Telegraphic War News From Richmond and Washington
Reports from the Chickahominy and Cold Harbor detail heavy fighting as Grant’s and Lee’s lines clash. Correspondents note Hancock’s feints, Wilson’s cavalry raids, and battles around Petersburg, with significant casualties and captures. Lincoln is nominated for president by acclamation. Andrew Johnson is named VP, and a repeal of the $800 exemption clause is urged.
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Nominating Convention Sends Johnson Lincoln Choices
The state convention chose Johnson over Hamlin with support from loyal Democrats. Lincoln is praised as best for the times despite mixed feelings. The convention ousted Maine delegates and criticized the president for appointing Frank Blair against key measures.
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Upward mood as prices and politics surge in wartime notes
The article surveys rising prices and a buoyant political scene amid the Civil War, praising Lincoln era leadership and Union gains. It highlights stronger tax collections, state conventions, and calls for patience. It also traces Grant’s maneuvers from Fredericksburg toward Richmond and notes British neutrality concerns affecting commerce.
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Sawyer & Burk Advertises Papers and Goods
The notice promotes purchasing items at Sawyer & Burk including American favors, card printing, and fashionable Wrenton Camps and Elsenores from a Boston house. It mentions a new stock of business canes and reiterates a factory report line, plus a segment about Hon. A. Pike's speech on the Reciprocity Treaty to be continued next issue. It lists various Maine regiment names and officers with occasional prices and obli gations to a Mr. John for a copy of the Adm of the Age.
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The Cleveland Convention Signals Public Discontent
The Cleveland gathering reflects broad unease with the administration for suppressing dissent, abandoning fugitives without warrants, and worrisome Monroe Doctrine concessions. The piece notes a mass movement not tied to any single party, with Sherman and Grant figures cited amid ongoing Civil War battles around Marietta and Atlanta.
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