Fearful crisis as conspirators threaten Union
A long denunciation outlines a vast conspiracy led by Copperheads and Vallandigham to break the Union. It warns that McClellan or Pendleton victory risks disunion, war, and a restored slaveholding South, urging voters to back Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uni
Yeswnow
Evry
Vallandigham
Chicago
Atamun Minea
United States
George Bo Mutellan
Ehall
Tham
Hall
Ocomether
McClellan
Mure
Bang
Cnn
George B. McClellan
Pendictea
Jellan
Pendleton
de Patrist
Aten
Lincoln
Constitution
Lnion
George H. Pendleton
Tiinois
John H Logan
George S. Pendleton
Congress
Ile
Nor & Cent
South
New England Valley Agriculture and Life Prospects
The article extols New England farming conditions and social benefits, praising soil variety, climate, and long-term profits. It contrasts eastern fertility with western opportunities, noting clay soils, summer crops, and ample farm sizes from thirty to fifty acres, while highlighting a pleasant landscape and strong communal privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thie Valley
New England
Cape Cod
Weertern
Loyalist rumblings and union club meetings in New Bedford area
The letter from New Benronp dated October 18, 1864, praises Rev. A H Quint for pastoral work at North Congregational Church and notes his fall River Union Club appearance with Hon T Elliot. It mentions Fessenden and H B Matfield speaking at Fairhaven, forming a Union Club, and critiques McClellan’s candidacy. Also covers Chaplain Rev H S White’s imprisonment lecture and references F K Stough and patriotic travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Benronp
A. H. Quint
North Congregational Church
New Bedford
T. Elliot
Union Club
Fall River
Quint
NcClellan
White
St. Rhodesel
Elm Street
Thie City
No Republican Truthful Image Of Lincoln Urged
In a Providence Post column the writer accuses a contemporary of Falashood and questions why Americans would support Lincoln. The piece declares Lincoln a morally deficient figure and labels opponents as victims of a wholesale slander, noting backlash from recent elections.
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Providence Post
Falashood
Abraham Lincoln
Union Meeting at Warren District Armory Hall
An overflowing Warren audience attended a grand Union demonstration led by Campaigns Club with Hon. Wm. Lawton presiding and John F. Tobey Eeq. of Providence delivering remarks. Bristol delegates arrived by special train as the Bristol Glee Club performed Abe and Andy before Abraham Payne spoke on Union and peace, ending with Union supporter cheers.
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Warren
Armory Hall
Campaigns Club
Wm. Lawton
John F. Tobey
Eeq
Providence
Bristol
Bristol Glee Club
Abe
Andy
Abraham Payne
Union and Liberty Forever
Chicago Convention Resolutions Stir Political Debate
A Lowell essay in the North American Review critiques the Chicago platform and its implied surrender. It argues General McClellan’s election signals secession risks, while Lincolns supporters vow loyalty to preserve national unity and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamea Russell Lowell
Chicago
Terrible Shore Line Railroad Accident Kills Soldiers
October 15 accident near Rocky Ledge on the Shore Line derailed an extra troop train from New Haven to Readville. Nine soldiers died in wreckage, two brakemen killed, several injured, with the remaining cars burned. Affected troops from US Knight Hospital were being transported. rescue and return to government hospital followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
US Knight Hospital
Readville
Mase
Connecticutiver
Rocky Ledge
Horace Reade
Edgar Parsons
Samuel JH. Chittenden
New Haven
Government Hospital
Rock
McClellan Club President Demands Fair Coverage
E W Baersen president of the McClellan Club writes to dispute a meeting report he says was prepared by another man. He urges a truthful article if one is published and disclaims presence at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClellan
E. W. Baersen
McClellan Clab
Union Meetings and Free Concert Stir Local Campaign
A Rhode Island town reports on Union Club events including a humorous clash over “Free Concert” notices aimed at McClellan supporters. The piece also notes a railroad commission visit, a prison description by Captain James Sussey, a flag-raising near Union headquarters, and an upcoming Baptist convention gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fear Town
James Sussey
Richmond
Tubby
Bristol Phenix disputes report on out of town speakers
A local debate in Bristol on October 6 draws dispute over remarks attributed to Mr Miner about McClellan and reunion terms. The Phenix denies misquoting the Providence Post and asserts its source held accurate, while acknowledging other inferred claims about peace at any price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstor
Vax Epivog
Baistu
Puess
McClellan
Biall
Ned’ &E
Chicago
Geo . McClellan
Jefferson Davis
Lincoln
Fatsz
Bristol Phenix
Miner
Jefferson Davie
Peace talk and press critique in a late 19th century letter
A letter highlights reform rhetoric, proposes a symbolic Little Aflac with sword and olive branch as a political wedge, and attacks the Post for alleged hypocrisy promoting peace at any price. The piece questions the paper’s honesty in publishing controversial Bristol correspondent Ned’s misrepresented reports on Union meetings.
