Political currents favor Lincoln and Chase in 1864
Ohio voices show strong support for re nominating Lincoln and Treasury Secretary Chase. Judge Spaulding notes widespread desire to back Lincoln while urging Chase supporters to pause until public sentiment shifts. The letter dated March 4 1864 discusses unity within the party and loyalty to the administration as the Baltimore convention approaches.
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Spaulding
Olave
Bigions Hunarpie
Tinciln
Lincoln
Chase
Ufe
Baltimore
Farragut Bombards Mobile Forts Amid Fleet Report
Gulf intelligence places Admiral Farragut near Mobile Bay with a large fleet. The February 28 fleet letter says constant mortar fire on Fort Powell, threatening Grant's Pass, while reports claim Farragut will engage the strongest Southern works with a substantial army and double ender vessels joining the squadron.
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Mobile
Gulf
Farragut
Mobile Bay
Fort Powell
Grants, Pass
Mobile Register
Speaas
South
Orleans
Seth
Whisky Bill Imposes Higher Tax on Distilled Spirits
The Whisky bill, approved after delay between Houses, levies sixty cents per gallon on distilled spirits and forty cents per gallon on imported spirits after July. Treasury delays reduced revenue until Senate accepted the bill as returned from the House. It is expected the tax rises to 80 cents after July and $1.26 after January.
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Congress
Committee On Ways and Means
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Senate
The Louisiana Election Reported By Arrival From New Orleans
An arrival from New Orleans gives dates two days after the election with scattered figures. The fragmentary text notes 2,925 registered voters and references strong feelings about the 1860 presidential contest.
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New Orleans
Hake
Slyciad
Fox
Senator Devin's Vallandigham Fund Bill Endorsed
In the Senate proceedings Davin introduces a bill to prevent disloyal funds from the Vallandigham fund being sent to the traitor and Confederate sympathizers. The move aligns with Republican leaders and is praised as a step in the right direction.
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Reece Tee
Vallandighas Fund
Senate
Davin
United States
Vallandigham Fund
Devin
Presidential Difficulties Resolutions Toward Electing a President
Senate resolutions offered by Mr. Sherman propose a solution to presidential difficulties. They declare a Senate quorum as a majority of its members and state that a majority of duly appointed electors can elect a President. If the election goes to the House, the majority of states represented in the House shall determine the result.
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Senate
Sherman
United States
House of Representatives
House
Wilson
Secretary of War
Davis
Kentucky
Maine
Massachusetts
East New-England
New-Hampshire
Vermont
Rhode Island
Connecticut
West New-England
Powell
Reconstruction-era Politicians Elected In New Hampshire County
Fragmentary report notes Republican counselors elected and suggests nine of twelve Republicans may win state representatives. Mentions local towns and political efforts by individuals amid unclear context.
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Cosious
N. H
Gilmore
New York Elections Report From Tribune On 80 Counties
The Tribune reports complete returns from 80 New York counties showing 80 Union Supervisors elected to 201 Democrats. In Onedis partial returns indicate 8 towns gained and Sullivan 4. Compared with last year Union gains reach 68 towns with 59 more in other counties, despite Copperhead boasts.
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New York
the Tribune
Sullivan
Copperheads
Fremont Speech Noted For Good Taste At Thompson Reception
The Cincinnati Gazette lauds General Fremont describing him as possessing dignified tone and broad mental expression in public utterances. It contrasts Fremont with a rival general blamed for feeble puerilities and lacking common sense despite public credulity in hidden genius.
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Gen. Fremont
George Thompson
New York
Cincinnati Ganetic
Fourteen States Declare Preference for Lincoln in 1865
Fragments list states and conventions showing support for Abraham Lincoln for President in 1865. The readable text references New Hampshire and Connecticut conventions and notes that other states would join if given opportunity.
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Lincoln
Fenmagiranis Equare Ouliomie
Logie Silo Legis
Mariatd
Logitien
Igland
New Hampshire
Connacticau & i Beate
Ies “Anonauts
New Ot City
Ubs
Leagies
Linda
Relief for Soldiers' Families Act in Ohio Proclaimed
The Ohio law imposes two mill state levy and one mill county levy in deficient areas, plus one half mill city levy in first and second class cities with relief shortfalls. An assessor must census all soldiers and marines, removals, and the Auditor will apportion land to counties. County commissioners disperse funds to needy families. colored soldiers’ families share equally. no officer compensation allowed.
