Illinois House backs duty repeal for printing paper
The Illinois delegation votes in favor of removing the duty on printing paper, led by Mr Wasthorne with Farnsworth as the sole dissent. A Senate bill legalizing O&N W.RR consolidation passes by 18 votes. petitions urge Governor Oglesby to veto, with supporters praising his integrity.
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Senate
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Springfield
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United States
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Northwestern Railway Company
Chisago River
Apbams
Addama
Hodder
Treeat Corporation
Nias
Imei
Aire Shell
SaNgaMon
Regulation of railroad charges urged by New Jersey example
Mr Burchard introduced a legislative resolution directing the railroad committee to study and report by bill or other means on regulating rail and passenger tariffs. The speaker warns of the growing power of railroad corporations and calls for restrictive legislation to protect the public, citing the Camden and Amboy experience as a warning.
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Great Britain
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United States
Canadas
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New York
N. C
Chicago
Burrell's
Buronar Praised as Influential Reformer in Legislature
A Springfield observer lauds Mr. Buronar our representative as diligent and influential. He chairs the Banks and Corporations committee and has reviewed over 200 bills. His Soldier's Voting Bill Registry of voters and repeal of the Black Laws are highlighted as key measures with broad support.
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Illinois Ratifies Constitutional Amendment for Slavery Forever
The Illinois legislature, led by Governor Oglesby, quickly ratified a constitutional amendment to allow slavery forever. President Lincoln’s pen had barely dried when Illinois joined, with five Democratic members voting with Republicans in the Senate and the House passing the measure along party lines.
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Gold bill postponed after Senate split vote
Legislature delays the gold bill to a later session as Assembly votes 69 to 9 against it. The piece notes Senators Appass opposition in the Senate and praises Addams as a steady, capable leader respected across the state. Springfield reporters quote local praise for his service and integrity.
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Appass
Springfield
Mu Carrol Mirror
Seixte Mornainly
Addams
Galena
Addawa
Abolition Victory and War News Across the Nation
The paper reports the passage of the constitutional amendment abolishing slavery, with strong reactions from Democrats and Copperheads. It notes the rejection of plans to arm slaves by rebels, ongoing peace efforts, prisoner exchanges, and shifting leadership in Lincoln's cabinet, alongside state actions in Illinois and Missouri and a holiday observance in Louisiana.
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Reoinsen
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Bar
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Gyul
Postage law changes and Lincoln celebrate emancipation moment
The Senate committee backs post office reforms allowing national banks for deposits and carrier delivery to new areas while trimming drop-letter postage. In Washington, crowds cheer Lincoln as news spreads that a constitutional amendment abolishing slavery has passed, with Lincoln urging unity and emancipation as a national cure.
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Peace commission visits Fortress Monro to seek terms
Washington readers hear of the peace commission from Davisland meeting the President and Secretary Seward at Fortress Monroe. The exchange promises Union restoration and law obedience. Many doubt the talks will yield change, while Congress advances abolition and canal bills this week.
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