Change of proprietorship at Freeport Weekly
On Saturday next the ownership of the Freeport Weekly is transferred to Barer and Anxerr, comprising J. M. Barey and R. V. Argany. Bartey will take the editorial charge to elevate the paper as the leading journal in the Northwest. Jungson and McCuer express confidence in the new firm and thank patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inet
Barer & Anxerr
Mersrs
M. Baey
R. V. Argany
Bartey
Northwest
Cause of Liberty and Union
Jungson & McCuuer
Chicago Street
Betwen
Galena Street
Andrew
Andrew Broskopf
Pou
Tilinaty
Freeport
Gad
Olaime Pyelnnt
Samme Ff Cdjustaast
Arwing
Hices
Atty’s. Groff
Sone
Salutatory on New Ownership of the Journal Batney and Ankesy
The late proprietors transfer ownership and Batney & Ankesy assume management of the Journal. They pledge a first class political and family newspaper upholding the Declaration of Independence and equality before the law, opposing race or color based distinctions, and advancing liberty, education, and Northwest interests with support from the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Republican Party
Jovanan
Batney & Ankesy
Death of Henry Winter Davis Brightens Political Legacy
The obituary notices the Maryland born leader Henry Winter Davis, a Know Nothing era congressman and staunch Unionist, praising his patriotism and fiery oratory. It notes his birth in Annapolis in 1517, his Civil War stance, and his role during Reconstruction including a Chicago Fourth of July speech. It also reports other brief items on Treasury loans, wages, and various anecdotes from the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Winter Davin
Mr. Davis
Annapolis
Congress
Banks
Maryland
Baltimore
Henry Winter Davis
Henry May
Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Prominent Political Split and Mining Rumors Stir
The piece notes divided views on concessions to the people and a cautious approach by the President, amid House measures on commerce and communications. It mentions Idaho gold prospecting on War Eagle Mountain near Oro Fino, with reports of a rich new vein called the Poor Man's and rapid ore processing by the Oregon Steam Navigation Company, signaling potential conflict as three parties claim the discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
War Eagle Mountain
Oro Fino
Empire Ledge
Oregon Steam Navigation Company
Hints to Young Skaters Warns of Excessive Ice Time
The Philadelphia Ledger cautions that skating appeals to youth of both sexes but warns that long sessions can impair circulation, chill the feet, and harm health. It notes deaths and illnesses from imprudent durations and irregular meals and urges parents and guardians to enforce moderation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Ledger
Our Gold Mines and Rocky Mountain Prospects
The piece surveys Colorado as a center of early gold discovery with Idaho, Montana, and Utah rich in placers. It notes mining via quartz veins and the coming impact of machinery and the Pacific Railroad, detailing Overland Stage routes, current stations, and personnel. It includes a New England dinner address by Rev. Dr. Bellows on wartime demographics, praising native-born Americans and noting foreign-born claims for soldiers’ relief, and ends with a notice of Ayer’s Almanac asserting earth’s temperature stability for 2000 years.
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Colorado
Rocky Mountain
Montana
Idano
Pacific Railroad
Rocky Mountains
Great Overland Stage Line
Ben
Holladay Ia
Omaha
Utah
Nevada
California
Bridger's Pass
Great Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Idaho
Montana Territories
Bannock
Virginia
Boise City
Dalles
Halls
Columbia
Ateblaon
Denvyerso Balt Lake
Rede Enes Vy
Nebraska City
Fort Kearoe
Denver
Central City
Virginia City
New England
Dr. Bellows
United States Sanitary Commission
St. Patrick Society
London Times
Amercan
Bellows
Ayer
Ubig
New York Journal
Game laws restrict hunting and possession of wildlife
Sections one and two of the state game laws declare it unlawful to kill trap net or ensnare deer fawn turkey grouse prairie hen chicken quail woodcock wild duck goose or brant within specified months and ban buying selling or possessing them during those periods, with violations punishable under section one.
