Lincoln Portrait Leads Baltimore Nomination Impact on War
A Civil War era letter argues the Baltimore convention will nominate Lincoln as a decisive step to crush the rebellion and preserve the Union. It urges support, warns rebels will despair at Lincoln’s re election, and frames the campaign as essential for ending slavery and preserving the nation.
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Baltimore
Lincoln
Peces Asionists
Lincula
Abraham Lincoln
Nna
Acranaw Yixcon
Reform or war aims in Civil War时代 letter from Taz U.S. Amory
Saratoga correspondent notes the massacre tools and the Christian Commission in Civil War service. He laments weapons industry on the Geld of battle and contrasts it with visions of Bible printing and peaceful education. He recalls spectacle of battlefield relief and the Commission founder Mr. Stuart inspiring aid to the wounded.
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Fredericksburg
Spottsylvania
North
Hampden County
Earth
Saratoga
N. Y
Springfield
Massachusetts
Connecticut River
U.S
Virginia
Christian Commission
Stuart
Great Grant Demonstration in Union Square
New York on Saturday night honored Lieut. General Grant with a vast Union Square demonstration. Crowds cheered portraits banners and fireworks as speakers extolled Grant and Army nurses described their field service. Major Pauline Cushman drew admirers while summer concerts at Central Park amused visitors.
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New York
Jane
Grant
Mx Epstom
Union Square
General Grant
United States
U S Grans
James T. Bendy
William RR. Wallace
Union
Sherman
Warren
Hancock
Butler
Wright
Sooker
Sheridan
Burnside
United States Army
Association of Army Nurses
Tri
Pauline Cushman
Washington Street Theatre
Boston
Tue Central Park
Dodworth
Delaware Valley recruits rendezvous in New England states
The Grapevine Point in New Flaven Conn is named as the general meeting place for recruits enlisted in Vermont Rhodesland and Connecticut. The 200th anniversary of Dartmouth’s incorporation will be celebrated in New Bedford on the Fourth of July with John Clifford as the day’s orator.
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New Flaven
Conn
Vermont
Rhodesland
Connecticut
Dartmouth
New Bedford
John Clifford
Physical Culture at Normal Institute for Physical Education
The Normal Institute for Physical Education, incorporated in 1860 and led by Dr Dio Lewis, will begin its Seventh Session on July 5 1864. Demand for New Gymnastics teachers has grown, with about ninety graduates already employed and hundreds more sought. Dr Lewis personally trains candidates as guides in this pioneering field with medical professionals aiding preparation. Readers may request a full circular from Dr Dio Lewis Ruston.
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Sanatoca
Springfield Laboratory
Sons of Vulcan
Mene
Indiana
Aut
Saratoga
Normal Institute For Physical Education
Oto Lewis
Lewis
Dio Lewis
Ruston
Dio Lewin
Mass
Lewin
Grace Greenwoop
Knick-Erbocker
Christian Commission Letter Praises Bristol Support
A June 3 letter from George Stewart, chairman of the Christian Commission, thanks Eoward S. Bassett and Bristol donors for generous contributions aiding wounded soldiers. It notes relief work for bodies and souls, praises delegates, and urges continued support amid expected fierce battles and final contests.
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A. S. Christian Commission
Primapetruia
Eoward S
Donora
Christian Commission
Bristol
Delagates
God Bless
Workmen Begin Foundations for National Indian Rubber Plant
A number of workmen started trenches Tuesday in this town for the foundation of buildings for the National Indian Rubber Manufacturing Company. The site was well chosen with excellent water nearby and a perfectly level lot. A large supply of good building stone is near at hand.
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National Indian Rubber Manufacturing Company
Campaign dispatch from Kingston during McPherson campaign
A staff officer report dated Kingston Georgia May 224 claims total success with 3000 prisoners and 5000 casualties. The letter states movements toward Marietta then Atlanta and onward to further targets in the campaign.
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Gar
McPherson
Kingston
Georgia
Marietta
Atlanta
Be Who Visited the Corner of the Atlantic Ocean at Newport
During last week, Be Who was seen visiting Newport at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, drawing attention from local residents and visitors. The sighting highlighted a curious moment along the coastal town’s shoreline.
