The Paducah Campaign and Fall of a Union Fort
Reports from the Civil War front describe Forrest’s 5,000 strong force attacking Paducah Kentucky, burning vast portions of the city, and firing on rivergunboats. Col Hicks and 800 troops held the fort with negro regiments, repelling four assaults. 14 killed and 45 wounded on our side, with rebels suffering heavy losses and many prisoners.
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Ellsworth Town Meeting Elects Officials and Plans
The Ellsworth annual town meeting on March 2 elected Capt. Jesse Dutton moderator and re elected last year’s board of Selectmen and officers. Town Clerk Calvin P Joy, Selectmen John M Hale Hall Joseph W Wood, Treasurer Joseph W Wood, Collector Hatch Macomber. The town voted to raise funds for poor relief schools contingent expenses town debt fire department sidewalks and a ten thousand dollar town house project with a committee to supervise construction. The event also included a complimentary supper for Maine regiments Eighth and Eleventh on furlough with speeches praising the troops and intent to support them. The Lewiston Journal discusses state town bounty assumptions and war measures with debate in the House.
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Fire destroys Hopkins dwelling on Main street
The dwelling house of John D Hopkins on Main street was destroyed by fire on the afternoon of the 26th ultimo. Fire originated from the furnace in the cellar and burned up through the attic before discovery. Most of the furniture was lost. the family could not remain in the house. The building could not be saved despite efforts.
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American publishes Friday morning at Peten's Illsworth Me
Publication entry notes the American is published Friday morning at Peten's in Illsworth, Maine, with volume and issue identifiers indicated but not fully legible in the text. The fragment suggests a press or circulation detail accompanying the newspaper heading.
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Proclamation calls for Public Humiliation and Prayer in Maine
State of Maine Governor proclaims Thursday April 14 as a day of Public Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer. Citizens urged to attend worship, abandon ordinary pursuits, confess transgressions, seek divine pardon, and pray for wise leadership, strong armies, and peace. Issued Augusta March 19, 1864.
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New Publications and April Continental Monthly Notes
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