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Ohio
Lucas Fattery
WIM
Warn County
H. Aylesworth
Jas
Aylesworth
William Murdock
Harriet Murdock
Wayne County
Uhich
Ira H. Aylesworth
North West
Tadge Vorteen
Cleveland & Calumbus
Afuressid
Ira H Aylesworth
Almon Aystsworth Alao
Eaid Qurer
Esid
Said Abuta
Rensin
Rensin B Stibbs
Benjamin Basen
Obio
Farasid Stinds
Canaty
Franklin and Strate
Milne
Matthew Stuart
West Hoo
O Glive Aynsworth
Baid
Ira H. Ayneworth Poranant
Court of Common Piies
Aaid
Olive Ayisworth
Linda
Lucas Flattery
Ire H Ainsworth
Jermits & Parsons
Correspondence Between Lincoln and Chase Clarified
A Philadelphia or Cincinnati paper prints a debate over Secretary Chase and President Lincoln. Chase writes requesting confidence and no public prejudice, Lincoln replies there is no need for change. The exchange is described as misinterpreted by journals, with no discredit at the White House. Brave Parson Brownlow is reported as recovering and attacking rebels in his distinctive style.
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Chase
Lineels
Wenterik
Appearancs
Pomeroy
Treasury Department
Lincoln
White House
Cin. Gaz
Parson Brownlow
Knoxville
Col Streight Reports Union Prisoner Suffering on Rebel Hold
Col Streight to the House Military Committee details harsh treatment of prisoners at Richmond. He cites meager rations, lack of shelter, theft of clothing, and filthy Libby Island cells. He notes prisoners left unfed for days, rotted gear, and improper medical care, urging accountability.
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Richmond
Belle Island
Nome
Libby Prison
Gettysburg
Chickamauga
B. C. G. Rich
Ohio
Latouche
Congress Debates Emigration Bills and Whisky Tax
Senate and House actions include a measure to protect overland emigrants with a $40,000 appropriation for Colorado and Idaho roads, a repeal bill for the Fugitive Slave Law, and continued whisky tax debates. Reports note rapid enlistments, conference disagreements, and resolutions on loyalty and peace commissioners amid wartime staffing and bond plans.
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Wasuiscrox
Senate
Grimes
Iowa
Colorado
Idaho
Sumner
Wilson
House
Conference
Sherman
Stevens
Garfield
Committee of Ways and Means
Secretary of the Treasury
Long
Ohio
Pierce
Fillmore
Ewing
Buckalew
Committee of Wage and Means
New York
Brandagee
Connecticut
Senates
Bureau of Freedmen’s Affairs
Senate and House Proceedings on War Losses and Rail Grants
The Senate debated a claim on war losses with actions on printing grants for Gen Grant's report and the 1868 Agricultural Report. House votes included whisky taxation if Senate stalls, while the Ways and Means Committee spoke against surplus gold. Senate notes cover War Secretary arrests in Minnesota and Oregon railroad land grants. House panels consider Brazil mail service and Minnesota semi weekly mail route.
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Senate
Court of Claims
Judiciary Committee
Gen. Grant
Committee On Printing
Ways and Means Committee
Stebbins
Fenton
House
Secretary of War
Ninth
Minnesota
Missouri
Nesmith
Oregon
Committee On Public Lands
Pomeroy
Kansas
Sherman
Committee of Conference
Brown
Gomes
Finance Committee
Powell
Almy
United States
Brazil
Massachusetts
Messrs
Sleeper
Rice
St. Cloud
Min
Fort Walla Walla
Washington Territory
Astounding Charge Against McClellan
A Maryland citizen and cousin of Lee by marriage says Lee asked for a personal interview with McClellan after Antietam and McClellan rode into rebel lines for a long talk. The witness and others named are summoned before the Committee on the Conduct of the War.
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Maryland
Lee
Antietam
McClellan
Potomac
Committee On
The New Bedford Mercury on Lincoln and Greeley
The Mercury cites the New York Tribune critique of Greeley and argues for Lincoln’s renomination. It notes the Baltimore Convention will decide the Union party candidate and urges continuity, praising Lincoln as honest and faithful and appealing to general voters seeking no new offices or contracts.
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New Bedford Mercury
New York Tribune
Lincoln
Theodore Parker
Greeley
Baltimore
Union Feapobl
Pera
Abraham Lincoln
New York World Explains War Positions and Union Support
The World defends a non intervention stance on slavery and outlines how the Union League backs Lincoln for another term to finish the rebellion and reconstruction. It notes regional fundraising for Vallandigham, town election results, and a War Department circular on enrollment law.
