Fragments on War and Slavery in a Civil War Era
A Fremont Journal column condemns delaying action on slavery in the Civil War. It argues Union and emancipation cannot coexist with slavery, warns against neutral treatment of enslaved people, and cites Confederate sentiment in border states. The piece predicts a coming reckoning driven by soldiers aligned with Breckinridge and Douglas.
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Cincinnati
Ubat
Hallock
Ili
Tendessee
Mississippi
Moneine
Anoodis
Stone
Breckinridge
Douglas Poersuasion
Gulf States
Mass Meeting Sparks Pledges In Ohio Capitol Row
A Tuesday mass gathering at Ohio's Capitol showcased strong civic resolve as citizens pledged funds for a unity effort. Notable donations spanned from $200 per child to $5,000 from a single donor, with totals reaching around $25,000 by last evening under the chairman's call. Doctor Goodale and others influenced new subscriptions as the crowd expressed confidence and shared purpose.
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Ohio
Oation
Yeaterday
Doctor Goodale
Fragmentary 19th Century Political Rhetoric Described
A garbled OCR passage references a Democratic anti war convention, a president of the late 4th of Ju and a rebel constitution printed by Sam peony. It mentions Jeff Davis as president, Judge Thurman as committee chair, and reb els contrasts underlined with accusatory language. The text is incomplete and reads like a partisan screed with broken names and places.
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Sampeony
Gololambos
Jeffarase Madison
Washantesa
Foombs
Yancy
Davis
Hnstead
Keer
Thurman
Committee On
Roesolutions
Mt Chase
Val
Reconstruction War Powers and Emancipation Provisions
A historical text outlines congressional powers granted to the President during the Civil War era. It details enrolling able citizens 16 to 45, raising volunteers for nine months with pay and bounties, and extending authority to raise eleven month enlistments with different pay. It also covers use of slaves in labor for the Union, and emancipation for enslaved families of those who aided the Union, plus authorization to form army corps and military tribunals.
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Paresh Jis
Nood
Tnion
Blood hounds hunt Union soldiers in railside chase
A Bloomington Pantagraph letter from near Memphis describes Gen Grant sending a party to a railway attack scene. Blood hounds pursued Illinois men, with 25 of 30 hunted down, some eight miles off into woods, one man torn in a corn field before humane cavalry arrived. The piece argues for conciliatory policy toward the South.
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Bloomington
Mr. Cash
Hazardville
Cynthia Smith
Prosé
Cartr
Hagardville
Thompsonville
Springfield Republican
Political Strictures and War Rumors Rally Amid Tin Pot Conventions
A Indiana senator denounces party labels and urges focus on country’s best measures as Congress nears adjournment. Reports claim Geo Peabody profited amid the war and suggest he opposed U.S. securities. Rebel dispatches describe Nashville chaos with Union forces alert and cavalry movements near the city. Decatur Railroad damage noted.
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Wright
Indiana
Congress
Lever
Indianpolis
General Jackson
Storm damages Van Amburgs show terror and injuries
Report details a violent storm at Van Amburgs exhibition tearing canvas, freeing a tiger and causing panic. Spectators fled through torn tents while keepers restrained animals. Injuries occurred. Captain King’s actions against marauders are noted along with a gold haul and the recovery of Zeb Ward’s mare. Other European crop forecasts and Hazardville powder mill explosion aftermath are briefly described alongside local anecdotes.
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van Amburg
Somojurou
Wormon
Childro
Hannibal
Mr. van Amburg
King of the Woods
the Republican
King
Crab Orchard
Kentucky
Tie
Captain King
Zeb
Ward
Morgan
Versailles
Lou
Jour
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