The Chicago Convention Debate And Peace Policy
A long campaign text voices division over the Chicago Convention and the push for an honorable peace. It urges unity under a single candidate, condemns personal prejudice, and argues for harmony and constitutional virtue to restore government without war. The piece cites Lincoln era ideals and calls for a principled approach over party faction.
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Chicago
Ous Fithera
Giacala
Lnvinoniens
Willie Daly
Deano Enits
Harmaens
Eich
Mee Wittlindisham
Pagtua
Lincoln's Proclamation and the Nation's Turmoil
Long critical examination argues Lincoln's abolition stance is a political death warrant and signals ongoing crisis in the Union. The passage discusses mediation hints, Niagara terms, and alleged administration plans to negotiate surrender while detailing military leadership concerns and political maneuvering around Grant, Meade, Burnside, and Butler.
Fragmentary debate over Andrew Johnson and Union policy
The text discusses Andrew Johnson and his influence on the Union, arguing about abolition, reconstruction, and conservative versus abolitionist positions. It references 1854 events, Southern Confederacy aims, and loyalties within the Breckinridge era, noting tensions between peace efforts and preservation of the Union with slavery.
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Andrew Johnson
Bat
Andrew Joris O
Andy
Loene
Abe
Webster Town Tale Of A Water Monster Sighting
Webster in Mase reports an aquatic monster sighting described by witnesses as fifteen feet long and six inches thick with a bullhead and a tapered tail. The account claims the creature was seen near a harbor and fled inland, prompting local curiosity and fear.
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Webster
Mase
Terre
Letter from New York on German meeting echoes reform tone
A Cincinnati Gesete letter from New York describes a late Democratic gathering and notes its significance in rallying reform sentiments. Procession features German Republican clubs with mottos like five one wanted for the Presidency and reform, Fremont clubs present, and a grand demonstration underscoring unity of diverse reformist currents.
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Cincinnati Gesete
New York
Levert Ooer
Addas
Fremont
Legends of Clementine Shrine and Ingersoll’s Letter
Storied mosaic shows martyrdom of Pope Clement on the Chorion coast with waves revealing a dry path to a shrine. A mother’s lost child tale accompanies the scene. Separately, J D Ingersoll reports from Jerusalem, notes editor’s return, $4 daily pay, widespread unemployment, and harsh winters.
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St Clement
Rome
Pope
Clement
Chorion
Wugolic Handa
Peace Democracy meeting invitation from 1864 letter
Recomn Orrick acknowledges a Peace Democracy invitation in Aug 1864. He cannot attend but urges supporters in Town to stay hopeful, oppose conscription, and continue the political effort. He expresses belief in a victorious Democracy in November and sends regards to friends.
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Amdostig Allen
Letter from Henry Clay Dean on peace gathering in Iowa
Henry Clay Dean replies to invitations for an August 25 assembly in Motne Paralyst Iowa. He endorses peace efforts across the North and South, calls civil war an epitome to be avoided, and expresses gratitude for the invitation while noting his attendance on August 2. He signs as Henry Clay Dean.
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Motne Paralyst
Iowa
Gene Gea
Wo Jones
Calrich
Quigley
Keay
John King
Sage
Gisrubines
Ife
Letter from Jon to Congress Democracy Meeting
Fernando Wood declines attendance at a mass meeting of the Democracy in his district due to other duties while endorsing the anti war sentiment. He warns Chicago convention must endorse nonwar measures or risk prolonging the war and jeopardizing the Union. Frisaspo Woop signs the letter.
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Delares
Chicago
Frisaspo
Samuel
Southard
Ams Express Company
Terres Indians
Fie
Reports on Mobile siege push from Washington to Dubuque
Special correspondence from Aug 12 1864 debunks rumors Mobile has fallen to Union naval and land forces under Admiral Farragut and Gen. Granger. The expedition ports 32 ships with 231 guns, 4600 Confederate garrison, Fort Morgan defenses, and a plan involving Sherman’s troops possible relocation. The piece notes the strategic obstacles and ongoing doubt about progress toward Mobile Bay.
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Dubuque
Wasinsctos
Mobile
Farragut
Granger
Grant
Sherman
Atlanta
Lincoln
Fort Morgan
Mobile Bay
Fort Morgain
Old Abe and Thurlow Weed and the Republican Manager
The public mind is intensely excited on the Presidential question and Republicans show growing opposition to Lincoln. Thurlow Weed’s private stance contradicts public support as he pressures administration and Grant policy strains fuel discontent among party committees and workers who foresee shifts in leadership.
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New. Hern
Old Abe
Thurlow Weed
Lincoln
Weed
Washington
National Capitol
Gen. Grant
Weeds
Abe
Faef
Plains Alarm Reports Indian Forces Rampage Across Platte
From the Leavenworth Bulletin a警 reports Indian hostilities sweeping the plains between here and the Rockies. Cheyenne chiefs, aided by Missouri Sioux and other tribes, lead attacks along the Platte valley killing oxen and horses and burning trains. Dispatches from Fort Kearny and Fort Luaniie detail massacres and requests for cavalry, with Gen Curtis urging immediate reinforcement and equipment notes.
