Attacks on Lincoln Administration and plots for Dictatorship
A radical critique of Lincoln's war policy and alleged plots to extend his power dominates the debate in Congress. The piece links Senate denunciations, House resolutions led by Fernando Wood and others, and fears of presidential seizure of supreme power aided by the army. It cites Longstreet movements and a possible reassembly with Lee’s troops to siege Knoxville and threatens retribution for constitutional violations.
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Risa Hichiv
Tlon
G. Davia
Kentucky
Cacasioa
Fernando Wood
New York
Cox
Ohio
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
M. Lincol
Congress
Senator State
New Hampshire
Altho
Maryland
Delaware
Linecoln
Weat
Longatreet
Lee
Gordonsville
Rogersville i
Evenpessee
Longstreet
Gen. Aller
Hooker
Ringgold
Dalton
Cleveland
Grant
Chickamauga
Mende
Army of the Potomac
Burnside
Parnapnionisa
Richmond
Itions
Bristol
Den
Fonesboro
Tiong ‘Street
Jo. Johnston
Madrid
Beerhalf
Reord
Hood
Ricard
Solin
Milwaukee and Dubuque rail links debated for out let
The Racine and Mississippi, Milwaukee and Dubuque papers quarrel over extending the Penni unit from Monroe to Dunleith. Editors argue for an independent Dubuque outlet to Sabula and a natural Mississippi corridor, urging Dubuque and Chicago connections while noting current rails fail to serve nearby interests.
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Milwaukee
Dubuque
Penme du Chien
Munroe
Dunlieth
Raine and Mississippi
Chicago
Dubu
Mississippi
Sabula
Wold
Muncoe
Duanleith
Racine
Duabaque and Pacific Railroad
Cit
Afacine Journal Loth
Sanitary Fair Opens Amid War News Rumors and Security
Long dispatches from Richmond and Washington report Lee’s army in winter quarters and possible moves toward Georgia while Gen Corcoran dies after a fall. In New York the government restricts leaving port without a passport and a gunboat guards Sandy Hook. The Sanitary Fair in Cincinnati opens with strong attendance plans and space for thousands daily.
Congressional News on Enlistments and Draft in 19th Century Debate
The report covers a congressional discussion on treasury protection and government credit, urging careful money handling while preserving enlistment pledges. It notes regional recruitment, estimates 3,000,000 men subject to draft, and proposals to adjust draft dates and bounties, with motions to modify January 5th and draft timelines.
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Wagntvatox
Wilson
Tennessee
Texas
Arkansas
Jahuaryi
Indiana
Pete Fo Tena Collamer
Howard
Congress
tAfter
Morrill
Comptroller
House
Jmen
Western
Missouri
McCharg
Boyd
Blow
Ringam
Home Guard
Pbill
Cox
Bo Ge Tes Tetany
Missouri Department
Senate Debates Bounties Bills and Clergy Exemption
Congressional action on wartime pay bounties and printing funds continued with amendments. A clerical exemption for clergymen failed in a roll call. Wisconsin land proceeds and military appointments were discussed, with the House approving a $2,000,000 bounty measure and adjournment planned for January.
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Walmgeton
Cowan
Conn
Sumnec
United States
Pomeroy
Anthony
Pacific Railroad
Honge
Wisconsin
Wilson
Congress
U.S
House
Fessenden
Fussenden
Sherman
Senate
Ees Watson
Grimes
John Rogers
Janice
Michigan
Rock River Canal
State
Secretary of War
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7 Mile House
West Dubtene
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ERALD
Jones Mtock
New - York
UTB
Piensa
Robbins & Kaltenaaoi
The
Daily Herald
Southern
Corcoran
New
Yorks
Cincinnati
Farnrax
Michael Corcoran
Lon
Levisvinia
Sherman and Shackleford and Sills
Sandy Hook
Veteran Corps
Treasury
Gixeixvall
Fui
Congressional. News
Hovsk
Military Academy
Philip Johnson
Supreme Judicial
Penn- Has
Department of the Government
Supreme, Court of the
Eugene, Cummissey
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Penn
Challoner
Christ
Chomas
Kempis
Alton
Pank
America
Heaven
Bony
Teault Fathers
Lanqest
Wishon
Pullle
Eugene
Cumimisky, Jr
South
Gus Bly 'Pitida
Tad Heey
Dee
M, Allison
Ae ‘Towa
Liverpool
Queenstown
Count Lannon
Philadelphia
Steamship ‘Company
City of Washington
Edinburg
Ovary
Pier 44
North Liver
Starnagr
London
Paris
Hamburg
Paancnigers
Thivre
Bremen
Rotetordam
Antwerp
Atea
Liverpiece
Thosgiraten
Broadway
Jon
Lamp Chimney Mps Co
Dea
Thomas Connolly
Corner of Ltd
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Carri ‘Iages
Anle
Paes
Rags
Hutchins & Co.;’Stationers
Dr. Ricord
DE Smit
Janes B. Kirker
Ediaid
Dunigan & Bro
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Sta Sy
Western Missions
Pedy de’ Iver
Society of Jegns
Father de Smet
James BR
Kirker
S. Autcilins £ Co
Catholic Gift Books
Ireland
Father Kerciant
Ani
Sarge
Perera Nutchins'& CO
Main Street
Xaninst
Dubuque& Pacific Railroad Company
Ted ‘ ‘ Witeesas
Dubuque & Pacific Railroad Company
Rce
District Court of Dubuane Coun Y
RSS
Duvuque & Sioux City R. 1, Co
Anid Court
du Duque ‘Tines
DASC
Arco
Sys
Sid Court
Tinna Ben
Canoe
Dubwaite & Pacifc Railroad Company
Bad Deer
Ad ‘S.N
Pike
Magnolia
Warn
Frankport
Siactous
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Tamartes
Ray
Frencil
Chapman
Agen
Ben
Lohner Farhitt
Richard Cox
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J . Parlor
R. Cox
Andioneer
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Tee
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Red Front
East “Water
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Milwauskee
Pluladelphia
Emporium
Frank & Katz
Jen i
Dubuque, Iowa
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Pelgee
Katz
Iowa
Magik
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Sisin
Tae
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Dwig
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Bar
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