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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1864

Page

2

Delegates and crowds gather for National Democratic Convention in Chicago

Chicago Times reports vast influx of visitors by rail, with thousands arriving daily from Illinois Wisconsin and Indiana. Horatio Seymour Vallandigham Fernando Wood and other leaders receive ovations as hotels and committees prepare to entertain attendees. Additional meetings follow in Bryan Hall Sherman House and Court House square with speakers including John Wentworth and Ohio’s Cox. evening addresses planned by Davis and Whittaker.

Chicago Michigan Southern Railroad Illinois Wisconsin Indiana Horatio Seymour Vallandigham Fernando Wood Chicago Post McClellan Fillmore Guthrie Pendleton Democratic Party Lincoln Bryan Hall William A. Richardson Isaac R. Diller State Democratic Committee Sherman Richardson Times Washington Seward Dayton The Ponts Union Tyese Sen She Agaiem Senator Richardson Sherman House Senator Powell Kentucky George Francis Train Powell Col. Steinbold Ohio Judge Alexander Col Carr Pennsylvania Court House Square John Wentworth Cox Garrett Davis Mr Whittaker CuicaGco Michigan Avenue Gilmore Philadelphia Keystone State Club August Belmont Wm. Bigler America Bishop Hopkins Vermont Wickliffe J. L. Pierce Missouri Louisiana Morgan District of Columbia Tilden New York John W. Latham J. L. Reddel New England Maine Phila Clark New Hampshire E. H. Harrington Washburn Massachusetts Phineas Allen Rhode Island Gideon H. Sturfee Connecticut Lloyde Baldwin John W. Davis E. Pearce T. P. Redfield George Lunt Charles R. Ingersoll James Guthrie Redfield McDowell Weller Starr Olds Committee On Resolutions Heintzleman Northwest Hunt Locke Eaton Gen. Green N. Y Gov. Seymour C. Richardson Strong Cass Bramlette Dix Manton Marble Mr Marble Committee On Billy Smith Fisk Boston McDougall California Gen. Morgan J. L. Riddle Gov. Wickliffe Johan W. Leathers J. R. Buchanan Joseph Pitkin J. 8. Bennett John Ball A. M. Dickey Alfred K. Bow J. W. H. Allen Sanford E. Church New Jersey Daniel Holman W.I. McGrath Delaware E. L. Martin Maryland John B. Franklin Nathan Wolf Alexander Long Alfred P. Fadgerton Mlinois W. O. Archer Michigan Alpheus Gideon H. Durfee J. A. Greene, Jr Theo. F. Randolph James KK. Booth F. W. Hughes Er G. Harris Hamilton Post C. A. White Samuel C. Wilson T. G. Rogers Henry Frederick J. Mosher Minnesota C. al. Leanor G.G Randolph Iowa J.H. Murphy Thomas Hayes Kansas L. B. Wheat Oregon W. McMillan J. W. Dana J E. Keyes C. R. Ingersoll D. P. Redfield Bradley Samuel J. Tilden A Browning Charles Brown F. G. Pratt T. N. Lindsey C. L. Vallandigham James M. Hanna S. Marshal A.C. Baldwin W. A. Hall E. J. Hamlin George B. Smith United States Long Mr Price Curiaco Guthrie and Bramlette Tennessee Committee On Organization Mas. Guthrie McClellanites Hall Ave Gov Seymour Tremont House Peace Democracy C. C. Burr Henry Clay Dean C. Vallandigham Alex Long Sherman, Tremont Richmond

Belfast Riots Continue Amid Strong Military Force

News from Belfast reports continued riots with many shot and several killed. Military force on the spot subdued rioters as violence subsided. Cotton sales today total 13,900 bales with 4,500 to speculators and exporters, breadstuffs and provisions quiet.

New York Ave Louisiana Queenstown LiverpPool Belfast Ireland London Ava Edinburg Liverpool Central Erie

Neva Captured by Pirate Tallahassee Off Cape Sable

The Neva reported being overhauled by the pirate Tallahassee 18 miles off Cape Sable on the 17th inst. After an hour's delay she bonded vessel and cargo for 17000 dollars. The Neva also rescued the crew of the North America from New London, captured and destroyed earlier, then transferred them to another vessel bound for New London Conn.

Independent News Room New York Ave Neva Talbot Lingan C. B Cape Sable N. W Tallahassee North America New London Conn

Democratic convention reports murmur of unity and McClellan push

The convention shows harmony as delegates align for McClellan. New York backs him with a unit vote after speeches by Gov. Seymour and Fernando Wood, while Pennsylvania banners pledge support. Maine Vermont and Vermont also organize and cast early preference votes for McClellan.

New York McClellan ChicaGo P. M Massachusetts J. M. Wightman Boston Isaac Davis D. N. Carpenter Greenfield J. D. Thompson Guthrie Kentucky Hunt N. Y A. M Judge Nelson O’connor Gen Seymour Sherman House Fernando Wood Pennsylvania Maine Richard D. Rice Vermont H. B. Smith Jno Cattaraugus County Henry O. Chesebro Ontario County Hlion John Ganson Buffalo A. P. Laning Cozans John McKeon E. E. Davis Whitehall Abram B. Conger Haverstraw McKeon Gen. McClellan Maryland James S. Thayer Hilton John Kelly New York City John Conger Gov Nelson Conger Kelly Tilden Samuel J. Tilden Expus Gense Democratic Party George B. McClellan Union Conyers Berry Michigan

Sheridan's Army Advances U S Cavalry Skirmish V

A special despatch reports Union forces under Sheridan advancing from Baltimore toward Halltown. Cavalry drove the enemy rear guard while infantry formed lines. main Confederate force retreated toward Martinsburg after skirmishes near Charlestown. Two U S officers were killed.

Baltimore Sheridan Halltown Lee Crook Early Charlestown U.S Lieut. Barnard Martinsburg

Rumors of Sherman move toward Atlanta from Red Oak

News from Nasuvizir Tennessee reports Gen Sherman may shift toward Atlanta with forces from the south though no official confirmation exists. Gen Gillet fought rebels at Greenville Tennessee on the 23rd, killing 40 and losing 25 including Col Carney. Recruiting in Alabama and northern Georgia is slow. River at the shoals drops 24 feet.

Nasuvizir Tenn Ave Sherman Red Oak Atlanta Gillet Greenville East Tennessee Col. Carney Alabama Georgia

Recruit flows and loans mark midcentury notices

Reports from several cities note recruits passing through for Grant’s army averaging about one thousand daily from New York and nearby areas. Subscriptions to the 7 30 loan total 25 876 000 and 10 40 loan subscriptions today reach 413 850. The steamer Asia arrives from Bermuda in five days. Rhode Island announces voluntary enlistments fill its quota. The steamer Emma Boyd sinks near St Louis, valued at 35 000 with 13 500 insured. Gen R C Schenck is nominated for Congress from the 3rd district.

New York Halifax Asia Bermuda Providence Rhode Island St. Louis Emma Boyd Cincinnati R. C. Schenck Congress 3D Congressional District

Secretary Seward Leaves for New York Amid WeldonRail Gunners Loss

Secretary Seward departed for New York today. Reports say eight guns were lost on the Weldon Railroad after a sudden rain prevented drag-off following the shooting of horses. the guns were spiked and rendered unusable before abandonment.

Washington, Ave Seward New York Weldon

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