Republican Union County Convention Proceedings
The Monroe County Central Committee calls for delegates to the Republican Union Congressional Convention at Sparta on December 1864 to elect county officers and transact business. The note lists towns and delegate counts and urges full representation, while reporting the convention’s peaceful, unified proceedings praising Watts A. Molsvos and support for his re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Central Committee
Nepablican Union Tirociors
Canty
Monroe
Uefa Vaal
Sparti
WesteLday
Scember
O’eluck
Board of Supervisors
Airenit Ge
Nesider
Ag Fedigwet
Little Falls
Spartan
Leon
Atun
Lahiyytte
Angelo &di
Adrian
Iddgeville
Lion
Lincoln
Tomah
Wilton
Wellingtos
Oakda
War dispatches brief Petersburg advance and Atlanta plans
Army aides report a Ne southward toward Petersburg as rebel works fall back. Shifting forces threaten Harpers Ferry and the Potomac while Union monitors cross the Bar. Reduction efforts on Atlanta proceed with strong Union signals and cautious movement near Moran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poteimac
Petersburg
Uns
Potomac
Harer'e Ferry
Shea
Ilis
Atlanta
Ousin
River Bar
Moran
Alabama
Tupelere
Alni
The Real Issue in the Civil War Debate
A Confederate sympathetic tract argues the war is about independence of the South and preservation of white nationality. It claims abolition is not the aim, condemns Northern peace advocates, and urges harsh punishment of rebels, noting Lincoln and Union aims. The piece cites Jefferson Davis and warns loyalists against concessions to the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arb
Isao
Osrs
Chery
South
Jamies Te, Gilmore
Jefferson Davis
Boston
Davis
Lincalr
Jero
North
Lincoln
Army of the
Union
Hou
Xuytwl
Transou
Governor Seymour Opposed to Nomination in Chicago
The piece argues Governor Seymour should not retire from public life without allowing the people of the state to judge his administration. It urges him to stay in public service and suggests November will reflect voters’ preferences. The Madison Journal corrects a prior Milwaukee appointment rumor and notes Ben F. Yoma’s renomination by the Radical Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Chicago
Prisvate
Ileny Journal
The
Madison Journal
Hubbell
Milwaukee
Fudge Kappi
Mexico
Sidney A. Hubbell
Burlington
Town
Wisconsin 1864 Republican Union Convention at Sparta
The Republican Union Congressional Convention for Wisconsin 6th District met in Sparta Monroe County on August 1864. Delegates chose Carson Graham as temporary chairman and J Randall as secretary, formed credentials and permanent organization committees, and nominated Walter D. McIadoo for Congress amid votes for Lincoln and Union support. The body adopted resolutions backing the Union, President Lincoln, and reelecting McIadoo, and adjourned sine die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Union
6Th District
Wisconsin
Sparta
Monroe Co
Milton Barlow
LaCrosse
Carson Graham
Verson County
Adame
W. HH
Vorvon
Elt
Ghasa
Moarethon
Gud J. Morgan
Monroe
Messrs, L. , Webb
la Pointe, L
Pischer
Chas
Trail of LaCrosse
Atlan
Portage
Committee On Credentinis
Vernon County
Distriet
Ion
W. & Purdy
W. He Goml
W. H. Officer
John MM. Pulver
Kastes Walters
Geartarint
Funch County
A.B. Foung
Eliwell
Hail Claire
Dune Counilea
W. W. Winterbotharm
H.C. Williams
J.T. Gilbert
Tinflute
Srempelean
Randall
D. B. Cameron
Portage County
Albao
EL Lompretm
Cato
Marathon
Wood
Chase
Charles M. Webb
G. F. Witter
Jackson and Clark
Wells
D. J
Spaniding
W.T. Prerco
Yousa
Jon. Geo. W. Care
J. M. Banani
Jun Crosag
Clay Willams
Sau Claire
Stegned J. E. Webb
Ch’n
Gen. LB
Webb
L. S. Fisher
John Turner
Junsou
Fifioll Jr
Pell
Vernon
M. A. Fulton
St. Croix
A. Brananel
la Crosse
O. H. Lamoreaux
Juneau
Tfon
Purdy
Indore
Mal Battou
Congress
Gul
Walter D. McIadoo
Walter D. McTadoo
Central Congressional District Committee
6Th
LE. Webb
la Pointe
Ch'n
Luis A.saylor
Pierce
I. J. Usher
Soko Turner
Tunene
SH. Alban
Army Letters from the 3d Wisconsin Cavalry in 1864
From Font Gratis Mo August 16 1864 a Wisconsin Cavalry private writes on duty the longing for home and family the bonds with officers and comrades and the hope for peace he notes the Lincoln Grant controversy amid war funds and a public loan appeal highlighting a national savings plan and wartime patriotism. The letter recounts injuries to Lieut Ellis and mentions Capt Carpenter and 1st Lt Davis with details of their roles and casualties. It closes with a discussion of a proposed 200 million dollar loan and public support for government funding through Treasury notes and notes conversion to bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Font Gratis
