Opposition to Walpole excise scheme mirrors Lincoln era treason claims
The article contrasts 1732 English resistance to Sir Robert Walpole’s general excise plan with later American actions under Abraham Lincoln. It notes popular protests and effigy burning in London, while claiming Lincoln punished opponents of his war policy, implying a double standard in dissent.
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England
George II
London
Abraham Lincoln
United States
George I
Abraham I
Richmond Enquirer and Peace Wishes in War Times
The Richmond Enquirer notes debate in rebel states over peace tactics. Abolitionists and secessionists press for continued war, while Union supporters seek an end. Despatches claim Tennessee mountains are overrun with deserters as telegraph reports surface. Peace Democrats in New York elect their mayoral candidate amid opposition.
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Louisiana
House of Lords
New York
Daily Tethune
Union
The
Richmond Enquirer
Abolition Papers
North
Tennessee
Nee
Peace Democrats
Mansion Presented to Ra Bisnor Stursey by Philadelphia Friends
Ra Bisnor Stursey of the Methodist Episcopal Church received a splendid mansion as a gift from friends in Philadelphia. The welcome surprise reflects strong local esteem and broad social ties connected to the church community.
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Ra Bisnor Stursey
Methodist Episcopal Church
Philadelphia
Patriot editors clash over wartime support in Wisconsin
An editorial from Madison Wisconsin argues that fighting will not restore the nation and that public support for the army is lacking. A fellow editor in Milwaukee rebukes the doctrine calling it folly and wrong, while the first editor defends the Patriot from abolitionization.
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The
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Milwaukee
Plymouth Suggested as Site for 11th District Convention
Tue Riani Prieciple-The Plymouth Democrat urges Plymouth as the site for the 11th District Congressional Convention. He envisions full attendance and reelection of delegates loyal to principle who will oppose expediency and confront the usurper in his palace if needed, aiming for a sound platform and worthy candidates.
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Tue Riani Prieciple
Plymouth
Ind
Iith
Lincoln Bastile
Newfoundland Dog Rescues Drowning Man on Tennessee River
A flat-boat sank on the Tennessee river at Bridgeport leaving a drowning man in danger. The Newfoundland swam toward shore but was caught by the man's tail. The animal redirected to a steamboat gathering the crew and after ensuring the man’s safety swam back to shore and landed safely.
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Tennessee
Bridgeport
Principles and conflicts threaten the State Democratic Convention
A dense critique argues postponing the State Convention preserves party unity yet questions the wisdom and goals of the State Central Committee. The author defends strict constitutional principles, condemns the current administration, and urges adherence to state sovereignty, limited government, and civil liberty.
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State Central Committee
Democratic Party
America
United States of America
United States
Lemner
A.J Harlan
Dr. Ellis
Walter March
God as a Lover of Beauty Across Creation
A reverent meditation on beauty as divine creation. The text portrays God shaping worlds and nature into endless forms of beauty from forests and mountains to seas and stars, viewing all existence as expressions of beauty in action and reflecting the enrapturing spirit of the Creator.
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Earth
Jeremiah Spencer Last Survivor of Wyoming Massacre
Jeremiah Spencer, last survivor of the Wyoming massacre, died in New Hartford Connecticut on the 22d alt at age ninety four. His father moved from Bolton Connecticut before the Revolutionary War and settled in the Susquehanna valley where he died leaving a widow and three sons. In the attack by Tory Butler and his Indian allies the two elder brothers perished and the mother, with Jeremiah then eight, escaped and walked back to Connecticut.
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Jeremiah Spencer
Wyoming
New Hartford
Connecticut
Spencer
Bolton
Susquehanna
Tory Butler
Jeremiah
Measured Hoax and War News From Civil War Era Dispatches
The excerpt blends political allegory on race with reports of corn prices, army movements, and battles. It references Meade and Lee near the Rappahannock, Burnside at Knoxville, and Grant’s operations, plus gold prices and rail developments. It notes a presidential message and Morgan’s elusive whereabouts, with multiple dated updates from December.
Hardee Keeps Soldier On With Tactics Joke
An anecdote recalls General Hardee during a Mississippi march. A weak, under rations soldier asks if Hardee’s Tactics contain a rule for doubling column on half rations. Hardee admits no such order, laughs, and urges the man forward as the guard closes in.
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Mississippi
Hardee
Gen. Hardee
Orward
Thrilling river bridge escape by Lafayette man
James Dorling of Lafayette faced a peril on a river bridge when a train approached in a dark night with rain making ties slick. He clung to a cross tie and swung between rails as the train passed overhead, later recovering at home with a shaken nervous system.
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James Dorling
Lafayette
Dorling
Czar Invites U S Leaders to Grand Russian Frigate Event
The N Y Herald reports the Czar has directed Baron Stoeckel to invite President and Cabinet and the diplomatic corps to a grand degevner aboard a Russian frigate that sailed for Washington. A carte blanche funds a breakfast for two hundred with fifty to sixty of Dermontco’s aides and the ship’s plate and ware.
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N.Y
Russia
Baron Stoeckel
Washington
Corps Diplomatique
Dermontco
Efforts to Repeal or Alter Confiscation Act Probed
The article notes efforts to repeal the joint resolution explaining the Confiscation Act and to broaden its scope beyond life estates. It suggests the President may support removing the act from the statute book if a repeal bill passes. It also reports plans to seek Supreme Court interpretation of confiscation provisions, to divest fee simple titles in rebel real estate.
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Congress
Supreme Court
Underwood
Gibune
Democrats Sweep Hartford Election With Full Ticket Victory
The Hartford election last Monday gave Democrats a sweeping win electing all forty ticket members by margins from 319 to 434 votes. Hartford Times hails the result while abolition sheets grow despondent. A separate note reports a Kendalville arrest of Johnson on the 24th for depredations at his former office, including missing postage and cash with over 5,000 stamps unaccounted for.
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Hartford
Connecticut
Hartford Times
Ronorr
Jonsson
Johnson
Kendalville
Sloane
Pension Office License Proof Requirement Announced
All persons transacting business with the Pension Office must file evidence of the required excise license. Proof may be a certificate from the issuing Collector or an authenticated copy of the license.
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Pension Office
Resolutions of Leo Lodge 224 on Brother Chas Dill
At a special meeting of Leo Lodge No 224 F and A Masons, members adopt memorials for Chas E Dill. The lodge notes his death by providence, mourns him as husband and father, and pledges thirty days of mourning with badges. A copy is to be published, and sent to his family. Comt E L Kiyeer W M Chas Zimmerman Ad H Bittinger 3 W B Viberg Leo Nov 25 1863
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F. & A. Masons
Wuenras
Chas. E. Dill
Fort Wayne
E. L. Kiyeer
W.M
Chas. Zimmerman
Ad. H. Bittinger
W.B. Viberg
Leo
Wounded and Killed Reported from Chattanooga
Further returns of the wounded at Chattanooga include Thos. Minnear George B. Davis James Meeks and Isaac Coffman among those published earlier Lieut. Lewis is reported killed.
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Thos. Minnear
George B. Davis
James Meeks
Isaac Coffman
Lieut
Lewis
Campaign in Virginia ends as Army of the Potomac retires
Washington reports the Army of the Potomac has halted forward movement in Virginia and begun a careful return to its old base along the Orange and Alexandria Railroad. Meade's leadership is questioned as Lee entrenches deeply at Mine Run and Warren's corps prepares for possible assault plans while Sedgwick and Hooker are named potential successors. Trains bring supplies to Brandy Station as the army withdraws.
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