Indiana Democracy Discerns Rights and War Policy
A Democratic governor hopeful outlines oath duties under US and Indiana constitutions, defends separation of powers, opposes Lincoln policy in Civil War, and calls for restraint, liberty, and state rights while urging party unity amid wartime stress. It condemns Republican tactics, praises soldiers, and supports restoration of the Union with constitutional guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
United States
Congress
Lincoln
South
Democratic Party of
Union
Waterras
O.P. Morton
General Assembly
House of Representatives
Morton
Washington
Kentucky
Lafe Develin
Wayne
Bayless W. Hanna
Vigo
Messrs
Develin
Hanna
Pettit
Colerick
Indiana Democrats at Indianapolis Nominate McDonald in July Convention
Delegates meet at Metropolitan Hall to nominate Joseph E. McDonald for Governor and Turpie for Lt. Governor. The session names a full slate of state officers, electors, and the State Central Committee, with speeches urging principle over policy in the war era.
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Indianapolis
Metropolitan Hall
A. M
David Turpie
White County
Geo. K. Green
Knox
Marion
L. P. Milligan
Huntington
McDonald
Millligan
Pettit
Jacut
Lafe. Develin
Wayne
White
Develin
Friends
Messrs
Milligan
Turpie
Safe. Develin
Decatur
Sam’l C. Perkins
Jas. L. Wanna
Sullivan
Supreme Court
Messrs. Hamill
Alvord
Hibben
Long
Dunn
Vance
Ethelbert C. Hibben
Rush
Borden
Allen
Buskirk
Monroe
N. R. Overman
John Pettit
Tippecanoe
Simeon K. Wolfe
Harrison
Graham N. Fitch
Cass
Wn. P. Franklin
Owen
State Central Committee
J. J. Bingham
W. M. Barton
Levi Sparks
S. H. Buskirk
James B. Foley
Eleazor Malone
Wm. Henderson
W. M. Franklin
E.M. Weever
P. M. Kent
Thomas Tigar
D. A. Weaver
Messrs. Pettit and Holman
Indiana
Morton
State Treasury
Gen. Mansfield
Commons
Buchanan
National Treasury
United States
Willard
Colungle
State House
Governor's Bureau of Finance
Lincoln
Principles versus Policy in Indiana Democrats Split
A Indiana county Democratic note criticizes the state convention at Indianapolis for vague resolutions on war principles. It recalls 1863 cabal factions, Vallandigham support, and anti cabal editorials. The piece denounces attacks by the Sentinel and defends the Wayne township delegate selection and party unity.
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Indianapolis
The
Sentinel
Wayne Township
Fridday
Philliph
Phillippic
Tigar
Times
State Board Adds 20 Percent To Elk Hart Lands Value
The Board of Equalization for the 10th District added 382,157 to Elk Hart county lands, raising Allen County total to 3,168,130 and increasing overall land valuation by 12 to 16 percent. Per acre value climbs from 7,668 to 8,601 dollars, about 9247 cents per acre. Some townships like St Joseph and Jefferson face higher rates. Adams and Marion remain underappraised. The action follows a prior notice and reflects legal limits on correction.
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District Board of Equalization
State Board
Board of Equalization For
Kendallville
Elkhart County
Allen County
St. Joseph and
Jefferson
Adams
Marion
State Board of Equalization
Davies County
Dubins County
Gibson County
Knox County
Martin County
Pike County
Posey County
Spencer County
Vanderburg
Crawford County
Floyd County
Harrison County
Orange County
Perry County
Scott County
Bush County
Randolph County
Wayne County
Hendricks County
Shelby County
Johnson County
Clay County
Green County
Putnam County
Sullivan County
Vermillion County
Carroll County
Fountain County
Warren County
Fulton County
la Porte County
Marshall County
St. Joseph County
White County
Lagrange County
Adams County
Blackford County
Hamilton County
Howard County
Madison County
Tipton County
Wells County
I. Joseph Ristine
Civil War turmoil from Bladensburg to Washington lightning strikes
reports indicate rebels gained control of the railroad at Bladensburg five miles from Washington and were tearing up track and bridges. Union forces strengthened Baltimore defense with New York seamen and a New York National Guard callout as rumors swirl of Washington’s fall and large Confederate movement toward the capital.
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Baltimore
Washington
Philadelphia
Bladensburg
New York
Seymour
National Guard of
Frederick
Virginia
Franklin
Memphis
A.J. Smith
Forrest
Ripley
Miss
New Orleans
Florida
Indiana
Indianapolis
David Turpie
Jos.e. McDonald
Joly
Edwards’ Ferry
Rockville
Tth
Trops
Potomac
Beltsville
Point Lookout
Annapolis
Baldy” Smith
N. York
Fortress Monroe
Tyler
Illinois
Sherman
Hardee
Chattahoochee River
Atlanta
Washburne
3D Lnst
Alsen
Jutland
House of Commons
Russia
Prussia
Austria
Wright
Wilson
Grant
Reisterstown
F. P. Blair
Breckinridge
Montgomery Blair
Petersburg
Cattahoochee River
Johnston
Bush
Price
Missouri
N. Orleans
Slocum
Vicksburg
Pearl River
Rodney
A J. Smith
White River
Capes
Ticonderoga
Charleston
James Island
Fort Johnson
Fort Pringle
Johnson's Island
Vermont
T. P. Redfield
Charles N. Davenport
Cgield
Old Song Reflects on Civil War Era Mood and Figures
A fragmented verse recalls Union morale with references to Abraham Lincoln, Wendell, Kirby Smith, and a general wartime climate. The piece mentions states, rebellion, and Washington, hinting at a historical Civil War era sentiment and public speech.
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Abraham
Washington
Wendell
Boston
Union
Kirby Smith
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Joseph E. McDonald
Weven
Joseph A. Wright
Ashbel P. Wil‘lard
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Ashbel P. Willard
Cromwell
England
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Sheridan
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State Sentinel
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Mr. Borror
Anderson
Australia
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Merton
A. P. Willard
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Greece
Bureau of Finance
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Capitol
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