Proposal to redeem railroad stock via common shares in Dubuque
The Dubuque Herald notes that on the Supreme Court ruling upholding bond security, residents may seize a chance to redeem the Dubuque and Pacific Railroad by using common stock to buy out the preferred stock. It estimates a possible value around $700,000 in railroad property plus land grant, urging city and county action to profit from the situation.
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Ubwae
Dubuque and Pacific Railroad
Dubuque and
Sioux City
Conion
Aurely
City
Counnry
Supreme Court
Hikwati
Lincoln Amnesty Proposition Sparks Confederate Critique
A New York newspaper excerpt rebukes Lincoln's amnesty plan as a path to crushing the South and subjugating its people. The piece argues the president would sacrifice others to achieve a distant peace, echoing anticlimactic depictions of political mercy.
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New York
Lincoln
Abe ix
Sydney Smith
Emancipation Shirt Relic Tale From Glasgow Chronicle
The Chicago correspondent reports ladies claimed influence on the emancipation program draft. They received a reply from the Executive Mansion dated October 6 1853 stating the original shirt worn by Lincoln on moving from Illinois to Washington had been sent to Chicago for the Northwestern Fair. The piece notes postscript letters not written by Mrs L and mentions a Scotch guard in Baltimore.
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Chicago
Glasgow Journal
Scotland
Department of State
Washington
Baltimore
Waaningtos
Sanitary Commission
Minois
Harnden's Express
Fragmented 19th Century Opinion Fragments on Lincoln and Politics
A jumble of editorials and quotes from the era mocks politicians and debates slavery. It references Dr Mary J Walker, Vallandigham, Lincoln, Bowden, and public figures, with satirical remarks on religion, debt, and war. The piece notes Bath shipbuilders profits and smallpox, finishing with Buncombe orations and Republican reactions.
Vast array of 19th century political and social notes
The report surveys various topics from medical and religious figures to political contests. It notes Bright's disease, Governor Hicks in Maryland, Stonewall Jackson memorial funds, Boston debt, New York mayoral gift, Des Moines freezing rumor, Henry Ward Beech er church pew sale, Pittsburgh city election, Maine legislature, and licit liquor orders in Congress. It concludes with miscellaneous appointments, elections, and legal cases across states.
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Triddings
Montreal
Baltimore
C. Godfrey Gunther
New York
Des Moines Stadeeman
Burlington
Henry Ward Beecher
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Horrific confinement case exposed in Porter's home
A lengthy report narrates neighbors' rumors of a brother of Porter, confined for over twenty years in a back room of his home. Dr Byrne and Dr Berny investigated, discovering a emaciated, immobile man in squalid conditions. He was moved to the county asylum, amid crowds and cries of compassion.
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London
Snyder Hodger
Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society
Paul
Porter
Berny
Durham
Flushing
Home Secretary
Dr. Byrne
Porter Suimyelt
Byrne
Ross
Rand
Hive
Bryne
Ting
Kodmin
Sam
Abolitionists and the Irish in American politics
A 19th century discourse defends Irish and abolitionists by praising patriotism and trust in republican institutions. It argues that descendants of democracy aided the country and should be judged by liberal justice rather than bigoted Puritanism, citing a controversial remark attributed to Fred Douglass about Irish voters.
