War Democrats urge January 3 peace prayers in Christ’s name
A Dubuque newspaper urges war Democrats to host a day of prayer and devotion on January 3 1864 to seek peace and the end of the Civil War. It criticizes Republicans and abolitionists while praising peaceful motives, urging sermons on the evils of war and Christian unity across lands and sects. It closes as a call from Jesus Christ the Prince of Peace to fellow citizens and Christian brothers.
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A Day for Peace and Christian Unity in America
A historical message appeals to the nation to restore peace and order after three years of war. It laments declining church membership and education, condemns frontier Indian violence, and criticizes secular holy days replacing sacred rest. The letter urges repentance and divine intervention to revive faith and national harmony.
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Diverse 1860s Notes From Across The Nation
A compendium of curious items reports escapes from Camp Douglas eighties prison crowd events including the Denmark king’s death and the Michigan steamer sinking. It notes Beecher’s Thanksgiving prayers and a New Yorker’s rescue offer to Richmond. Also covered are payroll tweaks, church funding, a bread loaf record, fur market tallies, and a Hartford election backdrop.
Abolitionist minister’s fortunes and Civil War Mississippi report
A New York letter recalls a Yale educated abolitionist who preached in Connecticut and Massachusetts before marrying a Georgia planter’s daughter, gaining a plantation and slaves, then selling them and moving to New York where he denounces slavery. The second note describes Howaldsonville and Baton Rouge after Union forces occupy the Mississippi River region, noting destroyed houses, altered streets, and reinforced defenses under Gen. Cook.
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Circulate Newspapers Urges Broad Public Campaign
The New York Tribune urges increasing newspaper circulation ahead of the next presidential canvass. It argues industrious classes have time to read several papers, and appeals for wide distribution in loyal states with neighbors funding free copies for those unable to pay. A Philadelphia safety device on cars is described to prevent accidents and clear obstructions. A Boston ball event mourns Miss Bradshaw who died after a fall at the Pressmen's Ball. heart disease or apoplexy suspected. The St. Paul mayor vetoes a 250000 dollar rail bonus ordinance.
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