30 Mar 1864
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Newspaper
Dawsons Fort Wayne Weekly Times
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1864
Page
1
A fragmented caption describes a rental listing with terms for a unit labeled ALX One year date and advance payments. It references corner locations Manin and Calhoun, and mentions a yearly price around 82.00 with additional cents. The readable bits imply a lease or fee schedule.
The address calls for thorough organization and complete unity to defend liberty against abolitionist threats. It argues organized voters can prevent fraud at the ballot box, warns of imminent tyranny under Lincoln, and urges strong, determined party members to lead and push for rapid organization.
A political broadside urges unity for the fall election, warning that a Democratic victory will restore peace and the Union, while a defeat could lead to military despotism and national ruin. It calls for organizing clubs, attending township elections, and choosing one true ticket candidate per office.
A 19th century editorial argues against colonization of freed slaves, recounting failures of the Haiti plan and the Island of Apache, noting death and suffering, and urging white citizens to insist on local political participation while opposing enforced equality.
The piece argues abolitionists claim slavery is dead yet fear its return, detailing Congressional bills for Nebraska, Colorado, and Nevada that ban slavery in new state governments. It accuses lawmakers of wishing to retain control over territory laws and calls out the sentiment with charged language.
An Episcopalian clergyman in New Orleans prepared a petition for presentation in the House protesting the recent election directed by Gen Banks. A Washington correspondent claimed the facts would cause a sensation, though the administration’s conduct is described as worsening with abolitionist actions provoking public outrage.
A fragment quotes rebel authorities distributing white and black Federal prisoners in identical cells. The text condemns mixed confinement as miscegenation and mocks the idea of spending summer months in a close, greasy cell with an African prisoner.
A Cooper Institute meeting revealed dire wages for women sewing in New York. Examples show drawers, haversack pockets, shirts, and knapsacks paid at pennies per item while firms extract profits, leaving families of one woman and three children subsisting on mere cents a day. The piece pleads nationwide philanthropy to aid the poor.
Ann Dickerson cannot fulfill her engagement due to illness. The situation leads to Miss Emma Wexp taking over duties as a lighter burden is considered. The decision suggests the engagement would be heavy for Dickerson to manage while ill.
The New York Herald accuses Horace Greeley of provoking northern unrest and warns that if General Grant fails in the impending campaign civil war could erupt, making Greeley the first victim of public vengeance.
The Chicago Journal reports a broad covert campaign to oppose Lincoln’s renomination led by disgruntled office seekers across the North. It notes traveling agents reporters lecturers and papers in New England New York Illinois Michigan and Wisconsin as part of a plan to undermine Lincoln.
Before April 1862 desertions ran 6 248 monthly totaling 78 454. After adopting the Provost Marshal system in April 1862 the rate dropped to 1 736 per month. Total deser tions since the war began reach 127 157 with large numbers from New York and other states.
A verse extols enduring love and friendship beyond earthly wealth. It follows with a March 11 1864 statement listing state quotas and credits for a 200000 men call, detailing balances, deficiencies, and totals for Maine to Kansas across multiple states and the District of Columbia.
The platform urges adherence to regular nominations and supports War Democrats only if they back repealing confiscation acts and emancipation Proclamations. It favors habeas corpus free speech and press, constitutional limits, opposes military dictatorship, endorses the Crittenden Compromise, cites Washington and Jackson, condemns negro militia, and notes Lincoln's Proclamation as folly. Adopted at a November 14 1863 caucus with Henry Spencer as chairman and Thomas J Arcwarpsox as secretary.
The Detroit Free Press warns that arrests and abuses under current rule threaten constitutional rights and foreshadow a possible revolution if officials fail to uphold the law. It links present grievances to historic uprisings in England and the American colonies.
The Louisville Journal accuses the Republican party led by Mr. Lincoln of repudiating the Crittenden resolution the Chicago platform and the Constitution. It claims the party pledged to protect state constitutional rights and to raise a strong army but after attaining power has broken these pledges and trampled state rights.
Opinion piece arguing the war is no longer popular with the public, urging honesty from Lincoln’s administration and a shift toward peace. It condemns conscription, bounties, and political manipulation, while calling for transparent debt, taxes, and a true public mandate. The author cites public sentiment turning against the war and stresses free speech as essential to democracy.
Bridgeport Connecticut Farmer urges Connecticut voters to battle Abolitionism and finance speculation. He warns of massive government debt and widespread expenditures with limited receipts, calling for honest leaders and universal Democratic action to defend constitutional government.
The article lists approximate areas of new U S states and territories including Arizona California Colorado and more with a total of 1 861 525 square miles It then critiques Reconstruction policy contrasting Lincoln era methods with Congress efforts and cites Governor Seward on constitutional options for reunification in a NY News commentary.
A New Orleans Delta Chronicle notice extols a Baudeloque salve to suppress facial small pox eruptions over four days to avoid scars. It claims efficacy on the first or second day of eruption and urges newspapers to publish the remedy for public benefit.
Senate resolutions denounce Mexican occupation and threaten war. House bills address inter state slave trade and government property use. Reports from Lee, Meade, Banks, and Union forces outline spring campaigns, reinforcements, and rail telegraph damage. Far reaching political and military moves include ports, navy yards, and treasury.
The notice promotes Snyder & Walters patent solicitation services from No 29 Broadway offering commissions and salaries to agents with offices in every county. It claims regular communications with patent holders and lists broad opportunities for resale and consignments of patents. It invites interested parties to send samples and addresses to Broadway.
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