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The Daily Dispatch: August 7, 1862., [Electronic resource], Further from the North. (search)
hich it will not soon recover. Some of these dispatches represent the army on the James river by being in a complete state of demoralization, out of service for the present, and state that it will likely take months and months before it becomes as efficient as it was before the battle took place. Indiana Politics. The Indiana Democratic State Convention assembled at Indianapolis on the 30th ult. John S. Carille, of Virginia, and Hon. Mr. Voorhees, of Indiana, were present. Gov. Wickliffe addressed the Convention. He was for the Union, provided the rights of the South and slavery were not interfered with. Before doing anything more he would pause to see what we are fighting for. If it is to free the negroes, let not another drop of blood be shed. He would hang the leading rebels and balance the rope with the Abolitionists. The Abolitionists control every department of the Government, and were worse than the rebels. Miscellaneous. Miss Belle Boyd, of Martinsbu
The Daily Dispatch: August 11, 1862., [Electronic resource], Later from the North. (search)
rations commenced in every portion of Virginia upon a scale far exceeding anything that has taken place heretofore. In this view the order of the President is a timely one, and secures, beyond a shadow of doubt, the concentration of a force at different points in Virginia that will give the finishing blow to the rebellion within a comparatively short time. The incendiary and mischievous courses of the "infernal republicans" and Jacobins in the last Congress, the efforts of such men as Wickliffe and Vallandigham in arguing in their speeches to Western audiences that the Administration is pledged to a war for the negro, thus creating dissensions; the "wet blanket" articles and attacks upon the President; and our generals by such Abolition sheets as the Tribune, Post, and kindred journals, in their determination to force the Administration into a war against the institution of the South, instead of a war for the Union, and the constant decrying of our financial system by the jobbing
The Daily Dispatch: September 29, 1862., [Electronic resource], article 5 (search)
ously between a party of runaway negroes from the coast plantations below the city and the guard stationed at Camp Chalarette. It was reported that some blood was shed on the occasion, but the particulars of the affray could not be arrived at. It is stated that nearly twelve thousand citizens of New Orleans have taken the oath of allegiance. General Butler has issued an order announcing that all regimental bands are to be mustered out of service. On the night of the 9th Ex-Gov. Wickliffe arrived at New Orleans under a flag of truce from Gen. Henry D. Taylor, commanding a force of guerrillas on the right bank of the Mississippi. He threatened retaliation for the alleged misconduct of Union forces inside the city limits. Gen. Butler replied that should the enemy hang any of the one hundred and thirty-six Union prisoners in his possession the example would be followed on our side, and as we had five times as many prisoners in our hands as the enemy had in his, the resul
The Daily Dispatch: November 14, 1862., [Electronic resource], From the South. (search)
r. Lively. Gens. Tailor, Butler, and Gov. Wickliffe. A letter from a lady residing near St to her father in Shreveport, says: "Gov. Wickliffe was sent by Gen. Taylor with a flag of trug what prisoners he had in his possession, Gov. Wickliffe saw Gen. Butler and told him what Gen. Taylor said. Gen Butler replied to Gov. Wickliffe, "You tell Gen. Taylor if he hangs one of my men, I Butler then called Porter in the presence of Wickliffe, and asked him why he had burned Bayon Sara.. Butler said he done exactly right. After Wickliffe had communicated Taylor's message, he and Butler entered into a conversation. Wickliffe asked Butler why the North did not make peace with thellions strong, and the South only eight. On Wickliffe's rising to take leave Butler requested him in the newspapers outside the city. He told Wickliffe, too, that he intended to make us see sights; that we hadn't seen anything yet. He asked Wickliffe when he intended leaving the city; told him [1 more...]
The Daily Dispatch: December 19, 1862., [Electronic resource], Later from the North. (search)
the war, will, it is said, present some startling evidence. In the House of Representatives, on the 11th instant, Mr. Yeaman, of Kentucky, offered the following: Resolved, by the House of Representatives and the Senate concurring, That the proclamation of the President of the 22d September, 1862, is not warranted by the Constitution. Resolved, That the policy of emancipation, as indicated in the proclamation, is not calculated to hasten the restoration of peace, and is not well chosen as a war measure, and an assumption of power dangerous to the rights of citizens and the perpetuity of free government. Mr. Lovejoy moved to lay the resolution on the table. Agreed to — yeas 94, nays 55. Messrs. May and Crisfield voted no, Mr. Leary yea. Mr. Neell, of Missouri, desired leave to introduce a bill to secure the abolishment of slavery in the State of Missouri, and provide for the compensation of loyal persons there who own slaves. Mr. Wickliffe objected.