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Newport
Slaymaker & Nichols Olympic Circus Comes to Town
The presiding authorities tout Slaymaker and Nichols Olympic Circus as a premier, entertaining show with a large troupe of equestrian artists. Snow's Troupe of Acting Dogs and Monkeys receives high praise for intelligence and training. The company features notable names like Wm. Nichola, Darious Wood, Helene, Signora Julie, and the Snow Brothers and arrives in town this morning for a grand procession.
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Pres
Philadelphia Exquingr
Snow
Little Red Riding Flood
Horoe
Pegasaus
Wm. Nichola
Darious Wood
Madcemniselie Helene
Signora Julie
Snow Brothers
Aoe
New hotel prepares for summer guests under Crump management
The first class hotel, led by Mr. Jobhn F Crump, expects a strong summer season with early accommodations secured. The establishment boasts capitel order, fine furnishings, ample dining, attentive service, and a high price reflecting rising costs.
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Jobhn F. Crump
Cromp
40Asu
Barrington Club Forms for Spring Bed Bottom
Agent G S Flood promotes the Anderson Spring Bed Bottom club in Barrington and Warren with thirty eight members at five dollars each. The club will explain its object to prospective members, claiming the bed is a major improvement over current sats and a comfortable sleep option.
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G S Flood
Anderson Spring
Barrington
Warren
Uncle Jas Returns and Washington Documents Promised
The note reports Uncle Jas's six to seven week absence and Lie's arrival with a request to acknowledge any Washington public documents in the paper. It also mentions dealers in need of fireworks for the approaching Fourth of July and a related advertisement for Cutter and Austio.
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Jas
Lie
Washington
Messra
Cutter
Austio
Returning Soldiers Arrive and Reception Planned in Providence
The Second R. I Regiment arrives this morning with militia from town preparing to join an 9 o'clock train to attend the welcome for returning soldiers. Bristol County Company to arrive this afternoon with church bells, a salute by Bristol Artillery, and a public procession through streets followed by a civic reception. Rev. Dr. Howe and others will speak, then a substantial collation. The Union National Convention in Baltimore elects 23 vice presidents, with James D. W. Perry chosen from this state.
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R. 1
Providence
Bristol County Company
Bristol Artillery
Dr. Howe
New Light Infantry Company Parade Impresses Crowd
The new Light Infantry Company led by Captain Warner with the Brivtal Cornet Band paraded yesterday and made a fine appearance before onlookers.
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Warner
Brivtal
Grant and Sherman Reports From Civil War Fronts
Dispatches from General Grant and General Sherman describe limited fighting, Union advances near Chickahominy, and enemy entrenchments. Reports note movement toward Marietta Road, refitted depots at Whitehouse, ample supplies, and wounded transport. Secretary of War Stanton provides daily summaries of positions and logistics.
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Dix
Grant
Seen
Hancock
Wright
Smith
Chickahominy
Sherman
Alatoma Creek
McPherson
Aukworth Thomas
Marietta Road
Schofield
Wastiscey
Dir
Grante
Whitehlouse
Wagena
Ackworth
Mariatta
Eowin M Stanton
Secretary of War
Dispatches from Grant and Lee on battlefield actions
A June 7 to June 8 compilation reports Grant and Lee discussions on wounded recoveries and prisoner handling. It notes a failed rebel assault near Hancock’s lines, captures and deaths among the probing party, and Grant's promise to return captured Union men. Further items describe quiet conditions at night, Sharman’s Altoona Pass observations, and a Hunter victory beyond Staunton with Gen Jones killed.
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Lee
Owin M Sraxton
Secretary of War
Wasnixcton
Dix
Grant
Sharman
Ackworth
Altoona Pass
Alleghanies
Georgia
Kenesaw
Canby
Battle News Dispatches on Staunton Region Casualties and Positions
The Richmond dispatch reports Gen W E Jones defeated and killed by Gen Hunter twelve miles beyond Staunton. The successor retreated to Waynesboro and holds the mountains between Charlottesville and Staunton. No hospitals or stores were captured. Another dispatch says our forces occupy Staunton. Rowin Stanrox.
