Political turmoil and fire from 1865 era items
A century old wire service summary reports gold opening and closing in New York, diplomatic moves on Mexican soil, Civil War era letters from Major General Custer remarks on secession, and customs enforcement troubles. It notes Stanton's resignation rumors, Seward's Washington departure, Wise and Wood correspondence, Raleigh military court cases, an Oshkosh boiler explosion, a Michigan City saw-mill disaster, and a Canadian proclamation restricting American fishermen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Custer
Austin
Texas
Commissioner of Customs
Atlantic
Florida
United States Revenue
Treasury
Department
Stanton
Seward
Henry L. Wise
Fernando’ Wood
Raleigh
John “H. Gee
Salisbury
North
Carolina
Milwaukee
Moore & Co
Oshkosh
Andrew’ McClure
Huntley
C. Sargent
Miller
Charles Hoge
Lee
Michigan Crry
New Buffalo
Ray
Wagner
Jones
Ottawa
C. W
Canada, Gazette
Mr Nasby Sees Hope in Andrew Johnson for Democracy
Mr Nasby writes from Kentucky dated February 15 1866 expressing long awaited hope that Andrew Johnson will lead the Democratic cause out of hardship. He compares the situation to Moses guiding Israelites and notes faith and politics diverge in his view. A friend of his who was a monomaniac speaks in the excerpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo Rhule
Confederit
Blalt
Kentucky
Andrew Johnson
Moses
Egypt
Johnson
Politix
Faith and politics in the postwar era clash in a fiery diatribe
A speaker laments perceived abolitionist influence and criticizes Andrew Johnson’s Reconstruction policies. The text rails against postmasters and federal appointees, denounces cabinet shifts, and argues for party cohesion around the post office issue. It mocks Unionist politics and signals support for Johnson if he aligns on patronage and appointments.
Local Peoria Tragedies Report Two Child Deaths
In Peoria on the sixth a young girl Annie Sullivan froze to death in the street. A gentleman found her dying on the sidewalk and a physician was summoned, but she died within fifteen minutes. The parents say she left home around nine for school. A separate note describes Philip McBride and wife in Putnam township finding their three month old wrapped too tightly, suffocated and dead, after returning from a visit to his father.
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Andrea Johnson
Dimocris
Stanton
Seward
Welles
Paul
Andre Johnson
Connecticut
John Brown
Columby
Kentucky
John’ Brown
Andrea
Peoria
Annie Sullivan
Tie
Phureday
Philip McBride
Putnam Township
Putton County
Ingratitude and politics stir a divided nation
A New York public meeting for Mr Johnson and the Democratic party prompts Seward’s reception in Washington. The Chicago Republican and Boston copperhead rhetoric attack the veto, while Ohio and Massachusetts lawmakers affirm Congress and resist rebels. Union supporters insist the Constitution and equal rights prevail, obstacles must move aside.
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Dayton
New York
Johnson
Democratic Party
Seward
Wash- Inge
Ehifer Hebetor
Cooper Inpore Eeema
Congress
Washington
Chicago
Col
Forney
Vompey
Ohio
Massachusetts
Freeport Market Prices for Tuesday February 27 1866
Prices for Wheat oats corn barley rye and dairy goods listed with varieties and bid figures. Key items include Winter wheat 110 and 70 80 for No 2 and No 1 Spring 80 100, barley 10 25, cheese 15 20 per barrell, dressed pork 9 50 to 8 75 per 100 pounds, live hog 6 14 7 0 per hundredweight, and butter 18 20 per pound. Agricultural goods and livestock quotes populate the market page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.Y
Wisconsin
Corrected weekly by White Rowell Co Wisconsin and Michigan Lumber Yard
Weekly correction notice from White Rowell and Co Wisconsin and Michigan Lumber Yard located at the back of the Brewster House Freeport Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Rowell & Co
Wisconsin
Michigan
Brewster House
Freeport
Illinois
Mail and train schedule fragment from Judson clerk notice
Fragmentary mail register and transport timetable. Mentions multiple routes and times across Chicago, Eastern Way, Beeline, and Silver Creek areas. Notes departures and arrivals, weekly variations, and irregularities in service with references to Guilittitt clerk and local mills and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & Through
Eastern Way
Dako Cine
Es ‘Evilie
Onieco
BuenaViate
Wedicheslay R
Elday
Tueaday
Derinda
Waterman's Mills
Plum River
A&c
Fueay
Moconnetin
Silver Creek
Rm T
Ki Judson
Rail Road Timetables Illinois Central Going South
Readable fragments indicate railroad timetable notices for Illinois Central lines heading south. Details on routes and schedules appear partial with emphasis on southbound trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Centrat
Second National Bank promotes cash and exchange services
OF Authorized Capital, Capital paidin, $300,000, 100,000, GEORGE DeFOREST, President. EfromM MAYER, Cashier. DIRECTORS: George F. DeForest, QO. B. Bidwell, I. H. Miller, Co. J. Fry, JL. L. Munn, L. F. Burrell, E. Mayer. SECOND NATIONAL BANK 211 ILLINOIS $100,000. Buys and sells Gold and Silver Coin, Government Bonds and 780s, Exchange on England, Ireland and all parts of Europe. And transacts a general Banking business, Collections made and promptly remitted, Office hours, 9a. 1n, to 4 p.m ive Gurray, Cash, Joan H. ADDAMS, Pres, m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Ireland
Europe
Gurray
Joan H. Addams
Hagan's Magnolia Balm Note from New York Ad
An advertisement fragment references Hagan's Magnolia Balm with DEMASS and BARNES & CO. in New York. The brief item signals a product promotion from a prominent retailer or distributor based in Manhattan. The text highlights a beauty or health balm associated with Hagan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demass, Barnes & CO
New York
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Felegraph
Mr. Nasby
Mr. Vallandigham
Freeport Markets
Skeps
Timothy
Clover
Fry's Block
Stepiog
Stepitenson
Per Guilititt
North-Western Rail Road
Galena Division
Traina
Ifr Tong
Patna
Western Union Railroad Company
Fairst National Bank
George Deforest
Efromm Mayer
George F. DeForest
QO. B. Bidwell
I. H. Miller
J. Fry
JL. L. Munn, L. F. Burrell, E. Mayer
Second National Bank
Capital
Jacob Rodearme
William Young
H. C. Burchard
J. Wilson Shaffer
John H. Addams
Willard P. Naramore
Walter P. Hunt
Thompson Wilcoxon
Alfred H. Wise
Demars Barnes & Co
Hagan
Magnolia
W. FB. Uagen
Troy
Noy
Mason and Iltamlin
Mason & Hamlin
Boston
Mason Brothers
Great West
Coc
Marshalls Catarra
Marshall
Burr & Perry
Reed, Austin & Co
Brown
Lamdon & Co
Ced
Cutler & Co
Seth W. Fowle
Wilson, Fairbank & Co
Henshaw Edmonds &Co
H.H. Hay
Portland
Bryan
Job. Moses
Courtland St
N. Y. Yl
United States
Ayre
Ayers
Saparilla
J.C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
Emmert & Burrell
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