Treason Trial Views and Jeff Davis Hanging Debate
The piece argues against applying civil trial standards to Jeff Davis and favors keeping treason as a civil crime, urging an impartial jury. It recalls Benedict Arnold and Sherman’s era, questions juror impartiality, and asserts war powers allow proper disposition of prisoners without altering laws for this case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
General Sherman
Europe
Benedict Arnold
Richmond
United States Circuit Court
Congress
Jeff
Davis
Wirz
Policy of the United States on European meddling in the Americas
The piece argues that the United States should avoid entangling alliances with Europe and reject foreign intervention in American affairs. It critiques Napoleon III for seeking European involvement, condemns England for aiding the Confederacy, and warns that the Union will not tolerate European meddling or support for rival regimes. It notes the end of the rebellion and asserts a firm stance against foreign influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monnoz
United States
Wasuincron
Ndvice
Danie
Webster
Kossuru
Jig
France
Mesiro
England
Jeff. Davis
Johnny Ball
Cccan
Juhony Crapesa
Mexico
Uncle Sam
Europe
White Laborers and Rights Across the South
A fragment outlines white laborers in the North gaining rights and eight hour days, proposing sympathy for freedmen in the South. It discusses opening offices to all, extending fair wages, and hints at a Montgomery from Montgomery Alabama company delivering a proposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery, Ale, & Gummunica von CuCoaIng
German Emigrant Contract Sparks Slavery Protest
The firm offers German emigrants rates per year for men at 140, stomen 100, children 12 to 14 at 50, and house servants at 16 monthly. Emigrants would live in negro shanties, receive slave-like rations, pay 250 from wages for placement, have wages docked when sick, and provide own medical care. German residents denounce the plan as a fraud and enslaving tactic to subjugate migrants and push white labor into subservience as capital seeks ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Farm alliance seeks limits on railroad charges in Illinois
A Bloomington convention of State Agricultural Society members urged curb on railroad and warehouse tolls and proposed an Anti Monopoly League of Illinois to press reforms. DeKalb County farmers also held a meeting to discuss Northwest Railroad grievances and planned further action this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State Agricultural Society
Bloomington
Falls of
Niagara
St. Lawrence River
Thinoia
DeKalb County
North Western Railroad Company
Guspeth
Stephenson County
Great Northwest
General Pariser Faces Kentucky Dispatches Amid War Talk
On this date Major General Pariser in command of Kentucky district is subjected to broad political reproach. The piece alleges widespread discontent with federal policy and accuses officials of oppression, while noting legal actions and wartime measures affecting prominent leaders including Palmer and Meade as part of the heated local reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pariser
Kentucky
Ubat
Poleora
Meg
Sven
Spielne
Gen Palmer
Uidane
CapeCl Meyer Necettin
Telegram from Trent appoints 46th Infantry rejoin for muster
Telegram dated Dec 10 1865 from Colonel Jones of the 40th informs Enrror or Jounnan that able members of the 46th Regiment Veteran Volunteer Infantry will at once rejoin for muster out. Signed Jour J. Jones Lieut Col 46th Inft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trent
Jones
40Th
Sanererront
Enrror Or Jounnan
46Th Regiment
Tiltota
Negrera Discrimination Noted In A Lecture
Dr Forrester stated in a Tuesday lecture that black people in the south can discern friends from enemies of the government, a view the Bulletin editor opposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrester
Bulletin
Kingdom Come argues for a weekly half holiday
Gail Hamilton writes in the January Atlantic about the benefits of a weekly half holiday. The article emphasizes labor discussions and the push to secure more leisure hours for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Atlantic
Gail Hamilton
Kingdom Come
Magnificence of Methodist Donation to Mission Causes
The Methodist denomination has donated around a million four hundred thousand dollars for mission purposes. About four hundred thousand will be spent among both white and black populations in the South. The article lauds the generosity and calls for broader church giving, including support for the Northern poor.
