Shenandoah Valley Actions and Atlanta Evacuation Mentioned
Civil war dispatches report Confederate and Union movements in the Shenandoah and Atlanta evacuations. Reports claim Holland’s fall, naval actions on Mobile Bay, and Donte Hastings captured on White River with gunboat losses. Chicago and Missouri political notes mix with war rumors and conscription debates as New York gold ticks higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Ie
Memphia
Gue Donte Hastings
Nataaheags
White River
Bogees
St. Charless Davall
Lowa
Gonmel & Coy
Fragmentary 1864 letter targets McMaster and editor of the People's Journal
The writer condemns A McMaster and the editor of the People’s Journal for misrepresentation and political maneuvering. He recalls early Chicago times and an Episcopal clergyman, denounces claims of editing the Samaria Journal, and urges the public to distinguish him from the editor while supporting Gen George B. McClellan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
A. McMugster
Peeemen
Tee
Chicago
MeMister
Alton
A. McMaster
Sreeamata Journel
Unghie
Chie Cote Dures
Sherman Houn
Demosthenes
Buchanan
Douglas T Nexthear
Port Lafayette
Ohio
Myaelf
Dike Humaesty
Leewa
Fintend
Georg B. McClellan
Mforesaid
Kentucky Governor Denounces Arrests Against Women
Kentucky Governor Wickliffe claims thirty virtuous women were abducted and imprisoned in his state. He says newspapers were barred from reporting the events, and he condemns the administration for tyranny and atrocity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Teres
Vick
Unclear Text Reflects Fragmented Civic Language
Readable fragments reference Lincoln, Springfield, and a death warrant in a tense public or civic context. The passage appears garbled and lacks a clear event, date, or identifiable organizations to anchor a concise summary.
VUE Century Flower by NgS
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a Century flower theme with scattered phrases about trains, births, and a transfer. It mentions life events, tides of time, and a looming hour, but the text is largely incomprehensible and lacks coherent narrative or identifiable names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanton
Stainton
Tribune on copperhead peace and abolitionist stance
The Tribune argues copperhead peace differs from Union peace. It cites the paper’s stance that forcing the Cotton States to stay is contrary to the independence and liberty ideals, highlighting abolitionist Democrats’ disagreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tribune
Tribene
Copperheads
Cotton States
McClellan Accepts Nomination Amid War Dispatches
News from New York reports Gen. McClellan accepting the Democratic nomination after Chicago delegates presented him with proceedings and a letter of nomination. Hood’s movements and naval actions on White River are noted, with gunboats Metacomet and others reported crippled or captured. Dispatches discuss Union restoration, peace prospects, and reactions from Richmond and Washington.
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New York
Sept
Chicago
Gen McClellan
St. Neholag
Gen. McClellan
1St Street
Wal
Landau
H Brio
McCclellan
Auguste Belmont
Peter Daggier
Dean Richmond
Ariel
New Orleans
Mobile
Jewett
Metacomet
Nashville
Ira
Matamoray
Bagdad
Rio Grande
Cortennas
New London
Conn
Commercial Advertiser
Boston
Reading
Barney
Tallahassee
Newport Harbor
Guernere
Washington
Grant
Warren
Weldon
Clinton
A. la Jeu
Col
Scott
Richmond
Sth
Hood
Saya
Sherman
Atlanta
Flint River
Jonesboro
Examiner
Atlanta Iy
Johnson
Atelant
Lancoln
Avery
Alantin
Lincoln
Jobnoon
Beauregard
Caro
Memphis
Tustings
Naumkeag
Clarendon
White River
Rogers
Time
St. Charles
Casall
McOwen
Cavall
Hed Wood
Baton Rouge
2D Louisiana
A. J. Smith
Ambitious pledge to restore Union and financial reform
The speaker vows to follow the U.S. Constitution and laws to curb executive power, restore economy, and reassert national strength. He seeks guidance from a higher power, pledges duties to the Union, and expresses resolve to uphold citizens’ rights and state authority amid war and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Unio
Union Gains and Civil War Dispatches From Atlanta to Macon
The report notes large union gains with Smith's majority nearing 22,000 and representatives Benson? Meusis Woodbridge Baxter and Morrill reelected to Congress. Hood retreats after clashes near Jonesboro as Sherman's forces pursue, with casualties and captures including Gen. Gaven and Adjutant Gen. Tt is said. The Union advances along the Macon line and seizes batteries while Hood burns cotton and wagons before retreat. The Washington desk cites the president warning armistice with rebels would imply independence and details ongoing drafts and cotton trade policies.
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Bantavaros
Smith’s
Ba Meusis
Woodbridge
Baxter
Morrill
Senate
House
Herald
Chattanooga
Jonesboro
Atlanta
Hood
Sherman
Payette
Toth Corps
Anderson
Trazen
Macon
Loomi
Chickimauga
Gaven
Arkansas
Army of the Tennessee
4Th Corps
Lee
Stewart
Hardee
Athints
Stocum
the Herald
Washington
Texas
Mexico
Lincoln
Fessenden
Navy
New York
Internal Revenue
Smith Leads in Vermont Governor Race with Narrow Margin
From Mooremhn on Sept 8, 61 towns report Vermont results. Smith garners 12,903 votes and Redfield 4,352, compared with last year 11,000 and 4,250. Smith’s lead widens by about 1,900 votes and election analysts estimate a 5,000 to 6,000 majority. Among 100 Representatives, only five Democrats are elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mooremhn
Vermont
Smith
Redfield
Elydts Voy
Employment notice for harness makers in Dubuque
Thos Murphy announces in Harnees Makers and city wide notice that he seeks several harness makers for steady work. Pay is nine dollars for self leather and sewing harnesses with other wages in proportion. Applicants should apply immediately to The Workingman's Friend Thos Murphy. September 1804.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harnees
Dubuque
Harnead
Thos
Hamurphy
Reptember Ltd
Hood recounts Civil War actions and routs near Atlanta
Hood's account describes August 20 lodgments across Flint River and August 31 assault with two corps, leading to the abandonment of Atlanta on September 1. It notes Gen Lardee's corps withdrawn after being outflanked and heavy enemy losses reported, with valuable reconnaissance near Winchester and Early's movements remaining partly shrouded. The report ends with a Democratic convention note nominating George H. Pugh for Congress.
