Election slate names listed for county officers
The document lists candidates for various offices including governor Andrew G Curtin supreme judge Daniel Agnew for assembly William D Brown Warren County Henry C Johnson Crawford County for register and recorder James G Marsh Pine Grove county commissioner Meli Andthon Miles Farmington for county auditor James Dennison Sugar Grove trustee Warren Academy Robert Miles Warren Borough.
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William D. Brown
Warren CounTy
Henry C. Johnson
Crawford County
Register and Recorder
James G. Marsh
Pine Grove
UNTY
Meli
Andthon Miles
Farmington
James Dennison
Sugar Grove
Warren AC
Ademy
Robert Miles
Warren Borough
Woodward and Vallandigham in Democratic ties read
A partisan critique links Vallandigham to Woodward, arguing shared Southern sympathy and slavery support. It cites Woodward’s 1860 Independence Square speech praising slavery and Cotton’s role in prosperity, plus a Pennsylvania Democratic convention pledge of cordial sympathy to Vallandigham, signaling collusion.
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Woodward
Vallandigham
Seymour
Parker
Ohio
Woodd
Vallandig
Pennsylvania
Clymer
Wood
Resolutions from 10th Pennsylvania Reserve Corps Camp
From Camp near Rappahannock Station Virginia on Sept 14 1865 soldiers of Company H of the 10th Regiment Pennsylvania Reserve Corps publish resolutions praising Governor Curtin and backing the war policy and election for governor. They condemn Copperhead press and note 373 votes for and 9 against.
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D. Service
Company H
Warren
Co. H
Woodward
Rappahannock Station
Virginia
Washington Chronicle
Daily Morning Chronicle
Copperhead
Ose
Pennsylvania
Andrew G. Curtin
Curtin
10Th Regiment
Pennsylvania Reserve Corps
Curtin administration praised for debt reduction in war time
The Philadelphia Bulletin lauds Governor Curtin for reducing the Pennsylvania state debt by 954 720 40 during the past year. It argues continuity of administration is wiser than change, seeks a large reelection margin to defeat Copperheads and Woodward, and notes Thomas Hoge of Venango Mercer and Lawrence as the Union nominee for the 22nd Senate district with a history of party switch.
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Heister Clymer
Woodward
Somerset County
Vallangham
Philadelphia Bulletin
Curtin
Pennsylvania
George W. Woodward
Maine
Thomas Hoge
Venango
Local Assembly Candidate Contrast in Crawford County
A voter appeal contrasts Henry C. Johnston for Assembly in Crawford County with Patterson Johnston of the Democracy. The note warns their names resemble each other but their principles differ and urges against voting for Patterson, cautioning he may deny candidacy after election.
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Crawford County
Henry C. Johnston
Patterson Johnston
Democracy
Patterson
Curtin Support Emphasized by Cameron in Harrisburg Speech
An ornate address in Harrisburg on the 19th praised Governor Curtin as the center of Pennsylvania loyalty and urged voters to rally behind the Republican nominee to preserve the nation and its unity. Cameron stressed that opposing Curtin would harm the country and that victory depended on electing the Republican standard bearer.
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Pennsylvania
Cameron
New Orleans
Jackson
Curtin
Peg
National Union
Commonwealth
Gov. Curtin
Desperate Fight at Chattanooga Between Rosecrans and Bragg
From Chattanooga Heredith reports a fierce clash as Rosecrans’s forces faced a large Confederate assault aiming to drive them from Chattanooga. Although several divisions were briefly thrown into confusion, the Union commander remained unflinching, promising resilience. Later reports suggest Grant may have reinforced Rosecrans, placing Chattanooga out of danger.
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Chattanooga
Rosecrans
Bragg
Grant
Pennsylvania Unionism and Curtin Election Urge Unity
The Democratic piece lauds Governor Curtin of Pennsylvania for loyal Union leadership and warns that his reelection is pivotal nationally. It contrasts Curtin with opponent Judge Woodward of the Seymour Copperhead camp, urging voters to unite for liberty, national integrity, and true Democracy to ensure Curtin’s victory.
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Pennsylvania
Curtin
Judge Woodward
Seymour-Copperhead
Battle at Chattanooga Retains Strong Line on Left
Chattanooga September 21 report on the engagement of the 19th and 20th. Union forces held a firm position along a ridge south of Rossville, repelling Confederate assaults with heavy casualties on both sides. Generals Thomas, Reynolds, Brannon, Granger, and Garfield led stout defense. Capt. Russell Grange killed. Rosecrans withdrew to Rossville after two retreat lines opened.
