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1800 AD (search for this): article 13
.--From the beginning of these national party conventions we may date the beginning of our present troubles. The first convention candidate was Martin Van Buren, and his convention successors, Harrison, Polk Taylor, poor Pierce, poor old Buchanan, and Lincoln, the joker, are a sorry catalogue. The time has fully come when the responsible representatives of the people in Congress should again take this matter of the Presidential nominations into their own hands. Under this system — from 1800 to 1824--we had such Presidents as Jefferson, Madison and Monroe; and in resuming it we are confident that a Congressional cancus will return to our first class men. Let the war and Union members of Congress, therefore, hold a conference or two and cause it to be understood that towards the close of the present session they will dominate a Union ticket for the Presidency, and these corrupt and demoralizing party conventions will be superseded. In the meantime the events of the impending
1824 AD (search for this): article 13
the beginning of these national party conventions we may date the beginning of our present troubles. The first convention candidate was Martin Van Buren, and his convention successors, Harrison, Polk Taylor, poor Pierce, poor old Buchanan, and Lincoln, the joker, are a sorry catalogue. The time has fully come when the responsible representatives of the people in Congress should again take this matter of the Presidential nominations into their own hands. Under this system — from 1800 to 1824--we had such Presidents as Jefferson, Madison and Monroe; and in resuming it we are confident that a Congressional cancus will return to our first class men. Let the war and Union members of Congress, therefore, hold a conference or two and cause it to be understood that towards the close of the present session they will dominate a Union ticket for the Presidency, and these corrupt and demoralizing party conventions will be superseded. In the meantime the events of the impending military
1862 AD (search for this): article 15
Mutual Supply. --The subject of a mutual Supply Association, is being agitated in Richmond — The following letter from the general agent of the Mobile Supply Association will show how the experiment worked there: Our Association was organized in the fall of 1862, with a capital of some $20,000, which has been increased to something over $50,000. Our sales have been to consumers only, and at retail. For the quarter ending March 31st, our sales were as follows: Sundries, $225,468.51; Fresh Beef and Pork, $35,550.69. Total amount of sales for the quarter, $261,641.20. Our prices have been on an average from twenty to twenty five per cent, below the usual prices. Our enterprise is considered a success. We have been able to supply the poorer class of our citizens with provisions at greatly reduced prices, and have increased our capital with the small profits we have made. Our sales might have been increased fifty per cent had our agents been able to procure transportation fo
February 17th, 1864 AD (search for this): article 7
ate met at 12 o'clock M on yesterday, Mr. Hunter, of Va, in the chair. Mr. Caperton, of Va, submitted a resolution, which was agreed to that the Committee of Finance inquire into the expediency of exempting from import duty machinery and materials imported during the present war and blockade by railroad companies for the purpose of repairing their roads. Also, a resolution, which was agreed to, that the Committee of Finance inquire into the expediency of amending the tax law of Feb, 17, 1864, in relation to the taxes upon the property of and stock of railroad companies. Mr. Caperton, of Va, presented the memorial of the potation of Eliza Maury, asking the restoration of a pension to which she was entitled under the Government of the United States. Referred to the Committee on Claims. Mr. Hill, of Ga, presented the memorial of the Banks of Savannah, Ga, asking a modification of the tax law. Mr. Burnett, from the Committee of Claims, reported a joint resolution
March 25th, 1864 AD (search for this): article 13
elow: The Widening Rupture in the Republican party--the New York heard on the situation. The New York Herald, and the following article upon the split to the Republican party: Upon the verge of a military campaign which it is universally believed will determine the final issue of this gigantic civil war, our attention has been somewhat abruptly diverged from the movements of the opposing armies to the following significant and Lincoln Presidential manifesto. New York, March 25, 1864. To the National Executive Committee of the Union and Republican Parties: Gentlemen: The undersigned, friends of the Government and supporters of the present administration, respectfully suggest to you the propriety of reconsidering your recent action calling a convention of the Union and Republican parties at Baltimore on the 7th day of June next, to nominate a candidate for President of the United States for the ensuing term. In the opinion of the undersigned the country is