The Daily Dispatch: January 3, 1863., [Electronic resource], Latest from the North. (search)
d. Mr. Morehead offered a resolution that the use of the Hall be tendered to James E. Murdoch for the purpose of giving a reading, the proceeds of which shall be applied to the relief of sick and wounded soldiers of the United States. Mr. Wickliffe objected, and desired to make an explanation. The House refusing consent, Mr. W. persisted in his objection. The bill to improve the organization of the cavalry forces was taken up and passed. Mr. Wickliffe withdrew his objectiMr. Wickliffe withdrew his objection to Mr. Morehead's resolution, understanding that Mr. Murdoch was a gentleman in every sense. He had feared the applicant was some such man as French, who had desecrated this Hall on the Sabbath day. The resolution was then passed. The House then went into Committee of the Whole, and Mr. Allen, of Illinois, addressed the committee in explanation of resolutions offered by him some days ago instructing the Judiciary Committee to inquire by what authority the agents of the Federal Gov
The Daily Dispatch: July 12, 1862., [Electronic resource], From the North. (search)
ken Congressional the negro brigade question. In the House, Mr. Wickliffe (Ky,) moved to amend to reconsider the vote by which General Huorganization of negro regiments was ordered to be printed. Mr. Wickliffe addressed the House on the subject. Instead of organizing and o enlist negro soldiers without the sanction of law. To-day he (Mr. Wickliffe) received an anonymous letter from some scoundrel, enclosing a he South Carolina blacks. Mr. McKnight (Pa) regretted that Mr. Wickliffe had just agitated this negro question, believing it was at this Mr. Mallory asked pardon. He differed from his colleague (Mr. Wickliffe) as to the Secretary of War. He had abiding confidence in thathe question. Mr. Stevens (Pa) remarked that he agreed with Mr. Wickliffe, in finding fault with the conduct of this war. There were many sixty-one, against twenty-six, laid on the table the motion of Mr. Wickliffe to reconsider the vote by which General Hunter's letter was ord
The Daily Dispatch: August 10, 1863., [Electronic resource], War inevitable. (search)
om impending ruin only by the conservative men against the spirit of fanaticism. He declares his opposition to the Emancipation Proclamation, to the Confiscation Act, etc. To secure the restoration of the Union is the first duty of the citizen. Brief speeches were made and the Convention adjourned. Kentucky election. Returns from twenty one counties in Kentucky give a Union majority of 16,000. At Louisville, Bramlette, the Union candidate for Governor, received 3,467 votes, Wickliffe, Democrat, 1,270. The Journal has an article exulting over the great Union victory. From Europe. The Hecla has arrived at New York with Liverpool advices to the 29th ult. The political news is unimportant. The British Parliament had been prorogued, and the Queen's speech, delivered by commission, says: "Civil war continues in America. It inflicts much evil, not only on the contending parties, but on other nations. We see, however, no reason to depart from our strict neutra
The Daily Dispatch: September 1, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
ion will be made in the Convention to-morrow. Pendleton, of Ohio, gains strength for the nomination for Vice-President. As a peace man, he may be nominated as a compromise. The politicians here want a moderate platform, and such will probably be adopted. The Committee on Resolutions is in session tonight. Chicago, August 29.--The temper of the Convention inside is for war, outside for peace. The hall is crowded with eleven thousand people. Vallandigham, Seymour and Wickliffe were loudly cheered by the peace men. The McClellan feeling is in the ascendant this evening. Phelps, of Missouri, is spoken of as a candidate for Vice-President. Pendleton is stronger, in the hope of pleasing the peace men. Guthrie stock is going down. Kentucky being divided, a bolt on the part of the peace men is feared, but no serious danger is apprehended. To-night meetings were held everywhere, small men speaking. The Committee on Organization will recommend Seymour f
The Daily Dispatch: September 3, 1864., [Electronic resource], article 1 (search)
laiming to represent twenty thousand citizens, accompanied by resolutions pledging the members of the Association to the support of the Chicago nominee. Mr. Vallandigham moved that the nomination of George B. McClellan be made the unanimous sense of the Convention, which was seconded by Mr. McKeon. Governor Powell and Judge Allen, of Ohio, made brief speeches, and the question was taken on making the nomination unanimous, which was declared carried amid deafening applause. Mr. Wickliffe offered a resolution to the effect that Kentucky expects the first act of General McClellan, when inaugurated next March, will be to open the prisons and set the captives free; which was carried unanimously. The Convention then voted for Vice-President. The first ballot resulted as follows: James Guthrie, 65½ George H. Pendleton, 54½ Daniel W. Voorhees, 13; George W. Cass, 26; August Dodge, 9; J. D. Caton, 16; Governor Powell, 32½; John J. Phelps, 8; Blank, ½ On the second ballot, N
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