Political Maneuvering at the Capital in 1861 Letters
Special correspondence from Cincinnati Times reports a Reliable letter outlining the 1861 campaign plans. It notes wheelhorse leaders plotting attacks on Lincoln Mee and McClellan while Fremont faces opposition from merchants and editors. The piece portrays party pilots debating strategy, with threats of public persuasion and potential slander as election tactics escalate.
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Cincinnati Times
Capital
Washington
Moone
McCiolany
Lincoln
York
Herald
Times
Mag Herald
Ieee
Fremont
John
New York
Abanaia Lincoln
Dometic
Avotver Jenkins
Abe
Gota
Mead
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Union
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Charles Fremont
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Pittsburg Article Discusses Coal Industry and Labor Push
A Pittsburg transcription notes pressures on coal production in Pennsylvania. The piece references eastern workers, manufacturing aims, and a call by an unnamed individual to accept current wage rates. It signals ongoing efforts to boost coal output amid labor and market concerns.
Winter Storage for Cabbages
Instructions advise cutting cabbages near the head in dry frosty weather and carrying them with leaves to a dry cellar. Pack into a cask or box stem upward, remove excess leaves, cover with foliage, seal with a lid, and store to avoid freezing. The text notes cabbages survive until winter when properly sheltered, with light and air excluded, near freezing but not frozen.
Mace Leaves London for Training Quarters
Brief notes indicate Mace departed London for training quarters with heartfelt wishes from friends. Communications remain brief. six weeks pass with little activity or excitement despite talk of a substantial deposit and a potential £1000 pledge involving bank articles.
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Mace
London
Torthee
Joe Cobura
McCielag and His Platform
A brief item notes McCielag presenting his platform at a local gathering. The report highlights the candidate's emphasis on reform and community issues, with reactions from attendees and hints at upcoming events.
On Shocendeseasenencdaeereed Estinaton Peeptas
A truncated OCR fragment hints at a local event or notice involving people and places. Readable names or dates are unreadable, but the item appears to report a civic or community matter with unspecified participants.
Foreign Facts and Fancies From the Era
Foreign notices discuss India measures against cholera in major stations, ocean protests on pauperism and Seamen enlistment in America, banking news including Bank of China, Mecca typhus outbreak linked to pilgrim travel, and English editorials on Germany. Also notes on Mecca pilgrims, clergy seating, and Thames Cherwell sewer issues with river stench.
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Hosbungabad
Indore
Bhopal
Ostontia
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America
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Baas
London
Supreme Courte
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Overland Mall
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Bank of China
Premint
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Belgium
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Ying
Mecca
Goverpor
Spret
Teoa
Eames
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House of Lords
Durban
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Armagh
Dublin
Grider
Oreory
Cork
Killalod
Meath
Kumore
Cashel
Taaw
Dory
Limerick
Down
St. John’s Servants
Trials and Sufferings of a Union Prisoner
The Sanitary Commission Bulletin presents extracts from a prisoner released from Andersonville Ga. It details rations on the march and in the stockade prison. It describes harsh food, scant shelter, poor water, attempts to cook, and brutal enforcement near the dead line.
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Union
The
Sanitary Commission Bulletin
Andersonville
Winder
Capture of Dispatches from General Lee to Cousens Barry
Baltimore World correspondent Druid reports from the field on dispatches from General Lee to Cousens Barry. The letter hints at Confederate movements and orders, suggesting strategic positions and upcoming actions as the conflict progresses.
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Lee
Cousens Barry
Baltimore
New York World
Mortality of Children in Now York
The New York correspondents from Philadelphia report on child mortality, noting concerns among readers who question causes and seek clarity on health conditions affecting children.
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York
The Assault on the Redan and Petersburg Glories
Eyewitness notes recount the 1855 English attempt at the Redan near Petersburg. Troops feared mines and explosions, officers were killed, and confusion spread as Russians repelled the assault. Some soldiers hesitated to advance, others faltered in the ditch and amid the smoke of batteries.
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Lear
Petapsburg
Engiles
Redan
Petersburg
Sir Wai
Southern Emigrants in Lilanois Figures and Movement
Confused fragment notes Southern emigrants in Lilanois moving within states near war torn regions. Mentions Woe-begone and rebel areas, settlers selling farms, relocating for farming, and frontier investment while unsettled conditions push migration and potential rail access tied to military efforts.
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Lilanois
Nemeal
Poulin
Marinto
Pat on the Na oc Se Sa ae oe
Pat on the Na oc Se Sa ae oe remains unclear from the readable OCR. The fragment offers no coherent event or identifiable entities to report with certainty.
