Weather and political unrest sweep Indiana and beyond
A heavy storm across Indiana and Ohio caused car wrecks and fatalities feared. Political movements for governor in Tadivia and peering at Chicago Convention terms stir tensions. Guerilla bands entered Shelbyville Kentucky but withdrew with no losses. Shenandoah Valley threats persist to Potomac. Telegraph notes censorship limits details. Washington dispatches report Georgia queries and Weldon railroad control. Stanton resumes official duties guiding police in new series installments.
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Hota
Doe Jones
West Union Republican Convention Ends in Turmoil and Debate
A West Union Republican gathering devolved into controversy over a proposed amendment endorsing the State Convention. Col Wiltse’s attempt triggered confusion and a split stance on candidate support, while William Allison appeared, provoking cheers and mock searches. The event spotlighted tensions between factions and loyalty questions to Lincoln era policies.
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Jackson County Convention Delegates Named Amid local assembly
The Jackson County Democratic Convention at Andrew Jane Osh appointed Joseph Relao to the clinic and William Graham as Secretary. Delegates for the Democratic Congressional and Judicial conventions were listed, including William Gealang E. Veineerling Bradley Lone Ds S. Svecavssi and others, with various names across districts.
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Jane Osh
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Joseph Relao
William Graham
Tim
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Bradley
Lone
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Gi. Croors
Arnold Ridings
James Lanbe
Mirabiel Wao A. Monginnio
Dubo Brown
DAA
Wetkoop
EL J. Griffin
John Talregh
Peter Mi Reatie
Alex Nowl
Dada Parking
Wail Tracy
Qo Dation
Charles Righ
Hathaway
Day
Thompean
Notice of Probate Sale and Sheriff Auction in Manor Township
Notice from Orphans Court of linewater County directs sale of Magdalenn Mia tettar estate. Sheriff takes action at Public domain of Douph Gochemaer in Manor Township for September 16. Readers urged to bring papers. clerk’s office Lancaster Iowa.
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Uleira
Muxtania
Alastetter
Fommalio
Pranaglountt
AL Otter
Orphans Court of
Linewater
Foine Diercted
Speculations and Battle Reports From Civil War Events
Speculations about the National Convention and McGlellen’s chances accompany reports of severe battle at Ream's Station. Hancock's corps and Foss are mentioned, with dispatches from Chicago and Aug 27. A storm disrupted rail travel near Lawrenceburg, injuring passengers with no reported fatalities. Kilpatrick’s raid damaged Confederate supply lines, captured colors and prisoners, then withdrew after heavy resistance.
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N. O
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Bulkley
Department of the Gulf
Thomas Scott
Mobile Bay
Mnortara
Fort’ Morgan
Weather and storm damages at Trovisvinus Aug 26
Heavy intermittent rains and vivid lightning shattered the steeple of Rev. Mes Danloruits ehirah. Water levels rose to record highs, delaying Nashville-bound traffic and flooding parts of the area.
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Guerrilla raid and home guard clash across states
Aug 26 reports twelve guerillas entered Sucuyvitnr at daylight forcing a blacksmith to hold horses and attempting to break the court house door. Home guards killed four and wounded four, driving off the attackers. Other dispatches cite raids at Pleasureville and Bagdad, with wheels toward Kentucky. A separate note from Baltimore reports an attempted crossing into Maryland at Williamsport repulsed by Averill with heavy losses after a multi hour fight. Crooks recon captured six officers and several privates. foe remains in front.
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Pleasureville
Bagdad
Nashville ‘Dimes
Wheelue
Kentucky
Harper
Washington envoy from Georgia seeks basis for readmission to Union
A New York dispatch notes a Georgia state government envoy in Washington with General Sherman’s permission to learn how the United States will treat readmission of Georgia to the Union. The report says Georgia acts without regard to the rest of the Confederacy and mentions troop movements near Butler’s front with about sixty prisoners taken. In Chicago, the Democratic National Convention scene is described with delegates arriving, hotel space tight, and talks centering on McClellan and Governor Seymour as potential candidates.
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Civil War dispatches on Hancock and Grant reports from August 26
The texts detail Union positions near Petersburg and Wilcox mills. Hancock repulsed repeated Confederate assaults while Grant notes losses and captures along the Weldon railroad. Descriptions compare the fighting to Virginia battles, with casualties, prisoners, and field conditions reported by officers and aides.
Rebels Attack And Fall Back In Key Battle
The engagement sees a large rebel force pressing advances and forcing a retreat after stiff resistance. Generals Hillyens and Hancock are named in reports as forces reinforce and push the enemy back, with several batteries reportedly captured and crucial positions held amid heavy casualties.
Rebels Capture Guns and Drawn-Off Forces Reported
Unofficial accounts describe Confederate sharpshooters in a cornfield disabling horses and men to seize four gun batteries along the Weldon railroad. Rebels reportedly dragged guns into skirmishes, with only partial field lost. Gen. Barlow’s division of the 2nd Corps allegedly suffered notable prisoner loss as Gen. Lill made his first attack.
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Maritime rumor from St Jouss about pirate vessels near Prince Edward Island
The report from St Jouss Manitoba dated August 27 mentions no confirmation of the destruction of fishing vessels or the Tallahassee steamer from Charleston. It notes a pirate Tallabivased Kint Awenty and two American fishing vessels centering off Prince Edward’s Islands with unclear details.
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Mass convention of the Conservative National Union
A mass convention in Chicago allocation for the Conservative National Union featured Amos Kendall elected President with a broad slate of vice presidents from northern and southern states. Resolutions denounce the administration and urge union and constitution based peace, backing McClellan and Campbell as nominees. Speeches by Guthrie Cowles Campbell Aasking Rollins echoed anti administration sentiment.
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Dispatches Report Confederate Movements Near Richmond
A Richmond Examiner excerpt describes Confederate and Union actions along the Weldon Railroad front near Reams Station and Williamsport. It notes fort Morgan’s status, cavalry probes west of Hagerstown, and river crossings being contested. Dispatches mention Grant’s maneuvers prompting Early’s call to Richmond and possible crossings into Maryland at Shepardstown or Williamsburg.
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