Political nominations listed for Springfield and districts
For the state at large the following sectors were nominated at Springfield John Dougherty F A Hoffman and B M Prentiss For the ad district son John V Eus tace of Lee county Second District Hot Anson 8 Miller of Winnebago
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Springfield
John Dougherty
F. A. Hoffman
B. M. Prentiss
John V. Eus Tace
Lee County
Anson
Miller
Winnebago
Death of Hon Joshua Giddings in Montreal at age 69
Hon Joshua Giddings died suddenly in Montreal on Friday of heart disease at 69. For years he was seen as an honest earnest advocate and champion of human rights, ending a life lived in public service and with honors.
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Joshua Giddings
Montreal
Advance in Gold Opens Higher in New York Market
Gold opened at 188 and rose to 1984 with reports of up to 1946 later in the day. A private dispatch received in the afternoon notes gold trading volatility, with prices retreating to around 190 amid market fluctuations.
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Chicago Evening Journal
New York
Saltonstall
Journal
Springfield ticket headed by Dick Coxessy poised to sweep state
The ticket nominated at Springfield, led by Dick Coxessy, is described as strong and popular with patriotic men. Voters express confidence and expect overwhelming support, with broad enthusiasm and satisfaction noted for the slate.
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Springfield
Dick Coxessy
Republican Union National Convention Nomination Rally
The Republican Union National Convention will meet in Baltimore on Tuesday, June ?th to nominate Abraham Lincoln for President and elect him nationwide. Citizens in states now in rebellion will recognize him as lawful President.
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Republican Union National Convention
United States
Maine
Rio Grande
Baltimore
Abraham Lincoln
Governor race notes from State Convention report
The Chicago Tribune notes Hon. Joux E. a Appaxy and Reno T J Turner as county candidates. Senator Appans refused naming, delegates from Southern Illinois named Col Turner, who received a handsome vote despite not seeking the nomination or knowing of it. He was warmly backed by the delegation.
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Chicago Tribune
Joux E
Reno
T. J. Turner
Appans
Illinois
Col. Turner
Co. T
A. J. Kuykendall
Johnson County
Perking Bass
Chicago
Committee On
Oglesby
Leleee
General Prentiss
Aes
Morgan Bangs
Marshall County
Wm. Bross
The
W. Moulton
Shelby
Jackson Grimshaw
Adams
Robert Ingersoll
Peoria
John Dougherty
Union
Jacques
Adama
Moulton
Copperhead Party
Ile
Selection picks for state convention and delegates
GOOD SELECTIONS Hon T J Toren chosen by the State Convention as State Central Committee member and later as Chairman of the game. Col Suartre elected delegate to Baltimore. Judge Eustace of Dixon named Electoral candidate. Canvassing District and State, with a strong team for the Right.
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T. J. Toren
State Central Committee
Col. T
Col. Suartre
Baltimore
Butler
Trurgois
Eustace of
Dixon
Canvess
State House
B. C. Cook
Lee
F. A. McNeil
D.D
Mt. Morrin
Tomas Y. Turner
Stephenson County
John W. Kitchell
Montgomery Up
A. O. Hesing
Chicago
Maj. W. S. Pope
St. Louis
Tie
New York Central Hudson Railroads End Ferry Transfers
The New York Central and Hudson River railroads agree to through express trains from New York to Buffalo with no car changes. Trains cross the Troy bridge rather than stopping at Albany for ferry transfer, a reform following a change in Central Presidency.
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New York Central
Hudson River
New York
Buffalo
Troy
Albany
The
Central
Republican State Convention Endorses Lincoln Opposition
May 10 report from Survox notes the Republican State Convention elects delegates at large to the National Convention in Baltimore. Wendell Phillips speaks against Lincoln’s renomination, while the convention adopts a resolution praising Lincoln’s three years in office and urging continued support for him.
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Andrew, Alex, Jr
Bullock
Olaim
James T. Robinson
Baltimore
Wendell Phillips
Abraham Lincoln
The
United States
Republic
Convention Nominates Fuller Likely for Governor
In a state convention a strong informal ballot favored Rich J. Oglesby with 83 votes and Alles O Fuller 220 while John M. Palmer gathered 76 and Dubois 103. The formal ballot then gave Oglesby 383 and Fuller was second choice among the presented names. No attendee vocally opposed Fuller or his record as Adjutant General.
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Allen C. Fuller
Richgra J. Oglesby
Alles O Fuller
Esse Dubois
John M. Palmer
Mr. Oglesby
Fuller
Generg
Oglespy
Fuller Praised Despite Missing State Ticket Presence
Convention speakers commend Mr Fuller though his name does not appear on the State ticket. The State is unlikely to lose his valuable services, with no anticipated infringement during the Governor’s term.
