Peace rumors in Washington and Richmond stir controversy
The Dubuque Herald reports that after weeks with the President Blair travels to Richmond amid peace rumors. It argues Lincoln will not abandon abolition as peace terms pause the war only with Confederate independence or subjugation of the South, and predicts restoration of the Union remains unlikely while emancipation is the focus.
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Blair
Hae
Richmond
Washington
Lincoln
Elgin
Mathews
Thommanda
Droggista
Golist
Matlew
Alliettera
Whittier
West
South Clark Street
Chicago
Progress of Democratic Strength in New York and the North
The Atlas and Argus reports large gains for Democrats in New York, adding about one hundred thousand votes since 1852 and more than doubling 1856 figures, with substantial increases since 1862 and 1863. Similar gains are claimed in many Northern states, suggesting the Democratic party is not weakening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Atlas & Argus
New York
Pierce
Seymour
Democratic Party
Ife Bavainge
Cave Muncellis
Dubuque
Dalbuque
Debts of the States Listed and New Jersey’s Favorable Status
A transcription of state debts shows totals for Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New York, Maine, Connecticut, Michigan, Wisconsin, Vermont, and others. New Jersey is noted as debt free, attributed to a Democratic administration, with a sarcastic remark calling it a fortunate situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pannsylvania
Trinitia
New York
Maine
Connecticut
Michigan
Wisconsin
Vertont
New Jersey
Jersey
Oil Discovery in Chicago Stirs Local Boom
A Chicago-based company has begun boring and reportedly struck "oil," exciting residents of the greasy city. The find has attracted large offers from foreign capitalists, who face rejection, suggesting the discovery is valued by the developers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ile
Thas Alway
Iron Clad Vessels Report Reveals 16 Million Loss
The Committee on the Conduct of the War returned from northern naval yards with a report showing a government loss of 16 million dollars in ironclad vessel construction. The critique targets inefficiency and short sightedness of Secretary of the Navy Welles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granny Welles
Public lands hold vast acreage and mineral wealth
The United States owns over one billion acres of public lands suitable for cultivation and about two million acres of lands rich in gold and silver. The estimated value of these lands is around two billion six hundred thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Otic Nawal Meroen
Petroleum discoveries span wide North American coal region
The article notes oil found across Cana das Ohio Pennsylvania Western Virginia Indians California Kentucky Illinois Missouri Michigan Kansas and Colorado. Dr Williams of Meadville locates the oil territory center at Cincinnati with Kentucky and Western Virginia developments noted. Pendleton, once a copperhead candidate for VP, is urged by Republican writers to be frank courteous and able.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadas
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Indians
California
Kentucky
Ilinois
Missouri
Michigan
Kansas
Colorado
Williams
Meadville
Cincinnati
Western Virginia
North America
Pendleton
Copperhead
Life Saving Love at Murfreesboro Hospital
A nursely coded romance unfolds in a Civil War hospital scene. Lieut. Frank Gordon, near death, is saved by Lieut. Smith Gordon, his former playmate, who reveals her true identity as Eleanor Price in disguise. The two fall in love and wed, transforming a grim camp into a union of hearts. The tale closes with a Cincinnati newspaper notice announcing their marriage.