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Tyece Cine
Bae A. Acti
Fragmentary Civil War Notice From Cincinnati Daily TT
Readable segments describe military deployment and quotas near Nashville with references to General Sherman and withdrawal options. The text mentions debts or credits and a rate of seven pennies for payments, but details are incomplete. Entities include Cincinnati and Nashville with generals implied.
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Nashville
Sherman
General Sra
Capture of ram dents Rebels and trials at sea
Fragmentary report describes a ram ship captured near fortifications and a string of martial court sentences. It notes Union planning to recruit squadrons from New York on the 15th and lists convictions for mutiny bribery pillage and related offenses tied to the naval forces.
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Mber
Farraga
Atfriena
Richmond
Ovel
Itirty
Com
Lisieauete
Trade and Rebel Skirmishes Bleed Into River Route
From the Southwest a report says steamboats Star and Belle Memphis arrived with about 250 bales of cotton seized due to aliasing. Gunfire near a vessel caused damage to the White Cloud but no injuries. Rebel forces reportedly crossed the Mississippi frontier near Anes Cross, Missouri, with a decisive battle against Ursiad forces near Victoria. Cotton remains active while prices are unsettled. sugar sold at twenty four cents.
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Bere
Orleans
Belle
Poignse
Rio Grande
Cortimas
Ursiad
Victoria
Tepmetah Caamebin
Matemoras
Haribut
Totten
Uly
Aeneration Conference in Charlotte Town Debates United Governance
A conference of delegates from several provinces meets in Halifax to discuss a union or a single government for North America. Deliberations remain secret with seven sittings reported through mid September, aiming to secure an alliance terms acceptable to all colonies.
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Cuar Lotrrtown
North America
Halifax
Mgt
Store Robbed in Wayne County Pa
Robbers struck a store in Wayne County Pa, making off with cash merchandise and a safe. Sheriff and local authorities investigated as residents reported the incident occurred earlier this week.
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Wayne County
Homuspas
Feston Nominated for Governor of Reuben KE
Feston receives nomination for governor in Reuben KE as party leaders announce candidate selection and the process moves toward a formal slate. The announcement signals a key political development with regional implications and potential policy directions.
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Feston
Reuben KE
Ee Ceneu Ares
Thaddeus Mesene Re-nominated by Union Relation Group
Thaddeus Mesene pivomineted for Lampagras Pennsylvania on September 7 at a Union Revaltion re nominat meeting where Congress by was discussed.
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Thaddeus
Lampagras
Price Nominates Thomas L Price for Governor
A fragmented party ticket shows Thomas L Price for governor with references to L Price and electoral aims. The OCR fragment suggests Democratic backing and a nomination scenario, indicating a political campaign note without full context.
New Railway Post Office Car For New York Washington Route
A Washington Star description notes a new post office car on the New York to Washington line completed last Saturday. The car measures forty five feet five inches long nine feet four inches wide nine feet high and bears the inscription through line between New York and Washington. It carries clerks a mail shelf drawers mail pouches a stamping table closets sofas a water cooler and ventilating windows. Clerks begin mail distribution as soon as the car starts with local mail set aside at each station.
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New York
W. Wes
Washington Star
Washington
Sung Na Nw Woo G. Masher
Alge
Interview Reveals President's Views on War Policy
In a letter from Hon. Jenny T. Mute, the Fifth Judicial Circuit, an interview with Mr. Lixcoiy is summarized. The President expresses that defeating the rebellion requires force, opposes Democratic strategy, and stresses keeping faith with the Union while condemning plans to disband Union forces or return to slavery. The remarks emphasize the stakes of November and the dangers of compromise with the Confederacy.
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Grant County
Wis
Jenny T. Mute
Budge
Fifth Judicial Circuit
Lixcoiy
Sam
McClellan
Chicago
Pir
United States
Sean Gree
Defeat at Cumberland and Union Advances in August
A compact summary notes Union actions in early August including the defeat of Rebel forces at Cumberland Maryland and the advance of Union forces under General Sheridan toward Martinsburg and Strasburg Virginia. It records Naval movements into Mobile Bay and related fort evacuations, plus mine explosions and vessel activities along tidal areas.
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Maryland
Suspen
F. 1
Mobile Bay
Fort Powell
Union
Fort
Fort Pore Mobile
City James River
Bandy Hook
Sheridan
Strnsburgh
Ieepeett
North James
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