Political and legal brief from Marion County aloud
Official Marion county records amend an error of one vote in the county results, giving Dr. Green Union Senate majority over Stephenson Copperhead. The piece notes a lack of Senate majority but a Union advantage on joint ballot, and mentions statewide political shifts, including the Black Laws debate and Judge Bradwell’s Revolution proposal. It also reports on Chief Justice Chase’s appointment and ongoing Civil War developments including Nashville weather halting operations and Sherman and Grant movements near Savannah and Charleston.
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Marion County
Dr. Green
Senate
Copperhead
Stephenson
Teventy
Nashville
Memphis
Beauregard
Fort Pillow
Mississippi
New York Tribune
Washington
Sherman
Honest Old Abe and Lincolnian Promises Crown Union Message
A tribute to Abraham Lincoln praises his firmness honesty humanity and plain speech. The piece highlights his Emancipation Proclamation pledge and insistence on peace through national authority noting his resolve to end the war without retraction or slavery return while outlining the conditions for peace and Union victory.
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Abraham Lixcott
Abe
Abraham Lincoln
Tax Law Burdens Railroads Shift to Public
Public corporations escape taxation while railroads may add taxes to fares, a provision framed in Albany by the Democratic Railroad King Erastus Corving and other powerful interests. The result is a heavier burden on the people and increased wealth for the railroads, reflecting aristocratic control over democratic processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Erastus Corving
Liberty Fights Monopolies and a New Aristocracy Rise
A regional note laments corporate power and whiskey speculation, urging lawmakers to restrain influential interests led by New York Central and Corning. It praises Gov. Fanton of New York for supporting abolition of slavery’s political power and endorses the national victory narrative at Jamestown N Y with a Chautauqua jubilee.
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America
Washington
New York Central Road
Corning
Lincoln
Fenton
Jamestown N. Y
Jamestown
Euripire
Fanton
Chatauqua
Fanron
Slavehiolders
Friends of Freedom
Fantox
New York
Bofferera
John B. Ogden
Nagsen Strast
P. A
Letter From Gen Schofield on Franklin Battle
A Nashville dated December 2 1864 letter from General Schofield to his wife recounts the Franklin campaign. He notes Hood’s larger force failed to cut supply lines, claiming about a thousand of his own casualties versus Hood’s six thousand, and praises his troops for a glorious if costly victory. A second private letter from an officer describes the brutal fighting, the high casualties, and the exhausted but victorious survivors as they withdrew to new positions.
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Schofield
Battle of
Franklin
Nashville
Hood
NaGuviLie
Tennessee
Sichofield
Joboniey
Lincoln Message Read on Page One of Our Paper
The article presents President Lincoln's message as plain, concise and authoritative. It praises the clarity and accessibility of the document, noting its origin from Lincoln's mind and pen and its distinction from other state papers. It urges readers to value Honest Old Abe and his four more years in office.
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Lincoln
Abe
Chicago
Board of Trade
Henry Taylor Key
Canal Street
Illinois
Union
Congress
Capitol
Washburne
Salmen P. Chase
Chi F Jratice
Supreme Court of the
United States
Woo AM
Seth W. Powle
Wilson, Fairbank & Co
Henshaw
Edmands & Co
H. Hay
Portland
Bfo
Sele
London
Japan
Y. N
Burrell
Stephenson Street
Morent
Uxeavid & Co
Til
Gexra
P. Parnald
Call to repeal 20 percent paper duty to save newspapers
A letter warns that rising printing paper costs threaten newspapers and urges Illinois lawmakers in Congress to abolish the 20 percent duty on foreign paper. It argues the duty raises home prices, harms readers, and wastes government funds, urging a swift repeal to preserve a free press and cheap education.
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Congress
Thors
New York
Illinois
Chicago and its vast growth amid cattle and packing hubs
Washington correspondent recounts a journey to Chicago, praising the Chicago Burlington and Quincy for its rise, and describing the Union Depot, freight wealth, and packing yards. He notes vast quantities of timber and livestock, and details a grisly hog packing process witnessed during a tour of a packing house.
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Washington
Wasainerom
D. C
Faraxo Jupson
Telegraph
Daily Press
Chicago Burlington and Quincy
Chicago
Union Depot
Ireland
Gud
Butchery and dissection amid Chicago sights and praise
An eyewitness describes brutal butchery and dissection of cattle and hogs, then shifts to Chicago’s rapid growth and architecture, praising Illinois and political loyalties, with notes on Washburne and Chase, and concluding with advertisements for hair restorer products.
