Lincoln letter on slavery stirs Indiana politics
The Fort Wayne paper publishes President Lincoln's views on enlisting Black soldiers in Kentucky and condemns the policy as unconstitutional. It attacks Governor Bramlette and argues slavery is inherently wrong, while mocking abolitionists and predicting political strife and a draft to meet quotas.
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Lincoln
Kentucky
Braplette
Bramlette
Commonwealth
Christ
Washington
South
War meeting doubt and abolitionist politics in Allen County
The letter condemns Democratic opposition to a local war meeting and accuses party supporters of cowardice. It portrays abolitionists as driving the movement and notes Governor Morton’s push for twenty thousand troops, while Democrats vow not to be swayed. The piece also includes updates from Fort Wayne on travels, mining prospects, and western migration.
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Allen County
Morton
Trafic
Morrill
Vermont
New England
West
Congress
Illinois
Treasury
Democratic Party
Union
Chicago
Emigration Plans and Travel Tips for the Boise Route
Letter outlines costs and provisions for a frontier journey to Boise via Minatilla Landing, noting meals at stopping points cost 25 to 50 dollars, and cheaper camp life. Advises gear including bacon coffee sugar frying pan revolver blankets cantinas and spurs. Foresees telegraph progress to Atlantic coast within 30 days and railroad hopes after the war with references to Pritchard Blossom and Silvers.
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Minatilla Landing
Boise
Atlantic
New York
Washington
City Council actions and duties in Wilts Addition
Regular meeting notes show petitions to grade Grand and Harrison Streets for better sidewalks, a nuisance pond, street and market regulations, and a plan for a new city hall. Reports approve street paving samples, crosswalks, and higher salaries, with adjournment to future night.
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Common Council
Nierman
Patrick Corcoraneal
Grand
Harrison Streets
Wilts
Chicago
Nicholson
Council
Clinton
Columbia Streets
Billard
Clinton Street
Cody
Streat
Slocum
Baker’s Addition
Harrison Street
Kimball
Downey
Wallenreas
E. L. Chittenden
Turspay
Lincoln on slavery oath duty and preserving the Union
The writer, A. Lincoln, asserts his anti slavery stance but insists his oath to preserve the Constitution limits acting on personal views. He recalls timing of emancipation measures, military decisions, and the necessity of preserving the Nation, noting gains of 130000 men and urging consistency in Union supporters. He closes with a reflection on history and justice.
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Wasatsetoy
A. G. Hodges
Frankfort
Siz
Bramlette
Dixon
United States
Fremont
Cameron
Hunter
Chosing
Union
Todd
North
A. Lrxcory
Abolition Riot in Greenville Darke County Ohio
Reports from Greenville recount a Loyal League led riot aided by soldiers from regiments 69th and 40th, targeting Democrats. The mob destroyed William Allen’s office, assaulted citizens, seized taverns, and beat a returning citizen with bounty money, while Union Leaguers backed the violence.
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Greenville
Darke
Tervor
Loyal League
69Th
William Allen
Union Leaguers
Allen
Fem
Union
Lincoln and renegade Democrats in power praised feared
The text attacks Abraham Lincoln, accusing him of using loyalists who act as enforcers and allies like Vallandigham and judges Holt and Leavitt to justify arbitrary actions. It portrays these Democrats as aiding a usurped authority and criticizes their support of Lincoln’s dismissal of officers and decision making.
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A. Lincoln
Vallandigham
Leavitt
Lincoln
Burnside
Judge Holt
Abe
Democratic defeat and voter disillusion in Connecticut
Reorder and Democrat Catstill of New York reports that after a strong 1850s like canvass, Connecticut voters rejected the party by 5000 to 6000, blaming weak platforms and war-averse positions while noting contrasting gains in New Hampshire and warning politicians to learn from experience.
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Connecticut
Washington
Abraham Africanus
New Hampsire
Catstill
N.Y
Tariff Fear Sparks Price Hikes and Blockade Threats
The Day Book warns that in thirty to sixty days living costs will surge 50 to 100 percent as ports face blockade and a near prohibitive tariff rises. Congressman Stevens proposes a 50 percent duty until July 1, triggering fierce speculation and widespread hardship to aid free negroes, the paper argues.
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Congress
Stevens
Pennsylvania
Deacon's Hog Call Echoes in Northern Ohio Revival
In Northern Ohio a deacon, head of a large packing house, cried Hog in and Hog out during a revival service. Exhausted from a long work week, he interrupted the sermon by timing the slaughtered hogs, provoking amused shocks from the congregation and the preacher.
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Ohio
Illusion From Drummond Light At Park Entrance
A singular illusion is seen at the Park where the New York Fair is held. A powerful Drummond light over the fountain entrance casts reflections of passing figures in the water spray, letting a spectator on the south side watch men women and children appear to climb through the jets.
Petition tweaks in the Lord's Prayer spark discussion
The passage notes how many modify the lines about daily bread and debts in the Lord's Prayer, reflecting sincere changes by readers.
Prestidigitator Hambauer Fails City Show at Franklin Hall
A Manila-era notice reports Hambauer, a self described great Hambajer and prestidigitateur, advertised at Franklin Hall for Friday and Saturday, hired Beck the poster to plaster bills, but Friday’s performance did not occur amid rumors of an offsite engagement. editors warn printers and bill posters to demand payment in advance and disapprove the miscegen party coalition described in a separate editorial remark.
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Hambajer
Franklin Hall
Beck
Governor Morton’s call and copperhead fears spark tension
The piece reports on Governor Morton supposedly raising funds and leading 100 day volunteers, with 100,000 supporters in the state who might answer his call. it notes rumors he may resign if followers fail to respond, risking Copperhead alignment. It also includes disparate items from Philadelphia policing, juror remarks, and sensational society notes including a New York fancy dress ball with gas-light effects.
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Nashville
Decatur
Huntsville
Ala
Richmond
Montgomery
Admiral Wilkes
New York
Senate
House
Rapidan
Washinton
Lee
Burnside
Annapolis
James River
Drury
Meade
Petersburg
Washington
Roddy
Alabama
Dodge
Grierson
Hudsonville
Miss
Forrest
Memphis
Peck
North Carolina
Charleston
Foster
Nickajack Trace
Illinois
Crawford County
Ohio
Ebon C. Ingersoll
Peoria
Congress
Sun District
Owen Lovejoy
Maximilian
Garibaldi
London
Front Royal
Shenandoah River
New Orleans
Banks
Shreveport
Cairo
Steele
Newbern
Butler
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Missouri
Florida
Gulf of Mexico
Senate Committee On Commerce
Erastus Corning
New York Central Railroad Company
Dean Richmond
R. M. Blatchford
Pelt
Morten
Moon
Morton
Copperheads
Litfayette Sdrguas
War cost and national debt projections in Prospect dialogue
The piece notes that if the war ends now government expenses would exceed 360 million dollars annually while income from three percent loans totals about 11 million, implying the entire national income covers annual costs. It questions future costs if the war lasts another year or two.
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Wren
Harry
Hoop skirts and abolitionist views spark debate
The text notes that hoop skirts remain popular among women who praise them as perfect and comfortable. It also mentions abolitionists seeking a new nation and endorsing miscegenation, signaling a controversial view within the era.
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