Omission in Chicago platform on peace terms misleads voters
The piece argues the Chicago platform fails to state what a new conglomerate party would do if peace with the Union fails. It warns that compromising with rebels would yield secessionist terms, ruin constitutional order, and empower disorder, urging continued government action to preserve unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pope
New York
Democratic Party
Bs Simning
Jt Haa
Preoent
Richmond Enguirer
Union recruitment swells as war aims near victory
The piece reports renewed enthusiasm for the Union cause amid Confederate setbacks. It notes optimism after Atlanta and Richmond falls, urging vigorous recruitment and claiming 150 deaths or injuries from a Sacramento River steamboat boiler explosion. It mentions a 1864 campaign song and Brown University’s Centennial Celebration in Providence.
Reflections On Travel Illusions From A Suffolk Letter
A Purnix New Beprorp letter from Sept 6 1864 muses on delusions about happiness found in distant places and the value of home. The writer recalls a trip to Wesleyan Grove Martha's Vineyard on Aug 16 and contrasts changing social scenes with enduring memories, urging to make the most of each season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frignp Greens
Tom
Midas
Wesleyan Grove
Martha's Vineyard
Eden
Earth
Heaven
New York Enlistment Quota Ignites Broker Frenzy
From our New York Correspondent on September 6 1864 reports that naval enlistment credits fill New York quota triggering panic in the substitute market. Brokers rush large profits per day as demand soars for substitutes and gold and greenbacks flood in, fueling visions of luxury in Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wall Street
Fifth Avenue
Buried Plans and New Port Official to Take Charge
The piece notes critics doubting a fashionable vision and praises Beauty’s profits from speculation. It reports Hiram Burney’s removal and Simeon Draper as new Collector of the Port, with $200,000 surety. Draper to start Sept 7 and promised reforms at the Custom House. It mentions Howard of the Times and Muller the English murderer departing for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Bounty
Miss Bounty
Hiram Burney
Simeon Draper
Custom House
Draper
Howard
Times
Muller
England
E. R.E M
Peace Platform of Loyalty in Grant Administration
The piece extols a peace platform following Atlanta and Sherman or victory, urging 100000 new troops for Richmond and to finish remaining rebel forces. It argues security for trade and travel, protection of lives, and restoration of peace while praising the Grant Stanton plan over the Chicago Convention. It concludes with a rallying call to support the flag and freedom.
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Atlanta
Richmond
Grant
Sherman
Hloud
Chicago
Electoral Vote Totals for Next Election Recount
The article lists 231 electoral votes to be apportioned among states including California Minnesota Connecticut Morganuri Delaware New Hampshire Illinois New York Indiana Ohio Iowa Kanaue Pennsylvania Kentucky Rhode Island Maine Vermont Maryland West Virginia Massachusetts Wisconsin Michigan New Jersey and others with totals per state and 116 votes needed for election.
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West Virginia
Congress
California
Minnesota
Connecticut
OG Moganuri
Delaware
New Hampshire
Illnois
New York
Indiana
Ohio
Iowna
Obregon
Kanaue
Pendleton Praised as Capable Democratic VP Candidate
The Providence paper calls George H. Pendleton a gentle man of decided ability and unstained private reputation. It notes his long congressional service since 1856 and alignment with Vallandigham and Ben Harris on issues, while contrasting him with Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George I. Pendleton
George H Pendleton
Jefferson Davia
Robert Lee
John Alorgan
Rebel Privateer Georgia Seized by U S Frigate Niagara
The U S frigate Niagara captured the rebel privateer steamer Georgia twenty miles off Lisbon and sent her to New York. The captain and crew were landed at Dover. The Georgia flew the British flag and its captain protested the seizure amid controversy and rumors of British government consent.
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Georgia
U.S
Niagara
New York
City of Washington
Liverpool
Loxpoy
Lisbon
Dover
Witc
Lincoln pickle farms yield huge harvests this season
Lincoln, a noted pickle town, reports strong cucumber crops with farmers on one to ten acres each. One man harvested 67,000 pickles from 2 1/2 acres over two pickings, another 80,000 from five acres in a single picking, and a tenth acre owner earned 1 200 from cucumbers. Prices run about 180 per thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Boston Teavellen
Vermont Election Returns Favor Union Candidates
Returns from Vermont elections indicate a large Union gain. Smith leads for governor with about 22 000 votes. Woodbridge, Baxter, and Morrill are reelected to Congress by large majorities. The Senate is reported as 18 to 0 Republican and Democrats slim in the Mouse reference.
