Political Figures Oppose Union War Effort in Ohio Writings
The document cites names such as William Henry Smith Attorney General W P Fe of Monroe Moses Re Brailey Fulton Philip Herding Auglaize Meerd Coshocton and others showing sympathy with copperhead views. It notes opposition to the Lincoln administration and support for a Peace or Union ticket including Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson.
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Attormey
W.P. FE
Monroe County
Moses RE. Brailey
Fulton County
Meerd
Public Works
Philip Herding
Auglaize County
Mes Moors
Coshocton County
Aistke
Richmond Examiner
Fof
New York World
Anion
Abraham Lincoln
Dlinois
Andrew Johnson
Richmond Examiner backs Democratic win in Lincoln Johnson race
The Richmond Examiner comments on Lincoln and Johnson nomination, admitting the rebellion favors the Democratic party and relies on its success in the North. It argues the rebellion and Democratic party are allied and would triumph if Grant is defeated.
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Richmond Examiner
Lincoln
Johnson
Democratic Party
Union Party
Grant
Richmond
Capitol Square
Mmg
Our National Debt Figures Revealed by Secretary Chase
Secretary Chase, replying to a Senate resolution, provided a detailed statement of U S public debt up to the month’s date. The totals show debt bearing interest in coin and lawful money, debt on which interest has ceased, and noninterest debt, with a grand total of 1 719 595 168 88. Annual interest amounts are listed in coin and lawful money, totaling 71 696 730 16. Currency outstanding and bond amounts are itemized as well.
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Chase
Senate
United States
Democrats Postpone National Convention to August
A Civil War era notice reports the National Committee of the Secesh Democracy delaying their National Convention from July 4 to August 20. It accuses the party of waiting for military defeats to favor peace on rebel terms and to profit from national disaster.
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National Committee
Secesh
Union
Grant
Cincinnati Gazette
Democratic
Fugitive Slave Law Repeal Stirs North and South
The passage proclaims the end of the Fugitive Slave Law in the North, declaring no slave will be surrendered and no slavery will exist anywhere. It condemns the law as a malediction and notes Congress has not formally erased its stain from history.
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Congress
Seitanse
Saad
Maryland Convention Passes Emancipation Article in Bill of Rights
The Maryland Constitutional Convention in Annapolis approved an emancipation clause barring slavery and involuntary servitude except as punishment for crime as long as the person was duly convicted. The text declares all held in servitude free and urges prayers of thanks for liberty, predicting new prosperity and growth for the state.
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Maryland
Free States
Au Olis
Outrage Against Soldier's Widow Sparks Outcry in New York
A Black widow, widow of Sergeant William Anderson of Company F Twenty six United States colored troops, was dragged from an "&th avenue" car by two men a policeman and a car conductor then left in the street. The incident amid a diatribe against Copperheadiam highlights racial injustice and wartime sacrifice.
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New York
Th Avenue
William Anderson
Company F
Twenty-sixth
United States Colored Troops
Peace Democrats push mass meeting before Chicago Convention
The Peace party in this state plans a Wednesday mass meeting in the City to press a principle driven by ending the war as soon as possible. They oppose the war and call for a clear policy at the Chicago Convention, contrasting with the Baltimore and Cleveland factions.
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Peace Party
Chicago
Daily News
Cleveland
Baltimore
Lincoln
Fremont Hamself
Abraham Lincoln
Democratic
Peace Democrats
Union
Grant
War policy and peace policy in the next administration
The Times argues the nation must understand the choice between subduing the rebellion and yielding to it. It asserts the people should decide, clearly and fairly, which path will shape the administration's conduct and the country’s future.
Peace Faction Described As Political Cowboys By Herald
The New York Herald derides the Peace Convention and its supporters as political cowboys and bushwhackers led by Fernando Wood. It accuses the Peace faction of selling out to Republicans, lacking popularity or power, and urges their swift defeat.
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Herald
Chicago
Daily News
Fernando Wood
Astor House
Cemaia
Fernandos
Mozart Hall
Wood Brothers
Jeff Davis
Hamlin Speech in Bangor Praises Lincoln and Johnson
The Bangor ratification meeting heard Hon. Hannibal Hamlin praise President Lincoln as capable and virtuous, call for unwavering support, and urge Republican unity. He endorsed Andrew Johnson of Tennessee for Vice President, citing loyalty, experience, and steadfast Unionist principles.
