Nebraska Meeting Defies Douglas Swindle at Court House
Resolutions presented at a meeting in Freeport condemning the Nebraska swindle linked to Mr. Douglas. Speakers included Chas Notts, T J Turner, J Montelins, Chas A Clark, and J A Davis. Opponents led by Judge Farwell, C Bagg, S Rosenbaum, and James Mitchell. Final action postponed to next Saturday for broader discussion and a renewed public expression of sentiment. The Ridott meeting record is also published, with countywide support noted for the cause.
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Nebraska
J. A. Davis
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Judge Farwell
C. Bagg
S. Rosenbaum
James Mitchell
Ilinois
Enra
Douglas’ Bill
Court House
Ridott
Washburne ranks in aiding 1850 Census copies
The article praises Hon. E B Wastisuane of Conercas for forwarding a copy of the 1850 Census report to the County Clerk and distributing copies to the public. It contrasts his diligence with his predecessor Mr Campbell who allegedly sold his quota and kept proceeds, a claim vouched by a democrat supporter.
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Conercas
E B. Wastisuane
Wasugurne
Congress
Washburne
David Dale Owen
Campbell
Illinois and Nebraska in the Black Laws dispute
The Illinois Senate passes resolutions endorsing the Nebraska bill and Judge Douglas, prompting a fierce protest against slavery expansion. The piece criticizes northern Democratic support and praises opposition, noting regional divisions and a backers’ claim of lasting peace on the slavery question. It also mentions a local editor and a forthcoming paper in Whitside County.
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Ilinois
Nebraska
Douglas
Illinois Senate
Omelyony
Demain
Stephenson County Agricultural Society Formed at Freeport
A February 22 1864 public meeting at the Court House Freeport approved a constitutional draft for the Stephenson County Agricultural Society to be tied to the State Society. Officers elected by ballot included President O W Brewster Vice Presidents I Montague and Conrad Van Vroklin Corresponding Secretary J A Davis Recording Secretary William Preston and Treasurer William M Buckley. The constitution outlines duties of officers, annual fairs in September or October, and member dues with life membership for a one time payment of ten dollars.
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J.Q. Stoneman
James Barber
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K. Torry
Wim. Loyd
Bruneis Neit
Thompson Wilcoxon
Burgess
Sats Hart
Conrad van Brocktin
R.A. Lae
Pats Too
New Daguerrean Rooms Promises Superior Portraits
Daguarrean Rooms at Howells' site under W. Fossler offer new photographic portraits of Freeport residents. Assisted by a Mosler pupil, the studio touts images superior to prior local work and invites visitors to inspect specimens. Tim Newry Burris Review notes the January issue from Leonard Beott & Co with readable contents including Shakespeare, St Paul, music, Herodotus, and German Protestantism.
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Herodotus
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Nebraska Resolutions on Slavery and Missouri Compromise
Resolutions presented at the Nebraska meeting condemn national efforts to reopen slavery in territories, demand adherence to the Missouri Compromise, and call for swift Nebraska organization as a territory under its terms. Illinois Legislature adjournment noted. public notices advertise spring goods and lectures on clairvoyance with local interest.
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Nebraska
United States
Ruscuven
Missouri
Ilinois
Congress
North
Illinois
Nebraska Meeting Protests Missouri Compromise Repeal
A Ridott gathering called by the friends of freedom on Feb 25 protests the repeal of the Missouri Compromise and supports extending slavery. Rev John Morris chairs. Petitions to Congress urge opposition to the Nebraska Bill and instruction to the Senator. Proceedings sent to Kee pore editors for publication.
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Nebraska
Friends of Freedom
Ridott
John Morris
Putnam Parley Esq
Chossy
Congress
United States
Nebraska resolutions dominate legislative debate in House
Springfield news notes Nebraska resolutions passed by the House after long discussion, with Senate resolutions and adjournment dates debated. Bills on railroads and school acts move through, a Stockaninge Indians delegation in Washington reports Wisconsin ties, while a mysterious medicine claim and local weather anecdotes close the item.
