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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1865
Page
2
Abolition leaders criticized northern black mobility and voting. Lord Palmerston died after a long career. Beecher criticized for a conciliatory stance. license case reviewed. Corwin encounter with Englishman. postwar bank creation across the South. amnesty talk. Petersburg shelling count. Indianapolis press change. Mitchell released. Jeff Davis trial status unclear.
The New York World denounces the Chief Justice for travel and partisan appearances during the court's adjournment. It questions whether historic justices would have acted similarly and argues the judiciary must avoid impropriety to maintain public trust.
The New York Tribune declares Emerson Etheridge of Tennessee acquitted and criticizes military arrests of civilians. It notes the crisis is past and urges copperheads to speak freely while the Republic remains safe.
General Rosecrans described the War Department head as polite yet unhelpful after the Stone River battle. He said the secretary refused further troops, declaring he would be damned if another man were sent. The result was the Chickamauga rout and a forecast of official destruction.
A Columbus Statesman correspondent objects to General McClellan as Secretary of War after Stanton and Cameron. He argues the office should undergo a quarantine before it becomes an honor, condemns the idea as insulting and unacceptable despite party spoils hopes.
Herschel V. Johnson writes to President Andrew Johnson from Michieipuevinie Georgia reporting that the Convention has repealed the January 19 1861 secession ordinance the March 16 1861 ordinance ratifying the Confederate constitution and related acts deemed subversive to U S civil and military authority
War Department order relieves draft deserters from arrest and orders immediate discharge. Amid war updates, reports note arms shipments to Brazil and Mexico, possible changes in leadership, and political shifts in South Carolina and Tennessee. A satirical aside mentions Chief Justice Chase.
General Blair cites Grant and Sherman as saviors of the country praising their service and leadership while noting Grant and Sherman oppose negro suffrage. He recounts Doolittle’s Wisconsin remarks claiming Grant and Sherman opposed negro courage, and lauds the two generals as greater than home guards in respect and duty.
A party from Jasper county and Iilingis led by W. H. Charlie Jesse Watson Jacob Gish and Chris Porter with Chaley Speer hunted four days along the Wabash timber belt. They camped west of Bradford on the L N AL CoRR and killed about a dozen deer with abundant game overall. The outing evokes early settler hunts once seen near Davis' Ferry. A later note lists Fenian Senate members and cites a court ruling on habeas corpus etc. Also mentions Minnesota crop yields and Worcester's Dictionary author death. A Florida election showed light turnout and a marriage announcement concludes the item.
An old advertisement proclaims Tron in the Blood from Peruvian Syrep claiming to restore strength with Blood Witita Lire Exvement iron and other ingredients. It promises thousands cured and offers a 32 page pamphlet free, price one dollar per bottle or six for nine, via J P Dinsmore at 36 Dey Street New York, sold by druggists.
Dr W. Anders advertises a potent water tonic claimed to be the most powerful vitalizing agent and restorative. It asserts cures for chronic and hereditary diseases with testimonials, offering circulars free and bottles priced at 1 dollar or six for five, via Dr Anders & Co at 4223 Broadway New York.
Mason & Hamlin advertise a cabinet organ sans forty styles adapted to sacred music priced at 60 to 80 dollars each. They claim thirty five gold or silver medals and five other premiums. Illustrated catalogues are free. Address Mason & Ham Lin Boston or Mason Brothers New York.
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