Abolition versus politics rips through Chicago election
A Chicago municipal vote results in a decisive Democratic sweep by over 1000 amid a backdrop of abolitionist tension. The piece also notes national debates on slavery and taxes, with editorials criticizing anarchist-like fanaticism and urging loyalty to Union measures as armies mass and politicians shift allegiances.
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Chicago
Chiang Jan
Sumner
Senate
Txoors
Pittsburgh Landing
Ao Ous
Lcay
Peoria Democrratic Union
The Flight of our Soldiers at the First Onslaught
A Cincinnati Times correspondent describes the Pittsburg Landing battle’s first onslaught. The retreat grew chaotic as troops fled to the river, with wounded stacked in wagons and ambulances clogging the road. General Grant’s arrival redirected measures and halted the flight, restoring some order amid heavy casualties and panicked scenes.
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Cincinnati Times
Pittsburg
Bull Run
Grant
Savannah
Emancipation Act Signed and Noted Objections
The President signs the act for release of persons held to service in the District of Columbia. He notes expediency concerns and supports compensation and colonization, suggesting amendments to extend claim filing. Also mentions obituary for Theodore Frelinghuysn and local notices on Trentorn officers and Virginia Seceding Convention oath of allegiance.
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Senate
House For Representatives
District of Columbia
Congress
New Brunswick
N. J
Theodore Frelingh
Congress of the United States
Whig Party
Weary Clay
New York
Rutgers College
John Janney
United States
Savannah republic? Fort surrender and Wisconsin troops in battle
Unfolds reports of Fort surrender and heavy action near Petersburg with multiple Wisconsin regiments engaged. Describes bombardment, breaches, and brutal fighting. lists casualties, captures, and the fate of officers in several regiments including the 14th 16th and 4th Wisconsin volunteers. Mentions Col. Alban Lt Col Beall Major Crain and others wounded or killed.
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Alban
Crain
Pittsburg
Col Alban
Wisconsin
Piller
Prentiss
Pitisburg
Sanday
Sherman
Sundar
Ateerth Vansin
Beall
Park
Wisconsin Volunteers
Wood
Messmera
Hancock
Savannah
Ward
Lieut
Fork
Allen
Fairchild
Reynolds
Saxe
Fos
Pease
Wisconsin Regiments Hold Firm Amid Pittburg Landing Fire
Reports from Savannah and Cairo detail heavy casualties and large numbers wounded among Wisconsin regiments at Pittsburg Landing. Gov. Harvey leads a hospital supply boat, the Louisiana, to aid the injured as brigades from Ohio and Iowa fight nearby. Names of wounded and hospital positions appear among dispatches dated April 12 to 15.
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Savannah
Harvey
Wisconsin
Louisiana
Hillsburg Landing
Wagner
U.S. A
Pittsburg
Chicago Tribune
Cairo
Tennessee
Blarvey
Fort Cairo
Col. Wood
Iowa
Prentiss
James Harris
Farrington
B. F. Raniz
Samuel Logan
A. W. Smrky
Gidas
Leech
R. Warner
Mound City Hospital
Wmn. Sherwin
William Skur
Charles Bacon
Gone Gay
Perry 16Th
A. Hickman
Erastus Cook
Orace Lyman
A. Kroite
George Rutherford
Chas, Burr
Waterman Lisherness
A 1Uth Infantry
E. Gilmore
Dodge County Court In Probate Estate Sale Proposed
In Dodge County Wisconsin the court hears the estate of Alexander Montgomery late of Winnebag County. Laura A. Montgomery administratrix petitions to sell Beaver Dam land Lots 4 5 6 7 8 Black One Brower Plot to pay valid claims. Court schedules May 26 at 11 AM at the Juneau courthouse to show cause why a license for sale should not be granted.
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Brower
City of
Beaver Dam
Alexander Montgomery
Travelock A. St
Town of
J. P. Brower
Rose
Thomas Mackie
Laura A. Montgomery
Dodge County
Winnebago
Ilinois
Dodge
Wisconsin
Junean
Probete
Sylvanus Shaw
Joseph E. Shaw
State of
William Clark
Billinghurst, Lewis & Fribert
Juncan
Ranage
Yawn. L. Graves
James Kenedy
Burnett
Sa’d Court
Juneau Jin
Jéin Leonard Mertz
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Chiles
Ata Lave
Neral
Senate Senate
Fies
Faisil
Cve
Wil Urey
South Carolina
Tressot
Jamesa R. Mears
Consis
Sim- Aranie Tasmasier
Mls
Mapicar
Fei
Maine
Kentucky
Ion Mr Conway
Ber
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House
Pat
Ighalman
Ezalt
Srehey
Joel Parker
Gie
Harvard Law School
Ly Ile
Pacific Railraad
Mississippi River
Sacramento River
California Company
Nevada
Kansas Company
Sigel
Lebanon
Springfield
Stankisa
Topax
Winona
Western Transportation Company
Buffalo
Susquehanna
Sox
Wasninetos
Washington
Trentorn
Telegraphic
Forth
Magazin
Col. Olmsted
Lanoise
Train
Strong
Il. W Talleck
Es Uni
Cameron
Philadelphia
Fnon Cameron
Pierea Buller
Supreme Court
Baller
Frings
J & D. Newman
Cortilns
Arvin & Goounow
Harriet Chesley
Jonathan F. Clemens
Clement
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Dianéa
T. de
Cowaid
Ool
Said
Quater
Naber Thirte
Davip
Onowar
Argug
Said County
Juneau
Leonard Mertz
G. W. Farr
Tote
J.C. Hall
L. L. Harvey
Bevar Dam
Lewis Brothers
Pring
T. Gould
Narse
Wis
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Mayne
Charleston
Fuenselves
Galean
A. P. Lawrence
A.P. Lawrence
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OLD Pioneer Store
A. P.lawrence
PhcClellan Wills
Marvin & Goodnow
Ant
Thomas Samusls
Tk & Goedneyer Dam
Dee
Ratour Ware- Marvin
Goodsow & CO
Pan Newverk
Boston
RB. R
Hartford City Pond
River Co. & R
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Iculars
GRO
Dfoy
Herrick
Stoany Pili
Florida
Hernier
Albany
Ted
Barnes & Cisrkggiste
Tremain
Mountsox
Nerrick
Jerrick
Caradas
South Ameri
DRS. Amerrice & Co
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Llancuard
Beaver Dam Novoth
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TEE Phoenix Insurance Co
Hartford
FBI
Hanelit
Missouri
Arkasas
Dand Palicipation
Ak Fair Elwell
Shane
Miese
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Singer & Co.’s Gazette
Hwerrick
B. L. Jones
Theresa
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Friedrich Steinberger
Horicon
Tay
Broadway
Watkee
Newhall House
Kelwoge
Agert
Beaver D. E
W. Thayer
Fox Lobe
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