Various items noted in mail section and city notices
A collection of short items mentions a new Canadian society planned in New York, a Boston eloquence event by Lewie F E Josselyn, a Havana letter about slave landing near Rev dies, a prisoner in Michigan State Prison, thefts in Paris, Knoxville home guard mobilization, Charleston political notes, a Nashville murder and related trials, a murder over a river dispute, and a call for reform in public health and moral laws.
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New York
St. Andrew's
Lewie FE
Josselyn
Boston
Havana
Rev
Michigan State
Tis
Paris
Cate
Sterline
East Tennessee
Knoxville
Wheeler
Brattleboro
Moore
Nuehville
Hyde Serry
Bella Haring
Nashille
Nancy Rhodes
Bremen
Go County
N.Y
L Jared
Baltimore
The Bishop of Matches Refuses Prayer Order
The Catholic Bishop Elder of Natches explains his refusal to obey an order demanding prayers for the United States and the union. He says church prayers seek no allegiance to any civil government but aim to unite Christian people and faith. He regrets the forms were not enough to satisfy authorities and denies disloyalty.
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Matches
Natches
United States
Union
Col. Foerrar
Bis
PLC
Popular Vote for 1863 Electors Table
The fragment hints at a 1863 table showing the popular vote by state mates and the number of electors to be chosen in the presidential election. It notes voting data and elector allocation for that year.
Soldiers and the Chicago Platform
A Virginia dispatch quotes a Union soldier view opposing McClellan and Pendleton He says soldiers favor continuing the war and reject peace with Copperheads Vallandigham Wood and others The note predicts a push to reelect Lincoln and to find officers aligned with the Chicago platform seen as diminishing McClellan's standing in the Army
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Peanaylvania
Virginia
McClellan
Pendleton
Vallandigiam
Wood
Ieee
Abe
McCluasan
Chicago
Wen
Examine Yourselves Questioning Democratic Papers
The piece asks readers if Democratic papers ever urged volunteers for the Union or praised Union soldiers. It accuses them of promoting Confederate cruelty rumors and suggests no line would betray them as Southern rebels with a single word change. It urges examination of Democratic press loyalties.
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Failloves
Solslere
Akieaes Alley
Union
Basalt
Democratic Papers
Seu
Expert Duty on Cotton Declared for Confederate Debt
The Richmond Examiner argues that interest on the Confederate debt amounts to about a hundred million per year. An export duty of five cents per pound on cotton would cover all interest, falling on foreign consumers and not on domestic producers, keeping other staples free to pay taxes and preserve wealth.
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Richmond Examiner
Union officers held at Macon Georgia camp report
The Philadelphia Press notes a July interview with a released officer from Charleston. About 1200 Union officers were prisoners at Macon Georgia and at Charleston with a vote for Lincoln. McClellan received no majority. Remainder split among several candidates.
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Philadelphia
Charleston
Macon
Georgia
Frealdeat
United States
Lincolan
Gen McViellan
Aa- Seerae
Rebel Hope More Testimony From Captain Huapuas
Captain H W Huapuas of company E 6th BE MM at Springfield Missouri told the Springfield Journal that on the 10th he captured Gronos C Austin of Macon County Missouri who served in the Rebel army three years. Austin claimed to know George B McClellan and spoke of War Democrats and Clellan's election.
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W. Huapuas
BE. M. M
Springfield
Springfield Journal
Gronos C. Austin
Macon County
Vaeorge
McCiellan
Orange
Why the Original Monitor Did Not Pursue the Merrimac
The Scientific American explains why the original Monitor failed to attack the Merrimac in Hampton Roads. It notes the blowback from gunfire, the turreted iron pilot house and the damage to the top plate, which forced the vessel to retreat for repairs.
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Merrimac
Hampton Roads
Sulege
Ie Galied
Iteets
Thie Resson
McClellan’s Retreat From Malvern Hill Cited in History
The narrative cites McClellan’s withdrawal after a hoped victory at Malvern Hill, arguing it cost the Army of the Potomac a decisive win. It draws on Rev. Mr Marks and Philip Kearny to critique the retreat as cowardice or treasonous, noting orders to Harrison’s Landing and ensuing chaos among troops and wounded.
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McClellan
Malvern Hill
McClelan
Malvern
Keved J. Manxs
Virginia
Marks
McClelean
Peninsula
Glendale
Harrison
James River
Martindale
Kearny
Philip Earney
Soldier letter blasts Chicago Peace Platform in 1864
A Civil War soldier in City Point denounces the Democratic Chicago Platform and peace proposals. He vows no halt to hostilities and calls for continued fighting against Davis and rebel supporters, urging loyalty to the Union government.