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Northern Cross Railroad
Rockford
Nashville
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Stock Island Railroad Co
Pike Co
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Mississippi
Washington
Indiana
New York City
Stockbelteo
Oneida County
New York
St. Mary's River
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Indian Bureau
Marchington Star
Europe reports steady markets and troop movements abroad
Foreign News from New York notes no decisive shifts in the Eastern Question with renewed talk of arbitration. Cotton and breadstuffs trade quietly, American securities steady. Despatches from St. Petersburg describe a war climate, Turkish unrest, Danube clashes, and troop dispositions for the Mediterranean. Reports also cover naval losses, banking ties, and political shifts in Europe and Asia.
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Europa
Mérican Securities
St. Petersburg
Iva Béeon
Paris
Tscitemont
Falton and Lyons Prospect of Town Growth
Falton and Lyons discuss the village and its rival across the river. The Chicago Air Line and Iowa Central Railroad spur growth, with rapid buildings and rising property values. A grand hotel is planned for the coming season, aiming for completion by early August to accompany railroad connections.
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Lyons
Chicago Air Line
Lowa Central Railroad
Yalua
Row Hotel
Chicago
Augusta
Aiteside
Tyranny and opposition to bill faced in Nebraska scene
Fragmentary historical text shows harsh rhetoric against a bill, naming foes of reform and slavery, with references to a figure wishing to ride rough-shod over allies. The garbled lines imply a political confrontation and a request to present opposition.
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Nebraska
Frovdan
Public Mind Spat By Men With Starched Collars
Fragmentary note claims starch should be removed from collars of men who spit on the public mind. The terse remark reflects a critique of elites and public discourse. No identifiable persons or places are given in the readable text.
The Poor in Limerick Face Grim Times Over Prices
The Limerick Reporter laments severe distress due to soaring provisions and prices. Many seek workhouse relief as wages fall to about 1s 4d daily, with workers and families starving while capitalists profit and authorities struggle to avert widespread hunger.
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Limerick Union
Wretehadtsharer
Apportionment Bill Districts and Senate Numbers
The document lists Senate and Representation Districts by county for Illinois, naming Cook Lake McHenry Winnebago Ogle Carroll Jo Davies Stephenson Kane DuPage Kendall Will Bureau Rock Island Whiteside La Salle Grundy and others with multiple seats. A Galena Jeffersonian note laments the Nebraska bill opposition and urges legislators to confront the issue rather than dodge responsibility during the excursion.
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Boone
Winnebago
Ogle
Carroll
Jo Davis and
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du Kalb,Lee and Whiteside Co
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Troquois
Kankakee
Ian Sail
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Bureau Co
la Salle
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Dupage & Kankakee
de Kalb
Bureau
Rock Island and
Whiteside
Leo and
Carroll and Jo Davies
Stephenson
T Boone
McHenry
Laka
Galena Jeffersonian
Nebraska
Douglas
Minnesota public meeting hailed as pivotal for state growth
A capi tol gathering praised as the most important ever held, urging support for a feasible route between the Mississippi and Missouri. Backers claim it could transform Minnesota in two years, enriching farmers and merchants, developing vast resources, and attracting tens of thousands of settlers. A committee to raise funds will be formed and Mr Nobles is trusted to lead the mission.
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Hing
Ivass
Gaye
Pacior
Rebert
Minnesota
Capitol
Mississippi
Missouri
Pacle
St. Joseph and the Platte
Motsuro
Dianesotian
Boston Press Sees Advertising Price Stagnation
A Boston dispatch notes the Chicago Democratic Press discussion on publishing costs and ads. It argues newspaper profits rise with proper price balance, citing high publishing expenses and the need for fair advertising rates to reflect labor and capital invested.
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Opposition to Douglas Nebraska bill spreads across New Hampshire towns
A broad coalition of Exeter, Dover, Keene, Claremont, Canaan, and Boscawen leaders denounce Douglas Nebraska bill as hostility sweeps Northern and Western states. State mass meetings in Manchester Nashua and Augusta call for a party‑neutral convention March 1 to defeat the measure and preserve free institutions. Lincoln era clergy supply shortages noted with 650 ministers in the state and many churches without pastors.
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Anensta
Douglas
Nebraska
Digestion Digest: Pepsin From Greek Roots for Ox Stomach Cure
The article reviews Pepsin, derived from Greek terms, presented as a natural remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. Dro S. Lamatex of Philadelphia prepares a fourth stomach preparation for bovine digestion, highlighting its restorative powers. An illustration of the Ox appears elsewhere in the paper.
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Philadelphia
Katixa
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