Freedom of speech debate in Congress over expulsion attempt
Speech reviews constitutional rights and warns against silencing opposing views in Congress. Speaker Colfax and Thaddeus Voorhees defend free debate, denounce tyranny, and recount historical examples of censorship and disunion to argue for protecting the right to express political opinions.
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Revionadl Controversy and Causes of the War Volum e
A New England Democrat endorses a new historical work by Wittiaw Caauxey Fowher on U S sectional history from the founding to the present. It traces origins of sectionalism, covers the Hartford Convention, Dred Scott, Secession, the Peace Congress, and Crittenden, with author remarks. Editors note canvass West agencies. large stock at the office.
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New England
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Denmark War Near End as Prussia Pushes North
The Denmark war appears near finish with Prussian victories driving back Danish forces. Danish losses are heavy in recent battles and Schleswig is reduced to Alsen, now occupied by Prussia, signaling a likely end on terms set by Prussia.
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Reprisals at Red River Mirror Fort Pillow Atrocity
Telegraph reports Lt Col Parker of the 3d Rhode Island Cavalry ordered his men to fire on all whites seen on shore during the retreat of Banks on Red River. Unarmed citizens waved hats in friendship and were shot. the piece condemns the war as barbaric and dehumanizing.
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Abolitionists Back Three-Fourths Amendment Plan
A New York Tribune excerpt criticizes Thad Stevens amendment to the Reconstruction bill. It argues it would let three-fourths of non-seceding states alter the Constitution, bypassing the requirement that three-fourths of all states approve changes. The piece accuses abolitionists of courting a de facto Southern Confederacy.
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Nevada Territory constitution defeated by voters
The new State Constitution of the Territory of Nevada was defeated at a recent election by the people. Abolition papers blame copperheads and disloyal men for the defeat, claiming abolitionists crafted an objectionable measure.
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Army Appropriation Bill Alters Medicines and Equipment
The appropriation bill allocates 2,715,000 dollars for medicines instruments and dressings. A Philadelphia Press note questions the famed Gettysburg heroine Jenny Wade identifying her as a rebel who could have joined rebels near the battle on a horse associated with abolitionists.
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Lincoln War Critique From Washington Letters
John W. Forney writes from Washington to Philadelphia claiming the rebellion nears its middle with half a million dead from disease and wounds and a million disabled. He denounces政府 currency devaluation and questions the Union government’s credit, portraying a ruined nation and widows, orphans, and famine among the North.
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Freeman's Journal
Delegates chosen for national convention in Massachusetts
At a Salem convention for the fifth district delegates to the Chicago Democratic National Convention were elected. A Northend of Salem and R S Spafford of Newburyport were selected to represent the district.
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Newburyport
Judge Crane Dies in Gas Fatality at Hotel
The Morris New Jersey judge Crane previously survived a near gas tragedy at Mr Huntoon's, and two weeks ago left for the West. Yesterday he was found dead in a hotel room from gas inhalation, after locking the door as in past routines.
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Thmtuon
Agas
Bridge Collapse During Funeral Procession at Port Allegheny
A bridge over the Allegheny River at Port Allegheny Pennsylvania collapsed as a funeral procession crossed. Several people died, including four children, when the whale procession plunged into the river.
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