In earnestness of North and South in the war
The piece argues that claims the North is not in earnest are unfounded and that many Southern forces oppose the rebellion. It notes Northern restraint, constitutional limits, and the dangers of mob rule while criticizing triumphalist demonization of the South. It concludes that broad honesty and resolve exist on both sides despite croaking verdicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Grant
Sherman
North
Lincoln
Noutso
Jef Davise
New York Park Life and City News From August 1864
From our New York Correspondent August 10 1864 a vivid panorama of urban life and park culture. The piece extols Central Park as an oasis amid brick and bustle with lakes bridges and sculptural vistas. It notes Wednesday and Saturday concerts led by Harvey B Dudworth and covers Gotham crime weather and notable arrivals including ArchBishop McCloskey and Gen Dix with a brief mortality report. It mentions Franz Muller the London murderer and ongoing Grand Jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Epitor
New York
Nature
Gothamite
Gotham
Queen's Palace Garden
Woodbine
Metropols
Hervusa
Central Park
Guthamsten
Harvey B Dudworth
First Annual Exhibition of New England Agricultural Society
The first annual Exhibition will be in Springfield Massachusetts September 6 7 8 and 9. Entries must be sent to C L Flint or Henry Clark by the first of next month for proper arrangements. J N Bugg is Corresponding Secretary. Premiums total 10000 and rail transportation will be arranged. An address will be delivered on September 9 by Governor John A. Andrew. Bristol County lists notable committee members Samuel W. Church James D W Perry Charles Sherry Jr James F Wolf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Agricultural Society
Springfeld
Massachusetts
C_ L Flint
Boston
Mass
Lienry Clark
Poultney
J. N Bugg
Springfield
Charles Sherry, Jr
James F 1
Wolf
Rhode Island Volunteers Return After Three-Year Service
Twenty six members of the Second Rhode Island Volunteers from the first detachment of recruits return to Providence on Saturday evening as their three year term of service ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island Volunteers
Frst
Providence
Bogus Proclamation Reported in European Context
A brief note claims that Howard 38 said to have failed to Europe. the unclear text suggests a dubious proclamation affecting European events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Europe
Institute of Reward for Orphans of Patriots
A report by Dr. David P. Holton at the Baptist Church outlines the Institute of Reward for Orphans of Patriots. It aims to secure national and state aid for orphans of soldiers and sailors, with scholarships and training linked to Agricultural Colleges and Experimental Farms across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute of Reward
David P. Holton
Baptist
Agricultural Colleges
Congress
New York
Connecticut
Tte
Perila
Pitialla
Institute of Reward 16
Fish's Lamp Heating Apparatus A Convenient Home Gadget
A Good Thing to Have promotes Fish's Lamp Heating Apparatus as convenient for housekeepers and popular for family use hospital tents barracks picnics nurseries and sickrooms. Widely advertised, the device promises fuel and labor savings while reducing stove heat during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish
Hall
Yxavra Caves
Grand Concert by Carl Weise and Madame Stephani
The town is informed that pianist Carl Weise will give a Grand Concert before month’s end. He will be assisted by the celebrated New York soprano Madame Stephani, promising a rich musical treat for citizens. Programme will appear next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Weise
Weise
Madame Stephani
New York
Invaders Steal Umbrella During Corn Garden Raid
A corn garden at the corner of High and Franklin Streets was entered by unknown raiders on a stormy Wednesday night. They fled after a failed retreat, leaving a black silk umbrella behind. the owner, who has the umbrella, must prove ownership and history before a town sergeant to recover it or face confiscation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High
Franklin Streets
High Street
Special Town Meeting on State Constitution Amendments
A special town meeting will be held at Town Hall on Monday to vote on proposed constitutional amendments from the General Assembly. The poll opens at 10 in the forenoon, and a copy of the amendments is on the front page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inst General Assembly
Ensign Pearce Ordered to Report Aboard New Tronasdee
Acting Ensign Walter Pearce of the U S steamship Wyo ming is commanded to report for duty on the ironclad steamer New Tronasdee now anchored at Philadelphia on Monday next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Psrasonal
Walter Pearce
U.S
Eloop
Wyoming
Philadelphia
Boots and Shoes Sale at 67 Westminster Street Providence
Citizens visiting Providence for bargains are advised to see S A Cooke boots and shoes at 67 Westminster Street. The ad promises prices with old rates held until the first of next month and offers goods from top manufacturers at half current prices, including lin goods and latest styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
S. A Cooke
Westminster Street
Tle
Private Magee Returns Home After Long Absence
Private James Magee of Company G Second RJ Volunteers arrived home on aHenve of absence for a few days. He was wounded in the right leg at Salem Heights on May 3 1863 and again severely in the same leg at the Wilderness where his limb was amputated. His health is good and the limb nearly healed. He hopes to rejoin service with an artificial limb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Magee
Maurely
Sabbath School Festival at Locust Grove Rhode Island Clambake
The Sabbath School linked to State Street Methodist Episcopal Church plans its annual Festival this Thursday the 25th at Locust Grove. A committee is arranging a grand old fashioned Rhode Island Clambake Chowder and Picnic with full details to follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street Methodist Fepiscopal Church
Locust Grove
Rhode Island
Thanks to Lemuel A Bishop for volumes of documents
Acknowledgment to Lemuel A Bishop of Lawrence Alabama for supplying several volumes of important documents. The donor’s contribution is noted in the record with emphasis on archival value and regional significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duo Lemuel
Lawrence, Alase
Death of Hon John Brown Francis at Spring Green Warwick
Wes note the death of Hon John Brown Francis at his Warwick residence Spring Green on a Tuesday morning in his seventy third year He was a Democrat and held offices including State Senator Representative Governor U S Senator and Chancellor of Brown University He served as Governor from 1833 to 1837 and later as U S Senator He was respected for his dignity courtesy and fidelity in public service Brown's Bronchial Troches ad at end promoting medicine with price 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown Francis
Wes
Spring Green
Warwick
Francie
General Assembly
U. S
Brown University
U.S
William Sprague
Jenny Lind's Husband Takes London Editor Role
The article notes Jenny Lind's husband has accepted a position as an editor in London, signaling a shift in his professional focus and influence within the literary scene. It places the move within the context of Lind's rising fame and possible implications for their social circle.