Reconstructing the rebel States under Congress policy
A Washington dispatch dates December 28 1805 arguing Congress must carefully reorganize the rebel states without surrendering powers of independent states. It urges forgiveness tempered by duty and warns against tapping back the full authority of the presidency to avoid peril to the Union and sacrifices of Union soldiers. It notes a clear policy line forming between the President and Congress as the war aims are settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washiinton
Congress
South Carolina
Weir
Southern minds echo in Richmond editorials on rights and backbones
Read excerpts from Richmond papers voicing resolve to uphold rights of loyal Virginians after emancipation. Editors attack radicalism and fear softening of the legislature, urging firm laws for emancipation while maintaining dignity and self-respect. They critique Sincere philanthrophy and its effects on union, debt, and civil liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
Confederacy
Richmond Azaminer
Congress
State Horticultural Society revises fruit list at adjourned session
The State Horticultural Society adjourned after a session that revised the fruit list and discussed tree planting and small fruit culture. Officers and committees were named, with a focus on fruit testing, bird damage charges against several species, and proposals for a State Bureau of Statistics and a State Entomologist. The peach list was debated, with plans to graft and plant annually to secure a reliable crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Horticultural Society
John P. Reynolds
Bureau of Statistics
Central
Hale
Haine
Troth
York
Crawford
Mixon
George
Columbis
Smock
Illinois
Messrs
Phoenix and
Dunlap
Cough Balsam Praised in Chicago Tribune Ad
A Chicago Tribune advertisement claims a cough remedy called C0e’s Cough Balsam cures coughs colds and chest ailments faster than any rival. It boasts 800000 bottles sold since 1863 and offers a $100 reward for a faster cure, noting strong support from major druggists and a 40 cent price.
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Coe
Mogsrs. C0
G. Ouank & Co
New Haven
Doe
Lord & Smith
Puller, Pinch & Fuller
Burnham & van Schaack
J. H. Reed & Co
H. Scovill
Chicago
Northwest
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Freeport Weekly
Sournsl. Eee
Eee
Beath
Henry Winter
Davin
Nets Pte
Treasury Department
McCulloch
United States
Tion
Washburne
Galena Lyceum
Stanton
Lincoln
Frankfort-on-the-Main
Agon
Gen. McClellan
Dresden
Robert Lee
Wisconsin
Meigs
Stephens
Ireland
Paris
Harvard Independent
McHenry County
Tilinoia
Oceaaus
New Exchange
New York
Lindell Hotel
St. Louis
John Thomas
New York City
Whem
Ledianapolis
First National Bank
Indiana
Augusta
Washington
Mississippi River
la Salle
Oquawka
Pike County
Illinois River
Ile
Pittsfield
Isaac Scuther
Randolph County
Peoria
Louisville
Kentucky
Texas
Freedmen’s Savings and ‘Trust Company
Johnson
Mexico
Dorsogo
Sonora
San Luis
Alvarez
Acapulco
Maximillian
Chihuahua
Escobedo Hig
Monterey
St. Thomas
Atchison
St. Joseph
Hamilton
Confcience
Treasury
Great Eastern
London
England
Neeld
John L. Scripps
Jerome B. Chaffee
Union Mills
Ind
House
Senate
New Jersey
Jam
The
New York Tribune
New York Evening Poat
Phalon
Maing
Feron Washington
Hoherving
Illinots
N. G
Benoni
Belmont
Carolina
Duchosa
Oldenburg
Danver
Rarry Penneck
Lowell
Finibiss Cveee
Aer
Michael Henry Pippinseseee
Npeney
Escee Veeeeree
Newton Pippin
Northern Spy
Oey Cance
Nsreccae
Saveee Parmilao
Peck's Pleasant
Ramadell’s Sweet
Rawie
Canada
Rome
Vanderver
Talman
Westfield
W. W. Pearman
Te Wareeretanee
Neaewer Nee
William
Apple
Doyenne White
Ee Duchesa de Angouleme
Great Morceau
Oe Howell
Oo Lawrence
Louise Bonne de Leccey
Onondaga
Osband
Becker
Wakedald
Hagan
Magnolia Balm
Honda
W. FE
Troy
N.Y
Demas
Barnes
Deamisili Hay
Mhrit
Medicine
Physicians and Custom
Fricee
Cologn
Emmert. & Burrell
Pfpaun
Widett Station
Chicago and Northwestern
Jess L. McKibben
Ridott
Stephenson County
Ilpois
Middleditch & Potter
F. R. Ranpinedt
Abrahar Lincoln
Obrint
Byunyan
J. A. Stoddard
Nn Blow
Clark St
Citisens
Bor
J.B. McSbbaugh
Detroit
Milwaukee
B & Seram-Ship Line
Grand Haven
John Kennnedy
Ds Menne
Oatharing DY
Acre
Ayers
Torms, Mace
Examen? & Dravens
All Drugglota
Bown
Bryan
BAYAN
Baran
Barap
Cavan
Joe Moses
Cortlandt St
Dr. Marshall
Mona
Marshallese
Marshall
Burr & Perry
Bouton
Reed, Austin& Co
Brown
Lamaoa & Qo
Reed
Cutler&Co
Seth W. Fowile
Wilson
Fairbank & Co
Henshaw
Edmands & Og
H. H. Hay
Portland
Heroes & Park
Galeng & Chicago Union
Bidott
Ridott Station
Peostenica
Vox Tarma
C. Ingalls
Wilholg
ERWIN
OrGeo
B. Rockport
Quyehoge Co
Ohio
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