Baltimore Convention endorses Lincoln renomination
The Great National Convention at Baltimore renominates Abraham Lincoln and nominates Andrew Johnson for Vice President. It praises Lincoln’s steady leadership through Civil War perils and signals support for an amendment abolishing slavery, while affirming loyalty, patriotism, and constitutional fidelity.
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Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Ship of State
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Andrew Johnson
Tennessee
South
Agcomien
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Republic
Nashville
Buell
The Pathfinder on the Wrong Track in 1856 Reverie
The editorial laments John Charles Bremont and the fallen Fremont candidacy in Cleveland. It recalls Faxmont’s revered era, contrasts peace with war’s onset, and accuses Fremont of disloyalty to Lincoln, deeming his nomination a political death and danger to the republic as a military autocrat.
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John Charles Bremont
Gberighed
Faxmont
Fremont
Cleveland
Lincoln
Fremontigmpio
John Gochrane
Ambitious Politician Slipping From Prominence
A fragmentary notice characterizes a presidential hopeful as an ambitious thin figure afflicted by headaches. It accuses him of missteps and abolitionist leanings, labeling him a war Democrat and likening his fate to John Charles Fromont, while noting his role as a leading delegate at a key convention.
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John Charles Fromont
State Republican Convention Called for July 7 in Detroit
The Republican State Convention is called to meet at Merrill Hall in Detroit on July 7 amid wheat harvests. The paper urges farmers and yeomanry to nominate capable, faithful leaders, and calls for early county conventions to select probate judge, treasurer, clerk and other officers. Senators and four representatives will be elected to the State Legislature, and the U.S. Senator to be chosen by the Legislature next January.
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Merrill Hall
Detroit
Cottral-And
Michigan
Calhown
U.S
Notorious path to justice in political literature
A fragment discusses a political figure shunning lofty ideals to attack rivals, labeling Fremont as aligned with radical abolitionists and copperheads. The tone condemns opportunism and disunion, noting critics mock the figure while praising a straight, humane path, with strong language about political deceit.
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Jobin Cochrane
Éveland
Fremont
Republican Party
E. Cady Stanton
Intelligence From the Army in Virginia and Petersburg
Washington reports Gen Hunter's forces routed the enemy at Piedmont with 1,500 prisoners and 3,000 stands of arms seized. Union advance echoes Crook Averill linkage and burning of Staunton railroad buildings. Grant's headquarters note lines near Sherman and McIntosh skirmishes. Petersburg actions, rail damage to James River and York River tracks, and Butler's raid details.
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Hunter
Staunton
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Piedmont
Jones
Crook
Averill
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Rane
Worrow
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Mclntosh
Field
Sherman
Big Shanty
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E. M. Lanton
Grant
Richmond
James Rivers
York River
Chickahominy
White House
Herald
Butler
Petersburg
Gilmore
Kauts
Ariiery
Giigre
Pets
Duene
Mt Erie
Rebel forces retreat as Union advance nears Staunton
After tearing through the valley, Union troops report destroying bridges and burning stores, capturing deserters and several men. Advancing from Woodstock and Mount Jackson, they push Confederate militia back, unite two columns, and threaten Staunton and Port Republic while skirmishes occur near Harrisonburg.
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Mosby
Woodstock
Mount Jackson
Staunton
Thia
Jones
Hanter
Cedar Creek
Crook
Averill
Lewisburg
Tlanter
New Market
Sigel
Breckenridge
Harrisonburg
Port Republic
Torth Republic
From Sherman's Army
New York report from near Dallas June 1 describes heavy fighting before the 28th Corps with Confederate forces attacking, repulsed with severe losses. McPherson and Blair movements threaten Johnston's army. Grant dispatch reportedly urged annihilation. Heat and casualties rise as battles continue with Rebel forces driven back into woods.
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New York
Zpbune
Touker
Tess
McPherson
Fivkd
Kisestox
Linois
Wheeler
Johnnson
Jutatou
Sherman
Allatoona Mountains
Sam
Johnston
Tam
Grant
Iean
Blair
Johnson
Rebels Halved by Burbridge at Cynthiana and Morgan Routed
Second Dispatch reports Boyd's Station raid near Cynthiana with Morgan's force of about 2600 danaged machines burned and trains destroyed. Gen Burbridge's two artillery pieces broke rebel lines sending them into disarray while Byron Hobson is injured. Fort Frank remains under Union siege as Gov Stainridge fights off attacks at Ironton.