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Chicago
New York
Union
City Point
Oy Jer
Jedi
Davis
Muat Gs
Interview with a Confederate spy on Civil War plans
Mr George Francis Train relays to the Wabash Express an August 1864 interview from Shepherdstown Virginia. The Confederate colonel predicts Lincoln's election and urges mobilization, stating Confederates cannot increase manpower beyond recent conscription and stressing the need to counter peace advocates. He claims Northern news cannot hide Confederate resolve and pledges the Stars and Stripes will again wave over the nation.
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Cotonei Bethe
Thomas O. Hanten
McPuatt
United States
Wabash
Potomac Army
Mud Wall Jackson
Shephardstown
Virginia
Earthes
Lincoln
Johnson
Ple
Pene
London Times praises Northern army stance as StigMan expedition advances
The London Times notes the foreign view of General StigrMan's undertaking, highlighting Sherman’s deep reach into hostile territory and the army’s persistence. It suggests potential success but acknowledges risks, including supply issues and possible defeat in Georgia.
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London Times
StigrMan
Bsonthangintain
Sherman
Atlan
Gould
Murfreesboro
Georgia
Mystery of the Electric Spark After Florida Capture
The Electric Spark, captured by the Confederate steamer Florida off the Capes of the Delaware, vanished from record. A New York Express letter claims she was taken to a small key within about fifty four miles of her cargo a valuable consignment including shoes and ear gear, then repurposed as a cruiser.
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Florida
Capes of
Delaware
New York Express
Smail Keys
Negro Jubilee at Atlanta Reflects Tensions and Mockery
An Atlanta correspondent describes a scene where Black residents question freedom and mock the idea of emancipation. A child debates with his mistress about a future wage and a potential job, revealing lingering relations and social dynamics amidst change.
New Nation Endorses Lincoln Amid New York Organ Wheels Debate
The New Nation, a New York paper aligned with Fremont, backs Lincoln in a note from its editor. It argues Lincoln is far from the usual political figure and suggests New York recruits are solid for the war effort, praising their readiness and capability.
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Fremont
New York
The
New Nation
Fuxmont
Lincolnn
Lincoln
Anus Constituensia Bent Sees of or Upon Any Subject
The fragment touches on Bent Sees of or upon any other subject or Nine whatever, lacking clear event or identifiable entities. The text appears as garbled OCR with minimal coherent facts to summarize into a full contemporary news item.
Draft Commenced in the District of Columbia Report
The draft began in the eastern part of the District of Columbia with 24 drawn participants. Most were colored, and government officials noted brisk activity since morning. General rotation as a Loan member influenced operations with two-thirds of the new loan already delivered.
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District of Columbia
City Point
Wastiworthy
Steamer Atlanta Arrives in New Orleans From the Sea
The Atlanta reaches New Orleans on the 14th with cargo of cotton in light demand. Prices show cotton steady to firm with middling around 1 dollar 21 cents per pound and freight and flour markets reflecting modest activity. The creamer Emily B. Louder sets sail for New York on the 15th.
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Orleans
Carino
Atlanta
New Orleans
Sagar
Emly B. Louder
New York
Grant and Bailey Reported to Head to New York
A New York correspondent of the Philadelphia Inquirer says General Grant and Admiral Bailey both proceed to New York together, with Dix and Frmax.
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New York
Jaddlphia Inquirer
General Grant
Admiral Bailey
Dix
Frmax
Echooner J Seth Sightings and Pirate Alert on Banks
A report from Bevely on the 7th notes the echooner J Seth sighting a pirate on the Banks. Lovett led an immediate departure after seeing four to five vessels on fire about twenty miles to the tent. Longitude 67 deg 50 min mentioned.
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Seth
Falati
Mare
Lovett
Empire Expands as Columna Territory Joins Union
Reported in San Francisco a Mexican advisory block on Manila and interior communications opened. The Columna region is now part of the Empire and all resistance in the Northern Pacific area has ceased.
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San Francisco
Advicea
Mexico
Manilla
Columna
Pacific
Armistice talk dominates English press as American conflict debate continues
The Times notes rising North favor for armistice while cautioning against surrendering open ports. financial markets show firmness in bonds and goods with mixed signals on money and bank activity. reports from Liverpool and London reflect tense international mood and ongoing war coverage.
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Halirax
Siddons
Liverpool
Queenstead
America
England
Liongroo
Quanéstown
Livgexrool
Ertcan Securities
Illinois Central Road
Erie
the Times
Teottt Ie Pramatace
Banke
Times
Virginis
Recapture of Cattle by Rebels in Headwater Raid
Rebels raided the headwater region and recaptured most livestock. They also seized seven hundred herds as they fired on cattle in retreat, guiding the pursuing column.
Local Nominations Highlight Shaky Cabinet Talks
A fragmented report notes Chace and Gnarls Frenele Adams mentioned in ministerial discussions. Details are unclear. article focuses on uncertain cabinet appointments and political maneuvering.
