Soldiers Vote Rights in Field Amendment Debate
The article argues that soldiers should retain the right to vote while in the field, criticizing opposition as fear of soldiers wielding power against them. It cites Gov. Morton’s wartime leadership, notes officers’ neutrality, and urges immediate legislative action to amend law enabling soldiers to vote.
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Indiana
Morton
Republican Party
Sons of Liberty
Biggham, Bowles, Deed & Co
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Carlisle
Cowan
Davin
Doolittle
Foote
Foster
Harlan
Harris
Henderson
Hendricks
Lane
McDugan
Morgan
Nesmith
Pomeroy
Powell
Richardson
Riddle
Saulsbury
Sherman
Sumner
Ten Eyck
von Winkle
Wilson
Wrnzhe
Congresa
Senate
Merited Promotion for Indiana Chaplain on Governor Staff
The Indianapolis Journal reports Chaplain Lozier has been attached to the Governor's Staff with the rank of Major for his steadfast service to the State Sanitary Commission. He served with the 37th Indiana as spiritual adviser and nurse amanuensis, aiding at Stone River and throughout sanitary work. He preached, wrote, sang, and advocated tirelessly, earning a proverb for his efficacy. Despite promotion, he remains in Sanitary Commission work to further Labors and bring continued relief to thousands.
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The
Indianapolis Journal of the 30Th Vlt
Lozier
State Sanitary Commission
37Th Indiana
Amapuensis
Stone River
Indiana State Sanitary Commission
Lesier
Destructive Fire in Richmond Traced to Williams Shop
A massive Richmond fire in Wayne county destroyed Williams commission house near the depot, with about ten thousand dollars of Wool owned by Woodnut insured, and damaged Reed and Vennenan pork packers stock. The blaze spread to a shoe shop and Chicago railroad office, total loss estimated seventy thousand dollars with forty to fifty thousand in insurance. Fire halted by failed steam engine and extreme cold. Also notes soldiers pledging to abstain from liquor and from gambling, plus accidents from slippery sidewalks in Indianapolis.
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Richmond
Wayne County
J. E. Williams
Williams
Woodnut
Reed & Vennenan
Chicago Railroad
Commission House
State Journal
Indiana Senate Debates and Public Notices in 1865
The Indianapolis Senate session reports petition from Laporte residents to curb horse stealing, multiple bills read and seconded, including taxation, education and militia topics. House debates on officers, indictments and a bounty reduction, with broad public notices and a focus on state governance and wartime measures.
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Indianapolis
Senate
Baker
Dunning
Niles
Laporte
Committee On the Judiciary
Bennett
Terry
Douglas
General Assembly
Herd
Wright
Mr. Niles
Carson
Corben
Brown
Wells
Houst
House
Blair's Visit to Richmond Mission Raises Curiosity
The Richmond Sentinel notes public curiosity over F. P. Blair's late mission amid war, warning readers against accepting idle rumors and stating that official factors still push for abolition of slavery and South submission. It urges renewed resolve to pursue independence.
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Blair
Richmond
F. P. Blair
Confederate States
United States
Enquirer
Mr. Blair
Union
Fire at Military Prison Hospital Kills Rebel Prisoner
Fire swept the Military Prison hospital yesterday at about 11 am trapping about thirty sick and wounded rebel prisoners. Captain Pratt and the 30th Wisconsin fought the blaze but it consumed the linen room and damaged Capt Pratt’s office. John A Moore died in the flames after being shot through the head and paralyzed. Some prisoners escaped on hands and knees. Fire department helped prevent further damage. B F Livingston escaped briefly before being recaptured. Jaonisville Jour.
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Pratt
30Th Wisconsin
Quean
John A. Moore
Kentucky
Durance Vile
Jaonisville Jour
Casualties from the 13th Indiana Regiment List of Killed and Wounded
Captain Chauncey permits extracting a private letter list of killed and wounded from the old 13th Indiana Regiment. Names include Kin, Chronister, Haufman, Lowen, Nickel, Downing, Cotper, Powell, Farger, Woonprev, Silas Clark, J P Simpson, John Baker, J H Sharrow, Rodgers, and many sergeants and privates.