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Boyd's Station
Gynthinna
Morgan
Clay
Buthridge
Burbridgs
Cynthiana
Wobuon
Burbridge
Mount Sterling
Lexington
Irankfort
Uless
Uarrington
Sanday Eye
Frankfort
George’ S Town
Cynthia - Gey
Paris
Millersburg
Oysthiang
Canning Fruit for Soldiers Shows Home Aid in War Time
A Chattanooga reader urges widespread fruit and vegetable canning for soldiers in the field. The letter explains simple canning methods, notes canned goods like green peas and various preserved items, and appeals to households to contribute before the war’s end, stressing national duty and gratitude.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Eprron Statesman
Theseason
Tam
Nox
Morgan Raid Dispatches From Kentucky Engagements
Fragmentary dispatches describe Morgan and General Burbridge movements near Lexington Paris and Cynthiana. Burbridge pursued toward Paris and Cynthiana. a sharp engagement occurred as rebels retreated toward Millersburg Pike. details mixed from multiple sources.
National Union League platform pledges war support and slavery abolition
Correspondence from Bantsuore dated June 8, 1864 reports the Grand National Council of the Union League of America at the Assembly Rooms. The platform calls vigorous war prosecution, abolition of slavery, Monroe Doctrine principles, enforce confiscation acts, and protection for soldiers and sailors. It ends with thanks to army soldiers and navy sailors.
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N.Y. Evening Post
Bantsuore
Grand National Council
Union League of America
Pewleed
Congress
Grant si multready changed war operations
The latest telegraph report states Grant has shifted operations from the White House to the river front. Morgan is defeated at Cynthland with about 600 killed, 1000 horses lost, while Union gunboats engage rebel batteries at Petersburg and Sherman’s forces are reinforced. Dispatches to 6 o clock report Burbridge routing Morgan at Cynthiana with heavy casualties and capture of Confederate riders. Morgan’s forces flee demoralized. Butler’s reports show no change in contact. no further intelligence from further sources.
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Grant
White House
Dame Rivery
John Morgan
Cynthland
Burbridge
Horace
Appomattox
Petersburg
Sherman
Fort Darling
van Darantsest
Wamuseron
Dune
Dix
Army of the Potomac
Burbrides
Kentucky
Morgan
Cynthiana
Grant's Army Moves to James River Focus
From New York date June 14, reports say Grant has shifted base to the James River. The army’s movements since the battle off Fridis and the raid on Shevida point to a larger plan, including railroad destruction and investment actions to open James River for future offensive operations.
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New York
Teia
Grant
James Rivers
Fridis
Iufield
Shevida
Ort Darling
James River
Sherman’s Union Forces Hold Strong After Ambitious Push
A Sherman correspondent cites 19,000 wounded all moved to Nashville and Lowville. He notes the marching column remains potent since Chattanooga and expects Grant’s upcoming operation to echo campaigns in Florida and Louisiana. The letter claims Confederate doubts about Yankee black troops and warns of harsh retaliation.
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Ney Yous
Srruff
Sherman
Nashville
Low
Chattanooga
Anet
Rae
Grant's New Campaign Tactics Challenge Copperheads
The article argues Grant is not imitating McClellan but pursuing his own aggressive strategy. It notes his rapid movements from City Point to the Pamunkey, outflanking Confederates at Fair Oaks and Savage Station, and presses belief that the Union will prevail. It counters Copperhead claims of subjugating eight million Southerners, asserting half are Union men and the rest must obey the Constitution.
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McClellan
Grant
City Point
Fair Oaks
Savage Station
Gaines’ Mill
Malvern
Nnt
United States
Handkerchief Care Rules Amid Hospital Aid Shortage
Fragmentary notice discusses improvised patient care items in a hospital setting. It mentions handkerchiefs and substitutes for bandages or slings, with references to improvised materials like pantoboard and paper. The text reflects shortages and makeshift solutions for treating broken arms.
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