Reconstruction era tax plans and war dispatches unfold
A busy summary of fiscal policy debates and wartime reports. Secretary Chase outlines revenue and expenditure projections, including proposed tax increases to cover deficits. Dispatches from Washington and Sherman describe maneuvers around Marietta, the Danville railroad destruction, and Wilson’s raids. Reports detail Rebel actions near Martinsburg and Harper’s Ferry, with martial law considerations and presidential calls for militia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanton Nother
Sherman
Frank
Marietta Kenesah & Mountain
Atlanta
Gen
Grant
Wilson
Kaul Miles
Danrilh
Martinsburg
Keautz
Signedy E. M. Stanton
Heropertions
Potomar
Tarpee
Beery
Momlay
Ovenpy
Vieginia
Mulligan
Harpers's Ferry
Kentucky
Petersbur
Walrin
Harper's
Perry
Ewell
Nocacy
Noalgne
The New Enrolment Law and Draft Equity
The piece discusses Congress and the President pushing a new enrolment law to replace the old draft. It argues the old system favored rich states and money payments over men, and claims the new law eliminates payments in favor of equal conscription with bounties for service. It notes substitutes by wealthier individuals and shifts in quota credit for sailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agreelee
Senate
Chas. Dummer
Maine
Stephen Burbridge
Cone 1
Marsh
Stanton
Jin
New England
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Marchal
Massachusetts
Lee
Grant
The Public Debt and Naval News From the Alabama
Alarm over the public debt is eased by faith in national resources and resolve. A tribune sourced statement lists debt figures, interest in currency, and redemption plans, with notes on foreign debt and forthcoming notes. Also reports on the Confederate cruiser Alabama and Kearsarge duel, with pilot observations and a request for protection of the Right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donteias
Tribunes
Teesuree
Dune
Congia Duly
Snl
Buna
Cut Off States Barred From Presidential Polls
Fragmentary note lists states not readmitted after insurrection era, barring them from voting in the upcoming presidential contest. Detailing lines indicate exclusion of certain states while others are still to be readmitted, but the fragment ends before full list is given.
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Wastisetos
State Department
Cronstadt
Treapare Department
Pers Ferry
Awattimonn
Sandy Hook
Harper'e
Baltimore
Polutaf
Alligan
Max Webbers
Harper's Berry
Oy Wa
Fred
Sharpsburg
Sigel
Harper's Ferry
He Webber
Maryland Heights
Anasy
Sth
Agress
Eben F. Varn
Alien
Tatler
Bersier
Thoutler
Lez
Tania Gare
Much
Cormiely
Poule
TA Smith
JA Smith
Stillman Smith
Lange Awa Dinith
A Tennett
Clare
Samyor
Orde
Tom
Fessenden Chosen as New Secretary of the Treasury
The announcement of Hon. William Pitt Fessenden as Salmon P. Chase’s successor is met with broad approval across papers. Editors praise his experience as Senate Finance Committee chair, reliability, and long service in Maine politics, predicting confident handling of national finances and strong New England support.
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Chase
Treasury
David Todd
Ohio
Anne
Pesenden Tins
Amon
Fessenden
Prea
Salmon PF. Clase
Ohi ix
Senate
York Post
Joer
Possenden
Jon
Tinamee
Congress
Reston
Boston
Howington
Pit Bessenden
New England
Fess
Senate Finance
Chixit
Boscane
New Hampshire
Bowdoin College
Lay
Portland
U.S. Senate
Republican Party
Maine
Lineal
Mne
Clarke
War Casualties and Wounded From the Fatal Charge
A long list details wounded soldiers from the Ist division and others, including Milton Heckwith and Eben F. Varn, with specifics on injuries. The report, with names and places, traces arrivals at a hospital and signals ongoing enlistment and convalescence amid Civil War era dispatches.
Confederate Raider Semmes Rescued Then Sunk by Union Vessel
A Confederate captain was hidden aboard a yacht to escape Union boats from the Kearsarge. He was smuggled below deck, later challenged by the Alabama’s commander. The Alabama, after damage, was sunk by a broadside. a demand to Britain followed for the crew’s rendition.
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New York Herald
Hancock
Birmey
Paris
Louder Globe
Alabama
Kearsage
Baltimore
Liverpool
Queenstown
Mabsaina
Kearsige
Asia
Uth
Etna
Mabamia
Cherbourg
Kearsaze
Zazement
Alabamit
Semmes
Semines
Sommes
Uteo
Layter
England
Litcom Harper
Deerholmd
London
Hinet
Tancaster Enee
Iis
Cherbouiz
Commissioner Newton Bi Monthly Report Summary
The Bi Monthly Report of the Commissioner of Agriculture notes general good Winter Wheat conditions in the Eastern States with significant weather losses in New York and Pennsylvania, and predicts a drop in overall wheat yield. Spring wheat shows favorable growth, corn planting resumes after delays, Missouri shows lower spring planting, and western states show mixed progress. The Commissioner, Hon Isaac Newton, announces restoration of the department's frauding privilege to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosioner of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Kentucky
Westtern States
Missouri
Isaac Newton
Enrollment Bill detailed draft and penalties described
The document outlines volunteer quotas and pay scales for one to three year terms, draft triggers if quotas remain, and penalties for counterfeiting money. It notes recruitment procedures and eligibility rules, plus guidance on crediting enlistees to state quotas and handling absent drafted men. The piece also references unrelated notices on currency, culinary packaging, and a Maryland abolition milestone.
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Erylograph News
Wastiseros
Waya
Dane
Chas
Washington
Dix
Marietta
Tenight
Thomas
Chattahoochee
Sandtown Road
Kenesaw
Gen. Wilson
Danville
South Side
Potonite
Kuta
Danville and Weldon
Fits Hughinton
Feepf
Ostend
Cherbours
Wen
Cher- Bourg
Erauwen Witkiis
Southampton
Reid
Tribune
Forh
Nave
Teas
Teibnaca
Kearsize
Tyler
Harper's Perr
Harper’ Ferry
Potomac
Asash
S von Maryland
Army of the Pot
Petersbn
Hichmond
Harney
San Francisco
Ty Efron
Duval
Arkansas
Charendon
Arklake
S¢ Nats
Napoleon
Little Keck
N.Y
Loukon Maile
Lancaster
Yael Deerhowinl
Tpwe
Secretary of the Treasury
C. Cane
Co. Co
Sergie, Austin and Sargent
KiLurns
Milton
Heckwith, Corp
Hew
Kattrichzes Vevates
Lunt
Franktia Mori
Austin
JM Snith
Sargent
A. Smith
Digor Iast
Lorene Miller
Ellsworth
Roswell Garend
K7th
David Dodge
Setart
Orta Brooklin
Josh Bellon
Igten
John A Reyth
Jones H Brasil
Binktiam
Coopers
Hes Burson
Addison
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennes
Louisiana
Florida
Ankansas
Olio
New Shunpshire
Indiana
Mareuchurette
Minis
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Delaware
Cong Mok
Ander
Lin Polthik
Hostia
Hluswortit
No Sawyre
Wanhoek
N. K. Sawyer, Eviitor. Publishers and Proprietors
Priday
Vol. X
Abraham Lincoln
Andrew Johnson
Tennessh
Steeson
Samu Cony
Augusta
ENION
Fifth
Inl Ayer
Blisworth
Fen Airlock A
Jr Congress
Jrraporis
Gow
Newton
Towenship
Ward Betes
Tenmeseer
Lennie
Finn
United States
Naval
Qneta Ny
Sid Servier
Serviow
Carrion
Aife
Morrie
Herchy
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