Explorer Dr Hein rich Barth Dies in Africa
Foreign mails report the death of Dr Heinrich Barth in Africa. Born in 1821 in Hamburg he became a leading explorer after travels through Italy Sicily and extensive North and Central African journeys with a Berlin scientific party from 1849 to 1855 totaling over twelve thousand miles. His 1857 Travels in North and Central Africa elevated his rank among explorers. Further expedition details were unavailable at death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
Africa
Heinrich Barth
Barth
Flamburg
Italy
Sicily
Algiers
Turis
Tripoli
Egypt
Sinai
Palestine
Asia Minor
Greece
Slavery Abolished Proclamation and Reactions
Secretary Seward proclaims the Thirteenth Amendment adopted by twenty seven states making slavery illegal. The notice lists approving states and calls for enforcement of liberty and equal rights. news mentions Fort Pillow memorial, diplomatic appoints, and a Chicago gas tragedy with five deaths.
Canadian Confederate Exiles Remain Upright in Toronto
A Cincinnati correspondent from Toronto dated December 12 reports on former Confederate officers living in retirement. General Breckinridge is healthy and active, walking daily, respected by locals, and hosting visitors. The piece also notes political shifts as Mr. Washburne gains committee roles in Congress, while Lanark Banner comments on public sentiment and rotation in office.
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Cincinnati Hinguiver
Toronto
Canada
John C. Breckthadga
McClanstand
Harry Gilmore
John Castleman
Hinds
Breckinridge
Locke
Tie Ia
Ife
Death of Thomas Corwin noted by era’s end
From the New York Tribune obituary recalls the long public life of Thomas Corwin born 1804 Kentucky. It traces his rise from farmer's son to Whig leader, his Senate service, Mexico mission, and later public affairs. The piece notes his illness and death at age 60, and comments on the era’s passing of prominent U.S. statesmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Corwin
General Cass
Mr. Buchanan
General Scott
John Quincy Adams
Henry Clay
John ©. Calhoun
Daniel Webster
John Forsyth
Roger B. Taney
John Gatton
Martin van Burer
Joshua R. Giddings
John Pyter
James T. tHlammond
Owen Lovejoy
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Warren County
Ohio
Phomas
Lebanon
Ohto
Miami
Clay
Adams
Harrison
Larrisburg
Crary
Michigan
Corwin
John Quincy Adame
Jarwin
Shane
Tabs Corwin
King Cabolting
United States Senate
Mexico
Senate
Piltimore
Peesituney
Teuasury
Filnore
Lincoln
Maximillian
Washington
Provisional Governor Relieved. Post Offices to Open
The Provisional Governor of Alabama is relieved by the President and all state papers are to be transferred to the new governor. The Postmaster General ordered 250 Southern post offices opened, with 54 female appointments. Secretary Stanton delivers a funeral oration for Lingala on Congress designated day. A racial clash in Carroll County Mississippi ends in arson and deaths. refugees seek sanctuary in a burned Methodist church. The Dutch Ambassador appeals to Washington for higher pay due to cost of living increases.
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Alabamy
Stanton
Lingala
Shongula
Carroll County
Mixs
Huy
Washington
United States
Skerton
Congress
Hingis
Rhode Island
Michigan
Maryland
New York
West Virginia
Maine
Kansas
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Virginia
J. Willian He Seward
Uni
Sete
Ameries
Wa H. Sewarn
van Buskire & Henry
Kolb Proprietors
Sll
Druggiete Grocers General Dalers
Matrahadi
Proclamation on Abolition and Reconstruction Clarifications
The document details Senate and House actions on reconstruction, including a committee list, resolutions on governance of former Confederate states, telegraphing inquiry, and a declaration favoring nonrecognition of European‑established governments. A second portion announces Seward’s proclamation recognizing the proposed constitutional amendment banning slavery, listing ratifying states and declaring the amendment valid upon ratification.