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Charleatown Va
Diergos
Granger
19Th
Winchester
Maj
Smith
Winchester Pike
Early
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Dubuque Herald
Shenandoah Valley
Holland
N.Y. Merah
Abenhams
New Lonlon
Benton
Ghinton
Cederal Cavatry Onder
Te Tee
WM. Stastos
Burlington
Quncy
Missouri
Phormae
Chathiett
Wy Lambertson
John My Gilman
Ges Moines
Pon. M.D. Mee Heaney
Congress
Jacobs
Bincotn
Toom Womeins
Wickhite
Kentucky
Mr. Lincoln
Springfield
NGS
Stantannheum
Nupatean
Georgia
Gen. Hood
Bint
Army of the Potomac
Hbc
M’clellan
Orange
N. 1
Nomis
Union
Fort Moxno
Bernham
Pensacola
Fort Morgan
Huartford
Bachaona
Sam
Guo
B. McChomas
Ton
Horatio Seymour
Fo-Day
Thos, H.murphy
Journeyman
Abraham Lincoln
Georgy B. Men Clellan
Ab. Grant
Drice
Luman Prarady
Davenport, Laws
J. E. Freygang
D. Diy
Cayeea
LH. Beouh
V Post Office
Gerewan Popere
Prey Gang
Revert Baird
Row
Daevid Magiv
Julius A. Kay
A. Mis Fe Dana
Bay
A. Bronson
D. A Robertson
Eo Gor
Alex. Ramsey
J. Sherburne
J. Horie
Bay 5
Geo W. Prescot
Hay
Acpi
Minnesota
Dilomar
Freygang
St Paul
Dersins
Freganglis
Collign
FL Crary
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Denegar
Nuameroon
Dreton KR
Preys Kang
Wim Waniman
Ilouse
Silaplin
Barton
Privaty Sale
Iry House
National Democrat
Queap Jawkelry
Menre Bargiina
Sutlera
Amy
Contes Verchanty
Podluarsant Goeret Neilera
Nike Envrinods
T. & Li, Gauuilan
Hransway
M. Allison Nubyqu
Aowa
Liverpooals
Queenstown
Harwon
Liverpool
Phildelphia, Steamship Company
Edinburgh
Ity
Gity
Manchester
Pher
North River
Patabla
Sterraox
Tolondon
Tabondom
Paris
Pans
Hamburg
Tollamburg
Paasen.ie Slep
Vavro Remon
Lotterdam
Antwerp
Cabla
Steompe FS
Thorpe
Theese Water
John G. Palm
Broadway
XNI
Aerola
Cunard Line
Liverpook
Sidon
Redar
Warathon
Tripoli
A. Cummens
Main Street
Braad
Board of Supervisora
Veterrain
Seeley Road
Ocg
Salot
Cluutge
Murley & Nunter Roul
Hurlbut
White Water Township
John Bremer
Bremer
J. F. Bayes
A. Burrat
Charles Meyer
Main St
Wey City Hones
Ste
Hae
the Public Schools
Thompson & Jones
Lous, Dubique
Ksty
Goode
Crittels
John D Graffurt
Sib
Dubuque County
Iowa
Sherif
Pleritatimee
Dubuque Ami County
Public Vale
Wald County
Flannian
Chiottele
George Gray
Timita
Poundariea
Accilona
William Blake
John Lang
Manales & Co
Rame
Minis
Mame
McLennan & Coz
Same
Dolby
Watson
Win Dake
Samuel Logen
Ilelen Geay
Matson
Sheriff B.C. Wen Omice
Towa
Separife
Dubdbuque
Coun- LD Ty
Norke
Ta Court
Forest Lane
SM. Langworthy
Tyte of
Dubuque Coon
District Court of
Aard County
M Avor
George Milner
John W. Pintey
Dubuqne
John Kistler
Shenmo Co Sheriff's Office
Dubugqne
Iewa
Ase
George I. Smith
Charles W. Cannon
Charles W. Canyon
Ofanid Court
Boenterel
Theron
Soanom
Hugh Lemon
Jons H.o'nunn
Heriff
District Court
Antd County
W. OW
Luke
PT Brown
Asn
Manony
Oasaerle
Heneo
Coun
Richart Milner
John W.finley
Duque
Mabont
Sherif D
Ain
Braca
Gaar
Diwses
Youk
George H. Pugh
Henry U
M. Harger
Cornell
Green
Tower
Io Exchange
Goodricits Natural History
Davie
Oea’s
Liliemtual
wAll
Eis
Nargyr's
City Bookstore
First National Bank
U. S. Depository & Financial Agent
Treasury Notes
F. Minds
M. Kingman
Cab
Cachf
State Bank OF Iowa
J. KE. Graves
Quartermester's
St. Louis
Clas Turner
Dubeque
Key City
Government
Ang Oy
J. H. Eroesen
OQASH
Hramzst
Maxert Bate
Nain St
Ang
Liure
H Frank
Mein St
Jall
Bargazys
S. B
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