Supporters of McClellan Propose War Democrat Platform
The piece questions what McClellan supporters will offer beyond Lincoln’s war policy. It argues War Democrats claim to back the war but differ on prosecution, conscription, currency, and the use of black troops. It asks for concrete plans if McClellan’s faction gains power.
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Peace” Party
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Ates
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Georgia
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Mobile
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Times
War Democrats
McOrattan
Good Smith
Exchange of Prisoners Stirred By Charleston Letter
A Charleston letter from Capt. John Arthur, formerly a Cincinatti officer, laments partial prisoner exchanges. He argues the need for a general exchange and that any partial swaps should be fair, urgent, and principled to avoid needless suffering at Confederate and Union prisons. He cites Andersonville and calls for justice over political influence.
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Kentucky Regiment of Cavalry
Cuan Uston
Duan Trones
Kanawhe
Andersonville
Georgia
Washington
Arthur
Letter from Nashville on Civil War politics and 1864 nominations
A Nashville letter discusses Union views on Chicago nomination plans and the Senate, criticizing Pettiton and other factions. It notes loyalists rejoicing over Atlanta’s fall to Federal troops and expresses hope for Confederate outlaws’ capture.
Richmond Editor Rebuts Exhaustion Claim Amid War Fervor
The Richmond Examiner asserts the South is not exhausted, arguing Confederate strength has grown since May, with veterans replacing raw recruits and railways sustaining the war effort. It denounces Northern aims for an armistice, calling for total victory and rejection of negotiated peace.
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Japan
Eny
Virginia
Grant
Etrire
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Bull Raw
Atlanta
Hood
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Enquirer
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Goa
Richmond
Tate & Sales Ton
Richmond Examiner Foresees No Great Rebel Victory
The Richmond Examiner cautions that the Chicago Convention offers little optimism for the Confederate cause and predicts bleak prospects regarding Atlanta and Weldon Rathroad developments.
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Richmond Examiner
Chicago
Atlanta Wee
Fragmented 19th Century News Clip Items
A long column of assorted notes reports Meerebaum found near Aberdeen, politics and army humor, ship merchants in New York, a Niagara residence, editor quips, Brown University centennial arrangements, Bible Society in Constantinople, a terror dance in St Louis, Peter A. Hargous death, animal-skin boots, Union Connecticut housework, a touching child’s home question, Redpath arrested, rail passenger safety stats, a Chicago Convention anecdote, a Grant tribute, London hair salon ad, and various reflections on patriotism and public life.
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Constantinople
St. Louis
Peter A. Hargous
New Yor
Conn
James Redpath
John Brown
Grary
Twentieth Army
Ord
Grant
London
Pew
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In one segment the item notes an action where a decision or vote results in a zero dollar amount. The readable text hints at a minimal or costless outcome affecting a local matter without clear names or places.
Daily Telegraph Briefs From Cincinnati
Telegraph dispatches to Cincinnati report brief items from the city and region with quick notes on events, weather, and local happenings.
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Cincinnati
Nomination Acceptance Letter From Gen McClellan
The Chicago Convention committee met at a New York hotel to present Gen George McClellan with his nomination. He accepted the nomination and a letter detailing the acceptance will be formally issued. The gathering included committee members and a brief interview with McClellan aboard a Thirty foot boat conveying officials ashore.
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New York
Ter
Chicago
McClellan
Ts Guseed
Col. i. Sher
Pomina
Nomination letter from Democratic candidate stresses Union restoration
In a formal letter from Onanon New Jersey dated September 3 1861 the Democratic nominee pledges that his candidacy is unfought and ties his long service in the army to a steadfast love of the Union Constitution and flag. He argues peace must rest on reestablishing the Union and constitutional rights for every state, warning against any action that delays reconciliation.
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N. J
Gentimmen
Democratic National
United States
Ger
Rebel View of the Fall of Atlanta
A condensed reaction from the Richmond Examiner on Hood's dispatch condemns the disaster and notes Confederate forces only partially withstanding Union action. It argues two corps were near Atlanta but left only one corps to resist the main enemy at the critical moment.
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Atlanta
Richmond Examiner
Sth
Hood
The Sentinel Calls for Stronger Confederate Army Leadership
The article argues that the Confederate States need a more effective army, universal conscription, vigilant leadership, and more men to the front with urgency evident in the wartime situation. It stresses immediate action and unity to bolster military effort.
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Tona
Johnston
the Sentinel
Confederate States
Vermont m-Returns Show Larger Buith Lead Across Towns
Early returns indicate Buith leads by 5 000 to 6 000 over last year as 61 towns report. Redfield (Democrat) tallies 4 863 with 12 003 for Buith, while last year’s votes show smaller margins and only five Democrats among nearly 100 representatives.
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Vermont
Sarre
Redfield
Smite
Radfeld
Buith
D. Mocrata
Information on Grant Army movements near Warren’s lines
A brief Civil War dispatch from Army of the Potomac reports Union forces under Grant advancing with secrecy while Rebels in front of Warren’s position are “much altered.” Generals are fully posted as a battle seems inevitable.
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Army of the Potomac
New York
Commercial
Washington
Grant
Warren
Capture of Clinton La Reported by Ariel
Telegraphic note from New Orleans Says Clinton La fell to a Union cavalry under Gen A L Lee on the 25th The main Confederate force under Col Scott fled into the woods pursued by Union troops This dispatch comes from New York via the Ariel courier.
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Clinton
New Youk
New Orleans
A 1. Lee
Col. Scott
Woods
Movements of Cotton and Tobacco Reported at St Louis
The steamer City of Alien from Memphis brings 178 bales of cotton for St Louis with no news. Two days receive 1012 hogsheads of tobacco on the Tennessee river for reshipment.
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City of Alien
Memhis
St. Louis
Tennessee River
Democratic Meeting at St Louis Draws Large Crowd
The Democratic ratification meeting in St Louis drew one of the largest crowds. Speakers from three stands included prominent city and state leaders and the event generated strong enthusiasm.
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St. Louis
Loum
Bond Misappropriation Notice from Treasury
Washington reports a damaged letter and U S Bond sent by a Treasury employee in exchange for duties over years. The back of the bond notes ownership by the United States and references Admiral Farragut and Navy Department with site plans for a naval facility.
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Petia
Boston
W. Hl. Besndon
Sterdary
the Treasury
U. S
United States
United
Farragut
Navy Department
Naval
Daly
Naval den
Wess
Rebel Piet Aga Leng Island Incident Report
A fragmentary report notes a rebel leader or related figure near the coast with consort, while troops or observers have been sent to monitor the Sound and Newport area. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Piet Aga
Somemns September 7 Brief Item From Somemns
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a person named Hudson and a reference to a September date in Somemns. No clear event, place, or outcome is readable.
Dishonorable Conduct of General Page Reported
A Mobile correspondent reports on alleged misconduct by General Page, detailing criticisms of his actions and the reaction among officials and civilians. The piece presents the correspondent’s account and stresses ongoing controversy surrounding the general.
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Mobile
Reema Ae Senses Cold Cough Irritation in Pocket Quire
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Reema Ae Senses with cold symptoms and a cough or irritation in the pocket and quires. The readable text is fragmented and lacks clear event details or dates.
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