Grant Moves to Threaten Weldon Railroad Line
During early week General Warren advances from before Petersburg and strikes the Weldon Railroad line now controlled by Union forces. The seizure aims to disrupt Confederate supplies to Petersburg and Richmond, complicating Lee’s defense and hindering operations from Petersburg to Richmond. Grant continues to organize and move against Confederate positions to leverage this disruption.
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Whig Nominates J H McCombs for Union Ticket
In the Rath District report the paper notes an omission of J H McCombs of Abbland from the official convention proceedings. It confirms McCombs was nominated as Union Presidential Elector for the 14th Congressional District and pledges the district to Lincoln and Johnson.
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Andrew’ Johnson
Nomination of Judge Welker for Congress in the Fourteenth District
A historic Union Convention nominates Hon. Martin Welker for Congress in the Fourteenth District. The State Journal and Bee praise Welker as upright and capable, noting he previously fell short by 57 votes and suggesting renewed renomination.
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Southern War Echoes and Draft Debates Across States
A Confederate era letter and companion excerpts discuss conscription, bounties, and loyalty in Georgia and the South. The text rails at the Democratic Party, extols Union fidelity, and urges rapid drafts to reinforce Gen. Johnston and defend Atlanta. It includes a rebel writer's assessment of morale, manpower, and potential peace otherwise, with appeals to voters and citizens.
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Armistice Motion Rumor Roils Parties in Descriptions
Fragmentary text suggests Democratic and Republican factions debating armistice versus continued conflict. The piece notes alleged movement among Massachusetts Republicans toward peace talks while opponents protest and blame rivals for division and disunion.
Fragmented OCR Notes on Inauguration and Rebel Actions
OCR reads like a garbled report mentioning imagery of eyes on peaks lips and phrases about preparing slogans. It references an inauguration in the North and notes on igs ing burning confiscation and bans by rebel leaders.
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Tomers
Lincoln County confrontation sparks speaker removal
Report describes a heated scene at a political meeting where Porter denounced soldiers as cowardly traitors, a veteran Captain Stepleton intervened and forced the speaker from the stand. Stepleton warned against future gatherings, asserting limits on dissent while asserting Lincoln era tensions and rebel rights debates.
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Letuiel Porter
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Political Assembly in Chicago Targets Union, Rebels Reportedly
A Chicago meeting is planned Monday by factions described as War Democrats and Rebel sympathizers including Jeff Davis Rebels. They aim to secure nominations to disrupt the Union and establish a Rebel Confederacy, regardless of who is nominated or the wartime platform.
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Abolitionist Garratt Smith Attacks Wade and Davis
Smith writes Wade and Davis criticizing their reconstruction stance and warns that any disloyal election could ruin the nation. In Wade's district Union supporters urge delegates to seek censure against him at the convention.
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Reduction of the Currency from Treasury Records
The Treasury Department division reports withdrawal and destruction of United States currency as of August 12. United States notes destroyed fifty nine point five million dollars. new money twenty two point five billion? The figures list postal currency six million, fractional currency one million, coin and other notes totaling one hundred sixty three million.
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United States
Nomination of H S Bundy by Southern Ohio Unionists
The Union men of Southern Ohio renew their endorsement of H S Bundy of Jackson County for Congress. Once again the pro Confederate rhetoric and debate are noted, with Bundy’s past stance and battles over loyalty to the Union described as decisive by supporters.
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Bamuel Joyce
Wayne County
Ohio
Ohio Credit Adjustment Letter From 1864 Confirms Surplus
A dated August 28 1864 letter from John Brough to the Military Committee discusses a state General Government settlement. It notes a credited surplus of about twenty thousand dollars from the July 18 call for five hundred thousand men, with most of the surplus allocated to districts and some remaining in army and naval service. The Provost Marshal Department faces proration if parties cannot agree and requests prompt replies.
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Ohio
John Brough
War must continue to crush rebellion and end slavery
The piece argues for continuing the war to defeat the rebellion and abolish slavery, citing Jefferson Davis and Lincoln as sources. It urges Union supporters to back government policy and warns Copperheads against peace by disunion, stressing constitutional authority over peace talks.