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Union League
United States
Lincoln
Clermont County
Vallandigham
Knox County
New York State
War Department
Kilpatrick Raid Details Reported In Civil War Dispatch
News from New York outlines Kilpatrick raid activities near Richmond including destruction of railroad tracks depots mills and locks on the James River canal. It notes captures of nearly 300 prisoners hundreds of horses and many enslaved people seeking Union lines, plus skirmishes with Confederate forces and movements toward New Kent Court House.
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New York
The
Times
Kilpatricks
Lee
Virginia
James River Canal
Muilliken’s Bend
Richmond
Gap
Chickahomina
Davis
7Th Mchigan
Litchfield
1St
Kilpatrick
Vermont
Preston
Grant
Cummings
Maine
6Th Michigan
Davies
Estes
Cole
Wilson
Ohio
Whitaker
Tunstall
White House
Butler
New Kent Court House
Col. Spear
Revelations of Custer Cavalry Raid Near Charlottesville
Army dispatch reports Gen Custer leading a cavalry force from Madison Courthouse toward Gordonsville and Charlottesville. He captured a rebel picket, engaged Stuart’s cavalry, burned tents and trains, and destroyed bridges and grain, retreating after heavy skirmishing with minor losses.
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Army of the Potomac
Custer
Gordoneville
Sixth Corps
Senawick
Madison Courthouse
Wolfton
Rapidan
Ravanna
Charlottesville
Stuart
Ack
Fifth
United States Cavalry
Ravanna River
Barton's Ford
Banks’ Ford
Stannavilla
Knoxville Election Returns Show Higher War Era Turnout
The Knoxville county vote reached a full turnout with about 2,000 ballots cast amid wartime conditions. Some counties reported smaller turnouts due to oath objections, while army absentees are considered in the totals. Military reports note battles near Mossy Creek and Dalton with prisoner captures and disputed rebel strength estimates.
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Knoxville
Pier County
Knox County
Johnson
Chilajawee Mountain
Mossy Creek
Dalton
News Briefs From London and Dublin Mix With Transatlantic Steamship News
New York reports list arrivals from Liverpool and Queenstown with the City of New York and American shown. Paris and London wrap reports claim confidential France England talks move toward recognizing the Confederacy, with possible unilateral action if England balks. The House debate over Lairds rams ends 178 to 178. government survives. Dublin hosts a riot over an Albert memorial. Prussian defeats at Capeel claim disputed tallies. talk of a Danish settlement conference and Entente with France and England grows.
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Inman
City of
Liverpool
Queenstown
Southampton
Morning Post
Paris
France
England
House of Commons
Seymour Fitzgerald
America
Layard
Richmond
Dublin
the Times
Important Rebel Movements and River Rising Near Chattanooga
Dispatch from Chattanooga dated March 5 reports the Tennessee river falling after a four day rise that hindered ferry passages and carried away bridge pontoons. Rebels threaten Rossville while Union commands change as Col. Mitchell and Col. Warner assume leadership. John Morgan rides near Atlanta with thousands of mounted men.
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Chattaxcoca
Tennessee
Slocum
Indiana
Tunnel Hill
Shell Mound
Warner
113Th Ohio
3D Ohio
John G Mitchell
118Th Ohio
Brgade
John Beaty
Mitchell
Granger
Chicamaugsa
Col
Harrison
89Th Indiana
Gleason
McSimon
Rossville
Atlanta
Georgia
Madison
John Morgan
Rebels threaten Newbern and nearby towns in North Carolina
The letter from Newbern reports Capt Westervrelt found dead with a bullet in the head and warns of a feared Confederate attack as rebels mass forces to seize Newbern Plymouth and Washington. It notes a large fleet of Union gunboats and calls for readiness among firemen and all men aged eighteen to fifty.
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N.C
Westervrelt O
Newhern
Plymouth
Washington
Kingston
North Carolina Regiment
Newbern
North Carolina
Virginia
Lee
Longstreet Retreating Forces Seen Near Greenville
March 5 dispatch reports Kroxlink and Schofeld in town from Newmar ker with quiet fronts. Rebels beyond Greenville retreat slowly while desertion sentences rise. enemy artillery targets Virginia lines as Buckner and Bredkinridge brace for defense.
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Longstreet
Kroxlink
Schofeld
Newmarker
Greenville
Virginia
Gray
Buckner
Bredkinridge
Beneety
Bull
Spectator reviews Parton's Life of Butler praises versatility
The London Spectator calls Parton’s Life of Butler a sweeping work that alters opinions and highlights Butler’s energy and adaptability, likening him to Frederick the Great. The review emphasizes the book’s political and literary authority.
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London Spectator
Parton
Life of
Buter
Spectator
Butler
Frederick the Great
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