Political Gauntlet in Pennsylvania Democratic Party
The Star criticizes the recent Democratic convention for endorsing Vallandham and its alleged antiwar platform. It argues the leadership led the party to defeat, urging county officers and citizens to meet in Washington to plan unified action and avert the draft by boosting volunteer enlistment. Captain Atherton will provide free transportation, and attendees should depart by early Wednesday train for Wheeling.
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Aland
Star
Woodwards
Vallandgham
Baricat
Vait
Tlughes
Upor
Bei
Nsylvania
Show
Fernandy Wool
Horatio
Seymour
Aly P
Avas
Haa Ag
Democratic Party
Washington
Domeander
Athbertson
Wheeling
Official Pennsylvania vote totals for Governor and Supreme Court
The article lists official statewide returns for Governor Curtin and Supreme Court candidate Woodward with majorities of 28 and - 15825 and 19848 for various counties. It also reports a burglary in Sharon where a store was entered through the cellar and cash and goods were stolen including bonds and clothing.
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Roniizny
H. Darragh
Sharon
Alpucca
Ithe
Giant twenty inch bore gun prepared at Fort Pitt foundry
The Fort Pitt foundry in Pittsburgh has completed patterns and begun preparations for casting a massive gun. It will have a twenty inch bore, be twenty feet long with a breech diameter of four feet four inches, and weigh about 114000 pounds.
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Fort-Pits
Pittaburg
Bethlehem Church Acknowledgment Dinner Notice
Acknowledgment from committees of Bethlehem Church announces a Christian dinner in Raccoon Township, Eaver County, on August 20, 1863. The notice lists names and details of attendees and meal portions, noting a total of 165 pounds prepared.
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Bethlehem Church
Raccoon
Eaver
Democratic faith and traitors divide the party
A regional political essay laments the Democratic Party's split with Jeffersonian ideals while denouncing Vallandigham Breckinridge and allied traitors. It cites Republicans like Brough Cartin and emphasizes loyalty of Democrats in war, listing leaders from Logan Grant and Meagher to Dix and Sickles.
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American Liberty
Jeffer N
Democratic Party
Jefferson
Name of Democracy
U Union
Jef. Davie
Vallandigham Breckinridge
Haman
Democratic’ Party
United States
State Department
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Republlicans
Stephen A. Dongins
Sposke
Logan
Horse of Illinois Democracy
Lewis Case
Grant
Rosecrans
M’clernand
Catron
Hlinde
Rice
Minnesota
Wright
Brough
Obig
Todd
Butler
Massachusetts
Gen
Delaware
Guthrie
Holt
Andy ‘Johnston
Robert
Dale Owen
Naples
Une der Bachaian
Coney
Maine
Foster
Dickinson
New York
Indiana Governor Envisions Volunteer Regiments
A garbled note reports Governor Morton of Indiana planned to raise eleven volunteer regiments seven infantry and four cavalry at seven camps. The plan aimed for completion by November 10.Thorough details and exact wording are unclear due to the damaged text.
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Morton
Indiana
Tilin
Morris commands regiment in Peninsula defense noted
The report honors Col Morris of the 13th regiment for leadership at Fair Oaks Williamsburg and Yorktown, detailing his strict drill mastery brave conduct and steady recovery from fever while guiding the unit from Peninsula through North Carolina. It notes his succession when Col Wilson was wounded and the President’s recommendation for promotion.
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Pittsburg
Corfimanding
Wat’ Reg.Peona
Avison
Ithat
Coun
Ann
Beneer Enum
Wilson
Morris
Tecras Company
Twent
Hults
Hultz
Wilkon
Morrinwas
Peninsula
Merrin
Fair .Oaks
Sci¢é
Yorktown
Williamsburg
Wilson Wes
Richmond
Fair Ouka
North Carolina
Col. Morris
Battle of
Fair Oaks
Col. Wilson
Besger County
Colonal
Pope Victary
May
A.W. Taylor
Justice denied in Star correspondent critique over Daugherty remark
The Star correspondent defends a report about Mr. Daugherty at Brighton township, calling the story a deliberate falsehood. He urges Daugherty to deny the remark in his own signature, warning that outside denial without testimony changes nothing. The piece hints at political tension and asks for accountability.
