Johnson's Banquet Speech and Political Strife in 1860s Washington
Telegraph reports President Johnson presided at the National Hotel banquet for the New Orleans battle anniversary, disavowing an immediate address while proposing a sentiment about Union unity. The piece discusses impeachment talk, state finances, census data, and Springfield politics alongside local disputes and business tensions.
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Johnson
National Hotel
Washington
New Orleans
Union
Congress of the
United States
Andy
Congress
Wisconsin and Milwaukee Trials and Local Incidents
A mix of brief items reports a subscriber resuming the Mani Towoc Pilot after a rebuke, a hotel fire scare, a scaffold collapse causing fatal injuries to Terrier Kittlery with Jacob Larson severely hurt, and details from Jesse Burrows murder trial with a guilty verdict. Also noted are a robbery arrest near Savanna, Anna Dickinson’s return to lecturing, a fatal skating accident involving Clara McHenry, and urban misadventures in South Side Milwaukee.
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Jacob Larson
Larson
South Side
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Jesse Burrows
Neal McDonald
James A. Balch
S. McNutt
J. N. Snapp
John Williams
C. Mitchell
RK. H. McFadden
Wm. Runnels
Samuel Tillotson
Oliver Gwin
T’ Lord
T. B. Rose
Joseph Brandt
James A. Connolly
I. N. Vandyke
W. L. Thrill
Col. McHenry Brooks
Col. Brooks
Col.Connolly
Ife
Aaron Burr
Jeff Davis
Cannon
Court House
Col. Connolly
Tillitson
Charleston
Racke
Jawaukee Wisconsin
A Party Without Leaders in the Republican Rank
The article argues the Republican party entered a late State contest without recognized leaders as Seward and Weed deserted to the enemy. It contends that leadership matters less than shared principles, and the party proved stronger, proving it can win without top leaders by backing vital ideas.
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Republican Party
Messrs. Seward
Weed
Governor Oglesby’s Message Praises Peace and State Prosperity
The governor’s summary lauds divine Providence, expanding agriculture commerce manufacturing and mining as sources of wealth, commends the orderly elections and peace, and honors fallen soldiers including Abraham Lincoln. He notes limitless state resources and wealth, discusses state debt liquidation and fund allocations, but ends abruptly as the text cuts off.
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Oglesby
Divine
Abraham Lincoln
Illinois Legislature Opening Reflections From Springfield Journal
From Springfield Illinois January letters describe the impending legislature session with early canvassing and planning. The writer notes discussions among lawmakers shaping the General Assembly's agenda and touches on public debate over moving the state capital from Springfield to Chicago.
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Springfield
Mammoth
Leland House
General Assembly
Sherman House
Chicago
Illinois Central
Bloomington
Decatur
McCain
Ilinois
Gentile merchants of Utah and Brigham Young clash over buyout offer
Brigham Young replies to a December communication from Gentile merchants who offered to leave Utah if the Saints would buy them out at fair valuation. He rejects obligations to collect debts or goods, arguing that sales would yield more money than any merchants have earned in the territory.
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Wwe
Succes
Washington
United States
Tam
Mormon Church
Utah
Brigham Young
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A. J
State Board of Equalization
Soldiers’ College
Fulton County
Lincoln Monument Association
Agricultural and Mechanic College Fund
State Penitentiary
Buckmaster
House of Correction
Adjutant General
State Sanitary Commission
Illinois River
LaSalle
Rock Island
Dixon
Guv. Oglesby
Densmoore
Whiteside
Corwin
Ohio
Illinois
Thomas Corwin
Trumbull
Logan
Oblesby
Gen. Palmer
Palmer
Manitowoc
Union Hotel
Land Lord
Charleston Courier
Elizabeth
Clinton Streets
Terrier Kittlery
Crouse
Savanna
Myers
Pennsylvania
Waupan
Philadelphia
Anna Dickinson
Clara
J. A. McHenry
Brigham
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