Eaguin
Agate
Ellis
Fred Billings
Sim
Carpenter
Davis
Port Scott
Abraham
Germans Protest Against Illinois Draft Rumors
A letter from Jonx Winter, editor of the Ward Stern, denounces a La Crosse rumor that Germans would resist the draft with huts and collars. He asserts no truth to the charges, urges publication of his protest, and defends German citizens as law abiding while criticizing the source of the false statement. FROM MADISON notes discuss Wisconsin quotas and Provost Marshal corrections, listing district totals and enlistees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Bord
la Crosse
Democrat
M. Pomeroy
Hera
Parkas
Pomoroy
Galting
Jonx Winter
Ward Stern
New Pay Table Shows Army Ranks And Rates Amid Reform
The document lists monthly pay scales for non commissioned officers privates and others under the new law. It names sergeants corporals hospital stewards and various other ranks with their daily or monthly wages. It notes Gen Sherman has been appointed major general in the regular army and mentions New Orleans population at 175000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parvier
Mallery
Sis Artiller
Artillery
A Sergi
Maju Q
M. Serg't. Bupley
Sryyib Song
Giavhkisarr Soa
Hirst Serge
Bospital
Orotanor
Sav ‘Serp
Gis
Fengthy
Oheshalf
Thor
Sherman
United States Seven Thirty Loan Announcement
The Treasury announces a coupon Treasury Notes issue dated August 15 1904 at 7.3 percent interest with semi annual payments. Notes redeemable at maturity into six percent gold bonds and payable in government paper. Denominations 50 100 500 2000 and 5000. Subscriptions offered through Treasury and First National Bank Milwaukee and other banks nationwide. Exemption from local taxes applies. interest accrues from date of note to deposit date for deposits after August 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Loyal States
Treasury
Tighey
Goemmaent
Savings’ Bank
Lon
Stadita
New York
Harper
Tresaury Glrée
Depoott
Pardea
Ibis
Stema
I.k
Drucoonta
Thia
Bolt
Treasury Department
S.n. Washington
Rovern
First National Bank of Milwaukee
National Bank of Wadidon
Fils
Tepoattariad
Pei Td
BAERS
Wheeler and Wilson sewing machine ad promises superior craft
An advertisement extols Wheeler and Wilson sewing machines for beauty, quiet operation, and strong stitching. It invites readers to visit the American Express Office, promises demonstrations, and touts Cristadoro hair dye with claims of authenticity and distribution by J. Carrravomo. The piece blends product praise with consumer guidance and pricing details.
Walrath Milliner Offers New Spring Bonnet Styles
E. Walrath, fashionable milliner, announces new spring and summer bonnets at low prices. She invites ladies to Union Block, South Water Street, for the latest fashion in bleaching, coloring, and pressing. March 24, 1864.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apf
Vitihity- Ghal
Faonaaine
Bowery
Milnery
South Water St
Sparta
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WM. H. Farnuqan
Turrssay
Marxusa
Abraham Lincoln
Illinois
Andrew Johnson
Teymaser
Lawgr
Ww. W. Fjeln
Feorke
Wring Ex
Latroma
Boneo
Tonese
Adams
Fastaze
Jackeon
Trempelesay Bullain
Mepin
Ann
Rau Claire
Armtten
Chippewa
Pollan
Volk
Hurgect
Clark
Dougixe
la Poite
Walter D. McIndoe
Gr Uapattox
Republican Union County Convention
Cracriet—Congressionas
Republicar
Wattsa D. Molsvos
Gress
Taent
Patris Eches
the War News
Jesuiea
Rabaltion
Trevor
Tmitors
Agua
Sr. Dastrin
Mon Ang
Ben
F. Yona
Tay
Radical Convention
A, H, Young
Committee On Credantinis
Presenta
Shih
Wes
Republic
Walter D. Melndes
Sixth Congressional District
Attest
JOM
Rantally
Clay Williams
ARMY
Wisconsin Cavalry
Grayr
Grant
New York World
Sen. Grant
Speatter
New York City
Fessenden
Toth Wisconsin Regiment
Chitage
Madison
Madigon
Eisenia
Guyford
Washington
Love Lag
War
Crajilall
Lero
Testife
Nef Vaughn
Lexus
Mobil
New Orleans
U. S&s
Wheeler & Wilson
JR Skiliaman
Béthre
Excelsior Machines
China
Florence
Universal- Sewing’ Mucifise
Gristadoro
Cristadoro
Cristadoroiss
Caesar
Cuba
America
Cristadoro's
J. Caurravome
Astor’ Noure
Walrath
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