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Senate
Dell Davis
Messrs. C'Essenden
Grimes
Harris
Troward
dJotason
Williams
United States
Wilson
Stewart
Luciner
Saulsoury
House
Congress
Culumbia
Mesers
Raymond
New York
Fink
Ohio
Stevens
Pennsylvania
Union
Paris
Washington
Coe's Cough Balsam advertised as superior remedy
An 1860s Chicago advertising notice touts Coe's Cough Balsam as the fastest cure for coughs colds croup and lung complaints. Proponents claim widespread use since 1868 with 800000 bottles sold and offer a $100 reward for a quicker cure. The 40 cent bottle is praised as best and cheapest, with endorsements from major druggists in Chicago and Northwest wholesalers.
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Gough
Coe
Messia
C. G. Crank & Co
Lagen
Lord & Smith, Fuller, Finch & Tuller
Burnham & van Schanck
J. A. Reed & Co
Te Scovill
Chicago
Northwest
Chisago Tribune
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Freeport Weekly
Journel
Wroneshay
Garland
Tebel
Supreme Court
Hang Jlef
Palheh
Tee Nationa Watton Company
Wis Agh
Jour J. Jones
Inft
Seward
Thais
Rhode Taland
Pentnsylvania
Missouri
Nuvadd
Tediana
Disisiana
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Vermont
Tornessee
Arkangis
Connecticut
New Lanashire
South Carolina
Alabama
South
Tennessee
Weparen
Hayne
Pery
Fort Pillow
Booth
Allicvr
Jay Fiat
Amerca
Ponson
Datuge
Daly Leones
Bien
Atrot L. Sewell
Allral le Sewell
Cal Pornep
Frese
Cbldren
America
Amaty
Colfax
B. B. Washburne
Conkling
Merrill
Bayne
Lanark
New York Tribune
Abe
Netherlands
Jacob Barker
New Orleans
Avery
Capitol
Barker
Cgovernor Hyre
Gailora
Tinois
Tlinois Cavalry
Proceedings OF Congress
Paalon
Hingdons
W Puasyrn & Co
Emmert & Burrell
Drake
Bittern
St. Croix
Drowgiats
Mwutels
Ralcongs
H. Drake & Coo
Park How
N.Y
Medicine
Wafers
Buyan
Erras
Anvas
Hlund
Ravan
Havan
Buyas
Bevan
Pavan
Reyas
Hogue
Ravay
T.van
All Drugg'ars
Joe Moses
Oortlandt St
Erin
Peel
Coates
Isaac
Sequn
Sriconcheias Trochen
Pare
Emmert & Gurl
A. Prue
Mpoue Andersigned
Chicago T
Stepleneon County Bank
Eadeavor
Elto
Gonhand
Palylog
Freding
Peaks Fork Sale
Sela
Orante
Aluated
Freeport
Auile
Rodote Étathan
Chicago and Northwestern
Jesse L. Aickirben
Nisott
Hemoty
O. Ta Liggs
de Croit
Milwaukee R. R
Grand Haven
Milwaukee
Connercog
Cotton
Yellow Creek
Taylor
Sphcial Notichs
J. C. Aven & Co
Lowell
Mage
Eumrrt & Bourrert
Mason & Hamlin, Benton
Mason Brothers
Insurance Company
Freepowt
Illinoy
A. Py
Atock Capital
ROG Bi
Funnay Fs
Ison
USA
Ang Aron
Imnols
Ee Company
Officana
Hiram Rhiqy
Proaideng
F. Bartlett
Vieg- Pr
Arter
Rendamadae St Brace Les 1
ME Laden
GEO. If, Need & Cu, Boetuy
Aah
Sede Ryan
Iowa
California
Grover & Bakes
Grover & Bakery
Macslines
RQCAL
Family Pee
Grover & Tuber
Greet
Mtyo
Orrover & Baker Stes
Groner & Baker
Oneean Purthar
Wisslar
VEN Ogl
Ictures Eig
Stoddard & CO O
Lake Biroetyee
Marshalls
Barnes & Park
A. J
D. Sands
Stephen Paul & Co
Israel Minor& Co
McKersall & Robbins
L.beovill & Co
M. Ward, Close & Co
Bush & Gale
Bryst
Ely
Meltyer
Treat Hale
Provo
Batis
Kroithy
I Rey
Aan
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