A Chance for A Railroad to Our Town
The article notes the D M and W J R is in bond holders' hands with no aid expected. Mr Farley says finishing to Marion costs 20000 dollars for depot water tank tracks and a machine shop. Revenue from town produce could fund the extension in about twenty months, with guarantees from Marion property owners. It warns the line between Springville and Anamosa may be scrapped if not completed soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farley
Chicago
Marion
Mena
Marion Station
Springville
Anamosa
DubuquedZerald
The
Herald
Dubuque Herald
Congress
Rewster
Register
Ron. Holmes
Chicago Times
Earth
Hell
Washington
Dubuque
Prince of
Kars
Lincoln Proclaims No Knowledge of Hunter Proclamation
The 1862 document records President Lincoln denying government knowledge of a supposed Proclamation by Maj. Gen. Hunter declaring slaves free. Lincoln states the proclamation is void and questions the power to decree emancipation, urging calm, lawful consideration and appealing to the public to weigh the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Hunter
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Congress
U.S
Washington
Law and Order Demands Protection of Property
Citizens warn that trespassers have destroyed property and urge swift enforcement of the law to defend private property and personal safety, or risk living under a lawless mob and ongoing rebel rule.
Union Forces Declare Martial Law in Southern States
The article recounts Gen. David Hunter’s order declaring martial law in Georgia Florida and South Carolina to liberate enslaved people. It notes Confederate and abolitionist reactions and quotes editorials praising the move as a step toward Union victory and freedom. It also includes a Detroit anecdote about a soldier mistaken as intoxicated turns out to be a woman who once served in Kentucky and witnessed a Civil War battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Thinter
Department of the South
Deen
Jim Sort
Hinros Hlian
Cexenan Oreens
N. L
Cgworgia
Florida
South Carolina
Cien. Hunter
Sherman
Don. Hunter
United States
Gen. Thintes
Cuba
V. Y. Veibune
Puderat
Atwater St
Scotland
London
O. W
Kentucky
Somerset
Zollicoffar
Our City
Detroit
Phantom Forger of the Prairie Killed After Arrest Attempt
The Leavenworth Conservative recounts the death of the outlaw Cleveland during a failed arrest near Osawatomie. Lieut Walker and ten soldiers pursued him after he resisted and opened fire with two revolvers. a Minnie ball struck him as he tried to escape, ending his life. The narrative notes his disguise skills and the nickname Phantom Forgerman of the Prairie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Lth. Krom
J. G. Harris
Kansas
Col
Judson
Walker
6Th
Cleveland
Ify
Osawatomie
Morris
Osawatomin
Jawhanker
Lin
Lieut
Sputs
Potimwatomie
Maria Des Orgnes
Johnson
Collision at Sullivan traced to premeditated act
A dispatch links the Sullivan collision killing Prof Meteher to a plot by conspirators, with an arrested man admitting involvement and naming accomplices. The piece notes strong unionist hostility in Sullivan, mentions reinforced Detroit and Albany routes for wounded soldiers, and recounts Joe Robinson’s furlough tale from the 09th New York Volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Cincinnat Gazelle
Sullivan
Meteher
Vom
Morton
Fort Sumter
Joe Robinson
09Th
New York State
Don
John
Joe
Qangent
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Free
Burnside
Railroad “Monitor
New York
Newbern
General Burnside
Beaufort
Bachelor
Curtiss
Judge Martin
Polk Bayou
Arkansas
Independence County
Albany
Thurlow Weed
New York World Enterprise
Witras N. Sewanp
Jef Davis
North
Stephens
Boston
Davis
Hberty
Zion
Methodist Church
Church North
Pierce
Church South
Our Fathers
Ife
Koirow
Dubuque Merald
Wilo
Wome
Secessia
David Stunter
Rd. W. Smith
Asssistant
Missouri
St. Louis
Gov. Morton
Fadiana
Ladiaxopolis
Priday
Union
Albany and Boston Railroad Company
Boanyregard
Shiloh
Malock
Corinth
Yancey
Jpevil
Confederacy
Celar
Mipids Crean
Reynolds & A0
Rlowa
LE Preges
Queens
J.F. Hervey & Co
J. W. McElmienny
Nott
McElhenny & Nott
Drugs & Medicines
Piltysicians
Alchohol
Fobacco
Mchlhenny
Cas&s
Call and Lee
Pat Door
Ledyard & Wallage
Yariware
William. Byers
J. R. Birloey
Bate
UU. M. Day
Howard Association
Philadelphia
J. Bristin Houghton
Uregeon
Sloward
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