Lincoln for a second term urged in campaign text
A fragmented 19th century political bulletin argues for Abraham Lincoln as the right successor and urges a strong national stance. It discusses military actions, recruitment, and calls for unity while naming figures like Sherman Grant and Johnston.
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France
Richmond
Rapidan
Sherman
Grant
Gidver
Johnston
Mobile
Batké
Texas
Louisiana
Florida
Lee
Goa Kilpal Jck
Abraham Lincoln
House of Representatives
Monard Hall
Providence
Conda Swith
Althes Tieie
Abraham Ajaeglo
Grant Named Generalissimo As War Ends In Grief and Hope
A wary editorial discusses Congress creating a supreme military office and endorses Ulysses S. Grant as Generalissimo. It foresees unity of command and a decisive finish to the Civil War while noting heavy casualties. The piece reflects on leadership, sacrifice, and national resolve as the conflict nears its close.
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Congress
Ulysses S. Grant
Grant
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Liiéon
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Language as Record of Past and Living Speech
The passage extols language as a living archive of history linking eras through geology of words. It compares language strata to earth’s layers from Saxon to Norman and Greek roots, notes how vocabulary reflects social history, and explains how terms like pagan and heathen evolved with Christian spread and village versus city dynamics. The piece frames language as a sacred, enduring record written by time and culture.
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God
Thales Asbich
Ita
Nationa
Johnson
Homerantiz
Meaiod
Rome
Church of Christ Grat
Origins of common words and names traced through history
A historical exploration traces the roots of terms like sacrament saunterer and bayonet from places and peoples. It links bank derived from banco, calico from Calcutta, damask from Damascus, and many personal and calendar name associations to ancient stories and traditions.
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Holy Land
Rome
Lombardy
Banco
Bank
Bayonne
Damascus
Cambray
Corinth
Guinea
Africa
Calcutta
Moussala
Turkey
Agia
Julius Caesar
Adam
Eve
Peter
Generia
Danes Retreat as Allies March on Copenhagen for Peace Terms
The Danes evacuate Schleswig while Austrian and Prussian forces advance toward Copenhagen to dictate terms. Allies seek restoration of the balance of power in Holstein and Schleswig, wary of sparking revolutions that could topple monarchies. Major powers favor cautious conservatism due to fear of upheaval and their own unpreparedness.
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Schleswig
Copenhagen
Holstein
Colonel William T. Clark Recovers From Narrow Civil War Skirmishes
The Adjutant General and chief of staff of the 17th Army Corps Maj. Gen. McPherson’s unit, Colonel William T. Clark, escaped sharpshooter fire near Baker’s Creek and near Jackson Mississippi. He endured two near misses and a disabled horse but remained uninjured and in good health.
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William T. Clark
Vickeburg
Col Clark
17Th Army Corps
McPherson
New York Iran
Baker's Creek
Jackson
Union League Melodies collection by Rev J W Dadman
Patriotic hymns and tunes by Rev J W Dadman with Army and Navy Melodies. Published by Benjamin B Russell Boston 10 cents. Includes original and selected pieces.
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Union League
J. W Dadman
Benjamin B. Russell
Washington Street
Boston
Gloucester Fire Loss Estimated at Half a Million
The great Gloucester fire will cause about $500,000 in damage. The Barnet district spans nearly six acres.
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Great Gloucester
Barnet
Portland youth causes family fire in accidental blaze
A child in Portland Connecticut reportedly set fire to its father’s house while playing with matches, resulting in the structure burning down. Neighbors rushed to assist as flames spread, with authorities investigating the incident and fire crews extinguishing the blaze.
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Tyr
Portland
Conn
Dresden Gallery Gems From Old Masters Inspire
The Dresden Picture Gallery shines with Raphael Madonna and Rembrandt portraits among works by Van der Werff and others. Critics praise Raphael as a near perfect creation and Rembrandt’s youthful joy contrasts with a stark eagle scene, all witnessed during repeated visits with a Dresden native guide.
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Dresden
Italy
Raphael
Jesus
Janeson
Michael Angelo
Corregio
Leonardo da Vinci
Iene
Rembrandt
Vienna
van der Werff
Abraham
Eingar
Blunde
Thomas Parr
Seneca
Cage
Niagara
Europe
Desertion Trials in Kinston and Prison Yard Notes
Twelve men were hung at Kinston North Carolina on the sixteenth and seven more on the thirteenth for desertion to the enemy and taking up arms for the enemy. They received baptism according to their own dictates. One hundred eleven officers are in Bibby prison in six rooms as a matter of record. Congress considers promptions with commutations of three hundred dollars each.
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Richmond
Bibby
Massachusetts Reflects on Crime and Local Change in 1864
A New Bedford letter laments Massachusetts depravity amid murders like Obed Reynolds and a royal path to reform. It praises James Wing’s retirement and John S. Cook’s succession at the Parker House, while noting spring signs and civic figures such as Samuel Osborne of Edgartown as a capable public servant.
