A "copperhead" newspaper... Splendid conduct of the Yankee troops...
THE WORLD, New York, Nov. 25, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Complete Success of Gen. Thomas's Reconnaissance in Force" "Splendid Conduct of the Troops" "Capture of 200 Prisoners & a Strong Advanced Position" "The Whole Rebel Army Reported in Retreat" "The Siege of Charleston" "The Reverses In Louisiana" & more.
Founded in 1860, The World initially supported the Union but later became a sharp critic of President Lincoln, especially after emancipation became a central war aim. The paper represented the views of anti-war Democrats known as “Copperheads”.
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