Emancipation by Gen Hunter at Port Royal
General Hunter issues certificates of freedom to contrabands at Port Royal. He grants freedom to heads of families and secures possession of wives and children. William Jenkins, first recipient, arrives in New York to show the rebellion’s progress toward liberty, despite Democratic leaders and opposition papers lamenting the outcome.
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Gen. Hunter
Hunter
Port Royal
Wm. Jenkins
New York
Vallandighams
Democratic Party
The
Cincinnati Inquirer, Statesman
Wayne Co Democrat
Illinois Regiments Suffer Heavy Losses in Battle
The Chicago Times reports aggregate losses from twenty five Illinois regiments and allied units, with 664 killed or wounded, 2 958 missing, and 214 aggregate losses. Regiments varied in strength, Indiana Forty Fourth and Thirteenth Missouri suffered heavy casualties, Gen Harman’s division 1 895. Total killed wounded missing 4 160. this likely represents about half of total losses.
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Illinois
Chicago Times
Missouri
Harbut
Thad
Ilinois
Indiana
Missonello
Teinen
Abolition of Polygamy Bill Passes House
The bill reported by Mr. Ash ley of Ohio from the Committee for Territories to abolish polygamy in Utah and all federal jurisdictions passed the House yesterday despite opposition from Vallandigham Democrats. If enacted it would annul Utah laws on the subject and likely provoke controversy in the Territory.
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Mr. Ashley
Ohio
Committee For Territories
United States
District of Columbia
Vallandigham Demacy
Utah
France
Haiti
Davis
Senate
Sutpner
Kentucky
Sumder
Hayti
Sumner
Collamer
King
N.Y
Sherman
Browning
Judging the Future by the Past in Democratic Rebuild Speech
The Cincinnati Commercial argues against reviving the old Democratic coalition of traitors. It asserts a future Democratic party must be loyal to the Union, reject Southern dictation, and unite loyal Northerners under a reform agenda. It cites Starke and Vallandigham era figures and condemns past leaders as an obstacle to peace and progress.
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Cincinnati
Wayne County
Democrat
Union
Tell
Bright
Starke
The
Fox
Democratic Party
Buchanans
Creckinridges
Brights
Benjamins
Cobbs
Jeff Davises
Floyds
Wises
Benjamin
Hamphill
Iverson
Johnson
Arkansas
Slidell
Wigtall
Andrew Johnson
Washington
Congress
Dayton
Mannassas
Chicago Times
South
Richmond Examiner
Davis
North Carolina
Virginia
Washington City
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Lsid
East
Tennesseet
Nashville Patriot
North
Confederate States
Jeff. Davis
Howell Cobb
Floyd
Wigfall
Vallandigham
Richmond
Cincinnati Enquirer
New York News
Ben Wood
Party of
Wayne County Democrat
Democratic Party of the Future
General Prentiss blamed for Pittsburg Landing surprise
The Cleveland Plain Dealer argues Gen Prentiss and Gen Grant share fault for the surprise and slaughter at Pittsburg Landing. It urges immediate exchange of Prentiss for Confederate prisoners and condemns leadership failures that endangered troops and the Union cause.
New Orleans Falls to Federal Forces
A high Washington official dispatch confirms New Orleans is in Federal hands. Commodore Foote has been notified that New Orleans has fallen, according to a Pittsburg Gazette report.
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New Orleans
Washington
Commodore Foote
Pitts
Gaz
Destruction of Property Reported in New Orleans Fall
Dispatches from Petersburg to New Orleans describe martial law, destroyed cotton and steamboats, and fear of ironclads Merrimac and two completed steamers. Irvin McDowell reports from Fredericksburg camp and notes Richmond Examiner claim New Orleans captured.
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Mostax
Fort Jackson
New Orleans
Desperate Naval Battle Sinks Vessel at Fort Jackson
From Pittsburg Landing reports one ship sunk and several damaged after a two day engagement near Fort Jackson. Federals gain heavy losses on the Confederates with 60 killed and 184 wounded. Union forces seize New Orleans and fortifications under Villepin as deserters confirm strong Federal advance.
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Carcano
Fort Wheat
New Orleans
Ft. Jackson
Fort Wright
Villepiqne
News of New Orleans Occupation Confirmed
To Hon. E. M Stanton the news is confirmed that our forces occupy New Orleans. No other news. J. E. Woot Major Gen. Com.
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E. M Stanton
New Orleans
J. E. Woot
General Smith Dies of Dysentery Near Savannah
Gen C F Smith died at Savannah Teno on the 24th inst at 4 pm from dysentery. He fell seriously ill soon after Savannah was occupied by his forces and had been weakening for weeks though not deemed dangerous until recently. His family has been notified and is en route to Savannah.
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C. P. Buckinham
Ohio
Senate
Bham
West Point Military Academy
Pirissura
Lanpina
C. F Smith
Savannah
Teno
Yorktown
McDowell
McClellan
Sherman
Charleston
Burnside
Rappahannock
Manassas
Washington
Republic
Siege of Yorktown Rage and Desertion Across Forces
Philadelphia reports from Fortress Monroe that Col Crocker and Maj Cassiday of the 93d New York defected to the enemy. Papers show no conclusive disloyalty. some view it as foolhardy recon. Crocker may face murder indictment in New York. Cassiday is his brother in law. Gen Gustavus Smith strengthens Richmond defenses with reinforcements as Yorktown events unfold.
