[Renderofveils]

no freedom of the press or speech

That was true of both the Union and Confederacy. And that "vigorous" press notwithstanding, you just have to look at the 1863 draft riots to see how free speech was handled in the North.

[rokkitapps]

You are correct about that riot, however, the main point is the north maintained civilian authority in most federal areas, while the south had military rule.