Colorado Statehood Bid Reported In Senate Floor Action
The senate reports a bill for Colorado’s admission to statehood and the measure faces expected presidential stance. potential contest over the Attorney General race arises with Ingersoll seeking renomination and Bushnell as challenger. penitentiary commissioners currently lack announced opponents though incumbents are presumed safe.
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Senate
Colorado
Stanton
R. G. Ingersoll
Peoria
Wash. Bushnell
LaSalle
Vic Ex Didates
Messrs. Shuman
Chicago
Logan
Whiteside
Reid
Will
Grant and the Ledger's iron-willed patron Bonner
The article notes Bonner’s bold push to publish Gen. Grant’s full speeches in the Now Yor ke Ledger. It contrasts Grant’s deeds over words and describes his gruff, practical nature with Sylvanus Cobb Jr. as a foil. The piece suggests history will honor action more than speech.
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Grant
Yorke Ledger
Bonner
Ledger
Gen. Grant
Buncombe
New York Ledger
Sylvanus Cobb, Jr
General Grant
A Fashionable Choir Scene Described in Satire
A vivid satirical portrait of a church choir loft in revival with playful mischief. Rows of tuning books, the balustrade, and gleeful praisers arrive in parade as solemn singing clashes with merry winks and whispered notes. The piece mocks choir culture and religious solemnity.
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Loaminer and Chronicle
Democratic Paper Claims Union Soldiers Targeted
The LaCrosse Democrat editorial criticizes a Southern Opinion habit of listing Confederate officers while accusing Northern officers of theft and cruelty. It argues that a party praising rebel officers while denouncing Union soldiers lacks moral legitimacy in seeking Union veterans' support.
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LaCrosse Democrat
Hades
State Agricultural Society Sets 1868 Fair Start Date
The executive board met in Springfield on January 7 1868 and announced the next fair will begin Monday September 21. The treasurer reported a treasury balance of 8065 17. Racing will be excluded from grounds and premiums will use action instead of speed in listings.
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The
State Agricultural Society
Springfield
Zouaves Sail From Montreal For Papal Army
A corps of Zouaves enlisted at Montreal for the army of the Pope is preparing to sail from Canada. A grand religious demonstration to bless their banners will be held in Montreal before departure.
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Montreal
Canada
Mit
Times
Raeagl al ‘Buch
Rervsarican
Club
Advertising and Politics Amid Economic Dullness
The New York Tribune argues advertising sustains business in downturns, urging merchants to seek buyers and advertise now. The piece also notes U S political moves, including England’s explanation of recent execu tions and Seward’s potential foreign diplomacy maneuvers, implying a costly but profitable war-like diplomacy.
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New York
the Tribune
Hall Ahab
House of Representatives
England
Seward
Satan
Earache Relief Remedy Shared By Request
A reader provides a simple earache remedy saying to make a cotton wool ball with a small centre, fill with ground operas, place on a five cent coin, insert into the ear, cover with cotton and bandage. It claims almost instant relief and notes the method is gentle enough for infants and adults.
A Chip of the Old Block in The White House
A son of Andrew Johnson has been sent to an asylum as a confirmed inebriate. The writer suggests the father and son swap places, arguing whisky would lose nothing and the Presidency might gain dignity and wisdom from the change.
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Andrew Johnson
Miss Emma Hunt Elected Kansas House Clerk
Miss Emma Hunt was elected Clerk of the Kansas House of Representatives on the 15th inst. This appears to be the first such case on record, though likely not the last.
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Emma Hunt
Kansas House of Representatives
Ecclesiastical quarrel and political dabblings in Illinois
The text notes discord between Evangelical churchmen and Ritualists in England, references Col Lyle Dickey and Gen McClernand with Dr N R Casey tied to Illinois Governor candidacy, and mocks campaign chatter about A T Stewart as Grant VP with a jab at red tape and perfumed speculation.
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England
Col
T. Lyle Dickey
Ottawa
Gen. McClernand
Springfield
N. R. Casey
Mound City
Govenor
Illinois
A.T. Stewart
Grant
Stewart
General Butler Attacks Grant Nomination at Soldiers’ Meeting
Past General Butler voiced strong opposition to Ulysses S. Grant’s nomination for the Presidency during a soldiers’ gathering in Washington, portraying personal enmity with the general and challenging his leadership.
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Butler
Grant
Washington
Dickens to Write US Book After Tour Ends
s x Dickens plans a United States book following the completion of his tour. Ticknor and Fields have arranged for its publication.
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Dickens
United States
Ticknor & Fields
Palmer Seen as Likely Governor of Thlineis
Early indications name General John M. Palmer as the frontrunner for Thlineis governorship. Supporters push his candidacy amid regional sentiment in the capital, while opponents prepare campaigns.
