12 Apr 1865
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Newspaper
Allen County Democrat
Location
Lima, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1865
Page
2
D. 8. Fisher editor announces a contest to recruit new one year subscribers by May 1. Top fundraiser receives ten dollars, then five, three, two, and a prize copy. Texas Two Dollars per year in advance. Recruits’ names and payments credited by May 1. Direct at the office.
The report that Leo surrendered his forces to Grant sparked a broad celebration. Flags flew, businesses closed, and a large parade formed with cavalry, a long-eared male animal, and a well behaved bull with rider. Evening bonfires followed as T. E. Cunningham delivered a partisan speech at the Court House. The piece notes changes to a hymn and references the Gazette on Andy Johnston, praising a newly informed stance.
The Lancaster Intelligencer states Mr Buchanan will soon publish a documentary history covering most of his administration. It will include a full vindication of himself and the Democratic party from Abolition-aligned charges raised over the past four years. Public records, once revealed, will contradict these alleged slanders.
Report on Vallandigham testimony before Military Committees in Cincinnati and a summary of Democratic and Loyal Union League actions. Includes reference to Thanksgiving proclamations by Ohio New York Indiana governors and mentions the fall of Fort Somater and local election outcomes in Toledo.
The piece notes Democrats winning Napoleon mayor and other posts by clear margins and reports upticks in Democratic strength in the township. It cites Tennessee's 160000 votes but only 23000 cast under a pretended free state structure, with some northern army affiliates voting.
A large caucus in the Hall of Representatives decided that the Reparate State Convention will be held June 21 with soldiers represented as the Central Committee may determine. Speeches were given by Schenck Bingham Brough and Clark. A list of pardons and local election results are also reported amid broader political chatter.
The War Department reports the surrender of General Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia to Lieutenant General Grant on April 9 1865. Correspondence shows Grant and Lee negotiating terms, paroles, and the orderly disposal of arms, with Gen Stanton announcing a 200 gun salute nationwide. The event marks a turning point and sparks nationwide reactions on peace prospects.
A historical ledger fragment lists liabilities, capital stock and surplus, individual deposits, circulation, profit and loss figures for J. M. C. Marble. Notarized sworn statement by C. C. Marshall, noting cash amounts of 75 260 22 and 42 634 50 alongside other sums including 8 000 06 and 46 593 07.
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