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Bortoz Ardus
The
Star J
Daugherty
Secretary and Colonel Praise Special Train Route
Secretary Stanton and Colonel Stager traveled from Pittsburg to Cleveland by special train in four hours and thirty minutes. Stanton sent a complimentary note from Louisville expressing thanks to C. E. Gorman and the U S. Telegraphs officers for the prompt and skillful transport provided on the railroad.
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Stanton
Stager
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Louisville
C.E. Gorman
Secretary of War
Anson Stacze
U.S. Telegraphes
Erroneous vote count not changing overall result
The report notes a miscalculation by Judge Agnew in the official tally, with an incorrect 218 figures printed instead of 818. The error is not expected to affect the general result, and no corrective action is planned.
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Agnew 'Ig
Butler
Americas
Army updates reveal promotions and election voting notes
The report discusses Pennsylvania governor election voting in a camp of the 11st Regiment P Vola with Curtin unconfirmed, notes officers voting eligibility, and mentions Maj Gen George H. Thomas succeeding Maj Gen Rosserans, with Grant commanding the Department of the Cumberland. It highlights Thomas born 1816 in Southampton Virginia and his Mexican War distinction, crediting him for Chickamauga and Cumberland Army successes.
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Ep. Araus
Pennsylvania
Ponn’a Vola
Ak Tollowa
Curtin
Equanigy
Thore
Bar -Beries
Mayon-Genreau- Tuomas
Roncerans
Army of
Thomas
Southampton
Tonary
Virginia
Weat Point
Mexico
Shaw
Chickamauga
Grant to Command Union Forces in Western Theater
The new Union commander will oversee Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee and parts of several other states. He will lead the grand corps under Sherman and Thomas, with George Grant’s headquarters at Chattanooga and Negley likely replacing Rousseau in command of Rousseau’s division.
Exchange of prisoners declaration issued by War Department
The War Department Adjutant General announces General Orders No 8391 dated October 2 17 declaring the terms of prisoners of the United States Army captured or missing to be set in Richmond Virginia declaring officers and men captured or missing will be exchanged under specific conditions per the announced terms.
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War Department
Adjutant General
Richmond
United States
Great Civil War Confidence Warned By European Affairs
The piece notes European powers reacting to the American Civil War and reports rising confidence in government amid military moves. It cites Banks in Texas, Lee’s flight, Meade’s pursuit, Burnside’s victories, Grant’s command, and Charleston. It also mentions political gains in Maine California Pennsylvania Ohio Iowa and a hoped Union victory in New York. It closes with a drop in the financial rate from 149 to 143.
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Aviatets
Shippi
Banks
Texas
Lee
Meade
Burnside
Grant
Charleston
Maine
Alifornia
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Iowa
New York
York
Soldiers Voted in Field Amid Copperhead Controversy
In Pennsylvania soldiers voting in the field favored Curtin over Woodward by large margins in regiments, while nationwide Copperheads faced opposition. The piece notes informal soldier ballots and discusses expected impacts on the November vote and postwar politics.
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Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
Woodward
Curtin
Ohio
Cota Pye
As Folore Brough
Iebenese Valneedighacs
Republican Congressman Speaks in Slave Region Maryland
A large meeting in Eastern Talbot County yesterday featured Hon. Wm D. Kelly of Pennsylvania addressing eventgoers. Kelly, joined by Henry Winter-Davis and ColCreawell, spoke before Black Republicans from Pennsylvania in a slave region, receiving applause and stirring patriotic reception.
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Union
Talbot County
Wm D. Kelly
Pennsylvania
Herry
Winter-Davia
Col Creawell
Jnipe Kelly
Pannsylvanis
Maryland
Jago Kelly
Fort Monroe letter details Wright execution and escape attempt
The Herald reports Dr. Wright executed for Lt. Sanborns murder tried to escape by night while his daughters clothes were being washed but was spotted by a sentinel. A Richmond deserter confirms destitution and bread shortages there as Army of the Potomac infantry hold long picket lines and cavalry brigades conduct daily reconnoissances.
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New York
Fortress Monroe
the Herald
Wright
Sanborn
Sentinel
Richmond
Herall's
Potomac
Nashville News Briefs Highlight River Rising and General Rosecrans Move
In Nashville on October 25 reports note no urgent events. The Tennessee River is rising with five feet already observed. telegraph service is partially restored. General Rosecrans departed for Cincinnati at noon.
