15 Dec 1864
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Newspaper
Hornellsville Tribune
Location
Hornellsville, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1864
Page
1
The President reports on foreign affairs, open ports, and naval buildup. He urges stronger immigration protection, discusses treasury revenue, and calls for continued vigilance on borders and trade as the nation faces maritime and diplomatic challenges. He notes emigration policy implementation and strengthens support for national banking reform and military provisioning.
The article details public land disposal through 50 quarters ending September 50, noting 4,277,042 acres, including 1,599,026 under the homestead law. It reports cash receipts from sales, surveys, and open lands, plus updates on railroad expansion toward the Pacific, mineral discoveries, and government plans. It discusses military campaigns, governance movements in border states, and prospects for constitutional abolition of slavery, urging rapid action and unity.
The piece argues the recent election shows overwhelming public intent to preserve the Union, noting high order at the polls and broad loyalty across states. It rejects negotiating with the insurgency, contends resources remain abundant, and asserts the government can enforce constitutional authority without excessive executive action.
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