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John M. Palmer
Thlineis
Local Oyster Fries Draw Prescott Bookstore Visit
An enthusiastic individual from Prescott opened a new eatery opposite the National Office, dishing oyster fries and inviting patrons to enjoy a good liquored meal. The lively scene centers on the bookstore neighbor and the appetizing launch attracting locals.
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Prescott
Weytauran
Tryon
Hihi
Six building lots on Stephenson Street for sale
Six building lots on Stephenson Street offered near P. Barton or F. C. Welch warehouse with contact for details. Also offered a single square sleigh body at the same location for viewing.
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Stephenson
P. Barton
Morris
F.C. Welch
Stephenson St
Gi Wanon
For Sale Listing in Fry's Block Area
A fragmented for sale notice listing land parcels in various town sections including NW SW SW and NE due north west It references a price of 800 and a contact or office in Fry's Block with a code w38-12-Feo 1 Office.
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McDaniels
Rock Run
Sea
Via
Fry’s Block
Sound as a Silver Dollar Market Update
Fragmentary OCR notes reference whylatd and New York inku rat o companies with D Atkins agent in Fry's Block. Mentions London markets and a Morgan buyer. text is incomplete but implies a business update or broker activity in financial markets.
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Whylatd
New ‘York
Real Estate Sales in Stephenson County Janua ry Monthly Report
The Freeport News lists January real estate transfers in Stephenson County. Numerous buyers purchased farms and lots across Ridott Lena Freeport and nearby districts with prices ranging from 300 to 13 000 dollars. Notable deeds include Polls to Neuberger 325 acres and P G Watmough to Hershey 450 acres, reflecting active land transfers.
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Freeport News
Stephenson County
Manny
Henri Neuberger
Ridott
Jotham M. Smith
John
Thomas
Lena
T. C. Gatliff
Knowlton
Freeport
E. C. DePuy
Zartman
P.G. Watmough
A. B. Hershey
Sec
Shand
Ibling Iblings
H. ‘Johnson
Silver Creek
Harrison
Willetts
Harriet Sherman
Allen
Thos
Steere
Geo S ‘Yler
J John. Coates
Isabella van Enian
Coates
John Goddard
John ‘Bentley
Charles
Woriek
John Ds
Beeaiye Meren T J John
Ford
Harman Bower
Buckeye
Chas
Best
Samuel McGrath
Harlem
Israel L. Hayes
Jobim M. Smith
Bik
iLeana
John’ B. Johnston
John W. Ford
Margaret J. Robinson
S. D. Atkins
Guiteau
Peter Kautenoerger
John ‘Neumeyer
John Beck
Fred Hoffman
Orwell& Ransom ‘Bailey
Wh. Gemmill
Whiwg
Florence
Jacob Wingart
Isaac Bogenrlef
Jefferson
Illinois Central Rail Road Passenger and Freight Schedules
The notice lists Illinois Central and North Western rail schedules with arrivals and departures for passenger and freight trains. It covers south and northbound Illinois Central trains with multiple times, North Western Galena division departures and arrivals from Freeport, and western trains with connections at Savanna to Dubuque and northern points.
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Illinois Central Rail
FreightTrain
North-Western Rail Road
Galena Division
Freeport
Chicago
Savanna
Dubnuque
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Ed Brown
Islien
Santa
Brown
Clark Rinda Dille Barbara
Coe Fahit
Manila
Callater
Sam Ullinder
Henry ii
Baker
Albert
Lordiana Forace
Lester J Maynard WiArthur
Mitchell No Best
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Alri
Joseph Muldoon
James Mini
Isabel Nichols
Wee Gaman
Preston Tuy Tosaoe
Mary Smith
Petar
Wfibher
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Ellen Smith
Jamies
Spratu
Snider
Wea
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Latazio
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Reeport
Norwich
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New York City
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New‘ York
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Life Ing
Oston
Mass
Travelers Ins. Co
WM. Caspers Schultz
Surgeon Generals Office
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Galens and Exchange Sts
Ill
Sparks Randa
Stephenson and
Walnut
Old Presbyterian Church
Freeport, Ill
Watt
Maiden Lane
Morton Gold
A. Morton
Simon Phillips
Vilinole
NWS
Ira M. Phelps
McMillan J Newton & Co
Bil Laird
Ing
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AGUS
Rewton
James Jenkins
Chicago Republican
Prosphotus
Abraham Lincoln
India
Ireland
Gan
Gvery
the Daily
Berus
Ican
Telegraph
Express Nod
the Weekly
Republican
Hlcago Republican Company
Aussau St
J.D. Diffenbaugh
Emmert & Pattison
Freeport Agricultur Seayorke
Emmery & Pattison
Freeport Agricultural Works
Jdcre. Pattison
P. Manny
Panyiug Mills
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