County Democrat and Rebellion Support in Wayne County
The Wooster Republican condemns the County Democrat as Copperhead and proclaims that the Wayne County Democrat vilifies the Union and misrepresents battles. It argues the Democrat opposes the draft and National Guard calls, likening its rhetoric to aiding Jeff Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster
E Foreman
Nelling
Copperhead
Jeff
Davis
Wayne County
Union
Democrat
Chase
Orjas
South
Lincoln
Jeff. Davis
Great New York Fair Sword Contest Draws Huge Crowds
The Great Fair in New York closed with receipts exceeding one million six hundred thousand dollars, far above prior fairs. Spectators cheered Gen Grant as a sword contest and goose voice novelty drew waves of supporters, while Union leaders used the stunt to counter rebel sympathy for McCreain, netting about fourteen thousand dollars in plastrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
McClean
Grant
Union
McCreinn
Wayne
Ohio
Ira
Aylonworth
Cleveland & Columbus State Road
Ira L Aylesworth
Almon Aylaworth
Fange
Wit
Sald
Aay Aylesworth
Reasin Hatbbs
Benjamin Eason
Wayne County
Olgo Aylesworth
Ira H. Aylesworth
Court of Common Pleas
Lucas Flatthry
Ira Aylesworth
Soldiers Released From Libby Prison Detail
A government note from April 28 reports Ohio soldiers freed from Libby Prison, recounting visits to Baltimore hospitals and the emaciated condition of the prisoners. Governor Brough and staff assisted with funds for the men in Worth and Jarvis buildings, with aid from hospital officers and Baltimore volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comao
Baltimore
Richmond
Brough
Waat'suilding
Jarvis
Ohio
Union
Baltiimore
Werts
Peters
Jarvis Hospital
Ames Cy Waruore
Ohio State
Plymouth Fell to Rebel Forces and Wessells Surrender
General orders report the fall of Plymouth North Carolina and the capture of Brigadier General H W Wessells. Five enemy assaults were repulsed with heavy losses. the ram Cotton Plant aided the defense. Lieutenant Commander C W Anaser was killed aboard his ship. Command shifts to Col D W Wardrop of the 99th New York Infantry on Roanoke Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newsongs
N. C
Plymouth
N C
H. W. Wessells
Plymooth
Wessells
C. W. Anaser
Unite States
North Carolina
Lincoln Emancipation Letter Published in Transfort Commonwealth
The Transfort Commonwealth in Kentucky publishes President Lincoln's letter defending emancipation as necessary to preserve the Union and Constitution. Lincoln recalls prior limits, cites military emancipation as indispensable, and notes gains in manpower and loyalty from the policy. The piece also covers 100 day draft commutation questions and governors' call for 100 day troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Transfort
Commonwealth
Doll Hoden
Kentucky
Col Hodges
Bramlette
Senator Dixon
Washington
Dixon
Pes
Debated wartime retaliation in 1812 Queenstown incident
The Springfield Republican cites 1812 wartime practice noting no death retaliation occurred despite strong assurances. It recalls the Queenstown episode where 23 Irish prisoners were sent to England and tried for high treason, with one prisoner spared from death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Queenstown
England
Erbank
Congress Debates Tax Bills and Naval Retirements
The April sessions outline Senate action on a postal road authorization and naval retirement age, plus a Northwest day troops appropriation and cadet expansion. House tax debates lead to land grants for rails and soldiers homesteads, with currency and circulation issues. Red River disaster discussion concludes the April 29 agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Hale
Wilson
Northwest
West Point
House
Internal Revenue
Frank
New York
119Th
Red River
Henderson
Missouri
Attee
Gen. McDowell
Congress Debates Election Contests and Civil Service Plans
The House and Senate clash over Blair controversies and Blair's resignation denial. discussions touch the Treasury Bureau, money printing, and civil service merit. The Army Appropriation Bill passes Senate amendment granting equal pay for colored soldiers from 1864. Members named include Garfield Wilson Brooks Davis Stuart Fenton Dawson Jenckes Steel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Wilson
Fessenden
Henderson
Red River
Corness
Admiral Porter
Upper
Mississippi
Missouri
House
Blair
Gen. Blair
Brooks
Treasury Department
Orea
Garfield
Schenck
Senate
Wilson
Sumner
California
Minesota
Chase
Messrs
Davis
Stuart
Fenton
Dawson
Jenckes and Steel
St. Nays
Rebels batter Grand Ecore and push toward Alexandria
Dispatch reports heavy fighting on the river front with the 16th corps under Gen Smith crossing to the east bank. The Blackhawk and Falls City suffered severe damage as rebels fired on transports. Banks fortifies Grand Ecore while prisoners and casualties mount. leadership doubts grow amid rumors of Confederate advances and calls for a new general.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Avexago Data
Carro
Blackhawk
Grand Ecore
Toggy Bayou
Falls City
Texas
Blairs’ Landing
Handicare
Banks
Treba
Dick Taylor
Taylor
Mansfeld
Pleasant Hill
Churchill
Peiscarts
Kirby’ Smith
Sterling Price
Steele
Gen. Banks
White River
Duval
Gen. Steele
Gen Banks
Ranklin
Shreveport
Tand Ecore
Alexandris
Gov. Hall
Missouri
Jane General Totten
Battle Narrative of Sabine Cross Roads Engagement
A correspondent chronicles a May 1864 clash near Pleasant Hill and Sabine Cross Roads during the Red River campaign. The report details divisions, missteps, heavy losses including officers Captains Burns Cummins Waldo, wounded and missing, and General Rawson wounded. General Smith’s leadership helps organize a retreat and fortified line to prevent further losses.
