Demonstration for McClellan in New York Draws Mixed Review
A New York gathering praised General McClellan as a presidential candidate, but critics say the display shows party desperation and seeks to harness military fame. The piece questions his fitness, contrasts peace and war wings, and doubts broad public support. It notes leaders avoided attending and weighs implications for the Chicago Convention.
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Democratic Party
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War Democrats
Avery
NooOietian
MaClellen
United States
Nombera
McClellan
Chicago
Washington Prize Fund Aims to Reward Patriot Orphans
The Washington Prize Fund by the Institute of New York begins Feb 22 1863 to reward orphans excelling in US history and government. Funded by school programs and annual gifts, prizes will be awarded to top pupils as reported by their teachers in city asylums and allied institutions.
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United States
Itie
Society
Bible Trouee
New York
Ruthus
Washington Prize
State Street Methodial Episcopal Church
Oakland Grove
Noyatt
Locust Grove
Letter From Pagnix Sanatova Describes Westward Tour
In a Aug 16 1864 communication from Pagnix Sanatova New York the writer details a six day propeller voyage across the Great Lakes to Buffalo and a stay at Congress Spring praising its waters. He recounts plans to travel to St Paul and St Anthony noting Minnesota’s growth, river navigation, and halted business in St Anthony due to drought and lack of water.
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N. Y
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Buffalo
Congress
Illinoie
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St Anthony
Lagia
Great Gulf
St Louis
Ashove
Prairie du Chien
The Lady's Friend September Number Preview
The September issue opens with a tonobbing steel engraving titled Tus Bunp Piree and a double steel Fashion Plate. It notes the Buesian boot with high heels and naval engravings of ladies and children's fashions. The music piece is a gallop Who Speaks First and literary contributions remain varied and engaging.
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Purie
Major General Burnside Arrives in Providence on Leave
Major General Burnside reached Providence on Tuesday morning and is at home on a twenty day leave. The telegraph report of his relief is denied. The leave stemmed from a temporary disagreement with Gen Meade, per the Providence Press. The Petersburg affair court of inquiry has not yet reached a decision.
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Charleston Secessionists and the coming Presidential Election
Gen Seymour released from Charleston prison visited Troy on his way to Williamstown to recuperate his health. He discussed with secessionists the war, saying the north would not yield and the Union must be saved. He warned of peace Democrat hopes and predicted rebellion would end soon, urging continued pressure after Lincoln’s call for 500,000 troops.
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Troy
Williamstown
Mass
Washington
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Lincoln
South
Tragedy on Valley Falla Involves Fatal Train Collision
A coal train backing down toward Charles Street crossed during noon hours. Miss Carrie Eldridge twenty two was killed instantly with severe injuries. John Doherty seven died after his legs were crushed. Mary Eagan and Elizabeth Martin suffered injuries, others survived but shaken as workers were struck by the locomotive.
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Martin
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Saslant
Great on the Move Again
General Grant acts with tireless energy in a new thrust toward Richmond. He secretly plans bold maneuvers while Union forces cross the James River to seize Dutch Gap, forcing rebels to abandon ground and capture prisoners as Butler secures canal work for future operations.
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Westward Migration by Trail and Stage
The article notes a continuous emigration from East to West with 6161 wagons and over 2500 animals passing Fort Laramie between mid March and March 9. Emigrants totaled over 19 000 people with additional settlers miners and freighters on the Cheyenne route. The season’s westward movement across the plains likely exceeds 50 060 travelers.
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Cheyenne Puna
Plains
Vast Quantities of Cotton in Georgia Rivers
A Civil War era report notes rebels store large cotton stocks along the Alabama and Tombigbee rivers and the Red River. It argues river control will greatly aid Union operations before Mobile, disputing earlier doubts about navigation capabilities and vessels.
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Rebel Tallahassee Pirate Steamer Sweeps Atlantic Vessels
The iron steamer Tallahassee commanded by Capt Wood of the Confederate navy has captured and destroyed many ships off the coast. Built in London, she sailed from Wilmington with 120 crew and three guns and is pursued by several naval vessels. Reports place her at Halifax on Thursday. Beauregard with 20,000 men is said to aid Hood at Atlanta, per New Orleans papers. Washington authorities pace troops westward in anticipation. A political brawl in New York left one collapsed from apoplexy.
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Bake at Fox Hill raises record sum for Juniper Cemetery
The Bake at Fox Hill event, postponed by rain, drew large crowds Thursday and raised about thirteen hundred dollars for Juniper Cemetery improvements. At a town meeting on Monday, Moderator W C Cushman was chosen, and voting on constitutional amendments followed with little public interest. Photographer G M Carlisle opened a studio on Lopez Street, promising permanent residence and skilled ambrotypes and tin types services.
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G. M. Carlisle
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Lope Street
Carisle
Largest shark catch rumor and town notices loom
An enterprising citizen requested space to announce plan to catch a large shark near Allen’s Bay using a stovepipe or other method. Local items mention a Sabbath School festival at Locust Grove and a painter stopping en route with five large eleven inch guns aboard.
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Allen’s Bay
Rebels lose battleships and spoils at Norfolk and Mobile
Setos Hiems reports Union losses and measures as rebels loot ships and stores in Norfolk and Mobile Bay. A drunken corporal is court-martialed after being confronted for disgraceful conduct. New revenue stamps become required on receipts over twenty dollars and all goods deliveries. Fatal locomotive explosion in Vermont and drought effects in Massachusetts agriculture are noted along with various political and social comments from the era.
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Vermont Central Railroad
St. Albans
Ivo Jared
Wampshire County
Mass
Grant moves troops toward Richmond from City Point
From City Point, Aug 15, a Union force landed near Dutch Gap under gunboat fire to probe enemy positions and assess Lee’s strength before Richmond. By Aug 17, Washington reports Grant’s lines within seven miles of Richmond with heavy fighting and rebels driven back.
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the Post
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Surrender of Fort Gaines and abandonment of Fort Powell
Official report from New Orleans dated Aug 9 confirms Fort Gaines surrender to Union forces with 56 officers and 818 enlisted men, 26 guns, 12 months provisions. Fort Powell abandoned with 18 guns. garrison escaped to Cedar Point. Gen Granger to invest Fort Morgan. Sheridan reports minimal Confederate activity beyond Blue Ridge.
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Union forces push toward Richmond near Deep Bottom and Newmarket Road
On Saturday night and Sunday morning Union divisions from the 10th corps moved to Deep Bottom near Dutch Gap. Generals Birney and Gregg advanced, with the ith Massachusetts under Col Gaborne breaking a Rebel line and taking about 70 prisoners. Hancock’s corps pressed the front near Mulberry Point as Union artillery secured several mortars and cannons while guarding approaches to Richmond.
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Richmond
Birney
Tiehmond
Sune
Atlanta Campaign Details From Reports On August 6 8 15
Dispatches describe heavy casualties in the 23d corps during an assault on Atlanta on August 6 while Union lines push toward three miles northeast of the city near the Macon road. Reports note Sherman’s gradual approaches and potential reinforcements for the enemy as Schofield and Palmer aim to cross the railroad south of Atlanta amid stubborn resistance.
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Turbulent Scene Reports in Sartinedarg Valley
In Manvinsaune Virginia on August 17 reports describe rapid activity as a reported clash triggers movements. Skedaillare has begun a cautious advance down the valley with various accounts arriving from the field.
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