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Newspaper
Freeport Weekly Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1865
Page
1
President Johnson received a delegation of colored men from Richmond to describe wrongs they faced. He heard their representations and promised that the matter would be investigated at once and justice ensured.
Gen Terry arrives in Richmond with the new Department of Virginia command and relieves Halleck and Ord. Turner joins the military district as Mayo and his rebel negro hunting police are silenced. Reports describe deplorable conditions for the enslaved under Halleck, prompting the government to correct abuses.
Reports from North Carolina indicate ongoing reconstruction with Governor Holden inviting leading Union men to Raleigh for talks before his forthcoming proclamation. State papers praise Lincoln and Johnson, and Holden earns public trust by restoring civil law and appealing to unified support.
At the Iowa State Convention Gov. Stone was renominated unanimously. Resolutions endorse universal suffrage in the state, back the emancipation amendment, seek disfranchisement of traitors and punishment of Jefferson Davis, and declare loyalty to the president. They pledge support to Andrew Johnson and honor soldiers, plus disfranchise former rebels who aided the uprising or fled the state to dodge service.
The piece contrasts General Grant and General Sherman on black voting rights. Grant hints at a political necessity to enfranchise loyal blacks to bolster white loyalists, while Sherman is cited as opposing black suffrage. The analysis weighs prudence, duty, and the cost of maintaining troops versus granting rights, urging measured, principled action aligned with national welfare.
The letter argues the Bulletin misrepresents Col Shaffer's reconstruction remarks. It asserts Shaffer would defend himself, supports some points, and warns his theory on alien enemies would complicate voting rights for Johnson and black citizens, risking a toned view of rebellion era loyalties.
A May 1866 report lists quotas and deficits by township across Carroll Jo Daviess Lee Whiteside Stephenson and Ogle counties. It documents excesses and shortfalls, with totals and notes on civil rights postwar policy, plus figures on population and soldiers furnished, draft outcomes, and costs of the recruiting office. It includes commentary on Reconstruction views and a personal note by the author.
A political column argues for patient, lawful action toward national reconciliation. It cites Lincoln’s healing philosophy and General Sherman alongside cautious leaders, urging faith that justice will prevail and the War’s aims will be completed with care for veterans and families.
A 1868 essay discusses Reconstruction after the Civil War, asserting Congress will exert control over voting and urging a just policy toward former rebels. It praises President Johnson, notes his health and possible poisonings, and comments on European affairs and leaders like Napoleon and Prince Napoleon. It also mentions potential Interior Secretary shifts and financial expectations postwar, including debt and interest rate prospects.
The Treasury reports demand for the Second Series of the 7-30 Notes was immense, with 100 million subscribed in a week. Printing finally caught up, and deliveries of the Third Series began on Wednesday June 7, continuing with the same rapidity as earlier issues.
The latest Chicago Journal reports Butler Banks and Helotzleman mustered out of service while European powers suspend recognition of Confederate vessels. Provisional governors appointed for rebel states. trials, pardons, and emigration plans unfold. Reports note extensive army demobilization, mass prisoner movements, and shifting control as Texas, Missouri, and other fronts push toward reorganization.
The report shows total receipts of 677851.86 with 404722.16 from book sales and 256750.06 from donations. Books issued total 1580871 locally and 800193 abroad, with war years accounting for 6804703 volumes. Donations reach 245727.47, including 02848.15 for foreign work. The Society lists 83 agents including in foreign lands and three in the army, 870 Bible contributors overseas, plus 16000 local unpaid auxiliaries. Scriptures published in 46 languages last year. Army and navy grants reach about 500000, with total wartime distributions to soldiers and sailors near 8060000. Jubilee year to boost receipts and distributions beyond prior records. A Grant letter to Grant is cited during Washburne lecture in Galena.
General Grant directs a sharp army reduction to a level compatible with public safety. Fewer than 100,600 soldiers likely after January, with black troops kept for Gulf State garrisons and regulars plus veteran reserve as white forces kept longer. Cavalry retained for frontier service. expenses cut by over a million daily. Mint offers bronzes and nickels in exchange for old coins. three cent pieces sold in bags of thirty dollars with transport costs covered. Silver change expected after January. copper coins seen as nuisance.
A satirical notice notes annoyance in church from barking and coughing. It mentions using Bryan's Waters to stop the annoyance and lists Bryan's Pol monic Waferat at 26 certs a box, available at Bin mert and Burwell's.
The Chicago Tribune advertises Coe's Cough Balsam as an unparalleled cure for coughs colds croup influenza hoarseness throat tickling chest and lung soreness claiming 800000 bottles sold since 1863. Proponents tout its low 40 cent price and nationwide endorsement by major drug houses with a $100 reward for a quicker cure.
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