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Cincinns
A. J. Smith
Natchitochen
Shrevesport
Pleasant Hill
Netchithches
87Th Illinois
Mounted Infantry
88D
Wepp
Evan
18Th Corps
19Th Corps
Cavalry Division
Nim
Chicago Mercantile
Indiana
Tthe
Rawson
J. W. Vance
96Th O. V. I
Col. Emerson
67Th Indiana
Corpeling A. Burns
J. P. Cummins
Lawrence Waldo
Waldo
Pleasant Hall
Ug Ie
J. Smith
United States
Smith
Thad
Bravely Fought Confederate Lines Repulsed in Relentless Action
General reports a force advancing to seize artillery but was met by a deadly crossfire. Heavy casualties and captures ensued, with a large miner killed and most captured guns retaken. The plan shifted to a retreat base as reinforcements arrive for another movement. General A. J. Smith praised for leadership.
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Sion
Ourayeport
Ovent
Claus
Mississippi
Felti
A. J. Smith
G. W.C
Ladies War Meeting in Indianapolis Promotes Clerks for Hundred Days
The Indianapolis Journal reports a ladies war meeting at the Masonic Hall where Mrs Canfield urged volunteers to fill clerk positions during the hundred days call. Employers agreed to maintain salaries and positions, with women serving as clerks at eighteen dollars monthly plus rations if needed. A committee was appointed to approach business leaders to support women volunteers, while a separate pledge urged young men to enlist under the call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corsaps
JB Pry
Washington
DB. C
B. R. Gowen
Ohio
B. Cowen
James B. Fry
Indianapolis
Masonic Hall
Atte
Memphis
Ata
Moron
Coin
Plerjca
Idignapialis
Army of the Potomac reports Madison Court House fiery raid
Washington dispatches state that troops sent to Madison Court House on Thursday reduced the town to ashes. General Meade was visited by General Burysive, with deserters claiming Ly e s army at 80 000 strong including 22 000 cavalry and ten days of supplies. Reinforcements arrived by railway running continuously at night.
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Wartimpton
Forteas Monroe
Beauregard
Petersburgh
Rappahannock
Raida
Fredericksburgh
Washington
Army of the Potomac
Madison Court House
Burysive
Meade
Lye
Grierson's Cavalry Attacks Forrest Rebels Near Hudsonville
Special correspondence reports Gen. Grierson's cavalry attacking Forrest's rebels near Hudsonville Mississippi. A sharp engagement followed, with the Rebels retreating and leaving part of their supply train and prisoners in Union hands. Losses on our side were slight and exact wagon and animal totals are unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Evening Journal
Nemphrs
Grierson
Forrest
Hudsonville
Mississippi
McCullough
Lagrange
Jackson
Forreat
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Hunter
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Geg. Yates
Ailois
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Stone
Iowa
Yates
Wanamatoy
Illinois
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War Department
Joan Brovgn
Ohe
O. H. Monroy
Richard Yates
W. M. Stowe
É A. Lixcon
Wasmeroy
Montana
Doolittle
Jessenden
Fernando Wood
Washburne
Linchlin
Wast Tennessee
Cincinnati
Knoxville
Gen. Schenck
Ecore
Sabine Cross Roads
Gen
Mdianapolis
Tunkhannogh
J. C. Ayer & Co
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Pera
Uae
Gore
Arga
Sansarantius
Forrests
Gen. Rosecrans
Catharine Swinehart
Albert Meden
General Assembly
T. W. Peckinpaugh
State of Ohio
Alleman
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Abendroth
Henriche Barnett
Annie
Chonoweth
Cornell Mary, Delch
Dove
Mary Elbre
John Galleagher
Grove
Annie Haye
Joseph Hunter
Jefferson Jackson
Jacob Kiblinger
Liggett’s
Liggetit’s
Kauke
Mire
Clark & Weiker
Abraham Miller
Sarah Miller
Henry Etter
Elizabeth Pier Jacob Beck
Nathaniel Townsend
Benjamin Ranck
Jonas Nck
Seentlee Benjamin and
Josep Rel
Bee Mell
Jesin John B Snyder
HAR Friends of Sabbath
Ashland
Richland
Medina
Horan Erie
Loraln
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Beth
THE
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Smithville
Ax«ars, &c
Horzis
Pusiic Justice
Cosran
Henry R Costar
Perrerore Depot
Rhoapway
N.Y MarSold
WoosterOhi
Clark
Dandrubf
Ita
Olark
Olarigs
Ghildran
Cohtains
Plato
Olare
Ia Clare
Clare
Sontains
Balla
Clare & CO
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Strong & Armstrong
Benton & Dunham
General Agents
Cleveland
Chile
J. H. Baumgardner & Co
Harry Hower
John Uomerman
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