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Freeport Weekly Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1865

Page

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Southern Rebels Reflect On War And Emancipation

Two prominent former Southern leaders, Henry A Wise and H S Foote, reflect on the Civil War, abolition, and emancipation. Wise defends states’ rights, praises emancipation as an accomplished fact, and urges reconciliation. Foote advocates immediate African suffrage and restoration of civil authority as Union troops depart. Seventeen Methodist ministers withdraw from the Kentucky Conference over the North’s church alignment.

South Henry A. Wise John Brown Congress United States Virginia Tam H. S. Foote Mississippi Foote John P. Hale The Cincinnati Inquirer Senko Tennessee H. S. Foorg Methodist Kentucky Conference Church of the North

Prison quarters for Jeff Davis at Fort Monroe shift to Carroll Hall

Reports from Fort Monroe describe Jefferson Davis moved from a damp casemate to a healthier second floor room in Carroll Hall. The fort’s leaders promise guards, improved comfort, and a stricter perimeter as Davis faces confinement under heavy security, while war-era prison abuses are recounted in surrounding coverage.

Fort Monroe Dheb Davia Jeff Carrol Hall Philadelphia Anquirer Davis Miles Craven War Department Davin Jefferson Davis United States Libby Columbia Soldiers of the Union Belle Isle Salisbury Millen Topher Andersonville Jeff, Davis Grant Tecumseh. Sherman Dave Hunter Stoneman Robert E. Lee Joseph E. Johnston Republic Third Pennsylvania Artillery Jeff Davis Wirt Howell Cobb Richmond Eldridge Chandler Richmond War Department Atockade Alexander H. Stevens Stephens

Soldiers Denounce Rumors Besetting General B Donoarazen

A letter from 46th Illinois veterans refutes circulating slanders accusing Brevet Brigadier General B Donoarazen of planning to desert for Mexico. They affirm his revered leadership, loyalty, and ongoing efforts to secure release from service, defending his honor against a defamer among the ranks.

B. Donoarazen Mexico Gom 46Th Regiment Atrife Jackson

Various Civil War and political notes surfaced in national flap

Reports cite a general order to muster out unemployed major and brigadier generals. Banks leaves New Orleans for the North. Fenian activity draws English scrutiny as 200,000 Fenians in Ireland and 800,000 in America are cited. A San Francisco dispatch notes Shenandoah capture with 30 whalers. Illinois population hits 2,200,000 with five-year gain. Public expenses trimmed. Treasury force reduced. Democratic party critique highlights stagnation and opposition to progressive reforms.

Washington Rockford M. Scanlin Chicago Ireland America

Monument formation urged in Jo Daviess County

An Association is formed in Jo Daviess County with Lieut. Gen. A. Grant as President to erect a monument bearing the names of all soldiers from the county who died in the late rebellion. Membership is open for one dollar, with pledges urged from every voter at the upcoming election. Similar efforts are noted in neighboring counties, especially Stephenson, with calls for immediate organization and local committees. Also mentioned are pardon pleas and European telegraph news including the Atlantic Telegraph Company's decision not to recover the cable this year and insurance settlement.

Daily News Africa Republic Broad The New York World Democracy New York Democratic Party Hlere France Mateus Wa Paw Chicago Jo Daviess County Grant Stephenson Europe Atlantic Telegraph Company

Letter From Barcelona Describes City in Distress

From Barcelona a Madrid dated report in gloom cites daily deaths of thirty five to forty fueling panic and emigration by wealthy families. Middle class plans to follow. labor paralyzed and stores see slowed trade as goldsmiths jewelers pack stocks and drapers close shops.

Barcelona Madrid Sage Masae

Clerical Strain at White House prompts reform

Washington correspondent notes growing executive burden at the White House under Johnson. A private secretary at 2500 dollars is the only direct provision, with other clerical help improvised by rotating officers and desk reassignments. Secretaries Massy and Browning push reforms, enabling processing of documents and trials as pressure from the South mounts.

Agate Washington Cincinnati Gazette White House Johnson General Hooker Army of the Potomac Monroe Juan Quincy Adams Congress Massy Browning

Coe's Cough Balsam Endorsed Across Northwest Markets

Promoters tout Coe's Cough Balsam as the premier remedy for coughs colds croup and chest pains with claims of 800000 bottles sold since 1868 and a $100 reward for a cure faster than this balsam. Chicago area druggists back its popularity and affordability at 50 cents per bottle, urging every family to keep it on hand per the Chisago Tribune report.

Coe Messrs. C. G. Crank & Co New Haven Lord &Smith, Fuller, Finch & Fuller Burnham & van Sebaack J. H. Reed & Co H. Scovill Chicago Northwest Chisago Tribune

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