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Fuller
Stata
Congress Probing War Time Measures and Richmond Visit
The lower House adopts final adjournment for January 6. A bill to abolish the 800 lanae and compel every deafied man to vote or be counted. Edward A. Follard of the Richmond Kram Iner captured aboard the Greyhound. Senate Military Committee weighs granting the President limited war tests. Grant and Meade quarrel over a Kilkenny cat metaphor during a Virginia engagement. C J Grant of Galena and Ukiower of Illinois Central plan a four week Army of the Potomac visit, hoping to join Richmond advance. Slocum orders seizure of property to indemnify plantation lessee robbery victims, with a $10,000 levy on disloyal residents if a leasee is killed.
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Haa
Jane
Congress
Edward A. Follard
Richmond
Grant
Meade
C.J. Grant
Galena
Ukiower
Illinois Central Railroad
Slocum
Vickaburg
Friction Between Greeley and Raymond Over Kentucky Neutrality
Historians Greeley and Raymond clash over Lincoln administration issues. The Tribune questions McClellan’s alleged neutrality agreement with Kentucky, while the Times cites a General McClellan letter to Governor of Kentucky supporting federal neutrality and occupancy terms. The exchange highlights contested facts and authorities.
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McClellan
the Times
Mr. Raymond
Kentucky
the Tribune
Raymond
Statements on Bible Society donations from Lewiston benefactor
A longtime Lewiston donor in Ful ton county continues yearly gifts of 1000 to the American Bible Society and promotes systematic beneficence. The Presbyterian Sabbath School in Lewiston contributed 54 to Bible causes, the largest single school gift in the state. A Whiteside County agent, newly Christian, invests in the agency, while another agent in Valboun county notes visits and Bible outreach. The April summary of the American Bible Society and foreign Bible work reports totals for travels, meetings, and distributions, with some figures missing.
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Bible Cause
Lewiston
Fulton County
Auistiian Bible Society
Presbyterian Sabbath School
Altons
Whiteside County
Mienne It Her Conversion. Another Local Agent Writes Trans Valboun County
American Hibla Society
Mivois
Tuiles
Bermany
Addrenauy
Richmond in view as Grant advances on capital
The article reports Grant’s army crossing the Pamunkey and nearing Richmond with West Point as a supply base, claiming Lee’s defenses are being outflanked and predicting a near end to the Virginia campaign. It notes Sherman, Butler, and Banks movements, and mentions a cavalry skirmish with losses, plus financial and political commentary from the era.
Fragmented May 1862 Presidential Letter on Army Corps
A May 1862 letter from President Lincoln to McClellan is published, shedding light on military administration under Major General McClellan. It discusses army corps organization, leadership tensions, and the friction between officers, Congress, and the War Department. The text reflects Lincoln’s cautious stance on freeing or restraining generals and addresses the challenges in transmitting orders and maintaining command.
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McClellan
H. J. Raywood
Lincoln
Mac
Liogolu
Abraham Ligouln
Guy O
Army Corps
Conra
Courgn
John Porter
Perbepa
Frevklio
Gorpa
Cscera Haoilwa
Ita
Illinois State Republican Union Convention Opens in Springfield
Special dispatches describe the Illinois State Republican Union Convention meeting in the State House Springfield. Major events include temporary leadership, committees formed, and the formal nomination of Gen. Richard J. Oglesby for Governor. The body also names candidates for Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Superintendent and Congress at large, with adjournment and renewed speeches signaling unity.
Resolutions of Illinois Union Convention Endorse Re-election and Policy
The document records a set of resolutions from an Illinois Union convention praising Abraham Lincoln and his administration, endorsing his renomination, and urging unity to support the Republican cause. It commends Governor Richard Yates and state officials, pledges to uphold the Monroe Doctrine, and expresses sympathy for soldiers at the Federal lines in Virginia and Georgia. The convention adjourns after adopting these resolutions.
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United States
Abraham Tacob
Dalogetes
Baltimore
Virginia
Georgia
Illinois
Richard Yates
A. Hoffman
J. K. Dubois
D. M. Batch
A. G. Fuller
Progress of Western Home Insurance Consumers
The Winnesheik Insurance Journal argues that insurance firms underpin all industry and commerce, urging greater local support for Home Insurance Companies. It laments low awareness of the insurance business in the West, calls for increased patronage to strengthen prudent, respected institutions, and urges readers to act in their own interests.
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Commerce
Extery
Science and Industry
North West
Freeport
Aome
Winnesheik Insurance Journal
Delegates Named for Baltimore Convention From State
The article lists state delegates and alternates for the Baltimore convention. BLO Cook LaSalle Leonard Swett Mclean J A Powell Lawrence Burley Cook Henry Dummer Cess John Hodgley Washington Third District delegates Wilson Shaffer James McCoyAlternates Joseph Uthey H A Mille.
