Weather and politics mix in Chicago dispatch from 1868
From Orlean, Sept 30, 1868, Chicago reports a week of cold rainy weather yet bustling commerce. Businesses struggle to meet demand as freight depots fill and rail cars haul grain. politics lag with limited outdoor meetings. The Roman Catholic conflict, Bishop Duggan, and Father Rolles split factions while abstinence supporters back the priest. Workers oppose convict labor, amid meetings that sour on democracy. The city advertises bonds, art chromos, and imports rare glass and parian wares at 88 Randolph Street as opera troupes draw crowds with Italian, German, and upcoming Midsummer Night’s Dream at McVickers.
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Orreana
Chicago
Noah
Father Rolles
Father RR
Father R
Duggan
Coopers
Cork
Canada
Tate
Board of Public Works
J. Hinrichs & Gd
Audh
Paris
Randolph Street
Maretezek
Il Trovaterek
Faust
McVickers
Joe Jefferson
Don
Questions for O Brien Address to Peoria Voters
A historical plea questions O Brien’s wartime loyalties and stance on Lincoln’s emancipation Proclamation. The text cites House Journal 1868 to challenge his support for Union war aims and to accuse him of aiding Democratic aims. It probes whether his past remarks favored the North or South and questions his true political alignment during the Civil War.
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Peoria
Congress
God and Humanity
North
Lincoln
Uniona
House Journal
Dick Richardson
Peoria County
South
Ilinois
Torts Journal
Wiineis
Fernando Wood
Vallandigham
Henry Clay Dean
United States
Seymour
Butler
Burnside
Davis
Lee
Stonewall Jackson
McClellar
Greenback
Jonecoln
Dean
Land
North West
Cos
Union
Chicago
Uns
Cincinnati
Indiana
Canada
Ohio
Illinois
Grant
Walsh & Co
Copperhead
Jeffavis
Court House
Logan
Court House Square
America
Johnson
Tee
Beauregard
Fred Luster
Fragmented appeal issue from 1860s campaign rhetoric
A heated missive questions a Democratic candidate's loyalty and war stance in the Civil War era. It confronts claimed pro South, antiwar positions, cites Chicago conspirators, Vallandigham, and public speeches urging peace with treasonous tones, demanding a clear war record and patriotism proof.
A Plea to a Congressional Candidate on Patriotism
A fragmentary letter contests a candidate’s loyalty and asks him to prove his wartime history. It lauds Gen. John A Logan and declares patriots and traitors split by the war era. The writer urges the candidate to demonstrate fidelity to constitutional liberty before seeking election.
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Congress
Union
John
A. Logan
Hia
Gen. Logan
Carroll County Notes and Local Events in Shannon
Letter from Shannon dated October 5 1868 reports Republican sentiment fading in the county, a Mount Carroll convention nominating county officers, a planned flat-boat lantern lighting and regiment formation, Temperance society installations led by Dr R C Swain, and editorials from The True Democrat criticizing copperheads and government finances. Major figures named include John J Weber Henry Bitner Maj K Leaviss W A Down Emma Torkington P W P J Northey L C Hetzell Annie Lashell Annie Brown Rolana T J Shout P D Shufelt Dr R B C Swain and President Grant with Colfax as contrasted issues. The note also cites Bureau of Statistics closure and Delmay’s responses to Congress.
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Shannon
Casais
Shannon Township
Carroll County
Mason and Dixons Line
Mount Carroll
John J. Weber
Henry Bitner
Maj
K. Leaviss
Tanners
Mt. Carroll
Lanark
Milledgeville
Black Oak
Thompson
Wedishay
Little Carroll
Sons of Temperance
R. C. Swain
W A. Down
W.P
Emma Torkington
W. A
P.W. P.J
E. Northey
Chaplin
F. Clark
L. C. Hetzell
A.C
A. Munson
D. C
Annie Lashell
W. F. Martin
R. P
A. Brown
Rolana
T. J. Shout
P. D. Shufelt
G. C
C. Swain
D.G
W. A. Down
Temperance
Telegraph advances and civic notes from Freeport area
The report lists various local movements and visits including Mrs. L Munn’s return, General Atkins and General Shaffer returning from Minnesota, and Hon D N Sunderland in Freeport. It notes the death of Andrew Scott and mentions the Mississippi National Telegraph Company opening offices and lines in the area, with Captain Adalk connected to local activities.
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Andrew Scott
W&t
Erle
C. J. Reitzell
J. H. Patterson
National Telegraph Company
Adalk
Carroll Cup
Gazette
Firemen's Ball at Fry's Hall Planned by Rescue Hook Ladder
Rescue Hook Ladder Company announces a firemen's ball to be held at Fry's Hall on Thursday evening, with details limited in this notice. Local patrons are advised to watch for further information and ticket details from company officials.
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Rescue Hook Ladder Company
Weld and Litchfield Photograph Gallery Gains City Attention
Weld and Litchfield, located on Stephenson Street above Green and Shui law office, have become popular city photographers. Citizens are urged to visit and see the excellence of their pictures, with assurance that patrons will not regret following this advice.
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Stephenson Street
Green & Shui Law Office
McHenry Daily Photographs At Sie Son Street Rooms
Wm. McHenry at Staver's boot and shoe store on Sie son Street takes daily photos. He consistently satisfies clients with perfect arrangements and attentive service, and prominent subjects such as fine looking men women or children appear on cards. Call his rooms to test.
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Wm. McHenry
Staver
Sieson Street
Stine and Brother Drapers Offer Rich Winter Stock
Stine and Brother, drapers and tailors at the corner of Chicago and Stephenson streets, announce a large stock of antuoin and winter fabrics, broadcloths, cassimeres, silk and cashmere vestings, and ready-made clothing. They pledge quality work and fair pricing, inviting patrons to visit for perfect fits.
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Chicago Stephenson Streets
M Stine
Moderale Ces
Real Estate Sales Report Sept for multiple properties
Real estate transfers list numerous parcels with buyers and sellers in Ridott Freeport and surrounding areas. Entries include acreages from 20 to 88, various lot and block references, and several named buyers such as Feller, Mitchell, Bonar, Owen, Blanchard, Mayer, Green, and Adams. Also notes an election hint noting a Republican-leaning Tennessee context with a likely presidential vote outcome.
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Mesers
Taylor Aspinwall
Anna Sleeter
Wessel We Nhney
Ridott
J. CG Feller
John Baker
Winslow
C. S. Mitchell
Henry Keller
Toran
David Bonar
Erastus Carey
Florence
G. B. Garlock
Taylor
Union Ad
Freeport
Tohn HL DeBoer
John G Schmidt
Jag L Blanchard
John H. D
Nwa
Silver Creel
Js Blanchard
Michael Rotti
Silver Craek
John C Owen
Aug Radera
Brin
Ferom Mayer
Martin M. Nayéh
McKibben
Samuel Smth Nara
Adam Boeken
Knowlton
JFK& A
Ot A
Newton
Haepat Ams
Thomas
Clark
Ad. Hyeapert
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O'Brine
Democratic Party
Vineland
N. J
Srconp
Nirp
Colfax
Bureau of Statistics
Delmay
Copperheads
St. Louis
Oct
Telegraph Graph Company
Great Wester, Graph Co
Squires
Mississippi National Talegraph
Cage
Missi River
Kenegy Delhaver's
Stephenson St
Stine & Brother
Nashville
Tenny
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