobo Harper’s
Apple Creek
Madisonburg
Peter Wolfs
Wayne Township
Wape County
Hio
T W Peckinpaugh
Wooster
Angus
Ban
Wayne County
Ohi
Ds Meek
Nort West
Ousit
Cnet
Fort Wayne & Choa
Landeowne
Evi
Anid
Acre
Maine
Pus Dewitt
Imaelf
Mary Jage
William M
Ewe
Ted Lands
Myer
Dewitt
Merk
Ollin E. Bhewster
Flora
Sophia T Moore
Waye
Ohio
Atte
Samuel Kpapp
Hus
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Dan
Juho Brinke
MT Trust
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Fiatr Moore
Gaid Railroad Company
Pitteburgh
Fort Wavagau
Ohio and Pennsylvania Rail Company
Flora T Moore
Opernoe
Ws County
Bio
Brewater
Petitwuer
T Moore
Carter
Pitaburgh
Fort Wayne
Gust
Kas 'N Bostif
Hora
Locas Flarrzer
Hie
Attorpey
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Geneva Assembly of Ohio
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