Democratic administration questioned for constitutional rights abuses
The letter appeals to readers by asking if any Democratic leadership has historically acted against constitutional norms. It cites suspending habeas corpus, conscription, confiscation, debt, and military necessity as alleged overreach, contrasting them with the Civil War era under Abraham Lincoln and urging vigilance against perceived overreach by the current administration.
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District of
Columbian
Abraham
Interesting Diveres Case in New Orleans Matrimonial Suit
Hannah Lyons wife of Alphonse Bobet sues in the Third District Court seeking separation and divorce. She cites 12 years of marriage ending with his desertion in March 1862 to join the Confederate army and alleged adultery, claiming community property worth over 150000 dollars and asking court-appointment of a curator to represent him. The husband was reported with the 13th and 20th Louisiana Regiments and present at Chickamauga.
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Orleana E A
Hannah Lyons
Alphonse Bobet
Messrs
United States
Mary Burton
New Orleany
Billy
Bobet
Indy
Louisiana
Healy
Chickamaga
Frogs on the plains prompt unlikely emigration tale
A hay plain witnessed an enormous frog exodus as drought dried swamps forcing millions to migrate toward Murrumbridge. A shepherd reported frogs marching in lines, some carrying smaller tadpoles, a scene likened to a biblical pilgrimage from the Brisbane Courier.
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Hay
Natal
Omaha Jubilee and Civil War Dispatches From Knoxville
The dispatches describe Warren and Meade near Fredericksburg facing rebel artillery and skirmishers, a planned charge, and a guarded night halt. Reports from New Orleans and Vera Cruz discuss Puebla’s recapture rumors and Juarez’s possible retreat. Longstreet’s retreat toward Bristol, Tennessee signals Knoxville siege lifting with rebel escape open.
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The
Washington
Cincinnati
Gen. Thomas
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Knoxville
Forces deployed along the Missouri river fronts station near Washington
Gen McNeil reports enemy forces spread along the Missouri river from Washington to Marmaduke areas with 22 000 troops thought overstated. The lines include Price near Washington Marmaduke near Murfreesboro Cabe at Jodds Gap and Cooper in the Red River Valley with Stone Waite in the Creek Nation. General Jount is present.
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Army rumors and dispatches from Meade and French forces
A New York Post special reports rumors of Meade's removal from the Army of the Potomac and a December campaign under a new commander, while denying Chase loan rumors. It notes five percent Treasury notes for new national banks and clarifies no shared maps with Forey or the French minister. A telegram from Cumberland Gap updates troop movements as Gen Longstreet retreats toward Virginia and Gen Sherafan advances near Knoxville.
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Meade
Army of the Potomac
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Treasury
Forey
State Department
Burnside
Reported rebel raid across Chickamauga River
From the Bulletin in California dated December 3 and December 2 the movements of the army cannot be reported fully. There are questionable reports of a rebel raid across the Chickamauga river with unclear details and verification.
Rebels Welcome Shelter as Refugees Flee Across Border
Rumors spread of rebel activities in border Tennessee counties with Faulkner and his men allegedly conscripting men and seizing horses cattle and hogs regardless of owners' loyalties. Meade's army retreat boosts railroad stock performance in trading today.
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Faulkner
News from Iro and Omaha War Dispatches
Memphis steamer J. D. Perry arrives with 140 bales of cotton en route to St Louis. Seventy seven rebel prisoners pass through en route to Indianapolis. Sixty tons of sanitary goods shipd for Chattanooga. Reports say a rebel force threatens an advance on Columbus. Grand pacific railroad opening banquets and messages from Omaha Denver and Salt Lake City. Belle Boyd arrives for exchange at war lines.
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Secretary of War Rejects Nine Month Volunteer Bounty
The Secretary of War informs Hon. E. B. French that nine month volunteers called under the 1862 acts are not entitled to the $25 bounty or $2 premium. The decision affects millions of dollars and involves paymasters, state military departments, and about 30,000 troops who served nine months. Mustering officers are instructed to withhold advance bounty payments to recruits.
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Treasury
U.S
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Joseph Dewit & Co
Philadelphia
8. L
Congressional action sought on bounties amid Treasury report
The text notes forthcoming Congress action on bounties, with Treasury estimates to be presented in the annual financial report. It mentions the President’s message awaiting completion due to illness and likely rapid transmission to the country. It also covers wartime dispatches about Knoxville and Burnside, Civil War skirmishes, and personnel notes including Henry Binmore’s relief from duty.
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