08 Dec 1862
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Newspaper
Dawsons Daily Times And Union
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1862
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reflects a political pledge to the Constitution opposing concentrated executive power. It condemns auspicious orders by the President and Cabinet as threats to liberty, warning that unchecked power leads to despotism. The readable text hints at constitutional safeguards.
In Fort Wayne December 8 1562 a staunch Republican voice charges the Lincoln administration with abolitionist aims and warns that peace hinges on slavery’s end. The piece argues peace requires union and public pressure, urging meetings and petitions to press Congress. It condemns any peace tied to slave emancipation by force and frames opposition as preserving slavery and wartime costs.
A heated discussion critiques Congress for repealing the three year service bounty, arguing it betrayed soldiers who served and hoped for the payout. The text claims abolitionists and Democrats split on the resolution with soldiers warned to vote against the ruling party.
The document argues that a false charge against Mr Buchanan’s administration claiming Secretary Floyd stole coins was revived to damage his loyalty. It cites 1861 Congressional investigations led by Branton of Ohio, noting southern states received arms below quota but asserting most who spread the charge knew it false. It defends truth and condemns repeating known untruths.
The Committee on Ways and Means review the tax bill and are expected to propose important amendments. The session centers on shaping fiscal measures and potential policy changes before passage.
Washington announces nearing end of inactivity with Union forces poised for action along the Rappahannock. Federal success in Kanawha Valley and Grenada action near Telena on the Roanoke under Gen Hover. Napoleon may intervene in American difficulties. Ironclads and transports bound for Fortress Monroe possibly part of Gen Banks expedition. Grand jury in Nod County punishes arbi trary enlistment interference. Western Virginia statehood bill to reach the House. Welland Canal icebound today. Bainbridge abandoned after coast sale in Panama affair.
Devout parody poem lampoons political figures and Civil War leaders praising Abe Lincoln while mocking contractors postmasters and rail interests. It critiques Halleck and McClellan, debates Peninsula strategy, and questions presidential priorities amid national turmoil.
A fragmented excerpt discusses decision making in the United States about funding and peace negotiations. It references opposition to compromises, obstacles before inauguration, and expectations of future conduct from leaders in negotiations with the opposing side. The text mentions press, juries, and Chicago as entities involved in the debate.
The House debated measures to speed furloughs and discharges for the sick and wounded amid war strain. Vermont’s Mr. Morgill offered a resolution urging unity and punishing traitors, while others sought broader actions against those undermining the Union. Adjournment followed with petitions and talks on Minnesota Indian affairs and defense concerns. News from Cairo and Philadelphia rounds out dispatches, noting military movements and Fort Monroe updates.
Reconnaissance notes show enemy attempts to hold the northern Nappahan section and crossings by small ferry parties as low water aids movement. Reports mention neglect of duty among posts and a funeral notice for Susan, daughter of Dr. Charles Band and Mrs. Sturgis, who died after brain illness. Funeral set for tomorrow at 2 P.M. from the parental home on Griffith streets.
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