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Baltimore
Blo, Cook
LaSalle
Leonard Swett
Mclean
J. A. Powell
Lawrence
Burley
Cook
Henry Dummer
Cess
John Hodgley
Washington
Wilson Shaffer
James McCoy
Joseph Uthey
H. A. Mille
Mrs Clark Endorses Mrs A Allen Hair Product in Letter
Cincinnati Ohio resident Mrs Clark wife of Rev D W Clark writes praising Mrs A Allen’s Z globalsarium for hair care. She says it dresses hair well and holds any position, noting she has used it on herself and her children. Sold by druggists everywhere with depot at 106 Greenwich Street New York.
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Way St
Gerry
Atrangera
Qorosa
Ros
Green Hook, Co
CHAS
J. C. Kline & CO
Bowery
New York
D. 5
Barnes & Co
Broadway
Do Good to Others and Uplifted Remedies
A fragmented 19th century advertisement page extols benevolence and healing tonics. It touts Red Jacket Stomach Bitters at 95 cents a box, Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry for coughs and lung issues, and Jaques' German Worm Cakes for worms, featuring local references and conversational vignettes about health and propriety.
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Jaques
Brown's Bronchial Traches Cough Lozenges Promote Relief
Few understand the early stage of a cough or common cold. If neglected, it may threaten the lungs. Brown's Bronchial Traches or Cough Lozenges offer prompt relief.
The Coming Draft Under Provost Marshal General Orders
Citizens of the Third Congressional District are ordered to perfect enrollment lists. Since December, 1700 names were added. Twenty thousand nine hundred two men are enrolled and subject to draft, aged twenty to forty five, excluding those unfit or already in military service.
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Ciizens
United States
Tom
Ibia
Ward
Nodus
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National Convention
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Mon, Allen ©. Fuller
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Greeley
Department of the Onto
Buckner
Cincinnati
Ohio
George B. McClellan
A McClellan
Ladidar
Maclellan
Bookner
B. Magorisas
Frankfort
jKantucky
the Bible Cause In Libinels
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Mees Golen
BSB Ti Uancock Co
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Jackson Cn
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Deer Se
Jocal Brooch Trenswers
Totel Cueh
Agente Sud
Lincoln Ferllag du Mentucky
Chicays
Ribuye
Loumrince
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Army of the Potomac
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A. J. Smith
Sherman
Frank
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Dallas
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Thorein
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Sully
Hiawatha
Copperhead
Tureday
Lowe
Ated
McPherson
Irogis Dent
Oia State
Mercure the Union Convention
Cccesssessen
A. O. Fuller
Boone. Co
Richard J. Oglesby
Macon
Jesse K. Dubote
Richland
Macoupin
Ballot
Richard J
A. O. Fuiler
First Nallot
John P. Reynolda
Sangamon
Sharon Tyndale
Olali
Johann G. Haynie
Alenanier
Spear Enue
Miner
John R. Wood
Madison
James H. Beveridge
D+Kalb
John O. Clapp
Jo Daviess
Hal Wilson
Wayne
Col
Beveridge
Newton Bateman
Bloomington
John F. Aberhardt
Eberhardt
Messrs. B. VII
Hesing
McArthur
Mill
Quick
Weldon
DeWitt County
Iivers
Local Insurance
Leex
Gant Pardaing
Cleveland
Seealéit
Wendell Phillipa
Lacaln
Ate
Ike
Wistar
Iceland
Mansnan
Tuan
Aso
State of Illinois
Allen Perales Achenbach
Farmes
Libbie Bigelow
Burpee
Gro Durrell
Danisi Haat
Eliza
Dane Agnes Vox Butsey Vioher
George Renk
Lydia Gove
John Keen
GG Gable Abrahan Hutchinson
Thi
Rovan
William Hille
Webster Hall Jackson Rung
J Kups
Fred Kozer
Samuel Bawdey
Edgar Lab
Catherine Layton
William Merrill
Wily
McCouley
Patrick Mason
Mary Aon Mets
Linford
McQonalok
Yo Merriam L. P. Metzger
Emille Fargs
Adam Peyro
N Pea HO Parker
George Powers
James Stewart
Mary Smith
Margaret Roberts
Elza
Jane Bulles
Lucy E
Susan Shaman & Spears
K. Jubson
F. M
TACO
Braroehn
Percy
Ploe
Dr. Lacroix
Malden Lane
Milton
Sweet
Layleow
Nathaniel Mayfair
Fay
Bedford
Kinga County
N.Y
Christie’ Ague
Christie
Christie's
AgueBaleam A Sure Core
Wilbon & Neville
Mackinwck
TH. J.B
Boyce & CO
Midway
Lawrenor Reed
Aoovill
Chersaman
Oueesem Ans
DR. Cherseman
Dr. Cheeseman
Cheeseman
America
Alxty
Wits
Lord
Smith
James Clarkr
Sir Jarke, M. D
Brora
Great Britain
Sen i
Shiro
United Beales
Canadas
S. T
St.Crosa
D. S. Barnes
U.S
Drake's
P.M. Drake & Co
Broadway,n
Heimstreet
Helmstreet
Ynkoop
Wynkoop
J.J. Potter
Brooklyn
Gilead
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