Treasury notes and bonds issued for national needs in 1864
The Secretary of the Treasury, under Congressional authorization, offers Treasury notes up to 200 million dollars bearing interest and redeemable after three years, with a plan to convert to bonds at six percent. The message justifies the loan as necessary for sustaining the war effort, improving national finances, and restoring currency stability through new tax and revenue measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Treasury Department
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
United States Treasury
Qusatoma
Cad
Fessenden Urges Patriotism to Sustain Government Credit
Treasury Secretary Fessenden calls for a patriotic people to aid the government in issuing bonds from fifty to five thousand dollars. He argues that the faith and property of the country are pledged for redemption, and warns against withholding aid for short term profit as it risks future losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VW. P. Fessenden
the Treasury
Washington special mine explosion reported
From Petersburg New York August 7 The Heralo s Washington special says rebels exploded a mine under one of our works on Friday afternoon No details available beyond noting little damage was caused
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
New York
Herato'a
Washington
Particulars of the Rebel Explosion
The Hrrate's correspondence reports after the Petersburg explosion the rebels fired rapid volleys at Paraketry. Our troops answered, the rebel fire drowning ours. Rebels prepared new batteries while losses were trifling for us but severe for them. Cal. G. S Steadman of the 1th Connecticut was severely wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hrrate
Petersburg
G. S Steadman
Connecticut
Official War Department Report on Mobile Operations
The Richmond Centinel transmits a War Department notice dated Aug 8 detailing Union success near Mobile. Fort Morgan was pressed. the Tennessee monitor Tasunadh was sunk. the Selma and Gaines were captured or beached. heavy Union losses are noted but the enemy fleet nears Fort Powell. Sheridan is temporarily reassigned to the mid Atlantic division. General Averill reportedly moved near Moorefield with 500 prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Diz
Mobile
Richmond
Butler
Zapquartras
Abraham Lincoln
B . Buresa
Mopite
Iion
J Seddon
Veruda
Fort Morgan
Fort Powel
Ho Marry
Sheridan Han Bson
Middle Military Division
Department of Wushbington
Middle Department
Department of the Susquehannah
Virginia
Fle
Moote Department
Harper's Piter
Fl W. Halleck
Kelley
New Creek
Averill
Moorefield
Niny
Wo Suearan
Erwin M Srantun
Mostra
Williams
Szconp Dusrpatcu
Fort Gaines
Charles Anderson
21St Alabama
Page
Mgcal
Anderson
Rowin M. Stanton
Rebels evacuate Maryland shore as Union forces advance
A morning report from the upper Potomac says the rebel force evacuated the Maryland side on Saturday. Their rear guard crossed at Shepherdstown and the main body at Hancock. A cavalry detachment left to seize four prominent Cannon citizens as hostages. Gen Early moves up the Valley toward Winchester with harvest trains, scouring for conscripts and grain, slowing progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac
Early
Winchester
Union General Averill routs forces at Moorefield capturing prisoners
Information from Washington reports Gen Averill overtook the enemy at Moorefield and routed them. He captured between 400 and 600 prisoners including Gen Johnston and his staff with headquarters colors and artillery. McCausland escaped to the mountains. Averill pursued 24 miles, taking many fugitives, with seven rebels killed. Horses exhausted as pursuit ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Averill
Moorefield
Ohf
Johnston
Arma McCausland
Averil
Avoriil
War Secretary's Bulletin on Mobile operations
The Richmond Enquirer report describes the success of Union operations at Mobile as of this morning. Details reference Gen Die and events at Van Derarruant and Wonentxeton with timing around 1030 p.m in August. The bulletin conveys the outcome of Civil War action and its reception by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Secretary
van Derarruant
Wonentxeton
Die
Mobile
Richmond Enquirer
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Andrew Johnson
Tennessee
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Jenny Lind
London
Gitar Helws
Upper Potomac
Special Polices
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South Main Street
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Cc. A. Greenrf
Bradford Street
R.J
J.C. Gallup
Hope Street
Ladies, Exchange
Preston Day
Thomas Vernon
Atona Cottage
Congregational Church
Eagle Bank
Martin
Brrs
Jacob Babbitt
Hope Bt
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Hope St
Bell's
Ben
Jaryan
M. D
Cedar Street
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Bell
Dr. Harvey
Harvey
J. Bryan
Cheeseman
DR. Cheeseman
Cileeseman
Cheesman
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Arynglly
Druggsts
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Cedar Bt
New-York
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B Gifford
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