President Making in the Public Pulse of the Times
The article surveys presidential contenders as politicians seek support from conservatives in Philadelphia and among generals like Groot Banks and Butler. It praises Abraham Lincoln as the era’s leading figure, predicting he will likely win the presidency next fall unless a strong counter-current emerges, while noting Gen Groot declines and others hold notable support.
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Potomac
Philadelphia
Groot
P. Chase
Remanns
Gen. Banks
State
Ship of State
Arma
Auranan Lincoly
America
Abe
Congressional actions on war policy and voting reform
The Senate and House consider a range of measures including repeal of the 1862 confiscation act provisions on real estate forfeiture, calls to raise volunteers for freeing captives, Grant named to command, a peace seeking resolution, and a bill to standardize partisan elections for representatives. Senator Lane proposes a Texas land act for African descent use.
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Bennior Hotard
Senate
Committee On the Judiciary
Hows
Senae
Grant
Rogers
House
Richmond
Congress
Lane
Texas
Michigan Militia Spending and Armament Report 1862
The Quarter-Master-General’s Office presents Geo. Wm. Hammond’s report detailing muskets, carbines, sabres, and brass cases dispersed across the state in 1862. It lists state bounties paid, repairs, clerical costs, recruiting, transport, and drafting expenses with county figures, noting Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Eaton, Jackson, Barry and Branch counties among those itemized. The full text promises a thorough accounting of expenditures and equipment.
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Geo. Wm. Hammond
Dearborn Arseog
Adjutant General's
State Military Board
Michigan
New-York- Dospitely
Darius Clark
Calhoun Co.neral
Kalamazoo Co
Eaton Co
Jackson Co
Barry Co
Broach Co
Annual report details of Brats commissioner and office
Fragmentary text appears to reference Hoa annual report and Tasoy commissioner with items listed. The legible bits mention primary and related duties or items, but specific names, dates, places, or outcomes remain unclear.
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Wehaya Tyioreng
Hoa
Tasoy
Brats
Land sales and receipts for state swamp lands 1863 report
The report details land sales totaling 16,528 27 acres for 61,584.48 dollars with principal receipts 102,304.24 and interest plus penalties 64,959.87. University land sales cover 218.80 acres for 2,365.60 dollars with principal receipts 28,446.54 and interest 17,106.40. Swamp and internal lands show 1,682.28 acres sold for 2,560.85, and Sram pa lands 26,224.80 acres for 31,584.61. Total receipts from lands reach 162,451.1, much of which funds road and ditch construction. Licenses to actual rotters total 22,678.67 acres, with 353,673 acres allocated for roads and ditches. Total land sold under road contracts reaches 858,673 acres. The year 1863 shows a large rise in activity, compared with 1862, totaling 427. SOL.19.
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Srampa
State Penitentiary Annual Prison Report Highlights 1860s
The report shows 1104 inmates admitted in 1863, 410 at start of 1868, 621 in 1860, and 242 workers in manufacturing. Of the year’s convicts, 169 discharged, four escaped, eight insane, nine female inmates, and most sentenced for larceny or burglary. National origins include New York, Canada, Michigan, Germany, and Ireland. Expenditures total $460,107.36 with various charges and receipts. Sabbath School, Bible class, and arithmetic and reading classes are operated inside the facility.
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Calhoun County
New York
Canada
Michigan
Germay
Ireland
Aw’t
United States
U.S
Civil War Dispatches From The North and West
Reports detail Union successes including 36 guerrillas captured and 2 killed near New Market. Troops in winter quarters at Chattanooga Huntsville Lookout Valley and along the Nashville line. Reenlistment credits and state quotas discussed. Butler proposes freeing Richmond prisoners if 100000 troops provided. Confederate mobilization and Richmond mob assembly noted.
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Chattanooga
Huntsville
Lookout Valley
Nashville R. R
Nudhville
Louisville
Curtis
Military Department of Kansas
Maj
Wilson
Reeves
Doniphan
Ripley County
Ft. Gibson
Tadisa
Quantrell
Phillip
Knoxville
Gen. Wheeler
Charlesto
Hiwasaea
Natches
Point Lookout
Rhode
Teland
Han
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Boston
Winter Camp Hardships In Michigan Frontier Weather
Correspondent from Porron Statesman describes a rough winter setup at Dos camp. Poor road conditions and frozen ground hindered transport, tents and log huts housing four men each, scarce boots sizes mixed with foraging tensions. Foraging by southern civilians stirs pride and discontent, while officers cope with fatigue, sleep loss, and supply gaps. A regimental carpenter works to build coffins as a death from illness occurs, and a wagon-master faces arrest for a revolver incident amid drinking.
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Porron Statesman
Michigan
I Ion
Miuiés
Anch
Hin
U. & Government
Ioneoul
Amoko
Clark
A Coffin and Rope for One
A Post item from New York dated January 18 mocks a Union refugee who recently arrived in the city from Richmond and criticizes his claims. The piece reflects period humor and urban commentary on wartime arrivals and political sentiments.
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New York
Richmond
Ancient Throat Disease Cure Promoted By Elabored Bombastic Ad
A long 19th century advertisement extols Plantain Bitters as a universal remedy for throat ailments, digestive issues, and poor health. It claims to strengthen the throat, improve appetite, and prevent fevers while listing ingredients and testimonials from distant places. The piece argues against nitrate of silver and medicated inhalations, asserting a holistic cure through its tonics and a physician’s guarantees.
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Tony
Card “Way
Corlander
Burdouk
Hunifedn
Aus
Boldiere
Harbor thick with Phe-120 reports and early January shipping color
From New York January 10: heavy fog and ice clog the harbor causing damage to vessels. Malcolm Campbell, arrested yesterday, has been discharged by General IX. A complimentary dinner was given to General Burnside by notable citizens. The steamer Moonlight arrived from Matamoros January 1. About seventy five vessels were off the bar but weather prevented cargoes from being lighted. Cotton offered up to 10 dollars per bale but not accepted due to conditions. The Italian frigate Res Italia was off the dry dock at the Navy Yard with no damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Yori
Malcolm Gampbell
Yeatar
Res Italia
Navy
Disturbing Dispatches From Frontier District and Chile Cathedral Fire
Brig Gen McNeil arrives from Fort Smith to witness case of Wm R Strachan amid reports of Arkansas and Missouri rebels freezing, deserters flocking, and Kirkby Smith ordered north. Simultaneously a Santiago cathedral fire kills thousands as gas pipe rupture and door crowding trap worshipers.
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Se. Loui
McNeil
Fort Smith
Wm. R. Strachan
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Xhall
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WEA
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Rochester
Plantation Bitters
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Lam
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Eaid
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Thas
Arius
Deerigh
E. S. Ceanmoler
Dpler
Sheee Music
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Sins & Whitves
Euiwed
Lea White
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U.S. Internal Revenue Tax and Licuns
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Jer Diveiton
Office of Internal Revenue
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Hotner
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J. G. Fuse
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Rawneel Kwamett
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LeRoy
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Joel V. Duaper
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