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Coronel
Sophiatry
Perminsion
Lndy
Murfreesboro
Eleanor Price
Frank Gordon
Nan
Nashville
Craneral
Oliver
Smith Gordon
Michigan
Gordon
Hospital No. 2
Frask
Tor
Frank
Jan
Eleanor
Darling
Lieut
Sam
Burkers
Union Service
Cincinnati
Emigration and Trade Notes plus Local Anecdotes
A miscellany reports petrol exports at 12,288,499 gallons last year and rising emigration from New York to Mexico. It notes Utah marriage trends, pays for ora in Oregon, and casual anecdotes from a Taunton fair. A Philadelphia residence valued at 50,000 is bequeathed to Mrs. Grant. Major General Weitzel wed Miss Louisa Bogen in Cincinnati. A Providence audience mistake yields a quip about Artemus Ward and Beecher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
New York
Bunston
Utah
Oregon
Pat
Showman
Grant
Weitzel
Lutheran Church
Cincinnati
Louisa Bogen
Taunton
Maas
Bonner's Bitters Advertisement Claim
An ad asserts Bonner's Berters are composed of materials chosen from the inventor's experience to treat biliousness indigestion liver derangements and acne from bile excess. The copy touts dry 4 bottle promo and calls it an advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonner
Berters
Jans Dee
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Dubuque Herald
Bunday
Dera
Perry Tai
Gil
Gosp
Noapital
Artemus Ward
Providence
R. I
Henry Ward Beecher
Aca
Mathanard Mayfield
Meg
Brooklyn
Miaga Co
N.Y
Eern
Individon
D.H. Seelye
Sun
Benedett Pietern & Co
Howard Association
Clare, Addrome
Wy, J
Skinn Houghton
Association
South Ninth Street
Philadelphia
Ave
Stev
Edward
Hamilton County Court of Comaron
Wm. F. Deavidson
N. FP
Evernalye
Jas
Wo Rudelun
Orlando Byron Ludbum
Davidson
Ad Drnguiste
Whittler
St Charles Street
Lindell Hotel
Saint Louis
Clark Whittier
Dackoix
Noads
Akwanr
Lovkrow
Ad Sumarty
Letod
Denlars
Diaensov
South
Armorica
Bobby
Ea Fact
Joseph T. Unman
D. Bible fTouse
New York City
James Clarke
ROYAL
J. Clark
Great Britain
Canada
Joe Mosher
Cortlandt St
N. B
We. Onadbourne
Batchelor
All
W. A. Batabulor
Barclay Atrect
Cheesuman
Academy OF the Immaculate Conception
Davenport
Lowa
Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virb
Brady
Main
Mads
Lothlni
Theo
Whrmks, Valises, &c
H. Frank
Main St
Hing Jnot
Una
Gent
Tao Nu
Calisat
Main Street
N. B.countrys
H, Honack & CO
Tenth Street
Tron Works
Dubuqua
Iowa
Pipes &c
Hind
Honage
Lune
Dell
Chadbourne & Forster
Lovee
ST. Lowules
City Brewery
Ignatz
Jamess
Barlury
Locust Street
Jones
Hhla
Ambrose
Tth
Ffer
Sach
Coqgnac Brandies
Ynzerac de Forge & F. Otard Dupuy & Co
Morett & Co
Rochelle
A. Seignette
United Propriatora
Mlolland Gin—Clover
Lessand Tollo
Alxo Tanqueray
Barrola
Rom J. Pascock
Rockford
Novelty Album Co
Almwum CO
Express
Tin
J. Essma
Tueo, Forster
Otecu
Wworrisons
Dubuque, Owa
Conger
Wi T Faugh
Gallup
FARW
Med
John Brogden
Nassau Streit
WY. S
Mvaliade Dee G
Fairbanks
Fairbanks, Greenleaf & Cu
Lake Street
Weatpitan & Winns
L. Clark
Eizhtl
Himscelf
Dr. C
Elts
M. Allison
Aceyt
Toases
Geneity
JLB
Payson
Cheage
Apert
Dibuque
Ree
Stewart Stove
America
Assorin
Dibagus
Fikyvv
AtrTys
Mo VM. Brenswicx
Brunswick Kvsxe
Brunswick
J. M. Bronswick & Bros
Randolph St. Mporters
Ube
J. M. Branawick
P.O. Box
Ill
Connoi.ly’s
Towa
Tam
Abcond
Ana
Tony
Mahiz'ag
Binge
Gold Chaine
Diamond Goodx
Western Brewery
West Dubuque
Tschirgi & Schwind
Ratlg
River WU
Ornamental Iron Works
Jsolan Muenada
Westerm
Prrot
Phila
Bishops
Fun Keenan
Et Land Blut
Cunard Lin S
Stearn
Queenstown
Liverposch
Sidor
Kudak
Marathon
Tripoli
Will
Liverpool
Yuesay
Queensatown
Williaris Guion
Fulton St
A. Cuumine
Ely
Mily
EASA
Dixon
Blackbeerry
Draox
Cincinnatl
Burnilam & van Sctiaack Wholesale Agente
Vila AeAse
Shercury
DR. Whittier
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