Proclamation Revoking Habeas Corpus Suspension
President Andrew Johnson revokes the September 1862 suspension of habeas corpus nationwide, except in Virginia Kentucky Tennessee North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Arkansas Texas the District of Columbia and the territories of New Mexico and Arizona. Dated December 18 1865 in Washington. The proclamation confirms the end of wartime restraint and asserts the restoration of civil rights except in listed areas.
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Excerpted Dispatches Cover Politics Crime and Texas Paced News
Washington notes the secretary of state warns there is no national press organ and diplomacy speaks through representatives. A Shelbyville tragedy reports Thomas M Thornton Jr shooting Lieut George Tackett, then fleeing. Texas sees fears of Christmas negro disturbances as whites move valuables seaward. New York court hears a rape case of a five year old, with severe sentencing. Liverpool reports a plan against Spain’s South American course and US Britain trade concerns. Ohio official results show Governor Coxion narrowly ahead. New Bedford lists 46 American whaling ships damaged by Anglo Rabell pirates with losses and gains from the war.
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Thanksgiving Day Proclaimed with Union Church Services
The President and Governor set Thanksgiving for Thursday with grateful observance. Services are planned at St James at 10 o clock in a Lutheran union, at the Presbyterian Church at 10, and in the evening union services at Christ Church. Congress is expected to convene with a quorum. No opposition to Speaker Covax or Clerk McParrson. The President may deliver the Message today.
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Little Folks Fair Planned for Christmas Helpers
The Myrtle Wreath association of young girls plans a fair in McConaughys Hall on the Friday before Christmas. Proceeds go to Evergreen Cemetery. They have prepared items for sale and request contributions from adults, accepting money or articles at the Post Office or Mrs H B Woops on Middle Street.
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Mr Warner Lecture on Gettysburg at Court House
Rev J BR Warner delivered a vivid Gettysburg lecture to a full court room. He asserted Gen Lee’s presence at Gettysburg with strong evidentiary support and the audience applauded amid a reported $75.25 proceeds for Evergreen Cemetery.
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Noble Gift Telescope for Pennsylvania College
A Philadelphia donor presented a high order telescope to Pennsylvania College, hailed as a milestone for the institution. The achromatic refractor, built by Menz & Son of Munich, measures over nine feet, with a six inch aperture and multiple magnifications. It includes sun filters, a prism reflector, and precise angle readings, mounted to track celestial motion automatically. The instrument is praised by scholars and foreseen to spur the college toward a fully equipped observatory and enhanced scientific stature.
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Our Old Friends Coming Out In Lancaster Rxaminer
A fragment from a 19th century newspaper column praising the Lancaster Examiner and Lebanon Courier for adopting new looks and steady political stance. It calls the papers sound in faith and editor work and congratulates their editors for strong exchanges and public appeal.
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Thanksgiving anniversaries and political notes in North Carolina
Thanksgiving on December 7 marks the 86th anniversary of the Continental Congress action against Benedict Arnold. Gov Holden reports President Johnson will abstain from recognizing restoring government. NC elections hurt prospects for state governance. The Legislature's direction could worsen issues. Also mentions a Mexican loan ad and a coal oil shipment for WM Buarr & Sox.
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The Temper of the Next Congress Theme and Charleston Convention
Analysis of upcoming congressional issues focuses on Southern status and federal power, with a New York Times forecast of prolonged debate over Southern reintegration. A large Charleston convention of South Carolina’s colored citizens endorses unity, education, and industry, pledging schools for freedpeople. Washington dispatches note Cabinet care over Mexico policy, Johnson’s proclamation on habeas corpus, and Schuyler Colfax’s likely Speakership. volunteers muster out announced for ten thousand troops.
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General Kilpatrick on the Future Party of the Country
General Kilpatrick spoke at Tremont Temple in Boston on the future party of the country. He urged a party that is just patriot and progressive, praising Lincoln and others, and urged adherence to justice humanity and truth for a strong government. He urged love of country.
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Our British Relations and the Indemnity Demands
The piece reports pending European sentiment as of the 18th art era, detailing UK–US exchanges about indemnity for depredations by Rebel privateers in English ports. It argues the proposed Russell commission ignores the claims, labeling the British stance as evasive and urging clear adjudication of the grave question. The tone criticizes Britain for delaying payment by citing obsolete legal pretexts.
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Terrible Steamboat Disaster Near Merupuis Sinks Niagara
A collision last night on the Mississippi seven miles above Elena sank the Niagara in seventy feet of water. One hundred deck passengers and many soldiers drowned while cabin passengers and crew were saved. The Niagara valued at $130,000 and not insured. The Post Bay also uninsured. Additionally reports from Chihuahua note French evacuation by Durango, as Mexican forces advance, marking a Republican advance. Washington letters discuss holiday entertainments and official hospitality.
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Empress Becomes Symbol of Charity in Paris Cholera Crisis
An letter from Paris praised Empress Eugenie for visiting Beaujou and Lariboisiere hospitals during the cholera outbreak. She met sick beds, comforted convalescents, and inspected kitchens, drawing praise for courage and mercy. The act impressed the public and reflected royal devotion amid southern European fears.
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Davis Not to Be Released Amid War Era Press
Washington dispatch notes shifting views on Jefferson Davis and justice for Union leaders amid Civil War tensions. British-American diplomacy over the Alabama affair is discussed, with Adams and Russell arguments and fears of war. Reports include Fenian arrests, cholera in Naples, and a train-track mortgage dispute causing railroad destruction by farmers near Milwaukee.
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