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Newspaper
Dawsons Fort Wayne Weekly Times
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1863
Page
1
An early 20th century notice from J W Dawson and I W Campbell promotes a venue named Glee on Main and Cashoan Streets building second and third stories. It mentions advance and post payment terms with yearly and six month options and references Werner and others.
The piece analyzes the Springfield Letter by Lixcoxy and the Lixconn Wood correspondence with President Lincoln, critiquing abolitionist and Tribune positions on peace proposals, Union policy, and external aid to the Confederacy. It argues the Tribune misreads the antislavery cause while labeling Democratic loyalties as unreliable, and brands the President under political pressure for a decision on amnesty and reunion efforts.
A Toledo incident reports a man wearing false whiskers causing a stir near Mendalville. He browsed revolvers, was questioned by Marshal Hanks, and released after no contraband was found. He reappeared in depot, was arrested, and later released again amid renewed explanations.
A second attempt to derail a train carrying Pugh Thurman and White was more successful than the first. The Cadiz Junction bound P.C. and CG R R train left at 6 am and was smashed from the track as a rail was broken. Abolition foes from Steubenville are suspected in obstructing Cadiz Junction. Two passenger cars were wrecked but injuries were limited. Pugh escaped with a scratch and Thurman was bruised. The party aimed for New Philadelphia where a Democratic meeting was held today.
In Toxawanna New York on August 27 1863 Geo F Eperzy replies to John Morrissey s advertising for a five eleven equal to or more and 183 pounds substitute He matches the description pledges to serve honorably if accepted by Morrissey and notes he votes the democratic ticket and is sound at a tooth and forty one inches round the breast engaging in the draft conversation with the Buffalo Commercial Advertiser.
A prison inmate, jailed in Ohio Penitentiary after a raid through Indiana, is described as having chivalry. A US army officer reports that near Versailles Ripley County Morgan found three thousand dollars packed for soldiers in the clerk’s safe, and returned it menacingly saying he would take it only if it were Uncle Sam’s money. The piece notes a perceived streak of honor in the thief.
Fernando Wood writes to President Lincoln in New York on December 8 1862 urging amnesty for Southern representatives and a peaceful negotiated end to the Civil War. He proposes unofficial talks with Confederate leaders to test whether reconciliation is possible and asks for a broad amnesty proclamation to ease their return to Congress.
President Lincoln writes to Mr. Wood noting a November report about amnesty and potential Confederate representatives. He says war might end if amnesty achieved and Confederate submission within constitutional limits, but cautions against public disclosure and formal negotiation now. He requests confidentiality and signals value of information received up to January.
In New York on December 17 1852 a letter to the President from an unidentified correspondent discusses Southern desires to return to the Uaisa and challenges to federal authority. The writer argues the policy is unwise and conflicts with constitutional power, while proposing a proposition aligned with a belief that the war should cease.
The New York Post reports banks in the city have agreed to lend 35 million dollars to the government at 6 percent interest, to be repaid with new 5 percent legal tender Treasury notes. Conditions include limiting note maturity to one year and banks handling future issues. if the loan falls through, Chase may issue certificates of indebtedness or small currency to replenish the Treasury.
A New York letter reports about fourteen white conscripts chained in pairs marching down Broadway with over a hundred soldiers behind. Citizens condemned the administration, comparing the scene to a similar display in Philadelphia. Observers voiced strong anti-Lincoln reactions amid the humbling spectacle. Cincinnati Enquirer.
St Lots Republican condemns Jim Lane for exploiting sympathy while ignoring the deaths and widows caused by his campaigns. The editorial questions Lane’s conscience as he advocates destruction in Missouri and argues for accountability to those left bereaved in Lawrence and beyond.
The New Jersey Gazette reports conscripts en route to the Potomac army were marched through Trenton with irons at a blacksmith shop to prevent desertion. Deserters, mocked as a shame to the men, are condemned while noting harsher treatment of enslaved people would draw outcry from the Republican press.
The Board of State Canvassers reports Governor Bramlette to have 67 6865 votes and Wickliffe 17248. Lieutenant Governor Jacob leads 63e51 to 14320, with the rest of the state ticket by similar margins. Clinton Harlan Johnson Letcher Price Perry not officially returned. In Clinton no election. Harlan 36 Bramlette 40 Wickliffe. in Perry 103 Bramlette 6 Wickliffe.
Protest within the Buckeye State urges abolitionist support to elect Vallandigham, attacking Burnside and urging defense of the Union. The piece shifts to a Paris correspondence note discussing fashion trends, including Louis XV hats, three cornered hats, and seaside wraps with light fabrics and decorative details.
A Herald report notes delegates from Tennessee North Carolina Louisiana Texas and Arkansas urge President to adopt a policy enabling readmission of these states with emancipation to come later. They argue abolition not a prerequisite and cite Missouri as precedent. They claim emancipation will follow upon readmission and point to Senator Rusk’s division idea as evidence of coming freedom.
The Treasury Department Order of Internal Revenue clarifies stalls or stands at county fairs selling pies, cakes, coffee, oysters, apples and similar items do not require a dealer or confectioners license unless sales exceed 1000 dollars. sales over 1000 dollars incur a ten dollar license. No one may sell spirituous liquors without a liquor dealer license. Josefa Lewis, Commissioner. 8S. W. Crosby, North White Creek, N. Y.
In Dayton last week Huber and Speelman were jailed by provost marshal authority for shooting Lieutenant Waterman. Habeas corpus was refused. civil authorities claimed jurisdiction. The sheriff secured the accused after General Cox ordered surrender. Haber discharged. Speelman to stand trial. Draft quota set at 12 632 in Ohio.
A lengthy, critical summary accuses Lincoln of secrecy and evasive denial regarding an alleged informal peace overture through Wood. It argues Wood’s information may trace to Confederate leaders and asserts Lincoln’s statements mislead the public, labeling him an equivocator and falsifier in a charged political climate.
A historical note explains that Monday derives from Moon day and other days from Norse and Saxon gods such as Tuisco Woden Thor and Pri ga. The snippet also recalls Vermont election gains favoring Democrats and mocks Republican telegraph reports, ending with thanks for melons from Lauury & Rosexman.
A defiant local sheet claims Judge Adams, a Kentuckian living in Olney, was arrested on orders of A E Burnside. It tars his abolitionist wife, alleges a child abduction, and accuses “abolition fiends” of tearing him from his son as bayonets surrounded Dr Snodgrass’s home. No trial details given.
Sept 3 dispatches report Fort Wagner and Gregeottby fatal 4 furlongs. Gilmore repulsed assault on Greggs. Sumter rebels hold, flag shot fourteen times. Alexander Stephens arrives in Paris for mission to French Emperor with unclear objective. Vanderbilt sinking corroborated by Europe reports claiming Confederate privateer Alabama. Rebel dispatches claim Price over Stele near Little Rock. Guerrillas mass between Memphis and Vicksburg. Twenty four miners killed by Indians on Missouri River. Sioux arriving at Pembina say Gen Sibley remains active.
Market Master arrested Anthony Gaits of a Lafayette and Louis Street grocery for buying vegetables to resell against local ordinance. Brought before the Mayor, fined two dollars and costs. Market Master warns of more violators to follow.
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