Vallandigham Case and Burkitt’s Defense of Wartime Authority
General A. E. Burkitt submits to the U S Circuit Court a statement defending General Order No 58 and the arrest of Clement L Vallandigham. He argues the civil war requires strong measures to prevent demoralization and urges citizens and press to avoid licensed criticisms that could aid the enemy.
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Congress
United
C L. Vallandigham
A. E. Burkitz
Department of the
Public Debt Figures From Early United States Ledger
The article notes that as of the 8th of the month the total public debt of the United States stood at 9.984 billions of dollars. It states that the national circulating notes and postage currency totaled about 400 millions, nearly half the entire government debt owed to the people without interest.
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United States
Gen Butler Speech Published at Length in New York
The paper prints Gen Butler’s great Union Demonstration speech delivered in New York weeks ago. He is described as a longtime Democrat who opposes Vallandigham’s peacenik line and criticizes those who attack the government.
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Butler
Gen. Butler
Union
New York
Vallandigham
Death of Stonewall Jackson Confirmed
Richmond papers publish lengthy obituaries for Stonewall Jackson. General Lee issues an order announcing Jackson’s death, noting he was one of the most brave and skilled officers in the rebel army.
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Stonewall Jackson
Richmond
Lee
Jackson
Copperhead Democrats Call for New York Convention
The Copperhead Democrats of New York issue a call signed by two Senators from each district for a convention in New York City on January 8. The call states we are not for a vigorous prosecution of peace, a document seen as aiding rebels and likely to gain wide Southward publication.
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Copperhead
Copperhead Democrac
New York
City
Jane
South
Proclamation Bans Disloyal Papers in St Louis District
Gen Davidson issues May 11 order forbidding distribution of several disloyal publications in the St Louis District. Provost Marshals to seize and destroy all copies within reach, listing Freeman's Journal Crisis Times and others across New York Ohio Illinois Iowa.
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Seeesh
Davidson
St. Louis
Freeman's Journal
New York
Concassian
Crisis
Columbus
Ohio
Times
Chicago
Kindis
Herald
Dubuque
Iowa
How Van Dorn was Shot
The Chattanooga Rebel confirms General Van Dorn’s shooting by Dr. Peters a former Tennessee state senator from Hardin County. Peters, a wealthy influential man, faced consequences after confronting Van Dorn in the street and shooting him in the head. The piece denounces Van Dorn as a traitor and villain and commends Peters’ action as retribution.
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van Dorn
Chattanooga
Dr. Peters
Hardincat
Tennessee
Van
Peter
Engagement at Port Gibson Brings Heavy Union Losses
The Chicago Tribune special reports the Port Gibson engagement with 160 killed and 800 wounded on the Union side. Enemies suffered heavier losses. A casualty list from the 16th and 120th Ohio shows several wounded in Co E, Co I, Co B, Co D, Co G and others, including specific names. The full casualty roll was not yet received.
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Chicago Tribune
Port Gibson
16Th
120Th Ohio
Juho Enerhart
Charles Buisblen
H G
Mowers
Isaac Wagoner
Jdo
M. Eber
Samuel Hoover
J Garretson
Zenas Fonk
D Jacobs
Late Construction of the Conscription Act
Telegraph reports War Department interpretation of the 18th section requires each drawn man to serve or find a substitute, not just pay 300 dollars. Critics question who enforces funds and bonds, suggesting exemptions may be ignored. Possible shift to equal volunteers receiving a government bounty and substitute claims to balance drafted men.
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War Department
Stanton
Carroll’s Brigade Guards Plank Road at Chancellorsville
Gen Carroll’s official report details the 4th Ohio and surrounding units at Chancellorsville and across the Rappahannock. His brigade crossed first on the pontoon at dusk, held the line under heavy fire, captured two stands of colors and 270 enlisted men, and routed a large rebel force before retiring. He praises officers and men, notes lacking medical support, and urges arming two companies with experimental rifles.
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M. van Dyke
Ind
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McAbee
USA
General Grant's Army Nearing Vicksburg Capture
Cincinnati Gazette reports Union forces under General Grant advancing on Vicksburg with Grand Gulf Port Gibson and Jackson captured or taken. Rebels retreat, Johnston in command, Pemberton defending Vicksburg with about fifty thousand. Dispatch mentions Capitol burning at Jackson and renewed rebel reinforcements from the South.
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Grant
Vallandigham Sentenced by Burnside to Fort Warren
General Burnside orders Clement Vallandigham confined for the duration of the war at Fort Warren. The Ohio politician faced a military commission for publicly voicing disloyal sentiments and sympathy with arms against the United States, with the finding of guilty on specified charges. He argued against the war and warned of despotism, prompting the sentence after deliberation by the commission.
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Warren
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Taitor
Ciercinnati
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Rders
Department of the
United States
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France
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Lincol
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Krow
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Clement L. Vall
Clement L Vullandgham
Fort Warren
Foson Jerbor
Cmmand
Burnside
Lewis Ricamont
Raj
Confidence in Hooker Despite Setbacks Gains Support
A Washington correspondent's letter to the Cincinnati Gazette notes that President Lincoln and Cabinet members remain confident in General Hooker. Halleck shares the view, praising the masterly retreat and calling the plan sound though a late river crossing caused by rain delayed movement. The article suggests the army will move soon with pontoon prep underway.
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North Bank
Rappahannock
Washington
Cincinnati Gazette
Banda
Halleck
Kinglake
Geners
Walt
Speech on Trades Unionists reception signals goodwill
Intelligence from Ogland notes a better state of feeling toward this country as Mr Adams speaks at the trades unionists reception. The conciliatory yet dignified stance assures mutual good will and avoids immediate collision between the two countries. Ball expresses belief that the Lincoln government and the U S Government remain cautious in the present tense.
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Adams
North
John Ball
Lincoln
United States
Recruitment of Colored Troops for Massachusetts Brigade
In a May 16 1863 briefing from Columbus Ohio Governor Andrew is authorized to recruit colored men for the Massachusetts brigade from loyal states. The government seeks equal pay and terms for colored troops and Ohioans are urged to join Massachusetts regiments to accelerate enlistment. The officer requests detailed records on Ohio recruits including name age and residence.
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Andrew of
Masschusetts
Massachusetts Brigade
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Hi Ting
Massachusetts
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Obia
Massachusetts Bounty to Recruit for State Regiment
A Civil War letter notes Massachusetts offers an extra bounty of 50 to each recruit joining the Massachusetts brigade, contrasting Ohio laws. It praises efforts to recruit troops and includes copies of correspondence to Governor Andrew and a commendation from General Hunter at Hilton Head.
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Ohio
Reis
Andrew
Rebels Re-Enforce as Johnson Commands in Capital Fire
Dispatches from Washington May 18 report Gen. Joe Johnston in command at Jackson and Union forces under Grant winning at Raymond and Canton. Rebel losses are claimed at 700 as Gregg’s brigade fights near Mississippi Springs before Jackson. Major General S. A. Horizon signs the report.
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