Curtin Accepts Nomination At Harrisburg Rally
Immense crowd including soldiers gathered at the State Capitol grounds to ratify Andrew G. Curtin for Governor and Daniel Agnew for Supreme Court. Curtin declared acceptance, praised national unity, and pledged vigorous, fair campaigning while honoring Pennsylvania’s wartime contributions and soldiers.
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Harrisburg
State Capitol
Andrew G. Curtin
Daniel Agnew
Beaver County
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Apostles of Liberty
United States
Stranded Lovers Reunited After Thirty Four Years Apart
A Amsterdam bride, presumed dead, is found alive after thirty four years. Her husband, who had become wealthy in America, returns to Amsterdam and remarries locally before learning of her survival. The reconcile their marriage despite decades of absence as Oil Creek flood yields large oil output with around fifteen to twenty thousand barrels captured.
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Amsterdam
America
New York
Bridgeom
Kar
Oil Creek
Provost Marshals and Surgeon Salaries Set by Enrollment Act
An official order fixes monthly pay under the enrollment act at 129 dollars 50 cents for Provost Marshals and 112 dollars 43 cents for the Surgeon and Commissioner.
Signing of the Declaration at the Statehouse
The article recalls the Statehouse in Philadelphia and its role in 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was proclaimed from the hall beneath the bell. It notes the bell’s English origin, its motto from Leviticus, and the signers and events around the July readings and subsequent additions to the signatory list.
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Jatson
John Kearsley
Christ Church
Edward Woolley
Philadelphia
Congress
United States
England
Statehouse
Isaac Norris
Hsg
Colonial Assembly
Stephen Hopkins
Trumbull
Statehouse Yard
Mr. Reed
Morris Rush
Clymer
Smith
Taylor and Ross
Thorton
New Hampshire
M’kean
Washington
Rittenhouse
Hopkins
Navy
Stansberry
Teachers' National Convention Opens in Curiaco
The Teachers' National Convention met in Curiaco on Aug 6 with about 1500 teachers present. Three fourths are women, drawing many from New England, and the event is expected to be of high interest to education supporters.
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Curiaco
New England
Friends of Education
Monroe Doctrine cited in 1823 policy against European intervention
The article recalls President Monroe's 1823 annual message asserting that the Americas are not to be colonized by any foreign power and that the United States would view European interference as unfriendly. It notes the French invasion of Mexico as opposing the doctrine and surveys related editorials and anecdotes.
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Europe
Spain
South American
Rush
London
England
Spanish America
Monroe
United States
Mexico
Lincoln
Treasury
Rioters Face Harsh Sentences in New York Trial
The New York Evening Post reports ongoing riot trials under Recorder Hoffman. Seventy three indictments by the grand jury. five guilty, two rioting, two sentenced to state prison for fifteen years, one for ten. Four pleaded guilty with one and two year terms. Jas Marshall given ten years for July attack on the negro Jackson at pier No 4 North River. described as one of the worst cases before Hoffman.
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New York Evening Post
New York
Hoffman
Marshall
Negro Jackson
Pier No. 4
North River
The Feeling in the Union Army and Copperhead Tensions
A letter from an orderly sergeant of the New York artillery near Lee reports intense army excitement over Lincoln's draft enforcement. Copperheads in McConnellsburg are cited after a probe of the Fulton Republican office. Dickinson criticizes state officials for lenient mob talk and calls for strong measures.
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New York Flying Artillery
Lee
New York
Lincoln
General officers idle prompt increase or decrease urged
Major Generals Winnour Com and thirteen others hold commands or idle in the army. Franklin is ordered to report to Banks. calls grow for rapid assignment, resignation, or reduction of Major Generals to avoid idle luxury. Lincoln aims equal treatment of negroes and whites in service. Lincoln’s salary not drawn for a year, money kept for national use. Monticello report recalls a reaction to troops. Schofield clarifies fugitive slave provision extends to all department troops.
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McClellan
Remont
Butler
Hooker
T Hunter
Buell
McDowell
Franklin
McClerpand
Curtis
Cadwallader
Morrel
Milroy
Washington Dispatch
Gen. Banks
St. Louis
United States
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