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Lincoln
Ashigent
United States
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James BR. Gilmoré
Edmund Kirke
Richmond
Jefferson Davis
Mit
Hare
Ringron
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Rebels North and South United in Aims and Means
The passage argues that both sides share the same goals and methods, praising rebel successes as capital for Copperhead Democracy and condemning Union setbacks as aiding their cause. It cites the Richmond Examiner to illustrate the unity of strategy across factions and regions.
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Richmond Examiner
Vork of Democratic Rebels and Copperheads
The passage denounces Copperhead petitioners urging withdrawal of troop calls, labeling them tools of Northern demagogues and the rebel government. It accuses loyal citizens of opposing treason and warns that Jeff Davis supporters inside the Confederacy recruit copperheads in the North to undermine the Union.
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Soldier's Letter from Hazen on Rebel Losses and Richmond
Brigadier General Hazen writes a Cleveland Leader letter estimating 62,000 Confederate deaths under Johnston and Hood in four months. He warns Richmond awaits failure and the Army of the Cumberland could threaten the rebel capital's back door. He frames a larger war outcome tied to upcoming events and diplomacy.
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Soldiers and Missionaries in Turkey Endorse Union War Cause
A Turkish meeting at Robert College in Bebek records a resolution by American citizens praising Union efforts and condemning slavery. The letter to wounded soldiers in Potomac Army hospitals expresses prayers for recovery and victory, notes the moral reproach of slavery, and enshrines faith in future justice and national renewal. The message seeks comfort for the sick, honors nurses and educators, and reflects on divine justice and American unity.
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Bebek
Bosphorus
Potomac Army
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Earth
McClellan as Copperhead candidate for president
Editorial argues McClellan will likely be the Copperhead pick for president, claiming public support shifts hinge on Lee’s accomplishments. It asks readers to weigh whether Union defeats or successes would alter McClellan’s chances, noting many would prefer Lee over McClellan if given a choice.
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Countryia Ater
Startling Developments Traitors Arrested in Indiana
Governor Morton received word that 82 boxes of revolvers and ammunition were smuggled into the city. Arrests followed of Wm Harrison secretary of the Grand Council of the Sons of Liberty, J J Parsons and Charles P Hutchinson. Col J G Jones and Col Warner led the seizure. A total of 400 revolvers and 135000 rounds were found. plans allegedly included arming Democrats for the presidential election.
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Supreme Court
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Order
Graxit’s Monday Fight Account Reports 400 Prisoners
Gen Graxit details a Monday engagement resulting in four hundred prisoners captured. The report emphasizes the scale of the victory and names the commanding actions and units involved in the battle.
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War Dispatches and Fort Gaines Surrender Report
General Grant’s dispatch notes favorable fighting north of the James River with no decisive result, enemy losses and 400 prisoners. Sheridan reports cavalry actions near Front Royal with heavy Confederate losses and praise for Merritt, Custer, and Devins. Fort Gaines surrendered with 56 officers and 818 enlisted, 26 guns intact, Fort Powell abandoned, Morgan garrisoned, and Shelby references to Petersburg movements and Kentucky guerrillas.
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Gherrard
Sherman
Sheridan
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Merritt
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The Modern Democracy Opposes the Union War Effort
A historic prompt lists various questions blaming the modern Democracy for desertion, mismanaging currency, aiding rebels, opposing drafts, and wrecking national unity. It frames the Peace Democracy and True Democracy as opposing factions while praising those who support the Union and institutions.
Lincoln Made This War Debate at Laporte
Gov Morton debated McDonald at Laporte last Wednesday about Lincoln and the war. Morton cited October 1859 orders by Floyd to send 14 000 muskets to Southern arsenals and measures before Lincoln's inauguration, noting eight states had seceded. He referenced Davis and the Montgomery Constitution era remarks on secession.
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Frasces Davie
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Lincoln War Speech On Armies And Fort Seizures
The speaker claims 80 000 Confederate troops formed while Union forces numbered under 5 000 and asserts by March ahead of Lincoln's inauguration all forts arsenals dockyards and mints were seized except Sumter with Major Anderson still holding.
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