Proposals for an eastern outlet and rail link to Milwaukee
A 1863 Dubuque Herald column argues for a direct Dubuque Milwaukee outlet via southern Wisconsin. It stresses Milwaukee grain markets, faster grain routes, and the need to break from the JM Central line to boost regional trade and growth.
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Attichy
Racine Journal
Deeembat Yuh
Monroe
Wiss
Dubuque
Milwaukee
Chicago
Saburn
Wisconsin
Dubuqueroise
JM. Central
Postponed Draft Notice Sparks National Debate
The dispatch hints at a broad postponement of the draft with extended proof of exemptions to January 5. The Times remains skeptical that a general draft will occur locally and warns that if pressed, conscripts may face coercive measures as national authorities push with a broader machine.
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Tavumoy
County Supervisors Allocate Aid for Volunteers
The supervisors of Noward County approve 8300 to each volunteer enlisting for duty amid looming war costs. Howard County warns the nation faces strain as wartime expenses threaten local finances. Noward’s funds may reach worthlessness sooner than nearby counties.
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Noward County
Howard County
Ueward County
Insecurity of government tenure and smallpox fear
A reflective editorial warns that a minor illness could threaten the government’s survival, noting how an adverse turn in President Lincoln’s health might have toppled the regime. It urges readers to value government more and consider its fragility.
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Abe
Contemporary song satire on Miss Anna Dickerson
A chorus in the Women’s Union League mocks Anna Dickerson and other chamsels for trying to stiffen or weaken Old Abe’s back bone, noting the effort is better aimed at strengthening him.
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Anna Dickinson
Women’s, Union League
Abe
Miss Anna
Jacob Butler Attacks Slavery Unconstitutional Claim at Masentine
Jacob Butler of Masentine addressed Masentine citizens on the unconstitutionality of slavery. He is noted as the former vice president of a notorious disunion convention in the west. He warns he can teach party loyalty if he exerts himself.
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Jacob Butler
Masentine
Place
West
Political loyalty in crisis noted by publishers and critics
The National Intelligencer voices a democrat’s pledge of loyalty to the Union and Constitution. Ben Wade labels a rival as traitor while Thaddeus Stevens is invoked in prayers, and the Lifed Intelligencer offers sharp but dismissive commentary on the prose.
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Ovan Lovatrr
Thia
National Intelligencer
Union
Inwy
Ben Wadoy
Actraitor
Thad Stevens
Forney Dog Voices Opinion at Gettysburg Speech
In a Gettysburg remarks the dog named Forney declares a Douglas Democrat stance and reflects that Douglas died at the right time. The brief statement hints at historical uncertainty and the speaker’s belief in timely death.
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Gettysburg
Forney
Douglas
Forney Not
Court of Claims Hears Major Claims In Waiver Case
The Washington Republican notes two major cases before the Court of Claims. One questions the validity of secretary Floyds acceptance for Russell Majors and Waddell, with about seven hundred thousand dollars at stake. The other covers claims of the legal representatives of R W Je commander of the receiving ship North Carolina, including Captain Meade and General Meade, with similar large amounts. Cushing and Radley are counsel for the claimants.
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Stones Florp Boxns
Washington Republican
Court of Claims
Floyd
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R. W. Je
North Carolina
Meade
Navy
G. G. Meade
Army of the Potomac
Mosers
Cushing
Radley
Miscellany Bits From A Patchwork Column
A collage of notes mentions Cowper pronunciation as Cooper, Maine political frictions, Springfield convent plans costing about 60,000 dollars, a 204 foot front with 100 apartments, and no religious periodicals in the District of Columbia. It reports Boston Mayor Lincoln’s landslide reelection, a New York Central Park menagerie update, and pending McClellan war papers to three octavo volumes. Portland police to question overnight revelers after 11 pm. San Francisco buyers move gold and greenbacks for chattel. A Washington letter notes Secretary Welles beard costs and a jab at sages. Tibets Adjutant General forecasts state quota timing by January 7.
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District of Columbia
Lincoln
Boston
New York Central Park
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Trugten Polk
U.S
Missouri
Johnson's Island
Sandusky
Washington
Journal of Commerce
Emerson Eqheridge
Portland
San Francisco
New York
Lecretary Welles
Jupiter
Minerva
Tibets
Great Dinner at the Libby Prison Reflects War Fare
Richmond Examiner notes Yankee officers at Libby Prison plan a grand feast this week. North cities vie in lavish contributions while Confederate authorities provide support. Menu items include ham beef tongue oysters peaches and coffee.
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Richmond
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North
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
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Exchange
Congress
Neal Dow
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Streight
Lincoln
Federal Supreme Court Members Listed at Washington Assembly
A list of the U S Supreme Court justices convened in Washington on the 7th year shows Chief Justice Roger B Taney and associates including John N Wayne John M Catron Samuel Nelson Robert C Grier Nathan Clifford Noah Swayne Samuel Miller David Davis and Samuel J Butler among others. The report notes political neutrality in the court though implications of party politics are discussed.
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Uxtrep
Federal Supreme Court
Washington
Supreme’ Court
United States
Roger’ D. Taney
Justics
John N. Wayne
John M. Catron
Samuel Nelson
U Ua
Robert C. Grier
Nathan Clitford
Noah Th. Swayne
Verniton
Samuel By Miller
Darvid Davis
Sara Samuel J
Controversial Refugee Report From Nearby County
A respected resident of a neighboring county says a local society sent a committee to Vicksbury and nearby areas to count contrabands and assess their condition. The committee found around 40,000 people, with about 13,330 nearly or entirely naked, and four deaths are noted in the report.
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Society of
I‘tiends
Vicksbury
The President at Home in the White House Life
A gossipy Bos ton Journal Perley account portrays Abraham Lincoln amid long morning mailings at the War Office, private secretary notes, and hearty private chats. It details his routine from breakfast to private interviews, cabinet days, and evening entertainments with guests and family.
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Perley
Lincoln
Whdssis Shleto
Halleck
White House
Tfis
Luis PS
Acades
Louse
Lous
Tin
Flo
Anyong
Mora
Kentucky
Iolleo
Brayham Lincoln
Stockholders vote in Corning election across vast holdings
TheCentral railroad Elece election shows Corning and allies securing control with $12,500,009 votes representing a majority of the stock. Albany Argus lists top voters led by L. M. Jerome with $771,000,890 in stock followed by H. A. Stoneds and Vanderbilt. Many fortunes cited include Be Astor and Schell among others, with over 100k holdings and dozens beyond 50k.
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Coning
Albany Argus
L. M. Jerome
New York
Atock
H. AL Stoneds
Son
Corneling Vans Derbilt
Bert. Jogham
Rh. M. Blatchford
William Be Astor
Merriman ,& Bell
Richard Schell
Clank
Dodg Re & Co
J. Soues
Presty
Dinrrkaau
Shermaiy & Cor
Justus Corning
Pro-Gambling Protests and Ten Percent Governments Debate
A reader letters pages discuss gambling’s spread around Washington near Willard and argues the Proclamation by President Lincoln is a joke. The writer questions constitutional options for ten percent government formations and criticizes abolitionist sentiments.
County Valuation and Polls Count Highlight Tax Total
The document notes the county valuation at 86 276100 with 4833 polls and total tax 74786.97. Jackson township shows valuation 3 012 000 and 762 polls. It describes wealth distribution and population, noting disparities and a skew toward wealth.
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Jackson
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