Lincoln Speech and Indiana Flag Return at Governor’s Front
A captured rebel flag was presented to Indiana Governor Morton as President Lincoln spoke briefly at the National Hotel. Lincoln defended emancipation, praised the Union, and commented on whether freed people should serve as soldiers, noting practical limits of feeding and fighting.
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Indiana Volunteers
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National Hotel
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Ace's Cough Balsam Promoted For Croup and Colds
The advertisement urges readers to keep Ace's Cough Balsam at home for immediate relief from coughs colds and pulmonary issues. It claims rapid throat relief and relief from croup as well as breathing obstruction, noting the price is forty cents and the bottle offers twice the quantity of rivals.
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Balsain
Ooe
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Coe
Town Ticket List for April 80 Election
Voter notice lists mayor and town race candidates including Robert Little Joan I Mease Thomas Coltman Oitas I Cuarter J Wilson Shaffer B Hinkemeir James B Childs Calvin Kistner Jesse B Snyder Benjamin Rhodes Isaac Zortman It urges registration before election and states boards are in session in each ward today to verify names and eligibility
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Robert Little
Joan I. Mease
Ald
Tiomas Coltman
Oitas
I. Cuarter
J. Wilson Shaffer
B. Hinkemeir
James B. Childs
Calvin Kistner
Loyal gathering at Plymouth Hall with Freeport speakers
Saturday night at Plymouth Hall a loyal gathering will feature a band and Freeport speakers to make the event interesting. All residents are urged to attend and participate in the community evening.
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Plymouth Hall
Freeport
Go To Tie Polls On Monday And Tuesday
The item notes deadlines for polling on Monday and Tuesday and outlines expected procedures for duty and voting. The message emphasizes completing all responsibilities related to the polling period.
Town Elections Set For Next Tuesday
The upcoming county supervisor election urges voters to back only unconditional Union men and avoid candidates tied to Vallandighainism Woodism or McClelanism. It emphasizes loyalty to the Union and sound judgment in choosing the new Board of Supervisors.
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Board of Supervisors
Democratic Party
Supervisor Down
Abraham Lincoln as Nation's Deliverer Amid Storm at Sea
The article lauds Abraham Lincoln for four years of unwavering leadership at the helm of the nation. It calls him providentially chosen, wise, virtuous, and strong, the idol of the people, who now seeks a brief furlough to replenish strength before continuing duties. Citizens pray for his long preservation.
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Abraham Lincoln
Vote for Shaffer and Hinkemeir for supervisor
A voter appeal urges supporting Shaffer for supervisor and Hinkemeir for assistant supervisor, endorsing the full ticket. The brief stresses selecting the whole slate.
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Shaffer
Hinkemeir
City Election Sets Mayor and Aldermen Vote
On Monday voters will choose a Mayor for ty years a city Marshall and three Aldermen. Outcome decides the city Council's political makeup for two years. The piece argues against Stumb while noting his integrity and urging opposition to his alignment with the Democratic party tied to the Chicago war-failure stance.
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Stumb
Duau
Chicago
Loyalty and the City Vote Against the Democratic Party
A partisan editorial argues that loyalty to abolition and the Union requires voters to oppose any candidate allied with the Democratic party. It links Vallandigham, the Chicago Conspiracy, and the rebellion to support for slavery and urges voting against Smith or any Democrat on Monday and Tuesday elections across city and county offices.
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Mr. Little
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Democratic Party
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Boya
Bluo
Camp Douglas
Gray-Backs
Democratic’ Party
Adjutant Hodges declines promotion and Winslow dividend note
A letter from Lieut Hodges explains he declined a colonel promotion to let a more suitable soldier fill the post, citing modesty and generosity. A Winne sheik Insurance dividend of 6 percent is announced for mutual policy holders, about 19000 total, with critique on coverage and comparison to other investments by the editor.
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Heapy Quaxrens
Inn, Vous
Quincy
Barron Freevrort
James P. Hodges
Hodges
Joan
Williams
Wisjesniik Digipenp
Winnesheik Ins. Co
Winnesheik
United States
Freeport Journal
Winnesheik Insurance Journal
Rebel assaults at Fort Stedman and mobile expedition begin
From a Civil War era report soldiers under General Gordon attacked Fort Stedman at four o clock Saturday, drove out Union forces, then Fort Haskell was repulsed. Union reinforcements retook Fort Stedman capturing two flags and 2,700 prisoners with light Union losses. Reports note captures of generals and mixed claims of victories at Goldsboro and Mobile, with Mobile expedition starting on the 17th.
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Gordon
Fort Stedman
Fort Haskell
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Bragg
Mobile
Grant Orders Suspension of Trade With Rebels Across Key States
General Grant issues a sweeping order cutting off Treasury trade permits in Virginia except the eastern shore and in North and South Carolina Georgia’s Atlantic border including Savannah. Delivery of contracted goods is banned and troops seize any goods tied to such permits. Civilian needs within military lines only and no movement beyond those lines. The measure targets cotton tobacco tar turpentine and resin trade affecting thousands of bales and barrels.
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Treasury
Virginia
North Carolina
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Georgia
Atlantic
Savannah
Boston Advertiser
Ste phenson County Quotas and Deficits Report
The attached slip shows Ste phenson County quotas credits and deficits up to this morning with totals and per township figures. Buckeye to West Point townships list quota credits and deficits. Freeport exceeds quota by 84 but is not credited to the county.
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J. W. Eustace
Atepmenson County
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Dacotah
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Harlem
Jefferson
Kent
Ci Lancaster
OTAN
Onoco
Ridott
Rock Grove
Rock Run
Silver Creek
Waddams
Winslow
West Point
Civil War Letter From Helena Describes Scout Pace
A March 4 1865 letter from Helena discusses scarce news in the region and poor winter weather hindering scouting. The 87th Illinois Mounted Infantry replaces the 16th Illinois Cavalry, praised for hunting bushwhackers, with guerrilla bands said to be disorganized though reliability remains uncertain.
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Helena
Kos
Jovnnan
87Th Ilinois Mounted Infantry
16Th Illinois Cavalry
Arkansas
Emancipation, loyalty, and Civil War notes from Missouri
A Confederate era letter expresses antiwar and pro cotton views while praising emancipation efforts in Missouri. It mentions a Union registration of loyalty, a Black regiment’s leadership by Colonel Bentzoin, and hopes for reassignment as river flooding rises. The writer notes personal connections to a Negro regiment and includes a homefront missive about a child’s illness.
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Williamsburg
Klogs County
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Philadelphia
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Tripp, Goodrich & CO
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Bedford
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Brooklyn
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Gutler&Co
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Illinois Volunteers
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2D National Bank
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