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Naspville
Marencineetts Arrives with Clearance from St Johns
The steam er Marencineetts arrived from St Johns Florida bringing a shipment from Admiral Dahil gren. It departed Charleston on Tuesday evening and was ready to open.
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Pmiapripata
Marencineetts
St. Johns
Florida
Charleston
Dahilgren
En Cherleston
Harris leads Rekgiaer in tense regional relay
Harris and Rekgiaer headline a tense regional track event as teams race for medals. Local coverage notes strong performances by both athletes and suggests a close finish.
Pay and bounty circular for volunteers and recruits
A circular outlines pay and bounty for volunteers and recruits, detailing premiums of twenty five dollars, monthly pay by veteran or non veteran status, and conditions for mustering out, legal heirs' rights, fraud penalties, and assignment to old regiments.
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Fry
Pyithem
Ate Ting
iVolunteerd
Lother Vulanteera
Meade Army Moves and Rail Destruction Report
From Washington and Philadelphia dated Oct 23 63 reports Gen Meade may be unable to move Potomac forces for a week due to rail destruction. Sedgwick’s corps replaces a Dim casualty, and infantry fights near Rappahannock with bridges attacked by cavalry. Also Richmond prisons receive Union relief packages including clothing and hospital stores.
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Meade
Sedgwick
Potomac
Kral Dahlgren
Charson'a Teaton
Parner
Ironsides
Ahlgren
Philadelphia
Richmond
Exemption List Recited From Greene Beaver Counties
A long OCR fragment lists exemptions by reason of parental support being provided age limits and military service in Greene and Beaver counties. Named witnesses and residents such as Archibald Clark Morrisin Samuel Shells and many others appear with notes about exemption for reasons including labor support for aged parents and service.
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Archibald
Clark
Morrisin
Grooie Co
David Loughristt
Jug Hompan
Samuel’ Shells
Wane
Groene
Abraham
Fuston
J Shuble
John J Youk
Franklin
Greene
Hiran
H. Burnett
H. Burnett,‘ Carthichada, Greene Co; Witnesses, N.M Richey,l. ‘Murdock
Barnuet Lynot
Pakston
Beaver Co
Gi fabTy
Jay B Anderson
Parker Manderson
Maria
Greene ‘Co
Dares, Burney
Jos Pattersons -Whitley
Greena
Wm Hanter
Brighton
Beaver-co
C Aiken
Smith
Wash
Thos’ Beal
Raccoon
Allen
Burr
Scott
Law
J Hammond
Hickory
Law Co
Stephen Acklin
Morgan
Greent Co
Henry Feaster
Rich
Hit
John Mantz
News
Sewiekly
Beaver Coy
Tanac Clayton
Morgan, Greene Co
Geo W. ‘Oliver
Centre
Do Marka
Leator
Wayhey A Jat PoConch
Fallston
Beaver
Robi Alderson
South Bideer
Alex P Shirns
New
Castle
Anderson Gibb Llmover
Lettin
Parent
Rob
Fat
Union
Ash
Nereca
Benj Lytle
Ben Hitbers
KB Shorty Magn
Ailison
Caitre
John
G Allinonyomas
Altion
John Painter
Neshannock
Lawer
Hannah
Milian
McCreary
Michael Miller
Hopewill
Geo W Lewis
Washington
Jan F Kent
Joel Powell
Sewickly
Wader
Nathanie Crile
West Bathleheny
Wasly.co
Jacob Grile
Jonathan Karaterny
Samuel Callendine
Independence
Wash Co
Geo Pinger
Union politics and military moves echo across Tennessee and New York
Fragmentary notes report Buell named Graht's chief of staff and Buckner advancing into East Tennessee via London. Astor of New York seeks tax adjustment on Fifth Avenue property. Post Port Hudson and Vicksburg surrender, Union groups organize as Morgan wins first district seat.
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Braga
Buckner i
Ten Nesaéel
London
Buell
Graht
Tatély
Atrong
Tean
Port Hudson
Vickabury
Morgan
Congresa
Speakership Candidates Named for House of Representatives
Fragments indicate discussions on the speakership of the House with Elihu B. Washburne of Illinois as a senior member candidate. The text notes a candidate’s active work and long service suggesting Washburne’s influence in the process.
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Elihu/B. Washburne
Illinois
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