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Richmond
W. E. Jones
Hunter
Staunton
Jones
Waynesboro
Charlottaville
Eowin
Stanrox
Hunter defeats Jones at Mount Crawford. Staunton occupied
A dispatch from Gen. Butler reports a fight at Mount Crawford where Gen. Hunter defeated Gen. Jones, who was killed. Staunton is occupied by Union forces after the engagement. The Richmond papers corroborate the intelligence. Stilwater men cheer the victory as the lines remain quiet.
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Wasurxeron
Jane
Diz
Hunter
Staunton
Butler
Richmond
Mount Crawford
Janes
Jones
Army of the Potomac Engaged in Digging and Skirmishing
Reports from New York on June 9 describe Grant's army and the Army of the Potomac digging entrenching and skirmishing. Both sides hold strong positions likely to resist until new strategies emerge.
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New York
Grant
Indications of Movement in General Butler's Department
The Commercial Fort Monroe correspondent reports signs of a forward movement in Butler's command toward Richmond. A heavy force may depart the department to the rear of Richmond soon, with pontoon bridges ready to open all rivers near the city in multiple locations.
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Butler
New York
Monroe
7Th Inst
Compan
Richmond
Rebel Movements Reported Across Kentucky and Ohio
Reports place rebel forces in Falmouth and Wil frameton with positions near Lexington Richmond Crab Orchard and Stamford. A large warehouse and water station were burned at Cynthiana yesterday. Paris Georgetown Cynthiana and Willliamaton are held by rebels.
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Cincinnati
Falmouth
Kentucky Central
Wilframeton
Pike County
Lexington
Richmond
Crab Orchard
Stamford
Cynthiana
Paris
Georgetown
Willliamaton
General Assembly Acts and Appointments of June Session
The Senate met on Tuesday June 2 with adjournment and approved a resolution for payment of sundry state accounts. The Governor announced executive appointments including Commissioners of Public Schools and Indian affairs and state prison inspectors, with numerous aides and officials named. The House passed acts of incorporation for several companies and approved church incorporation, then joined the Senate for further business and officer elections in Bristol County.
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Senate
Ohne
Fiske
Committee On Accounts
Joshua Bo Chipin
Francis Wayland
Anse Ro Tourtelot
Thomas Brown
Thomas P Shepard
Byaga Sprague
Hirami Thomas
Thomas K. King
Hartford, Providence and Fishkill
Henry J. Greene
Providence, Warren and Bristol
C. A. Greene
Jacrh Dunnell
George W. Hulet
Albert S Gallup
Rowland R. Hazard
Robert Manton
Charles E. Bailey
Elisha Dyer Jr
Amos D. Smith
Charles A Nichols
John O H. Almy
J. B M. Gruavenor
Nathaniel P. Hill
House of Representatives
Speaker
Mr Weeden
Reynolds Manufacturing Company
Brastow Mining Company
Neptune Steamship Company
Providence Mining and Smelting Company
Lippitt Manufacturing Company
Providence Oil and Chemical Company
American Steamship Company
Silver Spring Bleachery
Providence Lead Company
Atlantic Gas Company
American Wood Paper Company
Gammell
Warren
Committee On
Geo. Wheeler
First Freewill Baptist Church
Bristol County
Supreme Conurt
Messadore T. Bennett
Court of Common Pleas
Charles HE. Spooner
Hiram D. Maxfield
Nathaniel §. Greene
Wm Bradford
Wm. H. Allen
Robert S. Andrews
John Turner
M. T. Bennett
Wm. Bradford
J. W. Dearth
Peter Gladding
Charles H. Spooner
Wm. R. Taylor
Henry Wardwell
Nathan Warren
C. A Greane
John B. Pearce
JT. Childs
Geo. T Gardner
Henry H. Luther
Geo. T. Cullins
Nathaniel J. Saunders
Ebenezer Tiffany
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Rocal Affairs
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George Stearrt
Slaymaker & Nichols
Olympic Circus
DeWolf
Wm. S. Douglass
King Philip Fire Company No 4
Win EL Douglass
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James D.W. Perry
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Eowm M. Staxtos
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Shove
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