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Ellsworth American

Location

Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1864

Page

2

Telegraph Mews FROG THE DAILIES War Chronicle of July 1864

Dispatches from Washington Frederick and Baltimore describe Confederate raids and Union defensive preparations. General Wallace retreats from Frederick, Seward wounded and prisoner rumor, Morgan and Early movements near Baltimore, with Lincoln proclamation and calls for volunteers. Rebels threaten Washington. heavy rail and river traffic disrupted. civilian mobilization urged. fords and forts reinforced. Brigadier Lockwood placed in civil defense. reports of prisoners and ships burned by rebel forces along the coast.

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All About Newspapers Shows Rising Costs and Editorial Stance

A 19th century reflection on newspaper economics contrasts cheap paper and labor with rising materials and ad rates. The piece notes city papers charge more for ads, while rural papers struggle to survive on subscriptions. It argues publishers may raise prices, ending with plans to set new rates and collect arrears.

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Locality clash over congressional candidate stance aired

A late canvass letter urges voters to judge the district’s best representative by fitness, experience, and industry rather than locality. It attacks reliance on neighborly support, recalls past circulars and speeches, and defends voting for the most capable, regardless of residence, in a plea to back an efficient congressman.

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The Raid and War News From Washington June 1864

The piece discusses Confederate raiders and Union responses, noting estimates of rebel strength and possible leaders. It references Sullivan’s capture at Martinsburg, reports on Harper’s Ferry expectations, and broad impacts in Baltimore Western Maryland and Pennsylvania. It closes with Maine officers who died in Washington hospitals and editorials on Copperhead politics and Pike’s nomination stance.

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Rambles Through Cherryfield and Nearby Towns In War Years

Correspondent traverses Cherryfield, Harrington, and Machias noting water shortages on Narraguagus River, stalled lumber trade, building activity in Columbia, and ongoing fortifications at Fort O'Brien. Mentions hotel prospects, local harvests, fires, rail communication cuts, and a chowder party hosted by Capt. Watts. Ends with social scenes and a strawberry raid for circus entry shinplaster.

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Unclear text about state election notices and nominations

Fragmentary OCR shows references to state election activities in Augusta and Ellsworth. Mentions Monday September 12 and Wednesday July next, with stray names like ABNER STETSON and SAMUEL CONY. Details are garbled. no clear actions or outcomes establishable.

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