May 5th, 1864 AD (search for this): article 1
of the deepest anxiety in the city. It was known that a terrible conflict was raging on the Rapidan, and the intelligence received was just enough to increase the public desire for more. The position of the two armies was discussed thoroughly on the street corners, and rumors of all sorts flew about in all directions. The first authentic intelligence was issued from the War Department about 10 o'clock in the morning in the following dispatch from Gen. let. Headq's army Northern Va,May 5, 1864. Hon Secretary of War. The enemy crossed the Rapidan at Ely's and Germanna fords. Two corps of this army moved to oppose him — Ewell by the old turnpike, and Hill by the plankroad. They arrived this morning in close proximity to the enemy's line of march. A strong attack was made upon Ewell, who repulsed it, capturing many prisoners and four pieces of artillery. The enemy subsequently concentrated upon Gen. Hill, who, with Heth's and Wilcox's divisions, successfully
May 6th, 1864 AD (search for this): article 1
Ran away --My negro boy Philip, years old, about 5 feet high, of dark ginger bread color, and pleasing expression of had on when he left a blue . A reward will be paid for his arrest and confinement It is thought he will endeavor to make his way the enemy's lines in Giencaster county, on river Hunier Davidson, Gen Near Varina, James river, May 6th, 1864. my 6--2t*
May 6th, 1864 AD (search for this): article 3
Change in the Department command of Richmond. The following orders will explain a change which has taken place in the command in this Department: [Extract] Headq'rs Dep't of Richmond,May 6th, 1864. Special Orders, No. 104.-- III. Brig Gen John H Winder having reported for duty, pursuant to Special Orders, 105, A & I G O, current series, is hereby assigned to the command of the Post of Richmond, and will conduct the Military Police of the City and Department until further orders. By command of Major General Ransom. [Signed,]T O Chestney, A A Gen'l. Headq'rs Department of Richmond, May 6th, 1864. General Orders, no. 29-- I. Major J W Pegram, A A General, is hereby announced on the Staff of the Department of Richmond. II. The Departments of Henrico and Richmond having been consolidate by Special Order 105, A and I C O, current series, all the military business heretofore transacted at the headquarters of the Department, exclusive of the military police
June, 5 AD (search for this): article 1
sult of Thursday's fighting, and the anxiety was transferred to the result of yesterday's engagement. In the afternoon a print telegram was received from Major Hill, brother of Lieut. Gen. A. P. Hill, to the following effect: "Orange C. H, May 6.--We are driving the enemy at all points this morning. Gen. Hill and his staff are well." As the enemy, according to Gen. Lee's telegram, had concentrated upon Gen. Hill's corps, this telegram showed that his assaults and not only been "succad struck the Richmond and Petersburg railroad at Port Walthall Junction, but this report is not confirmed, and last night our troops were still in possession of the post. The following telegram was received here last night: Petersburg, May 6.--Our forces were skirmishing with the enemy's forces near Port Walthall Junction at 6 o'clock this evening. Geo. E. Pickett, Maj. Gen. Comd'g. We learn, in addition to this, that later intelligence announces that the enemy had been dri
June, 5 AD (search for this): article 3
our right. We drove them on our left, but they were stubborn on the right until Longstreet finally forced them to give way. Gen. Longstreet received a severe wound in the shoulder. Gen Paul Jennings was mortally wounded. The fighting was principally with musketry, the ground being unsuitable to artillery. Colonel Brown, of the Virginia artillery was killed. The battle was fought near the Wilderness. The enemy have been pushed back to Chancellorsville. Everything looks well. A full account will be sent to-morrow. The Yankee Gen Wadsworth was killed. Seventeen hundred prisoners have been received here. Orange C. H., May 6.--Fighting was resumed this morning mostly with musketry. It is reported and believed that we are driving them. Gen. Benning slightly wounded in the arm. The battle field is twenty-five miles below here. Three hundred more prisoners have reached here and more are on the way. The Richmond Ambulance Committee arrived here this morning.
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