Rebels raid through Chambersburg provoke militia debate
A second rebel raid into Chambersburg prompts harsh editorials lamenting lack of a state militia. The piece notes 250 to 500 raiders struck, destroying much of the town, while Gen Averill’s troopers trailed. It urges Curtin’s administration to enforce a robust militia law for Pennsylvania defense.
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Chambersburg
Averill
Pennsylvania
Cumberland
Warren
Gov. Curtin
Chambersburgers
Gov Curtin
Death of Col. Geo A Cobham Jr in Atlanta battle
A Civil War notice reports Col Geo A Cobham Jr killed near Atlanta on July 20 at Peachtree Creek. He was shot through the left lung and died after hours. His last words were I die happy knowing I have always done my duty as a soldier. The Erie Gazette clipping praises his bravery and leadership. Other notes update regimental losses and a letter from the regiment. A second item covers Warren County quota meetings and proposed funding to raise troops.
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N. Y. Times
Col. Cobham
Hooker
G. A. Cobham
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Randall
N. Y
Thomas N. Elliott
Geary
Col
Cobham
Chattanooga
Cowan
Geo. A. Cobham, Jr
Atlanta
Peachtree Creek
Gen
Gen. Hooker
W. J. Alexander
Hamilton Sturdevant
Erie Gazette
United States
Potomac
Maryland
General Howard Assigned to Army in Tennessee
Nashville dispatches report Gen Howard takes command of the army in Tennessee replacing Gen McPherson. Gen Hooker leaves duty at his request and Gen Rosseau becomes commander of the 20th corps.
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Nashville
Howard
Tennessee
McPherson
Hooker
Gen. Rosseau
Amendments Carry In Most Wards Except 4th and 17th
In Philadelphia the soldiers vote totals show a 16 918 majority. All wards supported the amendments except the 4th and 17th. The measures are carried largely in the state.
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Philadelphia
Election Notes and Maryland Convention Actions
The county election passed quietly with a light vote and an anticipated majority for amendments. Maryland delegates and federal appointees shape Reconstruction policy as political figures discuss the Petersburg assault and Union reaction.
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Ro Town
Scofield Favored for Congress by Brookville Republicans
In a Brookville Republican endorsement the district is urged to nominate G W Scofield for Congress citing earnest service and fearless opposition to rebellion. The letter calls Scofield the candidate to return him to Congress. The piece also rebuts a Toronto-telegraphed claim about Horace Greeley’s loyalty. A separate note mentions Copperheads and guerrillas near Pana Ill with armed rebels and possible civil strife.
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G. W. Scofield
Congress
Scofield
Brookville
Missouri
Pana
Woodford County
Ill
Terre Haute and Alton
Buffalo Express
Chambersburg Burned by Rebel Raiders
The July 30 1864 rebel raid led by McCausland with about 500 men burned roughly 260 houses in Chambersburg Pennsylvania and destroyed most public buildings. Citizens faced a demand of 500000 in writing by Gen Jubal Early but the act is deemed pretext. Relief efforts are organized by Rev John R Warren with local signatories I H Kimell Barnard Wolp among others.
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Chambersburg
McCausland
Jubal Early
John R. Warren
Gettysburg
Kimmell
Barnard Wolp
Siege of Petersburg Opens Farther in Union Advance
Reports from Baltimore and New York describe intense fighting as General Grant's forces renewed their assault on Petersburg. A massive mine explosion near the ninth army corps yielded heavy bombardment, breaching earthworks and pushing Confederate defenders toward a second line. Early dispatches also note Union gains, prisoners, and claims of southern setbacks across multiple fronts.
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Baltimore
Grant
Petersburg
Army OF the Potomac
Ninth Army Corps
South Carolina
Maryland sympathizers turn on rebels in balanced Maryland scene
A Civil War era note describes deser tion among Early's Maryland raid and says many Maryland sympathizers rose against the invading rebels. It cites a correspondent and recounts dissidence amid Union and Confederate loyalties. Also mentions a clothing reform pledge and War Department clerks organized into a regiment.
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