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Newspaper
Lancaster Gazette
Location
Lancaster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1864
Page
2
A lengthy antebellum editorial reflects on the presidential race favoring Abraham Lincoln. It critiques rival party factions, urges unity against rebellion, and argues Lincoln already holds the people’s support while warning against a party split before Election Day.
The Solin Reporter describes troops and rail activity near Meridian on the seventh day, noting bombardment and moves by Wattles faction. Observers discuss possible Mobile engagement, artillery positions, and rebel countermeasures as the tide of the campaign grows.
A faded Knoxville dispatch reports Confederate forces repelled near Green Pill on Wednesday night. General Schoulehl pursues with his men though Confederate retreat accelerates toward the Virginia line. The Strawberry Plains railroad bridge and adjacent truck were damaged, five officers and several soldiers deserted after Laugntront fell back and took the amnesty oath.
A farewell address to soldiers leaving for the Union Army recounts sacrifice, loyalty, and devotion amid rebel resistance. The speaker honors fallen comrades, vows to preserve the Union, and urges duty to government and liberty. References to Major Stave River and battles highlight ongoing mobilization and reconciliation efforts.
An Army correspondent laments wartime attitudes and factionalism among local men, praising loyalty to the republic and urging depopulation of a rival clan. He recounts holidays with friends, visits to family in Fine, and a stay in Dixie before returning to town amid shifting loyalties and political tensions.
A garbled historical snippet critiques political folly and civilization progress, mentioning North and ambiguous figures. The passage reflects rhetoric on public affairs and implied reform, though specifics are obscured by OCR errors.
Anxy dispatch from March 1 states Major Townsend is ready to summon the draft on March 10 in all sub districts lacking prior orders. Volunteers between March 1 and March 11 may be inducted after the draft begins, signed by the Provost Marshal General.
Notice to all persons interested in the Cincinnati Wilmington and Zanesville Railroad trust that a meeting will be held at the office in Cincinnati Ohio on the first day of March 1804 at 10 o clock each day to reorganize the corporate body under the company charter or to adopt another corporate form or arrange for carrying on managing railroad property and franchisees. Parties may be represented by agent or proxy. signed by Charles Moran Trustee.
The text discusses swimming techniques for rescue and survival in deep water. It claims that keeping the head above water, lifting the body, and moving arms underwater aids breathing and endurance. It presents methods to conserve life and sustain movement while submerged.
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