15 Jun 1864
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Newspaper
Angelica Reporter
Location
Angelica, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1864
Page
1
A torn memoir fragment depicts a Tennessee delegation resisting secession while praising Lincoln, denouncing copperhead attack, and urging support for a Unity Union. The speaker references Andrew Johnson, the 186...</s>
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The New York World critiques Lincoln and Johnson era figures, contrasting colums against the New York World’s praise for Andrew Johnson. It highlights disputes with rival editors and praises Johnson’s ascent from poverty to the U.S. Senate and Union defender, noting his integrity and moral standing.
The Baltimore Convention completed its work nominating Abraham Lincoln for President and Andrew Johnson for Vice President. A platform of the Union party was adopted, with resolutions published detailing party aims and positions.
The committee on resolutions reports support for preserving the Union and prosecuting the war with vigor. It upholds loyalty to the Constitution, rejects negotiation with rebels, and endorses emancipation, abolition of slavery, and full rights for soldiers while honoring fallen and disabled servicemen. It also backs unity, federal authority, a liberal immigration policy, railroad expansion to the Pacific, and debt reliability.
The passage warns that the people of the United States will not tolerate European attempts to overthrow republican governments by force or fraud. It condemns foreign powers seeking new footholds near the United States and maintaining military sites that threaten American peace and independence.
Fragmented Civil War casualty list for the Ist N.Y. Dragoons dated June 1864 notes officers and privates wounded killed and missing in action at church and harbor. Names include John k Baragar Rufus Scott Cullen Talsted Chas TP Hinman Geo W Van Orsdall Lucien Scort and Tomkins with various injuries and death recorded.
The Charleston correspondent Movius Ishi describes attacks and bombardments around Charleston including fires on James Island and port defenses. He notes ships firing from Sullivan's Island, deserters landing at Fort Putnam, and reinforcements around Charleston with troops on the island. A new postal exchange system is announced as imminent with large subscription totals to the 10-40 loan.
Dispatches report heavy fighting along the Gaines area with Gen Grae and Sherman forces. Union troops advance within fifty yards of enemy works, capture over three hundred prisoners, and drive rebels from several positions. Casualties are high but rebel losses appear lighter. further reports detail movements near Ackworth Allatoona and Staunton with additional captures and artillery.
The narrative contrasts Grant and McClellan highlighting Grant’s decisive actions, relentless assault on Lee’s forces, and sustained invasions across rivers and terrain. It portrays McClellan as cautious, rarely attacking, while Grant edges forward with continuous, overpowering pressure.
Portrait collection titled Taken from a Life by an accomplished artist will be offered at General’s home. Image sizes 20 x 24 inches for framing priced at 50 cents. Mailed orders to any address require a 3 cent stamp. Catalog describes splendid faithful lifelike pictures and urges remembrance of the lamented figure and his noble deeds.
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