Guerrilla raids near Alexandria strike farm, horses stolen
Report of guerrilla raiders targeting a farm six miles south of Alexandria. Waammeron, aged 19, led the party, stealing four horses in a bold descent. This marks the third raid in ten days as authorities seek the culprits.
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Alexandria
Waammeron
Local Timber Firms Named in Sketched List
Fragmentary OCR shows Wood family firms and Bangs Merwie Co and Wood Bros amid a dated stock listing. Names are partially obscured but indicate a regional lumber or wood products context with multiple company names likely tied to a local stock or partnership notice.
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Bangs, Merwie & Co
Wood Bros. Mies Co
Draft Committee Meets in Missouri City
The draft crew convenes in Missouri amid transport moves as General A J Smith arrives at Jefferson Barracks twelve miles below St Louis, marking a military deployment step in September.
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Missouri
St. Loum
A. J Smith
Jeffereen Barracks
Western Recruits Heading to Grant
Western recruits crowding rail lines bound for Grant’s vicinity amid heavy troop movement and logistical demands. The report notes sustained demand for manpower, with officers preparing for extended operations and supply challenges ahead.
Vegetables for the Army Urge Liberal Supply
An eminent surgeon reports a shortage of vegetables in Ges. Suen MAX forces. Scarcity of food leads to scurvy and related illnesses across hospitals. Potatoes cabbages and other sturdy vegetables are most needed and can be shipped from the North. If nursing or procurement from the Sanitary Commission is required, action should be immediate.
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Ges
Suen- Max
Sanitary Commission
Deaths in New York Hospitals
A list of recent deaths in military hospitals around New York City includes B. Kade of Company C 60th Ohio from Belmont County Ohio, Lewis J. Barr of Company B 6th Ohio from Belmont County Ohio, John J. Summers of Company C 6th Ohio from Belmont County Ohio, Sergeant J. F. Ogle of Company D 624 Onis Wim Beeron Company D 211 United States Infantry from Wayne County Indiana.
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New York
New York City
B. Kade
Ohio
Belmont County
Lewis J. Barr
David's Island
John
Summers
J. F. Ogle
Onis
Beeron
United States
Wayne County
Indiana
Democratic critique of Buchanan era in fragmented writing
A fragmented historical passage critiques the Buchanan administration and Democratic figures. It alleges weakness and treachery from Democratic leaders including Buchanan and cabinet members, accusing them of betraying the Union and aiding the South. The text references Pierce, Davis, Calhoun, and Jefferson Davis in a critical, conspiratorial tone.
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James Buchanan
Fox
Pierce
Davis
Leithes
Aaron
John Calhoun
Jeff
Davie
Powder Explosion Tears Through Topeka Store
A severe blast at Joux Billings store in Topeka caused by a keg of powder detonating after workers and soldiers were unloading. Debris and fire spread. Billings, Gale, and others were burned or injured. Civil damage estimated around 1700 dollars with store and nearby shops affected.
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Mr. Billings
Meohn Billings
A. Gale
Wen
Geneeur
Jewell
Pauley's
Fragmentary Rebel View reports Atlanta unrest and figures
Fragmentary notes from the Georgia Constitutionalist describe late week events around Jonesboro, telegrams, and alleged public disturbances. The text mentions 1,500 arrivals or claims and references New York writings, with unclear dates and details.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Jonesboro
Postal Rules Update From Undated Publication
The notice outlines mailing regulations including required markings on letters and parcels and rules on content and weight limits. It emphasizes compliance for postal service handling and mentions addresses time windows and weight thresholds for certain items.
Quartermasters Departments at Old International Hotel Site
Old hotel site on Sycamore Street hosts quartermasters offices and related personnel. The listing names several officials including Dren, McClung, Gill, Hospital staff, surgeons, and security, with roles tied to military or municipal administration.
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International
Duilding Sycamore Street
Janes
Lewis
Aou Uby
Tu Comores
Ten
Unclear fragmentary text from historical page
Fragmentary OCR text mentions places and streets but lacks coherent events or identities to form a full news item. No clear person, organization, date, or outcome is discernible for a proper summary.
Cincinnati Branch On-Gin Court Ruling Questioned
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a Cincinnati branch and a court-related issue tied to a Christian commission. Details are unclear, but the record suggests a legal matter or organizational action under review.
Printing and Job Work by Gacaptant at Vine Street
The notice advertises a general printing office at 176 Vine Street above Center, offering all kinds of printing for arms and government uses. It lists posters and shows, cards and bill heads, receipts, labels, insurance policies, and dray tickets, with a wide variety of print products for Draper and War Office needs.
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Refuvorr Relief Commission OF
Ohio
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