Lincoln Usurpation and Cad of Writ Suspenders Debate
The letter defends the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus as a shield against government overreach, arguing Lincoln’s honesty and the dangers of federal power in imprisoning opponents. It likens civil liberty erosion to historical tyrannies and warns of political violence and distrust of the presidency.
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Europe
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Ollige
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American Republic
Opening of the Mississippi to commerce framed in a partisan volley
A liberal extract from Lt. P. Blair of St. Louis accuses Chage and abolitionists of blocking free trade at the Mississippi river post Vicksburg. The piece argues tariffs raise sugar and molasses costs for Mississippi Valley residents while New England benefits, calling Wendell Phillips a Republican proponent and questioning Democratic crosspartisan support.
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Train wreck at Lawton Station kills five on Michigan Central
A Michigan Central excursion train bound from Kalamazoo to Niles derailed near Lawton after rowdy drunks severed the rear and front cars, causing a telescoping crash. Five died and twenty two or more were seriously wounded. most victims were from Van Buren county towns Paw Paw and Decatur. Officials provided rapid relief and surgeons were dispatched from Niles and Kalamazoo.
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Decatur
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Michigan
Chicago
Farther of the Sabine Pass Expedition
A correspondent recalls the Sabine Pass expedition with detail on Confederate shore batteries of seven large guns and cruiser losses. He notes cramped conditions on ships, scarce water, and poor officer comfort, while reporting the fleet reached Albiert near New Orleans and embarks.
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Albiert
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Notable Civil War News and Local Observations
The column reports Ike Cook the trotting horse of Chicago has died, Geo Summerbrother of a senator is dying in Boston, and a new Potomac bridge is under construction in Washington. John W. Keese sues Gov Tod for damages over arrest in Fort Warren, with exchange talks for John Morgan and Neel Dow. The Sabine Pass expedition forces join Texas advance through Louisiana. Mindig State Fair opens at Decatur, Indiana, with the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis. Jabez Hilleck of Western Oneida dies at 103, General Scott remains active, and Captain Massey reportedly elopes with Miss McTavish, heading to Europe for their honeymoon.
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Chicago
Geo. Summer
Boston
Open Mississippi commerce vs embargoed river trade
Letter from F P Blair Jr to the President argues for open trade on the Mississippi. He contends embargoes harm the Northwest and aid the enemy by restricting transport of food clothing and munitions, urging a presidential proclamation to resume free river commerce and bolster national authority.
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