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Berausoron
Smith
Woodbridge Baxter
Morrill
Congress
Senate
The Qui Vive Yacht Beats Rival Clubs in Sails
A Birmingham Connecticut correspondent praises the Qui Vive built by Herreshoff and Stone for superior sailing. He notes the yacht has defeated the New York Yacht Club on three separate days and claims bets by Waldo of New York and Clapham, owner of the Qui Vive, show her unmatched performance among yachts of her length.
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John Herreshoff
Herreshoff & Stone
Herreshoff
Birminghaw
Connecticut
Bridgeport Boate
Lama
Brooklyn
New York
Town Council Meeting Names Grand and Petit Jurors
In Monday’s session the Town Council met with full attendance. From the town, Charles H. Dabaay Nabkae NS Cole James T. Boyd James B Card Obadiah B Devol William Bly and William Howe were drawn for the Grand Jury for next week’s Supreme Court. For the Petit Jury Franklin E Congdon Nathan Simmons 2d Abner Midget John I Pitman William P Munroord and Aaron Enasterbrooke were selected. George Gayton, sexton of State Street M E Church, was appointed special constable.
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Supreme Court
Holden
Grand Jury
Charles H . Dabaay Nabkae
NS Cole
James T. Boyd
James B Card
Obadiah B- Devol
William Bly
William Howe Church
Franklin E Congdon
Nathan Simmons 2d
Abner Midget
John I. Pitman
William P. Munrord
Aaron Enasterbrooke
George Gayton
Sexton
State Street
M. E Church
No straightforward headline available from text
A fragment describes a man in a city street who, after drinking, mumbles names and phrases while wandering along State Street. The passage mentions moonshine and intoxicated behavior, with unclear attribution of the exact substance.
Reynolds Manufacturing Mill to Extend and Modernize Operations
The Reynolds Manufacturing Company plans a temporary halt to stock out and install new machinery and alterations. The picker room will be raised two stories to create extra space. Production will shift to broader, finer quality goods once upgrades are complete.
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Reynold
Violinist Camila Ureo Debuts Grand Concerto at Town Hall
Renowned Indy violinist Camila Ureo performed a Grand Concerto at Town Hall on Thursday evening. Muse Louise Adams of Boston sang charmingly while Mr C GL Gorham accompanied on piano, earning admiration from all present.
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Car Camila Ureo
Louise Adams
Boston
GL Gorham
Town Fhill
Camilla
Adima
ooMfr Gorham
Baptisms and Additions at Local Churches Saturday and Sunday
Rev M J Talbot led eight candidates through baptism on Saturday morning at the shorefront fountain on Constitution Street. On Sunday two persons were baptized by sprinkling and nineteen joined the State Street M E Church as full members.
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M J Talbot
Constitution Street
State Street M E
Salute of 100 Guns Honors US Land and Naval Victories
A hundred gun salute rang out at noon on Wednesday as church bells joined in the display. Fines were issued in abundance on the day to celebrate the recent brilliant victories of the United States land and naval forces.
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Victorieea
United States
Bristol Train of Artillery Heads to Edgartown Excursion
Colonel Thomas Fisher leads the Bristol Train of Artillery with the Bristol Cornet Band on an Edgartown trip planned for Thursday next the 15th. They expect to return that Saturday. The River Queen carried Bristol and Warrener party to Newport last Saturday, who enjoyed the voyage. A flag bearing McClellan and Pendleton was raised on Hope Street Friday evening with a music band.
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Bristol Train of Artillery
Thomas Fisher
Bristol Cornet
Edgartown
Mass
River Queen
Allen
Newport
G& A
McClellan
Pendleton
Hope Street
King Philip Fire Engine Company Building Relocated
The King Philip Fire Engine Company building is moved from State Street to the corner lot at High and Church Streets. Four persons received the right hand of fellowship at First Baptist Church Sunday afternoon in town.
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King Philip Fire Engine Company
State Street
High and
Church Streets
First Baptist Church
Bristol Court Opens Amid McClellan Rally Rumor
The Supreme Court for Bristol County under Judge Ames Breeding will begin its session in town tomorrow morning. Bills posted around town warn police of a planned grand rally associated with the McClellan Democracy at the Court House this evening.
