02 Mar 1864
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Newspaper
Dawsons Fort Wayne Weekly Times
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1864
Page
1
Toledo project to build a drawbridge across the Maumee below the ship landing faces strong regional opposition from shipping and rail interests. Citizens urge vacating Cherry Street and quick legal steps to defeat the scheme while warning of broader economic harm to Toledo as a Lake Port.
Wednesday edition shows advertising rates and terms with durations and payments. Rates include options for six months and yearly terms and a range of prices, with mentions of location at Main and Tatham Streets and a third-story office space.
The piece urges Democrats to rally for liberty against despotism, condemns perceived traitors, and demands bold action and unity. It notes Indiana Democratic Central Committee actions delaying the state convention and lists delegates. It also outlines key features of a new conscription act including substitutes, exemptions, penalties, religious conscientious objector provisions, and racial enlistment rules.
Fragmentary Dayton editorial hints at Indiana abolition stance and party designation, with unclear phrasing and partial quotes. The text references Empire denominating abolition, suggesting a political alignment but lacks full context or names.
Senator Pomeroy of Kansas opposes Lincoln’s renomination and backs Chase and Fremont for President. Indiana Democrats campaign for unity and readiness to vote or fight, warning abolitionists and pledging strong ballot-box defense at the coming election. A Louisville Freedom Convention favors slave emancipation and recall of amnesty, endorsing a single presidential term.
The New York Tribune condemns Lixcott’s bid for a second term and predicts he will be crowded from the field. It does not name a preferred successor but cites Chase Fremont Butler or Grant as acceptable alternatives. The piece implies the public may not want a change.
The Democratic State Convention of Connecticut met on the 24th and nominated H. Ssyworz for Governor. Proceedings have not yet been received.
Feb 24 reports show a House discussion on a Freedmen's Bureau bill while Senate debates pay equalization for soldiers and a whisky tax conference report. Rebels and movements around Bridgeport and Dalton are reported, Ringgold Ga occupied, Beauregard rumored toward Tallahassee, and a 66,000 strong rebel force feared. Welles plans iron fleet. Indy party selects delegates to national convention. Feb 25 recap notes Senate actions.
New York February 2. First Board stocks irregular but active. Money seven percent. Sterling exchange at 174. Gold at 16734, U S 6s at 81, regd 1L11¢, 6s 81, 81 coup 111. Erie at 11954, Reading 13014. Second Board stocks better. Money easy with ample supply. Sterling steadier at 172172%. Gold opened 5754, fell to 5734, rose to 5814, closed steady at 58 5813.
A Fort Wayne record notes heated discussion over Secretary Chase's plan to fund the war with bank loans and paper currency, warning of national bankruptcy and widespread taxation. Local proceedings cover street repairs, fire department needs, and council actions, with a focus on public finance and civic services.
The editor is urged to reveal details about General Gantt after a piece on Unionism in Arkansas. A correspondent recounts how Gantt allegedly joined with others to hire assassins to murder Lincoln, including a Little Rock woman who helped shelter him in New Orleans, with both men and a firm’s members said to have each pledged funds.
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