21 Oct 1863
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Newspaper
Dawsons Fort Wayne Weekly Times
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1863
Page
1
The Ohio results show Brough leading, with tallies across counties and majorities reported in Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland areas. Reports cite intimidation by Abolitionist forces, unionist and democratic splits, and calls for continued defense of constitutional liberty amid a contentious vote landscape.
The Columbia City News reports a decisive victory for the Democratic slate in Whitley County with strong turnout and multiple precincts reporting. Party leaders hailed the win as a mandate for their platform and continued governance.
Abolitionist meeting in Allen County denounces the Union and praises disunion with reference to Lincoln and Russia. The report notes strong anti Northern sentiment, calls for reorganization of the Democratic army, and vows punishment for deserters as McClellan and Vallandigham are invoked.
The Newton Herald attacks county Democrats and Administration allies, claiming Abolitionists withhold endorsement unless aligned with their principles. It says Abolitionists stand for right and wrong, while Administration supporters approve actions regardless of correctness. The piece questions political integrity and consistency among local leaders.
Dr. Preston narrowly survived a rare illness traced to water drawn through lead pipes. Physicians believe several recent city deaths may share the cause. They advise letting the tap run a moment before drawing water to remove standing contamination. Hartford Times.
From Columbus and Philadelphia to Iowa results, observers report large abolitionist turnout with thousands voting in citizens’ dress and notable majorities for Curtin and Woodward in several counties. Officials warn that official returns may shift totals but project broad abolitionist gains amid contested ballots.
The Democracy of Cass county Indiana show majorities from 7 to 36. Carroll County Democrats carry their ticket by a small margin. Fulton County reports Democratic gains with 1A majority in early counts. DeKalb County notes 61 to 63 majority with one township still to report, up from last year. Delarb redeemed from abolitionism. Wells County records a Democratic majority around 75 and a roughly 200 vote rise.
The Englishwoman's Domestic Magazine notes winter fashions shaping in London workshops while autumn styles shine in Trouville. It highlights chamois leather boots, carved wooden caches, and lavish jewelry trends indoors and on beaches, plus Parisian crinolines and full skirts. It also surveys Mexico’s mineral wealth, listing vast silver mines, gold deposits, and transport hurdles along the Cordilleras.
From the Urnfort Times dated Oct 8, noted are 164 Connecticut towns with 120 reporting results showing a net democratic gain of 19 towns and a majority in favor of Democrats. The piece urges voters to maintain this position amid constitutional doctrine and unity.
The New York wool market remains lively with higher prices and an upward tendency across fleece, pulfed, and lambs. Manufacturers from Baltimore Philadelphia New York State Boston and New England show liberal purchases while gold and exchange fluctuations influence buyers.
The piece urges individuals in debt to confront creditors openly. It warns against sneaking or feigning illness and instead advises face-to-face apology and honest repayment plans. The tone condemns cowardly avoidance and praises honorable handling of owed money.
A Syracuse Courier correspondent argues against Black regiments in Civil War fighting, labeling troops as cowards until in a tight place, then praising violence. He calls for white soldiers and condemns abolition praise, suggesting two thirds of Black troops should be shot. The piece also notes taxation woes in Kitanning and a Connecticut local election outcome influenced by Lincoln and abolition ties.
The Louisville Journal quotes Lincoln and Davis on loyalty and union. It notes that in England the monarch cannot discipline officers without a court martial and that the Government cannot endure a nation with divided loyalties. Lincoln argues union of free and slave states is impossible. Davis counters.
The text notes widespread brigands in Missouri amid a long civil war. Looting by raiders targets depopulated border counties and plunders property left behind as districts suffer.
The article cites Seward's April 6 1861 letter to Corwin noting Mexico’s unsettled state and the question of foreign intervention. It claims Napoleon acted on Sewards hint by offering a protectorate or similar government, and questions how the inviting government can object to his intervention.
A British crop note reports wheat yields in barns enormous with fine quality. Potatoes nationwide better than several years, flax prices drop due to abundance, and a farmer claims one bushel per stack of twelve sheaves, an unprecedented figure.
A newly married Teutonic couple enters a shop to buy household goods including dishes knives forks a coffee mill and a grain cradle. The husband asks the cradle price while the wife blushes and gently scolds him saying they do not want a cradle now.
The Chicago Times reports Lee flanking Meade at the Rappahannock while Kilpatrick and Buford skirmish near Culpeper and Madison Court House. Meade retreats toward Washington as Lee advances, with Charleston harbor torpedo incidents and Rosecrans fortifications at Chattanooga. Bishop, Bragg, and Milroy figures appear amid broader European and domestic political notes and river campaigns.
Cleveland reports Democrats shifting toward Brough with many towns on the Reserve voting heavily for him. Sigel and others addressed a vast crowd, calling it the finest meeting in memory. Cincinnati notes a quiet election with a large turnout and weather dampening business.
October 19 1860 at 10 AM voting proceeds quietly in Philadelphia with indications that the day will see a large turnout. The text invokes Rag Nemis goddess of retributive justice to warn abolitionists and disunionists of coming divine triumph.
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