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Ferenc Greese
Bedford
Parker House
James Wing
John S. Cook
Cook
Massachusetts
Obed Reynolds
John Bullock
Malden
Slolmes' Hole
Samuel Osborne
Edgartown
Bristol Artillerista
Governor's Council
Osborne
Congress
Fort LaFayette prisoners and Sanitary Fair update
Letter from New York discusses Fort LaFayette prisoner examinations and contraband trading charges with Mr Palmer defending his integrity. It notes a Sanitary Fair at the Academy of Music raising about $200,000 since opening on the 22nd ultimo and reports recent violent crime in the city with vigilant authorities.
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Puenix
New York
Epstern
Fort LaFayette
Palmer
Barney
Benjamin
Academy of Music
Va Governor Backs Recruiting Colored Men at Alexandria
Gov Pierpont writes to the President saying he has no objection to recruiting colored men at Alexandria. He also urges lifting the embargo on their moving north.
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Pierpont
Alésdagria
Thia Ay
Rend
Real Estate Sales Around Town Record Major Transfers
A flurry of recent town real estate transfers lists buyers and sellers including Charles Chase to William Wyatt of Cuba for a dwelling on Byfield street, Peter J Bradford to Wezekiah Pitman for a lot with a dwelling on William street, Benjamin Easterbrooke of Newport to Nathaniel Grechsy for a dwelling on High street, Walton Waldron to Captain George Gifford of Assonet for a lot with a dwelling on Union street, Wilkes Manchester Co O F Herreshoff for a building lot on Hope Street west of the Fire Arms Manufactory.
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Charles Chase
William I. Wyatt
Cuba
Hasse
Byfield Street
Peter J. Bradford
Wezekiah J Pitman
William Ie
Benjamin Easterbrooke
Newport
Nathaniel
Grechsy
High Street
Walton Waldron
Yeorge Gifford
Uniuny Street
Wilkes
Manchester Co
O. F. Herreshoff
Hope Street
Fire Arms Manufactory
Town Absorbed by Concerts Lectures and Public Shows
For years our town has seen many concerts exhibitions and public performances arrive infrequently two or three minstrel troupes plus boasts of a galaxy of stars and one night only engagements The lectures and events have kept the town lively and busy through the winter with fair business and open evenings.
Paintings Exhibition at Town Hall Draws Crowd
An exhibition on Tuesday and Wednesday amid bad weather drew a good attendance. Paintings include Christ life scenes copied from old masters and Palestine views praised for accuracy and beauty. A Thursday concert by Camilla Urso with Miss Ryan and Mr Gorham was grand, with Urso’s playing and Ryan’s voice praised.
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Town Hall
Christ
Palestine
Camilla Urso
Miss. Ryan
Mr. Gorham
Eimger
Lecture proceeds credited to Ladies' Soldiers' Friend Society
George W Curtix delivered a lecture on the 22nd in this town and the net proceeds, amounting to forty eight dollars, were paid to the treasurer of the Ladies' Soldiers' Friend Society. The regular monthly meeting of the Town Council and Court of Probate is set for Monday afternoon at two o'clock in the Council Chamber.
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George W. Curtix
Ladies’ Soldiers’ Friend Society
Recruiting heats up in Mon day city with fifteen enlistments
In a brisk recruiting push the community notes fifteen enlistments on Saturday in Newton city. The event signals strong local support for service as organizers emphasize rapid turnout and momentum for future cadets.
Winter Snow Depth Report and Court Session Notice
Snow fell about five inches in the afternoon and night. The March term of the Supreme Court will begin a session in town on Tuesday next.
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Supreme Court
Union State Convention Call Issued in Providence
The Union National State Central Committee met in Providence on February 19 1864 and adopted a call for a State Convention to nominate general officers and appoint delegates to a Baltimore convention. the Providence meeting sets March 15 at 11 am at the State House for the state gathering inviting all Union supporters to attend.
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Union National
Union National State Central
Providence
Baltimore
United States
State House
Eand
General Assembly
Spring Campaign in Virginia Predicted by Army Heads
Washington correspondent notes Gen Halleck and Gen Meade planned a brilliant campaign for the Army of the Potomac. If March is mild and dry in Upper Virginia, observers expect something important along the Rapidan banks soon.
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Virginia
Washington
Boston Traverteg Zave
Halleck
Meade
Army of the Potomac
Upper
Rapidia
Legislative session reports bills and adjournment actions
The House failed to form a quorum prompting adjournment after discussing a bill to enable State Banks to close for organization as National Banks. The Senate met with the Governor chair. pardons granted for Alfred Pratt and several bills debated or passed, including militia regulation, indigent insane support, and personnel pay issues.
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House of Representatives
House
Blodgett
Cnapoo
Senate
Alfred Pratt
Pail Bint
Hull
Smithfield
Navy
Loase
Bailey
Committee On Finance
R. J. Vi
Gammell
Committee of Education
Panpera
Sheffield
Committee On Executive
Cosicatigna
United States
Waongspar
Abraham Lingoin
Fiouie
Ithe
Lapham
Surmin
Ee Pittanes
Warren
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