28 Feb 1866
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1866
Page
1
A New York World excerpt is cited to illustrate the party's disintegration and the editorial voice notes the World’s vested interest as a party organ. The quotation sets a critical frame for readers assessing the GOP's prospects and internal divisions.
A fragment from a Civil War era report notes that Franklin W. Smith was found guilty in a court martial for alleged Navy Department contract misappropriation but Lincoln annulled the verdict and discharged the defendant. The president questioned the financial charges, indicating upheaval in the testimony and records.
A Chicago Republican piece lampoons military ranks granted before retirement as Captain to General Sam E. and other names, noting how locals mock a returning hero. It contrasts celebrated titles with a harsh call for removal of Isaac Newton as Commissioner of Agriculture, urging reform or abolition of the bureau.
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