Patriot crisis fuels factional clash in wartime Dover
The piece portrays heated partisan debate over wartime policy. It cites loyalty trials, calls for unity against rebels, and supports unconditional patriotism while condemning disloyalty. It notes public speeches in Lancaster and strong rhetoric from pro war advocates amid ongoing draft controversies and civic unrest.
Fragments of Civil War Relief Drive Items and Local News
The fragmentary text lists items such as bed quilts cushions handkerchifs jelly and eggs donated to a Sabbath school fund plus names and places including Gettysburg and Penialaeur. The second portion notes battlefield action near Petersburg and Grant’s forces during a general assault with a truce for burials, reflecting wartime reporting and local contributions.
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Peniale Seuia
David Sweney
Oovar
S.J. Walty
ID Ray
Huen Norris
John Uress
Reily
Cal Arendisville
Dtville
Beeaheush Frou
Aven Leraville
Toth
Daniel
Jehu'jiiwen
Ets
Getynburg
A McCreasy
Catterson
Petereburge
Grant
Aesault
Muy
Anguyd
Hasan
Baik Armivy
Soldiers' National Cemetery And Confederate Threats
The article recounts a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board of Managers at the Continental Hotel to plan headstone design and cemetery improvements. It notes 500,000 men quotas, local draft discussions, and a Gettysburg county convention with officers and delegates named, plus a hostile raid context and subscription relief efforts for Pepaburgh area.
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Soldiers’ National Cemetery
Satitinse
Nativnal
Semelury
Continental 1
Adylphin
Avouing
Uneta
Prosant
Joh
Atlwer B Deford
Levi Scobey
Mitra Cooper
Vout Hayle
Adams County
Courtlhouse
Gettysburg
Onlin
Tleetica
Ephraim Myers
Germaipy
Conyuetion
Sauel Metzger
George Lollinger
Wien Weible
John Cooningham
Gettyoburg
Menallen
Paul Sour
Cart
Prunklin
King Wilson
Ducub Hoke
Strabao
E. Gort
Wie
Weible Qroonago
Ly Crighton
Shnariagore Tyrona
Tana
Kuhns
Linea Ligelun Y
Little
Tesora Mountpleasmit
Rebels and Union clashes reported across Cumberland to Chambersburg
Dispatches recount Union scouts capturing a Rebel at near the state line and Confederate efforts near Cumberland Chambersburg and Petersburg. Reports describe more raids, exchanges of officers, and Navy agent thefts tied to the Confederacy. Canadian ports are noted as suppliers for Confederate needs, while attacks and casualties are listed in various towns including New Creek and Gladeston.
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Eure
Idvale
Jebous
Taylor
Canon
Orsiford
Hageratown
Hebels
Ceveral
Keefoack
Carsan
Magar
Franklin
Chambersbury
Vauke
Tygie
Masara
McChurg & Bieatry
Gav
Gav ‘Focat Nous
Paige
Boul
McClure & Staves
Aires
Hurhad
Stoner
Mc.Ghure
Fae Prom Charlestoo
Union
Unum
Gladeston
Jay
Genel Noster
Abelling
Hebel
Gro Jg
Dahlgigg
William D. M
Maryland Cavalry
Trea Yeas
Chambrrebprg
Toudera
M'Causland
Bornerg
Cyniipiparrys
Niavara
Ilentroy
Randers Itale
Srehonau
Navy
New York
Tucker
Buchanin
Liverpool
Thompson
Turrason
Wwe
Canada
Hurdey
Royal Mail
Quebec
Confedersay
New Creek
Pet. Kelly
Proclamation and Civil War Mobilization in Pennsylvania
Governor Curtin issues a 1864 proclamation calling for militia to defend the state against rebel forces. Citizens from Jonestown to Pittsburgh mobilize, with orders for transportation, recruitment drives, and state defense measures. Reports include Union troop movements, casualties, and arrests linked to wartime enforcement. A Lancaster County relief contribution of $10,000 is noted.
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Commonwealth
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Juhastown
Larrisbury
Hittsburg
Tiia
Kent
Tha Govertne
Ayo
Conrix
Lopreide
Oldham NO
Penrsylvania Mint
Wade
United States
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Jobustown
Gnu Meynolds
Vittsburg
Talyatown
Camp Curtit
Uarrisburg
Curtin
Chiet
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Son'l Uth
Adj
Ptt Gael Leuvevauia
Invasion Excitement and Rebel Outrage Reported
Rebels evacuate Chonsberaburg and loot peak through burning scenes as civilians condemn marauders. A West Chester fire destroys a residence on New Street after a mother saves her child, while a crowd urges punishment for plunderers. Guards and suspected sympathisers are moved under martial orders. reports include arson, casualties, and ongoing unrest across towns.
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Samat
Elon Vita
Chonsberaburg
Ho Ciyzens
Fort Delaware
Uhumbraburg
Eugen
West Chester
Chester
Egonty
V'Eluck
Hannah Sapith
Smith
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Ju Desgaudine
Elaira
She Tildrey
Ray
Sanh
Wie
Smaib
Fuggs
Tims
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