Political turmoil and bounty bills dominate Senate debate
The article discusses Copperhead opposition and passage of a bounty bill authorizing county and township taxes to pay volunteers, plus related measures like the Lieutenant-General bill and Grant's appointment. It notes President Lincoln's approval and includes a death notice for Mrs. Harrison, widow of General Harrison, with reflections on pioneers passing away and the enduring impact of their labors.
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Gen. Harrison
Israel
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Wayne
The
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Lincoln and Morton Renomination Resolutions Adopted
Resolutions declare Lincoln essential to a swift victory in the Civil War and Morton the Union candidate for governor. Delegates are instructed to support Lincoln for president at the National Convention and Morton for governor of Indiana. The resolutions were adopted by a roaring crowd of about ten thousand cheering voices.
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Lincoln
Morton
Abraham Lincoln
Teeety
Indiana
Oliver P. Morton
Ohio Union caucus backs Lincoln renomination in 1860
A caucus of Union members in the Ohio Legislature, led by Eben Newton and C. E. Babevsky, resolved that the people of Ohio and soldiers in the army demand Abraham Lincoln's renomination. Some members who withdrew later expressed support for Mr. Chase. a severe indisposition kept Lockwood away. The vote featured broad support for Lincoln as the man to lead the nation out of its troubles. Enthusiasm rose as the caucus concluded.
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Columbus
Okeio
Herald
al P” Arene
Eben. Newton
Mahoning
C. E. Babevsky
Ayahoga
Ohio
Abraham Lincoln
Hasla
Changs
Lincoln
Clase
Lockwood
Bim Aram
Desperate Rebels Described as Dying in Civil War Writings
E D M L of Cincinnati Gazette analyzes the Confederate collapse amid conscription, desertions, and devalued currency. He argues the Western half of the Confederacy is cut off, predicts limited rebel manpower, cites Cobb and Davis as despairing, and foresees Union victory as Sherman advances toward Meridian and Grant moves on, sealing the South’s fate.
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Georgia
Virginia
Roanoke
Alabama
Holcomb
Congress
Cincinnati
Goode
Tennessee
Kentucky
Missouri
Arkansas
Louisiana
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Atlanta
Jefferson Davis
Tyburn
Cobb
Orth
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Mississippi
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Vicksburg
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Confederacy
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Gladscion Bee
Seai
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Charleston
Wilmington
Mobile
Longatreet
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Polk
Sherman
Meridian
Grant
Longstreet
Pemberton
Joheson
Washington
E. D. ML
CIA. Gazette
Camp Life Notes From Plaquemine 1864
A Civil War letter from Feb 14 1864 describes Camp Speigle near Plaquemine on the Mississippi. It notes the town's location 117 miles above New Orleans and 23 miles below Baton Rouge, the Catholic dominance, old churches, and cotton trade. The writer praises Col Speigel, Maj Gen McClernand, and the regiment’s health, living conditions, and humor about Union soldiers courting local Southern widows, with hints of foraging spoils and drill.
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Mississippi
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Arkansas Post
Vicksburg
Speigel
Emancipation Resolutions Adopted by Tennessee Loyalists
From Memphis Bulletin dated February 20, reports that a large Tennessee loyalist meeting on February 22 adopted resolutions disavowing rebellion and pledging loyalty to the Union. They call for restoring state government under U S law, ending slavery, denying rights to rebels, and urging a constitutional convention with Horace Maynard to speak.
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Tennessee
United States
Johnson
Lincoln
Er.morgan
Auilding
Horace Maynard
Execution of Frederick F Streeter in Medina
Medina Gazette reports the public execution of convict Frederick F Streeter after a mass gathering. The ceremony began with a prisoner escorted to the scaffold, a prayer by Rev Barns, and final statements where Streeter proclaimed his innocence. His last words addressed Mr Foot, denying murder of his daughter, before the drop fell and life ended.
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Medina Company
J. B. Beckwith
H. J. Walker
Liberty Street
West Street
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Medina Gazette
Draft to Proceed in All Sub-districts March 10
Official dispatch directs Major Townsend to begin the draft nationwide by March 10 in any sub-district not yet meeting its quota. Volunteers between March 1 and 10 may be drafted once the process starts. Signed B. Fry, Provost Marshal General.
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Townsend
B. Fry
Shanes
Maginat L4ry Disrator
Wooster
Ohio
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Movement on Dalton A Great Battle Imminent
General Thomas has advanced on Dalton from Tunnel Hill and is reinforced by a company of men. A special dispatch received here states the labor is ongoing and threatens to seize Dalton in the near term.
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Priadeelphta
Saya
Thomas
Tunnel Hill
Congressional Proceedings Reveal War Policy Debates
Washington reports show the Thirty-Eighth Congress debating a standing army proposal of 206,000 black troops to be officered by whites, West Point cadet increases, and the Revenue Bill. Senate and House actions include extending Pacific Railroad shares, Freedmen's Bureau support, and a Lieutenant General revival, with numerous petitions and committee inquiries shaping reconstruction and military policy.
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Bureau of Freedmen’s Affairs
Kelley
Pennsylvania
Washbourne
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State of the Union
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Sherman
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Military
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Nevada
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King
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Ohio
Sprague
Rhode Island
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Freedmen's Bureau
Maryland
Stevens
Committee On Ways and Means
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Penn
Hol‘man
Indiana
Navy Department
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Battle near Randascos Florida Affects Seymour Expedition
New York dispatch reports a heavy Civil War engagement fifteen miles beyond Jacksonville on the Jacksonville and Tallahassee line. Union forces under General Seymour fought fifteen thousand Confederates, retreated to Sanderson with many wounded, leaving behind several officers and 78 Confederate prisoners after a three hour contest. The enemy’s losses are unknown and dispatches note Gen. Hardee’s presence at the field.
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Seymour
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Randascas
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Connecticut
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
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Tribley
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Hilton Head
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Ex-Governor Wright Defends Lincoln Policy at Indiana Union Meet
Ex-Governor Wright of Indiana spoke at the Union Convention in Indianapolis praising President Lincoln. He urged united nominations and a large majority, lauding Lincoln’s leadership, the shift in public sentiment on arming Black soldiers, and the necessity of policy over timing in civil war. The crowd cheered as he affirmed that no party can survive opposing black troops helping save the country.
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Jude
Europe
Abraham Lincoln
Fremont
Missouri
Senate
State House
Grant Nominated Lieutenant General in New Army Rank
The President informed the House that he approved the bill reviving the grade of Lieutenant General and sent to the Senate the nomination of Gen. Grant for the post. Col. Streight and other officers, recently escaped Libby prison, arrived in Washington, with a Washington narrative of their adventures featured in specials.
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Senate
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Libby Prison
Washington
Ashland County Numeric Fragments Report
A fragmentary Ashland County record lists a series of numbers and codes including 95 145 12 189 78 486 165 0.7 and 4 n WW, with no clear accompanying narrative or dates. The readable items suggest a data ledger or catalogued figures rather than a full event or notice.
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