20 Dec 1865
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Newspaper
Angelica Reporter
Location
Angelica, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1865
Page
1
The issue offers Season’s compliments amid bereavement and urges readers to embrace Christmas gospel Peace on the earth good will towards men. The Reporter extends heartfelt wishes for Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all readers and patrons.
The article notes Hon. Hamilton Ward joining the Accounts and Claims committees and introducing a bounty land and money bill for U S soldiers who served in the rebellion. It seeks equal bounty for earlier patriots and repeal of a law denying bounty to colored veterans, with petitions urged to support passage. Also mentions reactions to President Monroe Doctrine and Mexico’s unsettled affairs as reported in the Tribune.
A US editorial urges firm Monroe Doctrine action against Maximilian and Napoleon, arguing war avoidance is impossible and warning Napoleon against entangling the nation. It stresses a timely, decisive stance before winter and notes ongoing political reflections in Congress and the President.
The Post announces editor Bela Z. Spencer departs with Kentucky tale The Phantom of the Forest and continued works by Genevieve Howe and other authors. It lists other content including poems receipts and premiums. Also reports on Georgia war losses and various local incidents and curiosities from Boston to Syracuse.
Late European dispatches note the death of Dr Barth the noted African traveller. Reports also indicate rising cattle disease concerns and mixed court actions in Britain including an acquittal in the Shenandoah enlistment case. Community notices describe local crafts and holiday goods in a general mood of commerce.
Principal Rev J Lemon leads the faculty with A M SMITIL UW MAPES M D in chemistry anatomy and physiology and math and rhetoric. Mrs B C TRUDE Preceptress teaches Modern Languages, Miss Elen M Karr Primary teacher, calendar shows winter term Jan 2 to Apr 4, spring Apr 6 to July, seven week vacation, fall Aug 30 to Dec 61.
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