State Convention to Nominate at Harrisburg
The State Convention will be held at Harrisburg on Thursday 17th August 1865 at 12 o clock for the purpose of nominating candidates to be supported by the Union friends in the November election. Simon Cameron chairs with ten secretaries as districts should be represented and ensure the fruits of victory are preserved.
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Harrisburg
Trunsday
Lavaust
Friends of the Union
Great Vicory
Failurg Asplorious
Rox
Yeault
Simon Cameron
New Castle
William Johnson
Rochester
Var County
Gorge W. “Hamilton
Beaver
Eli Reno
New Brighton
Whigkeys &c
Beaver County
Catharin
Rosenberger
Patterson Township
Insaid
Sowickly
Jin Said
H.R. Alter
Adam Rouser
Magh Bennet
Absalom Kelly
Alice
Jane Kelly
Orpitans
Beavar
Johnson
Weyand
Fouth Alteet
Sina
Zeigter
Gata
Political factions in Harrisburg duel over 1864 campaign
The Union State Committee met at Harrisburg on the 19th ult and declared no need for the game of hide and seek. they endorsed Cameron and Ward’s August convention action as proper. The piece discusses tensions with Gov. Cameron, General Cur tin, and Mr. Lincoln era strategems, noting Senate and party alignments and predictions for the November vote.
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Harrisburg
Wns
Camérot
Tts
Korns
Gen
Cameron
Gonbrai
Union
Dt Nore
Grea Ralup
M’ciean
Makia
Hasaneih
Oribes
Chron
Rence
Congress
Tiancas
Montangy
Lawrence
Tate
Lin
Petinaylva
Jali
Co War Department
Tincolé
Capirol
Ita
Lindolin
Co. M'Clure
Iis
Gov. Curtin
State Committee
Satandi G
Geentlemon
Clallam
Thic
No Telegraph
Asn Auron
Triusoph
Avas
Gon
Telegraph
Curtin
Clare
Lincoln Ioc
A Critique on General Cameron's War Office Leadership
A conservative defense critiques General Cameron's administration of the War Office. It argues his age may affect memory and calls his speech a sign of fading memory. It states no deliberate deception is suspected and invites corrections.
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Cameron
War ‘Office
Colin
Ibas
Notable Local and National News Tidbits
Miscellaneous items report a Pittsburgh banker’s suicide, a child’s hornet sting near Jefferson Township, and editor G.P. Rood’s death. The U.S. Circuit Court case on the Pittsburgh and Connellsville Railroad charter declares it unconstitutional. Miss Mary Harrin’s acquittal in a Washington scandal trial is noted. A tornado damages Lancaster County. a cave-in and coal pit events are described. Governor Curtin returns from Saratoga after family illness and resumes duties.
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Wr. M. Beetem
Carlisle
John Michael
Fefferson Township
Circuit Court of the United States
Pittsburg
Pittenburg & Connellaville Railroad Company
Grier
G.P. Rood
Indiana American
FA. J. Burroughs
Treasury Department
Gancaster
Gov. Curtin
Saratoga
Hia
Springa- Mat
Bia
Indian Tribes Rally Along Overland Route in Western Plains Conflict
Reported battle at Platte Bridge Station on July 25 pits 250 U S troops against 1000 Cheyenne Arrapaho Sioux and others. Defeat for the allied tribes. US losses include one lieutenant and several privates. War Department orders large force movements delayed by supplier failures. Indians vow to continue fighting.
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Sipon
Western Plains
California
Platte Bridge
Imo
Orto
11Th Ohio
Cavalry
11Th
Mansaa
War Department
Whisky Finances Spark County Debate Over Expenditures
A Franklin County correspondent outlines expenditures for jail poor house and criminal courts tied to intemperance. He cites license income from taverns restaurants distilleries totaling 1860 and 7826 dollars, arguing taxpayers fund strong drink and its social costs harming families and communities.
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Franklin
Ives
Franklin County
Ig Bolow
Prigom J
Lee
Criminal Courte. Sia
Political Factional Strife and Nominating Contests Reported
The piece details factional maneuvering in the Lawrence district with nominations and opposition. It notes Horace Maynard's nomination for Congress by Union men of Knoxville and various regional figures jockeying for governorship and state offices. It also references attacks on the Democratic party, county dynamics in Blair and surrounding counties, and calls for party unity amid tensions.
Mae Naat Lays Down Platform for Coming Campaign
A frightened 1865 editorial deplores Democratic Party racism and warns that opposition to the war will fail. It attacks Black voters and accuses Democrats of using fear of drafts to win support while urging unity under a flawed, hostile stance toward Black citizens.
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Mae Naat
Deadly clash between Union and Rebel soldiers at Rocky Springs
A reunion near Rocky Springs Tennessee turned violent when a dispute over a dance led to a pitched battle. Three men died from pistol wounds and multiple others were wounded, with emotions remaining high among former Union and Confederate supporters.
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Pho
Eli Heul
Lexington
Tennessee
Irves
Utjia
Heidergen
Tonneasce
Rogky
Ina
White
Nicenessep
Carp
Union
Mr. White Waa
Wiston
Robe Party
Me. Markham
Union Party
Wig
Aloo
Charles Sims
Thomas’ Harrold
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