The Friends of the Union Convention Call at Court House
The friends of the Union party urge attendance at the County Convention and Central Committee election at the Court House next Saturday. The message stresses maintaining the party’s power to end slavery and punish rebellion, urging vigilance and unity among readers while criticizing Copperhead and Calhoun/Jackson factions. It references President Lincoln and Sherman Stanton debates, amnesty proclamations, and Reconstruction plans, urging loyal citizens to support the Union cause and oppose traitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Trian Party
Jickson Democrata
Mie Copperhead Party
Jackson Democracy
Calhoun
Perdons
Calon School
Jackson Democrata
Jackson
Jackann
Fale
North Corilint
Ynbel
Andhtate
Sia
John Conteasta
United
Grant's Congratulatory Order Praises Union Soldiers
General Grant issue a concise congratulatory order from Washington June 2 1865 praising the Army of the United States for preserving the Union and Constitution, abolishing slavery, and opening the way to restore order. It honors soldiers for bravery, endurance, and sacrifice, notes return home after duties fulfilled, and salutes the fallen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
United States
Lincoln
Deramatkyt
Oreica
Washington, D.C
Orvenan Onpens
The
Steamer Magenta Seized and Crew Arrested
The steamer Magenta is seized by order of General Pope. Captain, First Clerk, and Mate arrested and to be tried by Military Commission for ill treatment of Union troops. Rebels invited aboard, with privileges and songs. Section ends with Soldier’s Aid Society Lancaster disbanding after large contributions and relief efforts to Sanitary Commission. Also notes military divisions and commanders Sherman and Halleck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lott
Lancaster
Cincinnati
Sanitary Commission
Cincinnath
Lta
Wasteington Wity
Sowiety Lia
John D. Martin
Jane Bth
Thia
Fuur'e
Divisona
Atlantic
Maine
Cape Sable
Florida
Memlo
Philadelphia
Alabama
Mississippi
Tennesee
Kentucky
Sherman
Louieville
Tows
Smorrow
Phil Sheridan
New Ortuana
Lincoln and Soldier's Monument Fund Appeal in Ohio
A historical notice invites Ohio residents to donate to the Lincoln and Soldiers Monument fund. It cites Lincoln’s legacy and calls for statewide subscriptions, with Books open at Connell & Fritter’s and at the First National Bank. Subscriptions capped at one dollar per person, with individuals free to name others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Lincoln and Soldiers
Airfield County
Ohio
State of
Abraham Lincoln
Commonwealth
Mberty
Capitol Grounds
Wenry Smith
G. Volney Dorsey
Ste* J
Connell & Fritter
First Nation
Damocency and Langaster Dems Split Over Party Fate
Viellendigham reports Vallandigham’s letter to the Langaster Democratic Association arguing the party should be buried out of sight at once to end elation and disillusion, urging vigor and audacity while cautioning against rash division. The public tone reflects calls for a new epoch and the party’s uncertain future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viellendigham
Vallandigham
Democratic Association
Langaster
Pennsylvania
Democratic Party
Sherman Farewell Address to the Army of the Tennessee
From Chicago a ceremonial farewell by Sherman to the Army of the Tennessee and Georgia, recounting marches from Lookout Mountain to Savannah and Raleigh. He urges discipline, notes victory, and predicts future service if needed. Also includes tax collection notices and local advertisements mixed in the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shermat
Parewell
Sherman
Ranae
Dev. Miso
Preto
M Saino B.C
Ana
Tennessee
Georgia
Lookout Mountain
Bozeard
Dalton
Snake Creek Gap
Dallas
Kounesaw
Banka
Chattaboochoo
Homonnil
Atlanta
Savannah
Ravannah
Gombahee
Edisto
Santon
Pedeo
Cape Fear
Averysboro
Bentonville
Raleigh
Confederatcy
United States
Shermin
W. T. Sherman
Signel
Dayton A
Fairfield boys in 187th Ohio Regiment report encampment and marches
Letters from John Achbaugh in Ohio's 187th Volunteer Infantry describe the Fairfield company’s duties at Calhoun and Kingston, building cook houses, camping, and marching to Rosaca and Dal ton. They note rumor of mustering out, repairs to the Dal ton to Atlanta railroad, and expect Home by spring. Noted: Davis captured near Dallas. General Wofford’s command and guerrilla bands mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mmngus
Resacca
Resacea
Rosicon
Calhoun
Kington
Wolfort
Jett Davis
Dallas
Wilson
Kavaley
Dalton
Atlanta
Lancaster Gianarte
John Achbaugh
HL. Myers, Co
Order for rapid mustering and discharge of volunteer artillery
Dispatch from Colonel Thomas M. Vincent to Governor Brough reports an order directing immediate mustering and discharge of volunteer artillery in the Armies of the Potomac Tennessee and Georgia. It notes extension of the previous order to all armies and departments and mentions the October deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coruauue
Thomas M. Vincent
Washington
Brough
Potomac
Tennessee
Georgia
United States
Taclyda
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Hr Sunsister Gare
Secrectary
Stanton
Society Stanton
Grand Review
Helmg
Batanma
Ewa
Sherman Poobe Stantin
Laing
Gen Sherman
Statton
Cuntee
Kin Poole
Dong
Hin Arene
Woutlon
Uincorn Wan
Eta Nar Steel
Auching Oak
Lee
Longstreet
Sha'dl
Jubanou
Cagic
Thompson
Jacob
Innander
Buchanan
Jonson
Bureau of ‘Military Justice
Sigle
Eagle
Jacob Thompsons
Thompeon Delares
Jolson
An Uanags
Canada
Welles
Abe
Andy
Booth
Nous
Clay
Cleary
Blackburn
Croton Dam
New Yorkia
Croton Reservoir
Rivhant Montgomery
Thompain
Richmonid
Partis
Lochaville
Robels
Virginia
Charleston
North Carglina
Magenta
M. Connelt
Garagilty
Chicago
Jourrerors Orvice
Duatmier
Ofte
Civeloville
Colleutar
K. Fitter
Eagy Lancaster
Deepar
Ayer
Ayer Lian
Logan
de Bannarrow
Circado
Mire
Janos
Arshal
Sterna
Ven Grant
D. I. Seelyo Ie
AvHrennomen
Swi
L. C. Boren
Charlen Duell
Morehead City
North Carolina
John W. Wise
Government Wharf
Baltimore
Pat
James Ferguson
Ferguson
Augue & Brotier
Olds
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