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Post
The
Bristol
Ned
Union Glee Cab
Union and Confederate Movements Reported in Ongoing Campaign
Advices from Sherman through Oct. 16 describe Hood withdrawing after burning 15 miles of track near Dalto n and Resaca, retreating with stores disrupted. Sheridan notes Early shifted to Longstreet near Strasburg, with Cook’s force repelling four lines of battle and Rebels fleeing. Col Ganzevort captures Moseby camp in the Blue Ridge, seizing four artillery pieces. Signed Dana Acting Secretary of War.
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Sherman
Hood
Dalton
Resaca
Epplies
Muod
Sheridan
Longstreet
Strasburg
Cook
Ganzevort
13Th
New York Cavalry
Moseby
Blue Ridge Mountains
Coa Dana
War Dispatches From Oct 18 1864 Hood Sherman and Grant Updates
A Civil War era dispatch dated Oct 18 1864 reports Hood's main force near Lafayette and Sherman at Ship Gap, with Confederate and Union positions described. It notes Grant and the army are in good spirits, Hood avoiding full engagement, and Slocum and Atlanta defenses. The message claims no results yet from Hood's raid and discusses potential consequences, including prisoner treatment and desertion.
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Cnartaxogas
Tesy
Hood
Lifayette
Ship A Gap
Carpenters Ferry
Lookout Mountain
Dutad
Cottanuvega
Sherman
Ship Gap
Kylor
Hyod
Altoona
Slocum
Atlanta
Pennessee
Llood
Renica
Dalton
Tle
Rome
A Dawn
Dispatches From Civil War Fronts Mention Movements At Lafayette
War dates and reports describe Union forces moving from Lafayette and blocking Snake Creek Pass while Confederate troops retreat toward Tennessee. Dispatches quote generals Sherman and Sheridan with notes on terrain and supply conditions.
Dems Praise McClellan and Local Notes from afar
A miscellaneous column remarks on Democrats praising Geo. B. McClellan as a respected figure while noting his candidacy for Chief Magistrate. It mentions plans to grow coffee bean culture in Connecticut valley, a fire accident in Ann Arbor injuring children, and various brief items including a Rochester market report, Vermont regiment member George Benjamin, and local crime and crime lore. It cites a Bristol County Agricultural Society gift, Malden murderer Edward W. Green, and a Monitor cylinder casting in New Bedford. It also notes Chicago opera house plans, Gen Sheridan, Jewish population, Minnesota corn, and other scattered items.
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Thamnan
Homeelf
McClallan
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Gian A McClellan
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Union
Rhode Island
First Baptist Church
Official War Bulletin
Washington
W.T Saerwan
Tennessee River
Roddy
Tuscanbia
G. HH. Tromas
Cuarra Novas
Blood
Lafayette
J. M Scuorteto
Taylor's Ridge
Cooza River
C A Daya
Stanton
Howe Montary
Catskill Mountains
H. Pearson & Co
Boston
England
Memphis
Mississippi
McGill
Arkansas
Chase
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Sumter
Geo. B. McClellan
Gen. Taylor
Byfington
Orhilp
Buntun
Connecticut Valey
Alarsh Stiles
New Ashford
Berkshire County
Masa
Ann Arbor
Charley
Junta
S “A
Rochester
N. Y
Indiana
Kila
Great West
George Benjamin
Vermont
Canada
Philadelphia
Zavier Fuche
Becquse
Bristol County Central Agricultural Society
Margaret McLelland
New York
Swift
New York Times
Great Western Railroad
Edward W. Green
Malden
East Cambridge
Benjamin Marshall
Dartmoor
Troy
Minnesota
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