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Newspaper
Freeport Weekly Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1865
Page
1
A discussion on taxing U S Bonds held in counties and towns, the effect of lower tax locales on government securities, and the national pledge. It covers congressional will, the Stevens Committee report, and Supreme Court cases on oaths and pardons affecting former Confederates seeking office.
The article notes rising public concern over railroad monopolies in Illinois counties including Ogle, urging state action to curb extortion, discuss remedies such as canal competition and potential federal power to regulate interstate commerce, and stressing the political stakes for legislators and candidates.
Discussion among workers on legalizing an eight hour day due to poverty and long ten hour shifts. Argues capital seeks maximum returns while labor struggles for bread, education, and domestic comfort. Proposes lower interest rates to boost investment in industry and reduce working hours without cutting pay.
The reconstruction of government in rebellious states dominates congressional attention. If loyal leaders and slavery abolishing amendments had been accepted, state governments would likely be restored, but abstention and further probation are expected. A committee led by Thad Stevens will investigate and report before admitting Southern members.
The piece argues Southern states and their leaders should recall existing delegations and send men loyal to the United States to Washington. It critiques moves to admit former rebels on equal terms and urges swift freedom for Black people, repayment of the national debt, and pensions for ex soldiers, warning against treasonous sentiments.
A compiled 1865 press fragment notes British stance on the Civil War era, praising John Bright and warning about postwar Black rights, plus letters from Joan Brient and Dean Str. It lists Oregon ratification of anti slavery amendment, a National Dacola Monument fundraiser, Montana mineral output, Vera Cruz troop movements, English court cases, New York chapel desecration, Wentworth’s Lincoln relief bill, and a currency typo recall effort.
Senate actions include a petition from 20,000 District of Columbia colored citizens for suffrage, a push to bar Confederate debt instruments, and bills on foreign policy in Mexico and Pacific RR. House measures address color-based distinctions, direct presidential elections, and soldier bounty equalization. Tennessee members denied floor privileges. a loyalty wartime reimbursement committee formed. treason defined as crime. Congress to adjourn January 6.
The congressman Wasunurne has been pressing to muster out the TREJOC REGIMENS, aided by letters to Maj. Gen. Sheridan and Maj. Gen. Canby. Sheridan's reply notes the 46th is not yet mustered and currently at Natchitoches, La. The general hopes to release them soon, as troops are scarce.
Report notes Mr Wasnhcann secured an order and the 16th Regiment will be mustered out promptly. Bloomington farmers convention discussed policy and adopted resolutions echoing earlier Mora crisis sentiments. Delegates blame themselves if goals remain unmet.
In a concise summary of General Ulysses S. Grant’s report on the Civil War, the author outlines the shift to continuous, all-season campaigning to break enemy force concentration. It covers Sherman's 1864 movements against Johnston, Meade’s pursuit of Lee, Butler’s failed Richmond push, and pivotal battles from the Wilderness to Petersburg, noting endurance and strategic aims.
The report details General Sherman’s movements from Chattanooga to Atlanta, the flanking maneuvers against Confederate defenses, the capture of Atlanta, and plans for a march to the sea. It covers Grant’s praise of Sherman’s tactics, the Nashville and Franklin battles, and the Petersburg and Richmond operations leading to the final surrender.
An ad claims a remedial agent provides safe speedy care for coughs colds croup influenza hoarseness tickling in the throat and soreness of the chest and lungs, noting its established presence and effectiveness for such ailments.
The article extols Coe’s Cough Balsam as a superior remedy for lung and throat ailments, noting sales since 1868 and claims of over 300,000 bottles sold in the West. Crank & Co of New Haven offer a $100 reward for an article that cures as quickly, with Chicago druggists testifying to its popularity and satisfaction. The price is 10 cents. Bandary I Jewarn notice directs readers to Worsyth & Co.’s advertisement.
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