Johnson on treason and mercy as a nation’s guide
The piece argues Democrats misread Andrew Johnson and insists his record shows a firm stance against compromise with rebels. It cites his 1860 61 speeches opposing compromise and his 1862 64 remarks on governance, loyalism, emancipation, and justice, portraying him as incorruptible and devoted to equal rights.
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Union Party
Congress
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Pendleton
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Tennessee
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W. D. Harding
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Tam
Tapeak
Illinois
Democrata
Per Nicowa
Consistency and copperhead tactics in Stephenson County
A long, polemical critique argues Democrats abandoned soldiers during wartime, accusing copperheads of opposing Lincoln and aiding the rebellion. It claims Stephenson County Democrats nominated veterans only to split Republican support, cites Morgan Carter and similar counties, and condemns party leaders as untrustworthy and self serving.
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la Crosse Democrat
Lincoln
John Wilkes
Chase
Brough
Haden
Democrats Don’t Favor Soldiers in City Collector Race
A letter criticizes Stephenson County Democrats for electing Bill Mitchell as city collector, accusing them of pretending sympathy for soldiers while backing copperhead allies. It warns soldiers will unite with Republicans to rebuke Democratic “sycophantic toadyism” at the ballot box, noting past opposition to war measures and urging a GOP gain next November.
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United States
Thomas Jefferson
Aaron Burr
Andrew Johnson
Tennessee
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Freeport
Alood
Jeff Davis
Copperhead
Belmont
Bentonville
Jeff
Davis
Bill Mitchell
Stephenson County
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Goldiere
Northern states rally behind Union as results roll in
The report highlights election outcomes across Pennsylvania Ohio and Iowa showing large Union majorities. Ohio leads with about 80 000, Pennsylvania about 26 000, and Iowa roughly 15 000, signaling strong support for the Union in the fall.
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Pennsylania
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Towa
The Whiteside Sentinel Enlarged and Improved
The Whiteside Sentinel is expanded and improved. Various items report on Ferguson’s hanging date, new counterfeit currency, Osage treaty ceding millions of acres, census Iowa population, and a series of brief political and economic notes from the era.
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Whiteside Sentinel
Ferguson
Great Britain
Col. Sella
Lanfary
Col. Sells
Kansans
Copperhead Democrats push soldiers ticket critique
The article denounces Democratic Copperheads for nominating soldiers tickets in the fall elections and highlights a Fon du Lac Press editor's four year shift in stance. It casts doubt on claimed sincerity and questions loyalty to the Union as soldiers are urged to judge the rhetoric.
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Gopperhead
Fon du Lac
John Brown
Copperhead
South
Stephenson
California Earthquake Shock Leaves City in Alarm
A severe earthquake struck California on Sunday the 1st, felt strongest in San Francisco Sacramento and nearby areas. Churches emptied crowds fled as tremors toppled a four story Third Street building and damaged City Hall. No deaths reported though several were injured in a chaotic scene.
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California
San Francisco
Sacramento
San Jose
St. Mary's Cathedral
Third Street
Lake House
Night-Blooming Corvus Perfume Named in Praise Ad
Halleck’s words praise Phalon’s Night-Blooming Corvus, a perfume praised as irresistible once used. The ad notes its wide sale and constant commendation, claiming royalty lips never tire of recommending it.
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Phalon
Roy
Lyon
Denman
Barnes & Chey
New York
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