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Newspaper

Freeport Weekly Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1864

Page

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Local notice of land sale and taxes in Freeport

Public notice from County Treasurer William Young and publisher Judson McCluer announces judgment and sale of lands and town lots in Freeport for unpaid taxes and state dues. Sale begins 10 AM on the fourth Monday, with details of proclamation and distribution certified for the Freeport Journal. Also includes wartime around 100 day service appeal and editor note about Bulletin reply and local politics.

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Newton Bateman for State Superintendent of Schools

The editorial endorses Newton Bateman for reappointment as State Superintendent of Schools, praising his past tenure as excellent and urging teachers and education supporters to support him on the Union Ticket.

Friends of Education Newton Bateman Union

Pennsylvania for Lincoln Reelect Lincoln Delegates

Pennsylvania selects delegates to Baltimore to vote for Abraham Lincoln and urges no change in men or measures. The article asserts nationwide support for a continued Lincoln presidency and predicts his reelection as the strongest blow to the rebellion.

Pennsylvania Lincoln Keystone Baltimore Atlantic Pacific Abraham Lincoln

The New Tax Bill Passes the House

The House pushed a tax bill forward claiming a $300,000,000 annual revenue if the Senate agrees. It imposes a three percent tax on all issues of State Banks and includes a 60 cent per gallon levy on whisky, promoted by Mr Wasburne to fund the treasury. The Senate may strike it down, and the Tribune notes whisky importers suffered a "Washburne chill."

Senate State Banka Wasnnurne The Chicago Tribune

Civil War Update: Union generals push advances across Virginia

Grant presses Lee toward the wall in Virginia while Hutlet cuts rebel communications within ten miles of Richmond. Sherman advances on Dalton as McPherson moves toward Rome. Sigel drives down the Shenandoah Valley. Banke relieved and Gen Canby assumes command. country expected to ease under change.

Grant Lee Wall Virginia Hutlet Richemond Sherman Dalton Gus McPherson Huniaville Rome Montgomery Sigel Shenandoah Banke Gen. Canby

County Bounty Urges Support For 100 Day Volunteers

A special Board of Supervisors meeting is urged to decide on a bounty for 100 day volunteers. The appeal argues prompt action is needed and asks residents to contribute financially or join the effort, asserting duty to support loyal men and defend free government.

Board of Supervisors

The Copperheads Tax Vote Record in Congress

A Civil War era critique notes that the Democratic faction splits over Union policy. It lists 28 names plus Fernands Wood and E B Stiles as dissenters against the recent tax bill, totaling 82 votes in a 188-member House.

Democratic Congress Fernandy The Bulletin the Times W. J. Allen Anconis Brooks Chandler Cox Dawson Dennison Eden Fink Harrington Herrick Johnson Ohio Law Lehland Mallory Marcy McDowell McKinly Morrison Noble Odell Pendleton Perry Ross Stiles Strouse Stewart Ward Fernands Wood E.B. Stiles Dixon Pennsylvania

Soldiers Appeal for Lincoln and Union in 1864 Campaign

A letter from a member of Co. A, 84th Illinois Volunteers, written from a camp near Chattanooga, urges loyal Illinois men to rally behind Lincoln and the Union. It argues that peace on terms short of submission is impossible, defends the Democratic party’s stance, and asserts support for the President and the war effort despite Copperhead opposition. It ends by asking the Bulletin editor to confirm the newspaper’s stance.

Co. A 84Th Regiment Chattanooga Lincoln Tlinois

Constitutional Convention to Form Colorado State Constitution

A Constitutional Convention is planned in Colorado in June to prepare a constitution for admission to the Union as a state. The Teutons praised for education and science, credited with many valuable discoveries and inventions, including Dr Jaques' Celebrated German Worm Cures.

Colorado Wizong Jaques Cskes

Grant presses Lee as war narrows to decisive battles

News from the Rapidan front reports Grant crossing toward the Wilderness near Chancellorville and engaging Lee in sustained clashes. Reports claim heavy losses on both sides, with Grant driving forward and Butler landing at City Point, probing toward Richmond as crews recount Union gains and Confederate setbacks.

Grant Confedernes Union Grant Hae Rapidalty Chancellorville Leo Lee Tee Burnaide Butler City Point Richmond Jeff Antana Hitchcock Sheridan Stuart Lewis Lee’y Stanton New York Petersburg James River Fort Darling

Latest dispatches report Lee in retreat toward Richmond

The notes claim Butler’s demonstration against the Petersburg to Richmond railroad broke communication and forced Confederate commander Beauregard to withdraw forces from Petersburg and Richmond. Dispatches from Washington say Grant and Meade pursued Lee with Sedgwick Hancock, Warren, and Burnside, reporting 2,000 prisoners and Hancock’s forces moving through Spottsylvania toward Fredericksburg. The war department confirms wounded care being organized at Frederickburg and Stanton’s signature on the update.

New York Tribune Lee New York Washington Grant Tee Hancock A. P. Hill Seymour Wadsworth Bartlett New York Morning Papers the Tribune Rapidan Cradd Con. Butler Richmond Clenerals Jones and Jenkens Pickett and Hunter Butter Beauregard Petersburg and Spottsylvania Longstreet Butler Petersburg Ni Hundred Pitersburg Stenton Waslaton Dix Meade Sedgwick Warren Burnside Fredericksburg Department For Frederickaburg Enwin M. Stanton

Counterfeit $100 Treasury Notes in Circulation

The New York Tribune notes a specimen counterfeit of the $100 Treasury note showing larger numbers and altered color, bigger imprint by Americana Bank Note Co, and other telltale differences. The bill fooled several Wall Street brokers. the counterfeit is said to circulate widely in the West, with three gang members already arrested.

M. Hodges United States Treasury Americana Bank Wall Street West

A Friend in Need Try Dr Bweet's Infallible Liniment

An advertisement for Dr Stephen Bweet of Connecticut promoting his liniment as infallible for rheumatic and nervous disorders and for wounds sprains bruises and sore throats. It claims over a thousand certificates of cures in two years and touts rapid pain relief and healing properties.

Bweet Stephen Bweet Connecticut

Plantation Bitters claim health boosts for every ailment

Sedentary persons with weakness and digestive issues urged to use Plantation Bitters. Ad touts cures from dyspepsia to liver complaints and fever prevention, praising purity and a signature bottle. Warns against imposters and refills, notes distribution by druggists and merchants.

St.Crosa Barnes U.S

Tandy's Boot and Shoe Store Promises Value

The ad touts G. W. Tandy's 113 Stephenson Street as a source of comfort for budget buyers offering boots and shoes at low prices. It contrasts footwear with other goods, claims right fit and right foot decisions, and equates buying at Tandy's with gaining wealth and happiness rather than whisky’s empty promises.

Jarr Tandy's Stephenson Dio Bromert & Burrell's Taindy Boot End Mr. Jones Mrs. Smithers Tandy G. W. Tandy

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