Union Republican Nominations and Naval Reflections
The piece argues for Lincoln and Johnson’s Union ticket while discussing the Alabama’s destruction and European reactions. It condemns British sympathy for secession, praises American naval prowess, and notes a national day of humiliation and prayer proclaimed by the President. It also includes a personal travel note from Iowa and Illinois and ends with a prayer for revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Europe
Kearsarge
France
England
Semmes
Florida
Fort Phenix Forts Fourth Of July Observance At Clark's Point
A letter from Fort Phenix opposite New Bedford recalls Revolutionary and 1812 service by Salem Light Infantry and Chelsea City Guard units. The two companies, about 187 men, honored Independence Day with dress parades, firing of 10 inch Columbiads, fireworks, rockets, music, and a parapet walk amid reflections on sailors’ toil and the Ocean Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmap Greene
Coal Sea
Fort Phenix
New Bedford
Salem Light Infantry
KR. W Reeves
Stevens
John W. Evans
Reeves
Port Hudson
Clark's Point
Chelsea
Willis
Lieut
Evans
Great Ocean Cemetery
Letter from Scrapop Seeks Future From Fairhaven
Private residences near the Fort are described as tasteful with elegant grounds and scenery. The writer closes by hoping to date the recipient again from Fairhaven in an early letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairhaven
Raid in Maryland and New York News 1864
Our New York correspondent reports a heavy rebel column near Frederick with raids aimed at plunder and diversion for Lee’s Petersburg forces. Citizens volunteer to defend Maryland as regiments depart for the front. General Grant remains in control of Richmond’s key approaches. Obituary notes General Morris dies at 64 with literary acclaim. Navy agent case and Henderson corruption witness testimony continue. Hawley D. Clapp released on parole after agreeing to repay bounty money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Yor
Tae Rese
Raspinto Maryann
Epirone
Maryland
Frederick
Imboden
Mosebey
Lee
Petersburg
Grant
Richmond
George P. Morrie
Hows
Letters
Morris
Ile
Hudson
West Point
Navy
Henderson, &c. Fort Lafavatte
Hawley D. Clapp
Sea Side
R.em
Illustrated Phrenological Journal July Issue Preview
The July volume 40 Phrenological Journal presents portraits and biographies of notable figures such as Hancock Sedgwick Wadsworth Hawthorn Murillo and a Columbia president. Includes ethnology physiology physiology of life and health phrenology physiognomy psychology and more. Sold 20 cents or 2 a year by Fowler and Wella 389 Broadway New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illustrated
Phrenological Journal
Hancock
Sedgwick
Wadsworth
Hawthorn
Murillo
Columbia
Fowler and Wella
Broadway
New York
Rebel invasion fails to curb Grant at Petersburg
The Maryland raid did not force Grant to bend his Petersburg siege. Washington and Baltimore buzz with activity, but Grant remains unmoved, advancing the siege as he has many times before. His focus stays fixed on the main objective with firm stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Grant
Petersburg
Washington
Baltimore
Anniversary events mark Providence M E Conference Seminary
The Providence M E Conference Seminary in East Greenwich began with a Sunday evening sermon by Rev Mr Cooper of Mystic Bridge Conn. Monday evening Bishop Clark spoke before the Philognathian Society on Public opinion. The annual exhibition occurred on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence M. E. Conference Seminary
East Greenwich
Cooper
Mystic Bridge
Conn
Bishop Clark
Philognathian Society
Providence Marine Corps of Artillery offers 100 days service
At a meeting the Providence unit unanimously tendered their services to the Governor for one hundred days duty in the field. Report notes Caterpillars and mosquitoes rampaging in the North this season. In Franklin county Maine, fruit trees suffer great destruction by the farmer. Illinois farmers offer three dollars a day for harvest hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Marine Corps of Artillery
Franklin County
Maine
States Entitled to Vote for Presidential Electors
A historical notice lists states entitled to vote in the next Presidential election after Congress barred former Confederate states until readmission. It names electors per state such as New York 33 Maine 7 Ohio 16 Illinois 16 and California 5, totaling 241 electors with 121 needed to choose the President. The total may rise by two or three with new territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
Congress of the
Sod
Congress of the United States
Bleopipe
Maine
Ohio
New
Lampshire
Ndigna
Masanchusetts
Ilinois
Rhode Ieland
Michigan
Connecticut
Wisconsin
Vermont
Minnesota
New York
Towa
New Jersey
Kansas
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Delaware
Pirates Burn Several Vessels Off Cape Henry Near Fort Monroe
Off Cape Henry on the 8th a rebel pirate Florida set fire to multiple ships. The whaling bark Golconda of New Bedford Capt Winslow. the Greenland of Branewick Capt Everett. the Zelioda from Matodras for New York under British flag. and the Gen. Barry from New York for Fortress Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Cape Henry
Golconda
New Bedford
Winslow
Talcahuano
Messie. G. & M. Howland
Greenland
Branewick
Everett
Philadelphia
Pensacula
Zelioda
Matodras
New York
Robbe
Zelinds
Maine
Gen. Barry
Hooper
Fortress Monroe
Georgetown
Keene— Bank
Rebels suffer massive losses after Sherman’s advance
The Nashville dispatch reports that after Sherman reached open country the rebels answered poorly. They lost five or six thousand while Union forces lost none. A flank toward the river yielded around three thousand captured and many deserters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henatn
Nashville
Sherman
Tax rates set for personal income ranges
The new personal income tax structure applies 5 percent for incomes above 800 and under 5 000, 12 percent for incomes over 5 000 and under 10 000, and 10 percent for all incomes above 10 000.
