today’s news and information gleanings from here and there!

Quote for today… “The President to the Country – Washington, D. C., July 4 — 10:30 A. M.  The President announces to the country that news from the Army of the Potomac, up to 10 P.M. of the 3d , is such as to cover that army with the highest honor; to promise a great success to the cause of the Union, and to claim the condolence of all for the many gallant fallen; and that for this, he especially desires that on this day He, whose will, not ours, should ever be done, be everywhere remembered and reverenced with profoundest gratitude. (Signed) A. Lincoln” – The New York Times

• Why the Civil War Still Matters – The New York Times

• “Columbia QRS Celebrates 10 Years” – The Merchandiser

• Pilfering partner – “Mount Holly Springs woman embezzled $61,000 from business partner, police say” – Harrisburg Patriot-News

• Poison hemlock – Virginia Tech Weed Identification Guide

• “‘Knee-high by 4th of July’ corn not good enough now” – Minnesota Public Radio