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Newspaper

Aurora Commercial

Location

Aurora, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1864

Page

2

Chase speech draws mixed views at Dearborn fair

The Dearborn County Fair drew a small turnout despite posters promising ex Secretary Chase. The Aurora Democrat reports Chase’s abolitionist stance and war aims, noting the crowd’s indifference and criticizing local coverage while recounting contrasting opinions from the Lawrenceburg Register.

Dearborn Chase Sogistics Dearborn County Lawrenceburg Register Register Aurora

Letter from Nashville reflects wartime tensions and moral rhetoric

Nashville letter dated October 1 1864 discusses military disputes with Wheeler and Forests, threats of punishment for desertion and treason, and a harsh critique of secessionists. It belittles guerrillas, praises harsh penalties, and laments Confederate loyalties while noting a train passenger poll favoring Lincoln. Also mentions October Atlantic Monthly edition.

Appeal for State aid to families of drafted soldiers in Indiana

A message urges Indiana boards and local authorities to provide immediate support for families dependent on drafted soldiers and volunteers in the field. It argues prompt state action will ease burdens, boost morale, and honor the defenders of the nation while acknowledging private and charitable efforts already underway.

Indiana

Indiana Civil War Governor Encourages Quiet Support

An 1864 letter from QO. P. Morroy, governor of Indiana, urges renewed exertions and earnest contributions for soldiers and their dependents. He calls for prompt and favorable consideration of his suggestions and emphasizes the lasting value of wartime support both now and in the future.

QO. P. Morroy Indiana Indianapolis

Proposals for a Loan of Forty Millions

Washington October 2 The Secretary of the Treasury invites sealed proposals for United States bonds amounting to forty million dollars under the act of June 30 1864. Bonds pay 6 percent interest semi annually in coin and mature in twenty years from November 1 1864. Two percent of the principal including bids premium must be deposited as guarantee. Offers opened October 14. Awards to highest offers with right to reject. Installments due October 20 and November 20 following.

Washineton Secretary of the Treasury Treasury Department United States

Arrest of 16 Guerrillas in Sullivan County Indiana

Mr. Jesse Worley of the city detective police reports capturing sixteen guerrillas in Sullivan County Indiana. The group, linked to the Sons of Liberty, faced charges ranging from horse theft and house robbery to plans to rob a railroad train and a bank. One robber was killed. leader Capt. Van Dyke, a former Morgan man, is named among the suspects. Several sought pardons by offering to testify. Authorities also seized three Tennesseans in Sullivan County with eight Colt revolvers and letters tying them to Lake Erie piratings, plus Greek fire receipts and government-damaging plans. The case centers on clear proof and potential confessions.

Salmon P. Chase United States Ohio Chase Alexander Hamilton the Treasury Gen Washington Adams Jefferson Hamilton Floyd Buchanan Wall Street New York Avery Union Lincoln North Peace Party Grant Fanny Fern New York Ledger Chicago Morton Jesse Worley Sullivan County Indiana van Dyke Kentucky John Morgan Sons of’ Liberty Indianapolis Worley Clay Wilson G. Murray Damot Colt Navy Lake Erie Cin. Com

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