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Freeport Weekly Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1865

Page

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Freeport Weekly Sournel Editorial On Liberty And Justice

The issue notes progress led by Lincoln era actions including Morten R. Delaney a full blooded negro commissioned as major in a colored regiment bound for South Carolina, and David Henderson testifying in St Louis recorders court against a white man. It also cites the admission of Rock the negro Boston lawyer to the U S Supreme Court as Attorney and Counsellor. History is made with calls for justice and victory. The piece proclaims hope and pride in emancipation and the end of rebel power.

Sona Morten R. Delaney Lincoln South Carolina David Henderson Recorders Court of Red Sea Abraham Lincoln Union Diod

Railroad Monopoly Sparks Political Resolve in Polo

The Press and residents denounce the Central Railroad's extortionate tariffs and embargoes while urging concerted action in state and national legislatures. They hail Mr. Washburne for opposing monopolies and warn that labor interests must elect leaders free from railroad influence or risk loss of liberty and democracy.

Polo Central Ilinois Central Frink & Walker Washburne Jourway Congress Ife Central Railroad Achemera

Prisoner of war horrors and rebel barbarities exposed

A correspondence from Wilmington with Schofield details brutal treatment of prisoners at Camp Lamb, including starvation and idiocy among captives. It condemns tiger infliction by feuds, cites Captain Curent's report of rebel guerrillas aboard a boat near Clarksville, and links atrocity to slavery’s legacy.

Wilmington Schofield Syle

Hangman Forte Surrenders to Union Lines

Forte, once a rebel Congress member from Tennessee, left Richmond in disgust and came into Union lines after sailing from New York area on the Saturday prior. He refused to take the oath of allegiance.

Hangman" Forte Congress Tennessee Richmond New York Europe

Deserters report Sheridan’s victory and Lincoln era aims

The bulletin claims Sheridan routed Early, capturing Charlotteville and General Early with about 1,800 men. Four brigades were sent to Lynchburg. The Inaugural Address notes war’s burden, slavery’s role, and calls for unity while preparing for future drafts and enrollment reforms.

EB. M. Stanton Sheridan Early Charlotteville Richmond U.S. Grant M. Stanton Charlottsville Lynchburg U. §. Grast

Debt and bounty taxes prompt town meeting actions

A Freeport Journal reader urges using taxation to cover lately contracted debts for local bounties and advocates special appropriations this summer. The letter critiques the bounty system, calls for better supervisors, and argues civilians should fulfill patriot duties without heavy drafts.

Illinois Defines Calendar Month in Financial Calculations Act

The Illinois Legislature passed an act defining time and interest calculations. A calendar month is used for monthly computations, with days under a month treated as one thirtieth of a month. The bill repeals conflicting laws and is approved by Governor Ogelsby and the General Assembly. Also mentions Lincoln reelection and various periodicals and remedies of the era.

Illinois General Assembly Allen, Fuller House of Representatives Bross Senate Thchard J. Oglesby

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