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Leavenworth Bulletin
Rocky Mountains
Loos
Platte Valley
Atelison
Gillespie
Overland Stage
Fort Kyixey
Tooh
Phim
Ag. Ite
George W. Tok Han
Fort Turainie
Fort Luamie
Phim Creek
Fort Kearney
Curtis
Platte
Nebraska
Banished Kentucky Citizens Highlight Alien Status Debate
The Journal notes that The New York Times discusses the banishment policy as treating subjects as aliens, not citizens, and warns that such measures undermine national unity. It also recounts a deserter’s tale of fake eyeglasses, repeated discharges, and a final death sentence.
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New York Times
Kentucky
Payne Baya i
Davis
Mintona
United States
Debunking Confederate Troop Claims on Negro Soldiers
A quotation asserts 106000 Black troops served in the United States forces, but official records from June 18 to October 11 1863 show 38707 Black troops raised, with detailed state counts. By January 1st the number neared 50000, and prior to Saturday’s battle fewer than fifty thousand were in service.
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United States Service
Buckram
Secretary of War
Alabama
Carolina
Arkansas
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Louisian
S. Carolina
Maryland
Tennessee
Massachunetts
Pe Dist
Columb
Michigan
United States
Victory of the Democracy Con ceded in New York Times
The New York Times reports that Democrats nationwide are confident of victory in the presidential canvass though some dissent among Union men remains. It notes various criticisms of Lincoln’s policies and cabinet choices, with many Union supporters divided on abolition speed and wartime conduct, while some deem him a usurper for proposing to admit conquered states.
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The
New York Times
New York
Mr. Lincoln
Mr. Blair
Bramont
Wendell Phillips
Wade
Davis
Avery
Lincoln
General Sherman Campaign at Utoy Creek Battle Report
Special correspondence describes Union forces under Schofield maneuvering at Utoy Creek near Atlanta on Aug 6, detailing thrusts by the left and center to the right, repeated skirmishes, heavy casualties in the 100th Ohio and other regiments, a failed allied move, and plans to overlap the rebel left along the Macon railroad as preparations for Atlanta’s capture continue.
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Che Mye Nem
Atlanta
Ger. Sehofeld
14Th Corpa
Utoy Creek
Palmer
23D. Corp
Jhis
Cox
Ueth Corps
Schofield
Lipe
Alifelrand
Sun Corps
Pierce Hig
Wieve
Han Oern
Ettelly
Hobson
12Th Mlinois
JE. L. Mottley
Mottley
Beizade
3D Division
Toledo
Hascall
Macon
15Th Corps
Strength of the Rebel Armies Reported by Baltimore Courier
A Baltimore correspondent of the New York Journal claims authentic information placing the entire rebel army at 275000, with General Lee commanding 114000 in North invasion forces, 44000 at Petersburg, 26900 cavalry en route north, 300 artillery pieces, and Breckinridge and Early forces along the river, totaling a significant force. The piece ends with a quip about a supposed difference between Lee and his rebel armies and a line about them lying in the Mersey without mercy.
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Baltimore
New York
JMO Ld
Lee
Conference on Peace and Politics Shapes New York Meeting
A private New York gathering of influential Democrats from several states discussed peace and policy amid the Civil War crisis. Notables including Judge Black, Fernando Wood, and Chief Justice Lowry heard pleas to nominate a Chicago candidate pledging cessation of the war. Plans stressed harmony and timely action to end the conflict with honor.
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Hee Chapel
Senate
Democratic Party
Pennsylvania
New York
Woodward
Wm. B. Reed
Charles Ingersoll
Black
Lowry
Vandyke
Chicago
Lincoln
Senator Weller
California
Judge Black
Fernando Wood
Thomas H. Seymour
Lowrey
Rail and War Gossip From A Wide Brimmed Era
A wide collage of 19th century items from politics and war to odd notices. Reports touch on Vermont troops, a Boston substitute kidnap and death, railway incidents, social chatter about Mrs Lincoln, finance moves, and random local curiosities including timber and pets.
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Invehly Herald
Weuslsday
Dean Neare Gonad
Hardens
Stein Harmiday
Ned Cathe Coce
Willatec
Quageel
Dane Wall
Sour Beneta
Pam
Fiaaekia
Bund
Olficiniy
Daddy Tvav
Abraham
N.Y
Mes Davis
Gilmore
Niagara
Abediian
Lapatel
Steneral Grant
Tina
General Meade
Burnside
Uple
General Grant
Soliers
General Butcher
General
Barnside
Con. Hunter
Gateral Butler
Laie
Frow
Cgeorge
JD. Ingersoll
Republican
Etho Pelitanl Land
Ominings
Dodge Republican
Laster
Metropolitan Record
Rasztviled
Tessenden
Joun Mulealy
Henry Clay
Henny Cray Dea
Jon
Affairs At Mobile
Junesnure
Plum Creek
Cottewood
Kearney
Java
Tenat
1St Nebraska
Mircnenn
Omana
A, Savaxpens
Gen. Curtis
Tae
Boston
Lobbes
100Th Ohio
Slevina
Vracy
Rielly
Webel
Petersburg
Beauregard
Petersbars
Dorth
Sarly
Breckinridge
Mersey
Itelis
Eugenio
T “Dale
Wild Boy
Vermont
Tel
Istor Ny
Siery
Tainte
Borderates
Ae Inet
Tay
Thames
William B. Smith
Il Pannitey
Saratoga
Syracuse
Mi .S
Outpelier
Winooski River
T Hittin
Hibernian
Ork
Fairmount Park
Philadelphia
Quilp
McPherson
Hoot
Charlestown
Portland Advertiser
Mohafale
Turkey
Ambrose Kimball
Restling
Massachusetts
Josh Billings
Hws
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