Financial crisis and Hamilton comparison dominate editors notes
The article extols the Treasury and its secretary, praising fiscal management during wartime. It likens his feats to Hamilton’s, notes reliance on strong finances to sustain government, and references Webster’s praise of national credit. It also mentions Napoleon and unrest in Italy, plus a tragic cab kidnapping and murder suicide incident.
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Treasury
Pases
Washihngton
Webster
Fiaonjal
Hamilton
Chase
Pitaburgh Pai
Rochester News and War Time Debate
Rochester citizens read on fuel prices and coal access via new routes. The column discusses Genesee Valley Canal rail links and Erie road connections, plus a national political debate on conscription and negro enlistments. Local names include Stoddard in Wellsville and Reverdy Johnson in national dialogue.
Political currents and copperhead tensions ahead of elections
The piece reports on army activities near the Potomac and in the south, claims of Confederate collapse risks, and a heated debate in Washington over war Democrats and Copperheads. It notes Pruyn and Ganson breaking with Speaker candidates, predicts crises, and criticizes Fernando Wood and allied leaders for peace moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Baily
Ganson, Griswold
Elijah Ward
Yeaman
Fernando Wood
Fragmented 19th Century Political Harangue and Legal Notices
The text surveys political figures and events including Shia Mo Sernanda Wood indicted in New York for aggravated misdemeanor, Burr a former minister and editor, Bonner's income tax status, and a War Department report noting over fifty thousand colored troops organized. It comments on loyalty oaths, deserters, and press corrections amid Civil War era discourse. It references Lee’s army, Foote, Davis, and the Argus newspaper with partisan debate and a sale of J A Campbell’s estate materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eads
Will
Cat Newark
Shia Mo Sernanda
Wood
New York
Local and Miscellaneous Items On County Quotas
The Board of Supervisors holds an extra session authorizing towns to regulate the matter locally. Each town may set a maximum of three hundred dollars, with the county paying radial ree hundred dollars to every volunteer enlisting by January 1, 1864. Several towns have already met quotas, aiding the county to fill its enlistment needs by Sunday next. The piece urges Allegany Republicans to meet the quota for defense of the government and Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisora
Ita
Jonarye
Lrea
Allegany
Petit Jurors Listed For January County Court
A long list of names drawn to serve as Petit Jurors at the January County Court to be held at the Angrelica Court House. The roster includes farmers, professionals, and tradespeople from Angelica Belfast Centerville Grove Hume Rushford New Hudson Downing Gould West Almond and nearby areas. Also notes a lecture by Prof Anson J Upsey of Hamilton College and a concert by Prof Joe Craig with proceeds to a relief society. Postmaster appointments in several townships are announced.
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Angrelica
Ee Angelica
Hynis ‘Low
William JC. Lyon
Joshua Davis
Llen
Oses Stockwell
Amond—Amos Wright
Stephen M. Coleman
Birdsall
Thomas Slater
Peter “Young
H. B. Coburn
Salih
Jesse W. Evans
George Morton
Beerene
Anson J. Upsey
Hamilton College
Bae
Joe, Craig
Court House
Belmont
Ladies “Aid” Society
Craig
Local notices and ads mingle with political items in 19th century column
In Charleston reports the Boston Herald notes activity in the department of Dalghren and Farragut. Immigration reform gains attention in Congress with a select committee urged. French damages claims against the United States total sixty six million dollars. A vote split over Fernando Wood's Peace resolution is recorded. Reverend Reverdy Johnson supports enlisting Black soldiers. St. Paul Church announces Christmas Eve services at seven o'clock.
Annual Meeting of Allegany County Agricultural Society
The Allegany County Agricultural Society announces its annual meeting at Angélica on Wednesday the 80th at 1 o'clock P M. Members and interested parties are urged to attend the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Allegany County Agricultural Society
Angélica
New Jersey Land For Sale And Health Cure Adverts
A fragmentary classified notice lists New Jersey land for sale tied to lyl33s B Franklin Clark of New York and advertises Herrick's Pills as a health cure. It references English Spanish French German directions, herbal pills priced at 25 cents, and briefly notes a Brookville Pennsylvania death-related notice for Mrs. M A Towsley at age 32.
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United States
Cephan
Iovin
Wachiee
Rochester
New. York
Penngy Avania
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Evie
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Geerit Chivis
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Frey
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Argus
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French Republic
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CORTE
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Atgus
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Chicago Tribune
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Jef Davis
Ant Shen
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Foote
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Tuhnler
Hart
Arpens
New York Sun
King
Meredith
Witchcock
J. A. Campbell
Widgton
Ashe
Santa Claus
J, TY
Eggleston
Mader
Wm. S. Todd
Ailka
Sar
Tssg? Uty
Washburn
Ilinois
Dent
Utica
Gene Tlemen
W. J. Bacon
W. D. Hamlin
G. C. Churchill
R. Middleton
W.D. Walcott
D. _Ordivae
Brayton
Zenas
Priest
John Butterfield
George R. Thomas
Washington
Philadelphia Ledger
New Orleans
Kas
Reverdy
Johnson—hag
St. Pauly Church
E. M. Alba, Sec’y
Jas. G. Clark
Aid Society
New Jersey
Chetwood
Chetwood Washington Township
Burlington County
Lyl33s
B. Franklin Clark
Cedar Street
N.Y
Brookville
M.a.towsley
Es Towsley
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