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Hannibal Hamlin
Bangor
Maine
Lincoln
Mr.h
Democratic Party
Andrew Johnson
Tennessee
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Union
Wathus Leyally
Hay
Rebel View on Nominations and Lincoln's Election
The piece argues Confederate sympathy for four more years of war under Lincoln and Seward, criticizes the Baltimore convention, and predicts gold reactions and political shifts. It references Grant Butler Lincoln and the Democratic split, urging Confederate readers to watch the campaign and favor a Confederate president via military victory.
Congress Ends Session with Naval and Public Works Bills
The 38th Congress closes with action on naval pay and hospital bills, the Arkansas ram prize, and a Cairo navy yard measure. Debates over fugitive slave law repeal and peace proposals continue as the Senate and House set adjournment dates. Contested Pennsylvania elections are resolved in part and transfers of seats are clarified.
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Washington
Congress
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Arkansas
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John Ericsson
Kittery
House of Representatives
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Hudson Bay and
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Houe
Scott
John Kline
Third
Leonard Scott
Fitch Congressional Distr
Charles He Carrigatnet
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Minos
Copperhead Faction Splinters Ahead of Chicago Convention
Journal reports the Copperhead organization collapsing into factions with internal quarrels over stance toward the Confederacy and various leaders. The piece notes hesitance to unite at Chicago and predicts explosive divergence among factions as August 29 approaches.
Civil War Dispatches Describe Generals and Movements
Reports from Grant and Hunter detail movements around the Danville railroad and Jackson River depot 40 miles north of Salem and a retreat due to supply shortages. Union losses are estimated 2000 to 8000 with several officers killed or wounded as forces withdraw toward Covington amid destroyed rail lines into Richmond.
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Gren Grant
Metersburg
Peterson
Hunter
Jackson River
Danville
Salem
Covington
Ben Wilson
Bargsville
Richmond
Sherman
Hooker
Dani McCook
Rice
69Th Ohio
40Th Lillinois
Augustine
Sinois
EM Stanton
District accounting of district no payments and bounties
Ledger style record lists numerous payments and credits for District No 8 and related messengers. Names include Harrison Sanderson Munson Smith and many others with amounts ranging from 3.00 to 100.00, totaling about 470.00 to 820.00 in various sections. Notes indicate bad bills and receipts from volunteers and bounty expenses across districts.
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Joshua Brothers
Stephen Harrison
Jesson Burkley
Jobo Harrison
John
Ang
Cramer John Harrison
Crow
Adam Spade
Morehead
Robert Caldwell
Harnson
Andrew Butler
Thomas Doty
David Doty
J Polston
Robert Scott Bach
George Shaff
Imite
Henry Munson Jr Sa
Isaac Munson
Joseph Say
Ary Harrison
Are Snipes A
John Butler
Aeuh
Henre Eres
Edward Schaff
James Hindman
AG Barnes
Alexander Bigham
Area Bucher Jr
Nit
Henry Grennwald
Jackson Benny
JC Davis
David Geigey
Jonathan Saunders
Simon Bair
James Taylor
Shirki
Jacob Eberhart
Michael Franke
Sarah A
Wm Albright
Abraham Bechtel O
James Stitt
John J Davis John
Samuel Herman
Robert Hall
SD McKean
David Wilson
Israel Franks
Isaac Tate
Jacob Tate
Andrew Miller
J Muller
Jacob Miller
John Br
Alfred Hughe- Pan Henry Sanders
Peter Weaker
Henry
James Mahn
Jonathan Neely
Samuel Marr
Jacob Hensel Jr
Joseph Carrell
Joseph Ranber
Bey Dey
George
Postponement of National Democratic Committee Meeting
Executive Committee of the National Democratic Party votes to postpone the convention. Meeting held in New York on June 22 1864, deferring to August 28 1864, then further reset to August 29 184 at Chicago. August Belmont serves as chairman. Pierce as secretary.
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National Democratic Committee
New York
Union
Chicago
Algust Belmont
Fraepennex UO Pierce
Franklin Township Volunteer Fund report to citizens
The Military Committee of Franklin Township Wayne County Ohio reports funds raised to pay bounties to fill the 600 HOC volunteers under the President's October 16 and February 1864 calls. The aim is to avoid drafting in the township and meet the quota by March 1.
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Franklin Township
Wayne County
Ohio
Franklin Tp
United States
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