Debates Over Congress Choice Between Union and Copperhead Lines
A series of letters between Titus J Turner of Galena and E B Washburne of Freeport discuss a joint debate on Reconstruction and the fate of Congress. Washburne clarifies his bid for the Fortieth Congress under constitutional terms, rejecting a copperhead framework. Turner presses for a public canvass, noting health and readiness to join discussions once agreed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frieprorr
E. B. Washburne
Galena
National Union
Congress
United States
Philadelphia
Tam
Thos. J. Turner
Iil
Freeport
Ill
Baldwin
Johnson
Constitutional Congress of
Legal
Constitutional Congress of the
House of Representatives
House
Freewort
Washburne
Elizabeth
Eto
Sam
Titus
J, Turner
Copperhead
E. B. WastBurn
Beecher Attacked Over Southern Views and Johnson Delays Appointments
The piece attacks Henry Ward Beecher for anti South rhetoric and accuses him of hypocrisy tied to abolitionist boasts. It also claims President Johnson delays many appointments for party gain, arguing the tactic will backfire.
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South
Henry Ward Beecher
Washington
Hell
Johnson
Burrell Names Three Reasons Against Kissing Mrs Gyffyes
Louis F Burrell explains his refusal to kiss Mrs Gyffyes despite his age and affection. He cites three reasons including loyalty to his happy marriage and the imprudence of giving offense to his spouse.
Daily homily and local ads mix in fragmented notice
A jumbled fragment from a 19th century page mixes moral guidance from Dr. Bushnell about patience and divine will with local ads for groceries and shop goods. Readers encounter price notes for cranberries green apples canned peaches cider vinegar and corn baskets at Burrells and Stevenson Street address details.
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Pond
Geo
Grimes
Burrell’s
Bushnell
Stephenson St
The
North American Review
Married Notices From Lockport Lena and Stephenson County
Marriages announced across multiple towns. CHAS SQUIRES of Freeport and MARY Bradshaw of Massillon were wed in Lockport. JAMES N POORLY wed IRENES Henry in the bride’s home. Col Alexander McEathorn and WIEUCINDA Ambrose married in Lena. J W Shank and Mary Bixuer, and Lew I Sweeley with Ann B. Bixier wed in Stephenson County with local officials presiding.
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Lockport
N. Y
J. R. Brodnack
Chas. Squires
Freeport
Ill
Mary
D. M. Bradshaw
Massillon
Ohio
Mary Bixuer
Stephenson County
Lewis Z. Sweeley
Ann B. Bixier
Obituary: Robert Fosler of Rock Run Dies at 71
Robert Fosler, a long-time Rock Run resident in Stephenson County, died Monday September 24 1866 at age 71. Native of Union County Pennsylvania he moved to the county in 1847 and left behind four children and a large circle of relatives and friends.
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Rock Run
Stephenson County
Robert Fosler
Union County
State OF Illinois
Stephenson
S County
William W. Smith
John H. Brightman
Sarah D. Brightman
William F. Bryan
William H. Schruppferman
William H. Stone
Sons Plad
Freeport
Hodges
Angers
Pend Og
Mary_A. Corbin
Frank Corbin
Philip Corbin
Gerton
P. Hodges
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F. B. Wash
J. ‘Lurner
Fortieth Congress
Legal and Revolutionary Congress
Mr. Beecher
Mobile Gazette
Plymouth Church
Wall Street
Louis F. Burrell
Yankee Nations
Stephenson Street
Kreeport
Illinois
B. J. Bristol
Blenetach Street
Court House
Addams JQ Bigelow
Bess
Tanne
Becher & Miller Brigham LD Benson Israel Baker
Annie Francesman
Corbip
Cooper
F Clark Mary EF
Dantj Dopson
Simon de Haren
Geo W Fisher
Sarah Folgate
Jacob Franklin
Henry Fisher
Huber
W & Co
Holman
Me Halsted
Milo W
Hedner
John __ Knepper
John St King John Lamey John Lily MC
Lasher
Lowery Angels
Long
Lyon
Edwin
Lily Henry McDermott
Sarah A Morory
Mayers
Sarah Miller
Mitchell
Lizzie Myers
Maryano Philips Jas O Rodenberger
I Robinson Charies
Sankey
Sarah Seymour Oliver Shase
Margaret Shey
Hannah Sahnke
Eliza Snow
EA S Schneck
Edward Smith
A A Smith
AJ Smith
Albert Thompson
Loran Todd J
Forrent
Jas van Sickle
Andrew Wilson
Andrew Wilson Wm Wilson Mrs MD 1F Wilson Marilla Weaver
Ek Wood
AC Weaver
Fannle
Yeager
A &E
Atkins
Gent's
Koenigsberg & Mars
First National Bank
Srerisseee Reeves
Piueless PD
U.S
U. S
Veil
Chania
Comptroler
Sleghennon Conny
E. Meyer
1St National Bank of Freeport
Ente Quarterly Report
Second National Bank
Anc Vian
State
Owen Tanadine
Bilcpue
Maui Wulseby
Luther W. Guiteau
Second National Bank of Freeport
L. W. Guiteau
Alt. Green
N. P
Newry C
Tyne
Baailey & Brawley Complainants’ Solicitors
J.C. Myx
de W. Scory
Ona
K. Brown
Laps Furnishing Store
Kone
Chicago
A. D. Ferris
Bartlett's Block
Ec. &c
New York and
Eee
Mattie ‘H. Wilson
NEW Fall Dry Goods
WM. Walton
Jamey Mitchell
Ite Kry’s
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