Special Election August 2 Vote on Constitutional Amendments
The article urges a special election on August 2 with three amendments. It explains first amendment allows military electors to vote as if present, second and third aim to simplify legislation and strengthen the people's tribunal. It notes tickets labeled by amendment and that all outward voting signals read for the amendment. It also mentions printing and distribution of tickets and remarks on peace talks with Jefferson Davis.
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Commonwealth
United States
Republic
Jase Spring
Quota and draft regulations for 1864 in Waterford district
Provost Marshal Campbell outlines the July 18 1864 call for 500000 men totaling 3126 for the district with sub district quotas. He notes quotas adjust by excess or deficiency and will be announced soon. He warns against draft evasion and details exemptions and substitutes under the enrollment act.
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Warterrorp
Cowan
Warren Mail
T. H
Waterorn
Waterford
E. Cowan
War Department
Regimental Letter Highlights Valor at Resaca and Ackworth
Long letter from the 111th regiment discusses personal notes and official praise. Col Cobham assumes command after Col Ireland is wounded, Kilpatrick leads a dawn dig to extract guns from a rebel fort, and officers Woolyze Wells are cited for bravery under heavy fire. Cobham and Welker gain renewed esteem as leaders. Captains Warner Alexander Blodgett are lauded for dangerous skirmish duty. Hooker commends the regiment for conduct at Resaca.
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Hooker
20Th Corps
Ireland
11Th
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5Th Ohio
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Wells
Morch
Ackworth
Big Shanty
Lost Mountain
Col. Cobham
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Welker
Warner
Alexander
Blodgett
Sanitary Fairs and Civil War Draft News
The piece reviews the Sanitary Fairs as a major national exhibition with large proceeds listed for several cities. It notes the Union State Central Committee in Philadelphia for campaign questions and updates on Pennsylvania’s 61 700 quota, plus militia readiness and Atlanta siege. It mentions a national day of humiliation and prayer and lists David for Congress in Schuyler Colfax’s Indiana district.
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Union State Central Committee
Philadelphia
The Presbyterian Church and Slavery Advocation
A letter from P Warrreen dated July 25 1804 urges publication of a Trenton New Jersey General Assembly deliverance on slavery and the war. It states the document reflects the view of over 200 church fathers and representatives and calls for discussion at a day of humiliation and prayer.
Presbyterians Call for Total Abolition of Slavery
A 1787 1818 chain of church reform speech urges the General Assembly to end slavery, praising emancipation efforts and urging Christians to act with urgency. It notes Union war aims, emancipation actions in rebel states, and calls for religious education and equality.
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New York
Philadelphia
America
General Assembly
United States
aRthea
Maier Wilesher
Christendom
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Great Battle at Atlanta Fights End in Heavy Losses
Despatches report a Friday battle in Atlanta with heavy slaughter and a decisive Union repulse of rebel forces. Gen. McPherson was killed, Gen. Blair and Gen. Dodge led corps in fierce combat as Sherman’s artillery bombarded the city and fires burned across Atlanta. Rebels bury their dead while evacuating remaining forces.
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Logan
McPherson
Blair
McBens
Fue HU Boules
15Th Corps
Sherman
Atlanta
Excitement in Baltimore over Winchester engagement
Washington reports Gen. Crook repulsed at Winchester and falling back to Williamsport with militia. Chambersburg dispatches note no rebel advance beyond Martinsburg. Barriere notes rumors of rebel activity in Shenandoah Valley and Averill’s retreat to Harper’s Ferry after engagements near Winchester. Martinsburg evacuated and telegraph lines cut as forces concentrate at Harper’s Ferry under Gen. Hunter.
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Bunker’s Hill
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R. R
Harper’s Ferry
Gen. Hunter
Early
Breckinridge
Rebels return aim to guard trains and crops
The article notes rebel forces retreating to protect their trains and plunder and to secure crops in Shenandoah valley. It says no verified details on the Winchester disaster extent, and no confirmation of deaths of Averill, Kelly, and Mulligan. Col. Fenton sent a three year representative recruit from Dunkirk, Henry Taylor, to join the 112th New York.
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Maryland
Winchester
Averill
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Mulligan
Col. Fenton
Dunkirk
Henry Taylor
Taylor
Portland
N. Y
Chautauqua Democrat
United States
JAS
Butler
Broadway
New York
Jalyam
Holloway's Pills and Ointment advertised for soldiers’ families
An appeal to wives mothers and sisters of service members to buy Holloway's Pills and Ointment as essential health aids. Readers unable to obtain them locally can mail 80 Maiden Lane with payment to receive a box free of charge. Prices listed 35 cents 88 cents and 140 per box or pot.
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