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Chattanooga
Russell and
Lafayette
Rossville
Thomase
Rossville Road
Thomas
Brannon
Renolds
Rosecrans
Davis
Vanclere
Sherridan
Reynolds
Granger
Russell Grange
Harvey
Harken
Wood
Garfield
Johnston
Brannon, Baird, Reynolds
Palmer
Stedman
Peace Parh Signals Shift in New York Herald View
The New York Herald notes a turning tide against Copperheads as war Democrats join war Republicans. Maine and Connecticut precede a broader shift, with expectations that Ohio and Pennsylvania will follow in October, amid the Vallandigham controversy and Democratic ticket issues during a rebel invasion.
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New York Herald
Connecticut
Maine
Ohio
Pennsylvania
California
Vallandigham
Copperheads
Bradbury
Judge Woodward
Ledger targets County Commissioner race amid misrule claims
The Ledger accuses the County Commissioners of poor management of the Rouse estate and insinuates neglect of duty. Officials deny the accusations as unfounded, calling the piece electioneering. The paper notes Democratic debates over constitutionality of wartime acts and a local party resolution condemning several bills as illegal.
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LE the Ledger
Rouse
Politician Browne and Lehman Back Curtin Reform Push
Former Democratic State Senator N B Browne of Philadelphia and Congressman W E Lehman have abandoned Woodward and openly backed Governor Curtin. Both were influential Douglas Democrats and resist political pressure.
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N. B Browne
Philadelphia
Woodward
Curtin
W. E. Lehman
Congress
Douglas
The Unconditional Union Committee Speech on Slavery
An Maryland committee urges the public that slavery’s substance is gone and the sooner its skeleton is removed the better for state and national interests. It commends men in the slave region to consider the issue and notes a ten day pre election assessment for every Union supporter.
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Union Committee
Maryland
South
Wit Leaves Church After Wearisome Psalms
A witty remark after church notes the speaker now understands Saul's desire to kill David, prompted by a wearisome recitation of psalms and shared with a companion.
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Saul
David
Engagement Toll Report From Battle On Thomas Day One
The report states we suffered fewer casualties than the enemy overall. On the first day in the charge on Thomas the enemy lost as many killed as we did that entire day. Prisoner and material losses are not yet known. Our killed total about 1200 and wounded about 7000, most wounds minor.
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Thomas
Vallandigham Backed by Crowd in Readville Draft Clash
Cheers for Vallandigham echoed through the Readville crowd of Copperhead supporters last Thursday with one fervent activist insisting Vallandigham should be Pennsylvania governor, noting Woodward’s decline. The man was last seen hugging a curbstone and cursing Old Lincoln and the draft.
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Vallandigham
Pennsylvania
Woodward
Lincoln
Readville Journal
Governor Curtin and the party’s perilous record
The Dial cites attributed statements from 1860 about secession and slaveholders rights to criticize a loyal state candidate. The piece argues the opponent misquotes Curtin and notes the South seeks European intervention under the banner of defending slave property, framing the candidate’s record as problematic.
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Curtin
George W. Woodward
South
War era notes and family tales from Civil War era column
Reports from Ohio and Tennessee sections recount Gen Gillmore’s father speaking at a Sunday school picnic in Lorain County Ohio. The piece notes the Sioux and Winnebago removal, Cass’s stance supporting Lincoln’s administration, Lorenzo Dow’s DC burial site, Nashvill Union retort to Copperheads, and a Tennessee regiment deserting to prison after Chattanooga’s fall. Beauregard’s remonstrance versus Gilmore on Morris Island is also mentioned.
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Gillmore
Loraine County
Ohio
Quartus
West Point
Charleston
Development of Union Sentiment in North Carolina
Dispatch from General Foster's department shows rapid growth of Union sentiment across the state. Meetings support the Skaleigh Standard amid rebel provocation from recent attacks. Prentice notes Humphrey M Marshall, once a rebel general, avoided dying in the last ditch but frequently faced near capture.
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Aa Prentice
Humphrey M Marshall
Holloway's Pills End Dyspepsia Claims
A periodical review argues against heavy drug use, praising Holloway's Pills for stomach and liver relief. It asserts physicians overprescribe and credits the remedy with rapid appetite restoration and strength, claiming universal efficacy across ages and sexes.
Bloodthirsty mob kills Abraham Franklin in brutal assault
A mob attacked and killed Abraham Franklin in the street on the 14th ultime, beating him, hanging him from a lamp-post, and burning his body while his widowed mother watched. Patrick Butler and George Glass were arrested for the murder as details of the crime shocked the Anglo African press.
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Ron
Abraham Franklin
Patrick Butler
George Glass
Franklin
Teetotal chat in an Irish exchange
A humorous exchange recalls a ciderless Irish quip about teetotal pledges and Paul advising Timothy on wine for stomach troubles. The dialogue turns on drinking habits and names, ending with a light point about stomach health.
Volunteers urged to use Holloway's pills and ointment
An 19th century notice advises volunteers to use Holloway's Pills and Ointment to counter diet related derangements and exposures. It promotes the medicine as safe convenient and reliable at 25 cents per box.
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Holloway
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