Copperheads blamed for Lincoln assassination, editor charged
The Wayne County Democrat is accused of inciting Lincoln's murder, with the writer labelling Democratic rebels and Copperheads in both North and South as responsible for the crime. The piece vows to publish official documents and speeches next week to prove advocacy and encouragement of deadly acts tied to the rebellion.
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Wayne County Democrat
Lincoiy
Rabel
Jerr
Davis
Lincouy
Canada
South
Brooks
Sumer
Democrat
Republic
Milliken's Bend
Fort Pillow
Bt. Alban‘s
New York
Peace Through Victory and Surrender Signal End of War
General Grant reports to the War Department that Johnston has surrendered his army to Sherman under terms agreed with Lee for the Army of Northern Virginia. The dispatch from Raleigh on April 26 confirms full surrender of Johnston’s district encompassing North and South Carolina and Georgia, with further surrenders anticipated from Maury’s forces in Alabama and Kirby Smith’s trans Mississippian army. The nation hails peace, Union, and freedom, slavery ended, and a government of the people cemented by blood shed in its defense.
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War Department
Johnston
Sherman
Lee
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Virginia
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Raleigh
Washington
Maury
Alabama
Canby
Kirby Smith
trans-Mississippi
Rn Rover
Republic
Wasnixetox
Diz
Vast Lincoln Conspiracy Claims Spark National Panic
The Washington Republican reports numerous arrests of conspirators and promises a full official record. It alleges a plot reaching from Richmond to Canada to strike at President Lincoln, Vice President Hamlin, Cabinet members, Gen. Grant, Chief Justice Chase and Speaker Colfax.
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Pera
Gen. Grant
Chase
Colfax
Richmond
Canada
Lincoln
Lincoln Martyrdom Echoes Across the Prairie Shrine
The Cleve. Herald quotes a pageant tribute to Abraham Lincoln praising his martyrdom and enduring patriotism. It calls the prairies to cradle his memory, likening him to a conqueror whose life now serves the nation and world as a sacred example.
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Hampden
David
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Cleve. Herald
Boston Corbett the Soldier Who Shot Booth
The soldier who killed Booth, Corbett of Company L, 16th New York Cavalry, born in London in 1882, came to America at seven, lived in Troy and Albany, learned hat finishing, enlisted in Boston. A devout Methodist, he adopted the name Boston after baptism, prays for justice, and claims Booth fell into his hands by divine will. He once fought off Confederate forces near Culpeper, then faced pursuit by bloodhounds before being captured and later exchanged. his tale blends faith, fame, and the Booth assassination.
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Lynchburg
Udergonville
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Myhuy
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Washbington
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Lam
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Paine Arrest and Prison Suicide Attempt Report
The Times details Paine arrest on alleged attempt to assassinate Secretary Seward. It notes he tried to kill himself by headbutting prison walls, causing severe bleeding. A padded cap and restraints were applied to prevent further self harm.
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Times
Washington
AZO
Paine
Seward
Confederate slogans fade but history lingers
Fragment from a historical paper notes that the phrase Confederates remain loud in memory yet are "lyuid out" and unlikely to be revived as a respectable symbol. The remark suggests prevailing sentiment that such rhetoric should be buried.
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Confederate States of America
Ohio Volunteers bounty act enacted to pay 1866
The Ohio Legislature passed a supplementary act to ensure county commissioners levy taxes to pay promised bounties of 3000 dollars plus six percent to volunteers enlisted under the July 2 and August 4, 1862 calls. The measure directs counties to raise funds, apply them to due volunteers, and prioritize widows and heirs for deceased contributors with strict payment rules, taking effect April 8, 1866.
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Julio Brinkerhof
Wayne County
General Assembly
United States
Boards of Commissioners
HN Johnston
House of Representatives
Humphreville
Senate
Booth Death Account From Barn Fire Near Port Royal
Detailed narrative from Lt Dougherty recounts the pursuit and capture of Booth and Harrold in a barn three miles from Port Royal. Booth refused surrender, was shot when flames limited his escape, died about two hours later, and Harrold was later escorted to Port Tobacco in irons. Documentation notes Booth’s revolvers, escape plans, and a Canada bank connection.
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Dougherty
Mexico
Sultana Disaster Near Memphis Causes Massive Loss
From Cairo to St Louis news describes the Sultana explosion and fire near Fogelmans landing. About 2,200 aboard with 1,904 exchanged prisoners and refugees. Reports recount brutal scenes as survivors clung to wreckage and were rescued. Captain Mason and officers missing. Bostona No. 2 and others aided in rescue. Western regiments and parolees concentrated at Annapolis. Loss estimates range from 1,400 to 1,700.
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