Christian Aid Drive Nets Over Twelve Hundred Dollars
The Bristol Young Men's Christian Association reports citizens donated more than 1200 dollars in two months to the welfare effort. A Sunday collection at the Catholic Congregational Church yielded a generous 500 dollar gift from R Rogers Exq.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Young Men's Christian Association
R. Rogers
Dentists Move to Fitted Offices by Ladies Exchange
Dr J C Gallup relocates his practice to new rooms over the Ladies Exchange in town with an entrance for business, enhanced lighting, and a sky light originally intended for photographs. Dr Day continues to share the office on Mondays to Wednesdays, alternating with Gallup in Warren the rest of the week. Gallup reports growing patient flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C Gallup
Day
Gallup
Incter
Dr. G
Oaly
Clam Bake Planned by Saint Michael’s Church Ladies
The Ladies of Saint Maichael's Church plan a Clam Bake at Far Hill on Wednesday next weather permitting. Proceeds fund a room for the Infant School. Dinner of baked clams and chowder to be served at 2:30 PM, with refreshments and sale items available. An extra tram will run to Providence and back at 7 PM for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint Maichael's
Far Hill
Providence
Vandalism Reported on Shade Trees Near Crooked Lane
A number of young shade trees planted along the avenue from Crooked Lane to Juniper Hill Cemetery have been cut and bark stripped in places. Similar damage occurred on trees from Wood Street to Crooked Lane last season. The writer hopes the culprit, referred to as the Scamp, is found and punished according to his deserts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crooked Lane
Juniper Hill Cemetery
Wood Street
Rev E T Hunt Accepts Pastorate at First Baptist
Rev E T Hunt of South Adams Massachusetts has accepted a call to become the pastor of the First Baptist Church of this town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.T. Hunt
South Adams
Massachusetts
First Baptist Church
Rocky Point Sold for Private Residence Conversion
Rocky Point has changed hands and will be converted into private residences. The new owner plans to stop public excursions to the site, ending its use as a pleasure destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Poaint
Rocky
New Printing Machine Promises Inkless Cards for All
A Paris inventor M Lebover unveils a lithograph like printing press that makes cartes de visite without ink, drying, or special skill. It runs at 100 portraits per minute, and costs little more than pasteboard, reducing workmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartes de Visite
M. Lebover
Paris
Monocacy Battle Report From Major General Wallace
Official report states the forces under Wallace fought the rebels at Monocacy from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Our troops were overwhelmed and retreated in disorder. Colonel Seward of New York heavy artillery was wounded and captured, Brigadier General Pyler captured, enemy numbers at least 20 000, retreating to Baltimore.
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Washroton
Dix
Wallace
Monocacy
Col. Seward
New York Heavy Artillery
Insener
Pyler
Baltimore
Actions Near Petersburg and Maryland Movements Reported
Dispatches describe rebel batteries against a working party near Petersburg and Union counterbatteries silencing them. Breckenridge and Early operations draw forces, with cavalry plundering Darnestown and sending stores, cattle, and horses toward Virginia.
Rebel cavalry burns Governor Bradford home near Baltimore
From Maryland to Philadelphia rail lines are under attack as rebel forces advance. A squad of ten burned Governor Bradford’s residence on Charles Street Road, forcing the family from the house with few valuables, while the governor was in the city. Reports describe widespread foraging, rail and telegraph damage, and ongoing skirmishes around Rockville, Frederick, and Washington as Union defenses tighten and militia mobilizes.
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Battimore
Bradford
Charlea Street
Philadelphia
Ltere
Harnisaure
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Wilmington
Glenrogk
Northern Central Railroad
Maryland
Battimone
Washington
Eays
Rockville Road
Tenallytowo
Street Turnpike
Clugget Farm
Francis P. Blair
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Georgetown
Aerican
Frederick
Cole
Monocscy
Washington cavalry is pressed by superior numbers
New York report from July 14 cites Washington Chronicle on operations around Washington. Cavalry under Major Fry stalled the advance, falling back only when outnumbered. The fighting lasted from 3 to 9 p m Sunday, with a retreat of five miles. Gen Franklin is said to be in Baltimore at Barnums Hotel.
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Puttapeipuia
Magnolia
Baltimore
Staunton
Cadwallader
Washington
EH F Kenny
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Franklin
Northern Central
J. R Munonoweer
Virginia
Havas
Grace
Col
Mitchell
Ninth Corps
Gunpowder Bridge
Lancaster
Maryland
Putapeltras
New York
Fry
Barnum
Sherman’s Army Near Chattahoochee in Civil War Report
Nasavillle reports Gen Sherman telegram announcing Union forces meeting southern wings on the Chattahoochee above and below the bridge. Hardee’s corps remains across the river as most of the rebel army is driven from Kenesaw and Smyrna with about 2000 prisoners taken. Pickets guard Price’s Ferry and Nickajack mouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nasavillle
Tings
Mercer
Sherman
Chattahooche
Hardee
Tete du Post
Kenesaw and Smyrna
Marietta
Price's Ferry
Nickajack
J D. Wessizz
From Gen. Grant's Army Raid Across Maryland
Report describes constant artillery firing along the lines with a raid into Maryland having no detectable effect on the ongoing operations.
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League of Royal Texans
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Hancock Recruiting Committee
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Oockeysville
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Wunter
Hunter
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Rebbela
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Tavri Pe Grace
Atreat Road
Crystal Springs
Balimore
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Gilmer
Atus
Shephard Asylum
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Yler
Bradley Johnston
Frederick Road
Carrol Manor
Wasnixaton
Fort Stevens
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Silver Springs
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Halleck
Rockville
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Bladensburg
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