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Supreme Court For
Bristol County
Ames Breeding
McClellan Democracy
Court House
Ninth Anonost Festival Clambake at Shermans Grove
The M E Church of south Somersett Massachusetts will hold its ninth anonost Festival a Clambake and Picnic at Shermans Grove on Wednesday next the 14th instant. The grove lies midway between Swansea Village and Slade's Ferry and promises ample supply and good times.
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Sherman’s Grove
M. E. Church of
Swansea Village
Slade's Ferry
Missionary Walker to Speak on Western Asia at Church
Rev. Mr. Walker of the American Board will present an account of his field in Western Asia at State Street Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday evening September 11.
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Walker
American Board
Asia
State Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Faint Smoke Seen Over Jow Meadow Grounds
A slight fret, described as a faint wisp, was visible Thursday morning on portions of the Jow meadow grounds in the vicinity.
Hard Times and War News Across North America
A clipped summary of Civil War era items reports economic distress in Canada and the U S with labor scarcity and draft resistance. It notes gold seizures in New Orleans, political fallout from the Chicago Convention, blockade runners near Richmond, prisoner counts at Belle Isle and Libby, and wartime finance and infrastructure concerns. It also lists local incidents, church conference plans, and a Naples synagogue endowment.
Sherman reports rebel defeat and Atlanta advance
From Nasavilly dated Sept 5, Sherman announces rebel losses around 3000 killed or wounded and 2000 prisoners including a Brigadier General. He says his army holds ten full possession of Atlanta with captured material and gains.
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Nasavilly
Sherman
Atlanta
War Department honors after Mobile and Atlanta victories
President Lincoln and War Secretary Stanton issue thanks and recommendations to Admiral Farragut General Canby Granger Sherman and others for the Mobile Harbor Fort Powell Fort Gaines Fort Morgan actions and the Atlanta campaign. The notices praise skill courage perseverance and divine favor in the campaigns and salute the sailors soldiers and officers involved.
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Washington
Dix
United States
Mobile
Atlanta
Epwin M Stanton
Manston Wasumnatun
Farragut
Canby
Mobile Harbor
Fort Powell
W ‘O’ Sherman
Georgia
Capture of Morgan at Greenville Tennessee reported
War Department bulletin relays Grant's dispatch on Morgan's surprise and death near Greenville Tennessee with Morgan staff captured. Richmond Examiner confirms 50 to 100 rebels killed, 70 prisoners taken, one gun. Atlanta salute ordered as fulfillment of victory. Telegraph delays hinder news from Nashville region and Atlanta. Drafts proceed to fill quotas. postponements refused. Signed Edwin M Stanton.
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War Department
Washington
John A Diz
New York
Grant
Richmond
John Morgan
Greenville
Tenn
Richmond Exauiner
Ruvmn
Atlanta
Nushville
Telegraph
Epwin
Staton
The Georgia Campaign Battle Report From Septembers
The dispatches describe Union forces pressing Hood near Jonesboro and Fayetteville, with Hood’s army retreating as Sherman closes in. Union corps drive across the Macon line, seize batteries, and disrupt rails while Hood withdraws toward Macon.
Plot to Destroy the Sound Steamers in the Sound
New London reports intense week of excitement over a plot to Burn and destroy steamboats on the sound including the Electric Spark and Tallahassee. Newport harbor rendered suspicious circumnavigations. four gunboats dispatched to guard the waterway. Richmond Dispatch surface notes Civil War era claims about Gen McClellan seeking Confederate service and related accusations.
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New York
New London
The
Commercial
Boston
Burney
Newport Harbor
Guerriese
Sound
Richmond
McClellan
South
Rescue on the North River Aide by Captain D Mangon
A yacht incident left a mayor’s daughter overboard on the North River. Captain D Mangon plunged in risking his life to save her. The mayor presented a thousand dollar check and another donor gave two hundred fifty dollars in thanks.
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Gantifar
New York
North River
D. Mangon
Remark on Mrs Tom Thumb's Three Month Old Baby
A New York correspondent describes Mrs Tom Thumb's infant as a small crying doll like baby of three months, not remarkable except for potential to grow, and if it lives may become as large again as its immediate ancestors.
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New York
The
Burton Post
Tom Thumb
Bald Eagle Shot Near Deep River Connecticut
A bald headed eagle six feet from tip to tip was shot at Deep River Connecticut the other day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deep River
Conn
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