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Washington
Lincoln
Wilson
Davis
Kentucky
Henrey
Chienza Journald
Aone
Old Abe
Des Maines
Trish
Isle
Couny
Wing
School of Democracy
Demo
Democratic Party
Darkey
Fred Douglass
Rochester
N. Y
Magentine Journal
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Dubuque Herald
Shursday Monning
Commissioner of Agriculture
United States
Buadetp
Vurhale Ord
Brekels
Mary J. Walker
Foundling Hospital
White House
Cincinnati Sanitary
Vallandigham
Em ‘Hyer
Joe Coburn
Izzy Lazarus
St. Louis
Bath
Europe
Maine
Senator Bowden
Virginia
Dody
Army
Tancola
Nancy Arnold
Buncombe
Sterns
Dr. Warren
Geo. R. Barrows
Senate
N. Dingley
Colfax
Caleb B. Smith
Usher
King
Heenan
C. Beckwith
Supreme Court of Illinois
Caton
Ifo
New Hampshire
Gilmore
Abe
Claflin, Mellen
Saxton
Champion
Pennsylvania Senate
Hounekins
Innes Terwilliger
Azel B. Hull
Assembly
Thomas G. Alvord
Joseph B. Crshman
Charles E. Young
Kearns
Abepahe
Nuaded
Cloveman
Hglmuold
Nate
Ueoadway
Advich
Rome
Anall
KR Row
Che Tant Street
Chilelolphia
Drivan Res Cory, Wess Co
Sns
Ush
Vinod
Koss
YouNu
Ofan Tavalil
Minhoua
Natianter Mayrata
Key
Bedford
Kings County
N.Y
Ita
Merita
Miles Blabox
Jd. Kromer
Chestnut Street
Palldelphia
Batchelor
Inipar
William A. Batcilelor
Pruggistas
E. Faoloury
Ulay St
Ustchotor
Sweden
C. A. Cook
Allen & Mosford
Williams & Potter
P.Q. Samson
C., Keller
Junkermann & Isaac
Hromtow
Ofice
Clark Steret
Monroe
Bigelow
Thivelty
Mankand
Magan
Magnolia
Opera Singora
DEWAS
Barnes & CO
Broadway
NL Y
Ang
Lyon
Katitatron
Kathro
Haile Itty
Itit
DEM
Barnes & CQ
Wynkoop
Celand Protoral
de Wynberg
Leon
Lathienga
J. Potter
Potter
Bos
Moe Balu
Ghad
Porusini
Blecampone
Comey
Burdock
Oliver
Bivastida
Yafiavers
Eich Bat
DLS
Dyeowsw
Holloway
Tuowson
Shure
Shomgon
Haa
Humain Sicilering
Thomson
Doctor T
Chenesses
South
Clark Street
Chicigyn
Cocuiay
Vado Navy
J. Ti. Kroesen
Lieather
Iia
Oasit
Hates
Malin St
Bet
Dubuque
Iowa
Thomas Connolly
Sth
Locust St
Jone OM
Treat
Trou
LYE
Pennsylvania
Salt Manufacturingompany
Philadelphia
Walnut St
Piu's
Didquesne” Way
Ambrose Glieed
Iowa and
7Th Sts
FFRR
Cornac
Saverac de Forgo & F. Oturt Dupuy & Co
Murett & Co
A. Selgnutto
United Proprietors
Molland
Otorver Leaf
Ally Daniel Lawrence & Son
Cincinnati Distilery
S.N Pike
Cincinnati
N. Pike & Co
Cole
Warlkins
DR. We
Merwin
Dabuyne
Aten
Hosford
Druschita Suith
Dwyer
Pr. Ricord
Essence of
de. Ricord
Paris
Lempth
Anuthin Poole
Rubinsey
Teresa
Roland
Braga
Broadwiy
Der
Warrant
Mote 2
Roche Son
Espress
Tanrant & CO
Greenwich Street
Warren St
Doctor Bigelow
Clark St
Ill
Amd
B. May Reliz
Ollice Houra
Cunard
Linner
Queenstown
Liverpool
STOON
Kedar
Marathon
Tripoli
yLiverpool
Queenstows
Williams Guion
Futton St
A. Cummins
Main Street
Dwlyaiv
Fury
Frence’s Hotel
Frankfort ST
R. French
Dwig
Medicinat
James
New Orleans
Lock Hospital
Ilias
Randolpit
State
Dearborn
James’ Lew Ursuins Lowk Hogmtal
Wml
Medical Journa
New Orleans Crescent
Custom-House Street
N.O
Butale
True Whig
Hin
Gilveston
Texas
Etroot
New Orleana
Janey
la Prom
Dames Othery
Randolph St
Stite
Beyrborn
Reiawa
Ate
Tex
Bryan
Bevai
Bevan
Watts
Palmorsie
Tatung
Ursan
Hevan
Bryno
Fife
Corthyn le
Donkermann & Westnt
Roback
Robacki
U.S
U. S
Allen & Hosfort
Willams & Potter, PLC
Samon, Junkermann & Hanae
C. S
Keller
Pkc
C. W. Roback
Fropristor
Cin
C. C. A. Cook
Gan
N.W
Cc. W. Roback
Dieter
Third Street
Knapp & Son, Physicians and Surgeons
New Tech
Knapp
Julien Howse
Knupp & Son
Racine
Wirconaim
de Koupp
Bn TS
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