Amended List of Draft Exemptions and Medical Rules
The Lancaster Gazette reports amendments to the draft guidelines under Provost Marshal General orders. It lists disqualifying diseases and infirmities for military service, including insanity, epilepsy, paralysis, severe organ diseases, cancers, advanced skin conditions, feeble constitution, and total or partial loss of sight or hearing, with criteria for proof and exemptions. The item notes the official authority and references the 1810 regulations and required affidavits for certain conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juguind
Lee
Loyar
War Debates and Civil War Echoes in Chicago Conference
A November 1863 Chicago Democratic conference adopts a pro Union platform defending the Constitution, denouncing rebellion, and calling for unconditional surrender to the Union. The report details principle statements, a national executive committee plan, and support for wartime measures and postwar policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Way Democrate
Chicago
Andy
Mr. Flagg
Ohio
Wubin
Pomerania
Old World
America
Herchy
Plitforma
Cincinnnati
Burtes
Jay
Abellions
Tralleys Aioe
National Execlive Committee For
States
Amos Lovering
Hubbard
Indiana
John A. McClernand
Springfield
Ilinois
Poate Ti
Hgly
Cincinnati
Matt
If Carpenter
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Henry M. Rice
St. Paul
Minnesota
Winter Preparations and Health Remedies in Early Jamestown Era
The piece discusses home remedies for pain using steam and a boiled yellow root liquor, then pivots to winter preparedness. It emphasizes protecting homes from cold with roofs, fuel supply, and roof repair, urges farmers to save feed, avoid selling stock, and improve stock housing and ventilation. It also notes the dangers of broken windows and the value of open south-facing shutters for sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanday
Arkansax
Franklin
Samuel
Petar
Thurlio
Cai
Wintua
Jge Pwal
Pete
Selieil-Rowin
iFmea
Haraol
Joan Kino
Tao
English Testimony to American Genius
The British Standard acknowledges England’s debt to the Yankee nation for useful improvements. It notes the American brethren’s substantial character and their language, describing them as a nation of gigantic men and praising their achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Bar
Fragmentary Public Figure Advice Found in Old Papers
A damaged excerpt quotes a public figure urging liberty and perseverance. The manuscript, once in a Washington collector’s hands, references forty years of nationhood and calls dissenters “enemies” while praising honest policy and clear truths. The text appears as a historical relic with archaic spellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward
Mr. Bernard
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Marylood
Spolsia
Minnkind
Aphlanse
Agi
Yentoman
Washington
The Winter Letide Richest Fount of Joy and Skill
A dense 19th century prose piece reflects on winter, culture, and social duties. It laments neglect of public newspapers while praising the moral responsibilities of readers and writers to improve society. The narrator invokes seasonal imagery and literary figures to urge thoughtful engagement with community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perley
Diog
Wien
Boty Wieke
Danie
wWerda
Necuel Nice
Teva
Iife Teryis
Reidls
Jobn B. Gough
Soldiers vote shapes Ohio 1860 election in canal district
Fragmentary OCR reports soldiers voting patterns in Ohio reflecting support for Brough over Vallandigham. Counts show Brough carrying many towns including Vallandigham strong in some districts, with overall home-vote trends contributing to sectional alignments and party strength. The piece notes naval and canal district implications and mentions Col. Domeltes and Kinney in nearby races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broush
Brough
Vallandigham
Dicking
Peers Redlond
Sandusky
van Wert
Sinton
Waytie
Solttiteus
Peailtie
Peough
Vallandige
Val
Kinney
Wight
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Ramee County
Fairfield
Anil Genitete
Sherif Ames Mila
Joan Co Rainey
Hilion
Vabdin Bahsing
Avior Whlmeam Rodinagn
Oiloe
Public Baldig
Resauegr
DAVIS
Mifice
Byrontep
A.bypewt
Tithon
Paulle Nuiklite
Buregor Ry
Wasnum Meo
Minto Hult
Sitcubll Scouts
Julitenad
Atm
Cummlpdanersjorl
Madison Towner
RSI
Ana Joter W. Connenotian
Sed Beatson Wii
Pminey
Joan Wilthades
Trarnl & Senate
van Daranevers
Adv
Maranay Cements
Orton
Wasnencrun, Si
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Lancaster Gazette
Lancaster
Adi Ito
Europe
Detroit Tribune
Julingon Island
Montreal
Meminger
Treasury
Benjamin
Canada
Genopil
Gildings
Inn
Lord Lyons
Tey
Dirk
Christ
Tom
Gettyablrg
Bpeeen
Uincolu
Seartary
Wood
Terre Tante Express
Aml
Diralis
Silee
Athan Awa
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