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Philadelphia
Fortress Monroe
the Inquirer
Yorktown
Col. Crocker
Maj
Cassiday
New York Regiment
Tribune
National Army
New York
Albany Atlas
Argus ‘“Ccasional
New Orleans
Gustavus Smith
Richmond
Fredorisburg
Wigfall
Smith
Fremonts bold march reshapes Western Virginia front
The Mountain Department reports General Fremont and Milroy push rebels from Camp Allegheny to Monterey and beyond Highland county as Western Virginia tightens control. Seizures increase with about seventy Secessionists arrested and confined in Wheeling military prison.
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Wheeling
Mountain Department
Fremont
Tif
Milroy
Camp Allegheny
Allegheny Mountains
Monterey
Highland County
Grafton
Stanton
Old Dominion
Virginia
Richmond Rebels Rally With Beauregard Victory Claim
Report from Washington dated April 26 says the French minister and companions describe Richmond rebels as confident of victory at Yorktown and declare Shiloh a Beauregard triumph. Women support the rebellion. soldiers receive aid while food is scarce. General Lee boasts of iron ram defenses at Fort Jackson with another under construction.
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Richmond
Yorktown
Shiloh
Beauregard
Maryland
Missouri
Kentucky
Gulf of Mexico
Norfolk
Hager
Lee
Fort Jackson
Rebel Forces At Yorktown In Command Of Lee
From Yorktown reliable information places Gen Lee in command of the rebels at Yorktown Johnston did not remain All the rebels stores ammunition baggage moved three miles to the rear Negro laborers at Lee's Mills suffer heavy losses while shells stampede them and bayonets drive them back Three thousand Negroes worked on a dam and suffer a dozen killed in the engagement
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Gen. Lee
Yorktown
Johnston
Army dispatch from Forsyth details moves in Mississippi Valley
A letter from Gen Curtis headquarters at Forsyth Missouri dated April 14 reports Osterhaas and Asboth commanding divisions at the point while Davis and Carr encamp on the Cassville road. Price is about eighty miles south at Jackson on the White River. Breele near Ironton ready to join for a united Arkansas movement as Halleck plans to sweep the Mississippi Valley. Capt George Weamer and James Dickey killed at Shiloh. families noted.
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Curtis
Forsyth
Missouri
St. Louis Republican
Agar
Osterhaas
Asboth
Davis
Carr
Cassville Road
Price
Jackson
White River
Cross Timbers
Cassville
Mississippi River
Arkansas
New Orleans
Breele
Pocahontas
Ironton
Halleck
Mississippi Valley
Where is Jesse D Bright now in exile and appeal
The Cincinnati Gazette notes Jesse D Bright’s banishment from Roume. It questions whether he appealed to Indiana for vindication as the state pressures rebels amid Civil War ardor. It also reports a wounded rebel’s suicide by river after abuse toward care givers near Pittsburgh Landing.
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Jesse D Bright
Roume
Indiana
Jesse
The
Cincinnati Gazette
Pittsburgh Landing
Reconnaissance toward Corinth signals rebel evacuation
A Cairo special reports Union forces moved toward Corinth, surprised a rebel camp nine miles out, taking twenty seven prisoners and burning camp equipment. They continued to Pea Ridge and observed no enemy signs, suggesting Confederate evacuation toward Memphis. Mr Stevenson of Danville Illinois noted constant rail activity and whistles toward Memphis.
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Corinth
Caicago
Cairo
Pea Ridge
Mr. Stevenson
Danville
Illinois
Memphis
Slavery and rebellion clash in House proceedings
The House resumed debate on confiscation bills amid fiery speeches. Lovejoy of Illinois condemns slavery as a defender of rebellion and urges destroying slavery to save the Republic. Conkling advocates stricter treason penalties, while Vallandigham and Wade clash over censure remarks. The House adjourns after censuring Vallandigham is debated.
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Wasuinotos
Severdal
Lovejoy
Ose
Republic
Kentucky
Crittenden
Construtmn
Carolin
Georgia
Mississippa
Lowsiana
Roscoe Conkling
N. Y
Rollins
Missouri
Liocgle
Union
Vallandigham
Congress
Democratic Party
Ber. F. Wada
BlaXé
Ohio
Wade
Senate
Blake
Higel
Contention Bill Debated as House Adjourns
The House resumed debate on the Contention Bill with the main question tabled by 54. Mr Trumbull presented a Yorktown defense demand for a 250000 man reserve. Mr Hale urged inquiry into drunken generals before Yorktown and possible punishments. Mr Sumner suggested committee referral. Hale pressed for action if officers were intoxicated. The session adjourned with resolutions and censure discussions pending, and the six million dollar bounty bill postponed to Monday.
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Lexate
Trumbull
Illinois
W Jewett
Yorktown
Hale
New Hampshire
Sumner
Jr. Morrill
House
Fuster
Senate
M. Foote
Hutchins
Wallandigham
Wade
Jfr
Vallandigham
Select Committee
Afr. Dawes
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Edmond J. Ellis
Boone County
Standard
Ein
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Fortress Monogr
E. M. Stanton
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Petersburg
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Pittsburg Landing
Halbeck
Pittsburg
Buell
Pope
Carro
Estella
Fort Pillow
Yao Dorn
Pike
Jeff Thompson
Emphis
Villipique
Fort Randolph
Mississippi
Island No. 10
Ganners
Tuscaloosa
the Mountain Department
Lee’s Mills
Geo. Weamer
Richland County
Fort Donelson
Manfield
James Dickey
Richland
Col
Dickey
Proceedings OF Congress
War Department
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Olin
Committee On Judiciary
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Miller
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Geitqey
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Geitues
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Geitgey’s Stove Emporium
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Plamer's Corner
Janse Buch
George Plumer & CO
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