Coe's Cough Balsam Promoted as Premier Remedy
A local paper touts Coe's Cough Balsam as the foremost cure for coughs colds croup sore throat and lung complaints. It claims wide trust across the Eastern States and urges households to keep a bottle on hand at 400 per bottle, sold at drug stores as the cheapest and best remedy.
Coo’s Cough Balsam Praised As Remedy Of Liberty Era
A historical promotional note extols Coo’s Cough Balsam as a universal cure for croup coughs sore throat hoarseness and lung inflammation. It claims unbeatable value at 40 cents per bottle and notes wide availability in drug stores citing endorsements across social classes and professions.
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Bryan
Emmert & Burrell
Liberty
Washington
Jefferson Clay
Coo
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Freeport Weekly
Journel
Oppiclal PaPaa
Amma A
Tm Ncselon
Springfield
Bradwell
Chies
P. Chase
Supreme Court of the United States
City Point
Richmond
Ogacesee River
Savannah
Charleston Harbor
Charleston
Grant
6Th
Sth
Sheridan
6Th Corps
Stony Creek
Bvomeng Monopolien
Gen. Schofield
Framlin
Nora
The
Capitol Weekly
J. A. AL
D. H. Seelye
Brown
A. Allen
Blair
Bunedt
Ous
Atdaniel May
Eng
Brookiyo, Kings Co
Sendy
Edward A. Wilson
Williamsburg
Kings Co
Wright
WLIXI
Warort
Canada
Warshalls Catarrh Snuff
Barnea & Park
U.K
D. Sands
Stephen Paul & Co
Israel Minor & Co
McKesson & Robbins
A. L. 8Covin& Co
James Clarke
Royal
J. Clarke
M. D
Great Britain
Canadas
Joe Moses
Cortlandt At
M. Desougaux
A. M. Mavarckar
Bole
Oolice
Liberty Street
New York City
A. M. Macarckay
Natitantes Maypair
R&q
Bedford
Kings County
M. Clayton
Freeport
Lewis
Calandar
Meeley
DR. Oneeleman
Chegieman
Origan
Piltysician
Onkeleman
Cheeseman
Mall
Lord & Saitth
Shutomins & Hillyer
Cedar St
Aize
W. H. Waggoner
Madrid
N. Y
Asa Ourrin
Philadelphia
Ney
Catson
Rochester
Syke, Chaudwick & Co
Willard’s Hotel
Washington, D. CO
G. W. D. Andrews
Lowe
Cincinnati, C
Hi. B
Kingsley, Cleveland, C
C. Moore
Broadway
Masa
Judith Russell
James Marah
West Lith
Haying
Hay & Child
Meonly
Park Row
N.Y
Stines
Stine
Goode
Old Berka County
Shack
Tandy
England
Scotland
Davenport Brothers
Tandy's
St. Augustine
Seovatoris Noteckh
Thomas Llyng
Inet
Thomas Flynn
Atephenaon
Sulwols
Stephenson County
Hersuna
Anid
Tunke
Illinoi
Ogounty
Daniel A. Rohrer
John Dewalt
Mary BE. McKingle
Lodawick Stanton
Emma K. Banton
James Mitchell
Roderick Richardson
John A. Page
Leonora A. Putogin
Halden Putoain
Hiram G. Everett
Bilas D. Clark
Othniel S. Williams
Edward B. Everett
Roderick Richarson
Othndiel
Hiram
Everett
Othuie
Williams
Edwar B. Everett
Mary BE. Medinle
Caid
John
Page
Othvel
Mary
McKfozle
Olrcult Qourt
Blepkengon County
Edward P. Hodges
Huway
Henry B
Adolph Boedeker
Vatieg
Henry Adolph Bowdeker
Tilbolg
Q County
Gutate
Presport
Mann's Bait
Owen
Atany Howe
Benjamin
Preepert
Malburny
James Koay
Paler
Daniel Bom
Pamias
Enul
Eatihey
Court Home
GQ. A. Stiles
Herring & CO
State Street
Idimen
OF New
Tus Uty
Ladies’ God Aliyacs
Agit
Nublus
Seagea
Olaska
Boston
Walton
Septenson
Hank
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