Fort Wayne Times details 1864 election amid wartime unrest
In Fort Wayne Indiana on April 13 1864 readers learn of wartime politics and local election results. The piece analyzes party gains in townships comparing 1860 1862 and 1868 data, notes abolitionist and Democratic movements, and references state banking reports as well as military activity and public works developments across Indiana and nearby regions. The tone blends editorial commentary with notices of contemporary national events and local civic matters.
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Senate
Mesars
Davis
Perel
Ohio River
Minois
Indiana
Kentucky
Committee On
Girant
Fortress Monroe
Army of the Potomac
Sheridan
California
Senate Military Committee
Schofield
Sickles
En. Cutterfield
Cincinnati
Roe
Army of the Cumberland
Washington
Franklin
Cres
Alexandria
Als. Smitha
Banks
Red Rivers
Barnes Mandariny
Slaine
Springfield
Ottawa
Supreme Court
Connelicut
Democracy
Lincoln
Dubuque
Iowa
Fond du Lac
la Crosse
Was
Columbus
Jefferson City
Boomington
du Quoin
Morrison
Ims
Lancaster
Troy
Dayton
Cleveland
St. Louis
St. Joseph
Alulithoniats
America
Lepez
Paraguay
Iust
Abolition charges and McClellan interview tale swirl
The piece resents Wild Hodgepodge of Civil War era rumors. It cites a Chicago letter alleging an interview between Generals McClellan and Lee and Lincoln’s alleged veto. Aimed at discrediting Lincoln’s policy, the rambling column mocks the balloon story and surveys various rebuttals from St Louis and national papers.
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McClellan
Gederal
Chicago Thitone
Ade Cillan
Lee
Uey
Pla
Mgr
Lincoln
NcClellan
Clon. McClellan
Lincade
Washington
Aod
Abolition Party
St. Louie
Durneide
Bihoond
War Committee
Senate
Afe‘ellan
Virginia Peninsula
Tare Dell Va
Pickwick
Dicken
Justice Starclvngh
Dardell
Vigholch
Dichwich
Llack
Sam Weller
Nam Hte
Controversial 19th Century Editorial Excerpt Cited
The fragment appears to quote a New York Tribune editorial from 1845 critiquing war and power. It rails against cruelty and political manipulation, denouncing leaders who bluster while civilians suffer, and questions the justness of sustaining conflict for regime gains.
Gold Market Rumors Sparked by Western Tellers in April
A distressed snapshot shows gold prices driven by rumor and market manipulation as officials in Coles County reference private disputes over the second beach rate, with New York closing at 164 and domestic trade firm. Supplies are tight while demand remains strong for large and small pieces, and 5-20 bonds trade in New York.
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Sta of State
Indiana
Bank of
Lea
Trong
Clark's Mountain
Cevegetown
Aniert
Fien
Meade
Amagand
Potomac
Sickles
Washington
Ins
Varta
Forest
Columbus
Ouachita
Marmaduke
Clayton
Mt. Elba
Longview
Sihalt
GRO
New York
Renate Military Committee
Ens
Schofield
Gilmore
Avon Lib
Senate
Se Hendricks
Lodiana
Saulsbury
Delaware
Hth
Slocum
Sherman
Stoneman
Schofiell
Changer
McDowell Fa
Department of the Pacific
Stone, Porter
Neeley
Mortzetmory
Edward McCook
Memphis
Wraseg
Munsee
Samuel Isu
Culpepper
Padacah
Kentucky
Caasal
Cairy
Melandria
Orfer
Ort de Russy
Harriet Lane
Indianola
Hancock County
Democrate
Peoria
Rock Island
Freesort
Carlinville
Lace
Lake Ports
Henry
Hay
Neve Levinghin
Egy
Casco
Coles County
Mtalia
Lit Alts
Tyaldynen
Iyaty
Lefty Prem
Sone
The Innkeepers Dog and a Yorkshire Mystery
A wandering narrator travels to Yorkshire in February, encounters a dog’s loyal companionship at an inn, uncovers a dead intruder in the room, and learns that Dick Shaler and his mates may be tied to past crimes and a gang. the tale ends with local rumors and a glimpse of broader Civil War era concerns.
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Sammy
Ged. McClellan
Richmond
Fredericksburg
Chancellorarille
Mr. Greeley
Bhoadaedd
Nathan
Burke
Leliese
Yorkshire
Howe
Avi
M—H
Sture
Merry
Bayaan
Tral
Chen
Ford
Dick Shaler
Smith
Leona
Brown
Stith
Seis
Hal Lafteen
Equalite Halfantour
Christopher
Agan
Toni
Sanih
Boston
Grand Loyal Ladies League
Charles Sumace
Henry W. Longfellow
Massachusetts
Longfellow
Sum
Weashalla
Thales Sumner
Sumner Bces
Jalphads
Negea
New England
Harles Lannce
Charles
Atlantic
Misinaipuri
Misalsaigupi
Gulf Coast
Mantic
Ela
Abe
Rusele
Tay Do
Elece
Lake Mochigans
Auldier
Uoreria
Alinee
Mike
May elections in Lischang show Democratic gains over Republicans
The May township elections in Lischang, held under Jest Munday, produced stronger Democratic majorities and diminished Republican influence. The article contends Republicans failed to sway votes despite aggressive statewide appeals and criticizes abolitionists while praising the returning strength of Democratic governance and the country’s institutions.
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Lischang
Munday
Democratic Party
Appaent
Ahast Arguent
Meri
Morton
Confederate States
Kate Sentinel
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Board of Control
J. I. Swaar
Thomas Wool
Samuel Treeman
Wardin
T. D. Bailey
Walter B. Ciaffeoy
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Arnth
Committee On Naval Affairs
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