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Anna
Chauncey
13Th
Indiana
A. Chronister
A. L. Haufman
M. Lowen
A Green
J. Allman
J. Thompson
J. Seigler
H. Borthwick
A. Satterman
Snyder
Wa. Keatham
U. Eiler
J. Larkins
E Powers
Sherman and a Southern Philosopher visit headquarters
An elderly rebel in jeans with a gold headed cane visited Gen. Sherman’s headquarters during a raid. He accepted misfortune philosophically, saying things are going to the devil and it don’t matter how soon. Sherman replied that he’d go pretty much where they please.
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Fen
Sherman
Gen. Sherman
A Madison Boy Abroad Admires Heroic Rescue on Cherry Street
A Louisville Journal clipping recalls an ambulance team in Nashville that escaped with the driver injured and two ladies at risk. Marshall Wheadon bravely stepped infront of the runaway horses, risking his life to seize them and stop the danger, earning public praise.
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Madison
Louisville Journal
Nosse Dorp
Cherry Street
Nashville
Marshall Wheadon
Wheadon
Supreme Court Reverses New York Tax Ruling on Bonds
The Supreme Court declares that states cannot tax United States bonds by indirect valuation matching bank capital stock. In Bank of the Commonwealth v Commissioners of Taxes, the Court reverses the New York Court of Appeals ruling with costs and orders entry of judgment per the opinion, aligning with prior federal bond tax decisions.
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United States Supreme Court
Bank of the Commonwealth, &c
Commissioners of Taxes
Court of Appeals
State of New York
Nelson
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
States
United States
Voter Qualifications Tighten Under State Constitution
In St. Louis on February 1 after days of debate the Convention adopted the third section of the State Constitution defining voters. It bars from qualification anyone in armed hostility to the United States after July 3 1881 or aiding such foes or fleeing the state to avoid the draft. Section four covers voter registration statewide. The Lower House unanimously authorized the Governor to appoint an agent to seek reimbursements from the United States for funds spent defending against invasions.
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Indianapolis
Senate
Hord
Bartholomew County
Dans
Vermillion County
Chapman
Wayne County
Agricultural College
Richmond
Binns Ixtropucep
Indiana
Committee On Military Affairs
Brown
Wells
Mason
Cobb
Walliams
Washington
Hovss
Wood
House
Klabdeisch
Stiles
Penn
Yeas Hi
Yeas
St. Louis
United States
Loss of the United States warship San Jacinto near Key West
New York rapid dispatch from The Herald’s Key West correspondent reports the warship San Jacinto struck a reef between Green Turtle Key and No Name Key early on the first ultimo morning. All hands and about 40 sick were saved and landed on No Name Key though one sailor deserted. The vessel’s battery stores sails and property were saved. Wreckers were dismantling the San Jacinto but prohibited from moving any machinery.
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New York
Herald
Key West
United States
San Jacinto
Green Turtle Key
No Name Key
Deserters Report Rail Rebuilding Slow Near Petersburg
From Grant's Department New York February 1 The Heralds correspondent in front of Petersburg cites deserters claiming the enemy is reconstructing the railroad damaged by the 5th corps raid to Hickford but progress is slow None of the bridges destroyed have been rebuilt The large bridge near Weldon North Carolina was swept away by the recent freshet Major General Warren has returned and resumed command of his corps
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Ohio River
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Ile
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Johnson
Lane
Ind
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Nesmith
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Sherman
Ten Eyck
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R.M.T. Hunter
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Lincoln
Blair
Richmond
Times Fifth Corps
Harriman
Wilcox
A. H. Stephens
Confederacy
R. M.T. Hunter
Grant
James River
8Th Corps
the Herald
Petersburg
Hickford
Weldon
N. C
Warren
North Carolina senate plan halted by Vance to meet governors
New Bern telegraph reports Rebel lines in chaos with no communication between Virginia and the South. A scheme by North Carolina senators to convene governors at Raleigh to discuss reconstruction was approved but blocked by Governor Vance, per Jeff Davis information.
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New York
The
Herald
Newbern
Virginia
South
North Carolina Senate
Raleigh
Gov. Vance
Jeff. Davis
Pork Packing Yields and Prices in Cincinnati
Cincinnati dispatch reports pork packing totals of 350600 head with average weight about 2011 pounds and yield 2417 pounds. Nationally, packing falls 737000, with about 200 reporting locations. Cincinnati average pork price nett per cental is 14 624 dollars. Also, New York lists around 1400 Union prisoners who died at Salisbury North Carolina in the 60 days before December 18.
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New York
the Tribune
Salisbury
N. C
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