Atlanta Campaign Despatches and Rebel Retreats Detail
General Sherman reports rapid southward movement toward Atlanta reach near Fairborn and Jonesboro. Union forces break rail lines, capture Brig. Gen. Gorman and about 2,000 prisoners with 8 guns, while Hood evacuates Atlanta after heavy fighting. Despatches describe continued operations, prisoner captures, rail destruction, and morale boosts amid the widening campaign across Georgia and surrounding theaters.
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Railre
Fairborn
Macon
Fancshogdy
Roug
Rowdy
Army of the Tennessee
Rough and Ready
Jonesboro
Gorman
Hardee
Hood
Avon
Atlanta
General Slocum
Lovedoy
W.T. Sherman
Maine Union Triumph Promises Strong Political Lean
Maine sends greetings to the soldiers as Copperheads falter under a 20,000 majority. The state Senate and House are largely loyal, with Union strength shown in Calon majorities. The town reports a quiet election, leaders mobilize their lines, and the amendment permitting soldiers to vote appears to pass, signaling the opposition’s strength and violent Copperhead sentiment.
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Maine
Chicago
Nowife
Star
Swett
Tae Exmeriox
J. H. Mace
County Fair and Cattle Show Invites County Help
The County Fair and Cattle Show invites Hancock County residents to participate in the upcoming exhibition starting Wednesday and ending Friday. Trustees urge farmers mechanics and citizens to contribute to a lively competitive show highlighting farm products and town displays to ensure a creditable county event.
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le Farm
Tom
Daly
Hancock County
Maine Voters Stand For Union In Hard War Times
Maine residents backed the Union ticket amid calls for armistice and peace with the Confederacy. The editorial view emphasizes loyalty to General Grant, warns against copperhead influence, and predicts a strong Union majority as return from 156 towns shows a widening gap toward victory.
Disjointed Civil War Era Dispatch From Eastport
A chaotic fragmentary account reports a fight in Eastport on the 8th inst between roughs from Whiting and returning sailors from a British ship. Three soldiers and two sailors were seriously wounded. two Massachusetts and Maine regiment servicemen are named. Three suspects jailed. others fled. Also quoted is a Democratic oratory piece by Hon James U. Brady and a note on naval prize values.
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Eastrom
Eastport
Whiting Mes
Kenney Iv Dieebarrsead
Massachusetts
Manguundtl
Manguundtl——Mooney
Gus Maine
Ale
Seoumadrels
Luke
Village ladies host supper for soldiers at John Hopkins building
Correspondent reports a villagers event serving a supper to soldiers in the new John Hopkins building Castilé. The piece notes thirty of last year’s voters were absent and six Union men missed the polls. A local boat incident near Egg Rock is linked to Benjamin Young’s disappearance from Oceanville. A county convention and Lord’s Hall meeting headlined by Mr Woodman drew an eager Ellaworth audience with lively interruptions. Tony’s Hat
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Washington
Dix
Sherman
Atlanta
Wilson
Stead
Wheeler
Gilland
Morgan
Mobile
Shenandoah Valley
Army of the Potomac
Vallandigham
Ohio
McClelan
Richmond
Hood
Jonesboro
Tennessee
Liverpool
Charleston
8. C
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Augusta
Charleston Courier
Charlestoo
Savannah
Richmond Examiner
Petersburg
City Point
Weldon Road
Ostox
Ameican
Mascock County
Congress
We Mart
Atubetsty
Hehelec
Hancock Coasty
Grugkaville
Washington County
Weare
Cranberry Isle
Terra Firma
Whig
Leer Isle
Ood
Dedham
Muscle and
Enthy Ono
Eileny
Pangea
Brofexsir
Nt. Lresert
Orland
Soe Pnetét
Penobsen
Ellsworth
Allivan
McClellan
Ae Ance
Jresisn
Bennatzrel
McMletan
Pany Tsland
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Lincoln
Hiancock
John D. Hopkins
Union
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Rowlamt
Carlton
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Gouldshoro
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Henr
F. Ferguson
Swords
Chicago
Greely
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Pendleton
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King
Mim
U.S
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Amiih Richard
Richard
Jaime
Government Securit
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F. Smith
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Castilé
Sorrest Crowep
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Lord's
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Woodman
Lord's Hall
Denis
Hale
Woodman S
Hyon
Tony
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