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Newspaper

Shawano County Journal

Location

Shawano, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1865

Page

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Official Paver for State and County Press Rights

A concise call to uphold press liberty against influence and corruption, asserting the media as the people's watchdog and a shield for freedom.

The Old Enemy Election Platform Extracts

Extracts from a convention speech praising Union victory and Lincoln policies. It denounces secession, slavery, and Confederate allies, warns that opponents still push repudiation and debt avoidance, and urges support for Fairchild’s equal representation against Hobart. Includes a 1865 election call and partisan appeals.

Political echoes on 1862 bounty votes and local influence

Fragmentary 19th century text contrasts party lines on soldier families bounty payments in 1862 with present politics. It accuses Democrats of switching stance to gain votes and alleges candidate Mr. Smith from Winnebago County uses influence and company funds to sway Shawnee County voters, tying tax exemptions to political leverage.

Wisconsin white man’s vote vs South Carolina in Congress debate

A preface letter from Union soldiers and Wisconsin residents asks Gen Hobart to state if white voters in Wisconsin should have representation equal to whites in South Carolina or Mississippi. The appeal notes Lincoln era triumphs and questions the equity of voting power, with Hobart’s refusal to answer seen as a dodge by the platform faction.

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Joseph Harris Seen As Key Factor In State Senate Victory

Rex xeMperry credits Joseph Harris with securing a grant of land for the Given Bay Shawano and Lake Superior, calling his efforts more influential than any other man in the State Senate. He urges voters in the county to support Harris as true to local interests and vows a large vote.

Rex xeMperry Josephi Harris Shawano Lake Superior State Senate

United States Executive Cabinet and Wisconsin legislature list

A dense snapshot lists President Johnson's cabinet and U S senators, then Wisconsin state offices. It names Seward, Stanton, Welles, and other cabinet members, followed by party district reps and long county by county legislative rosters with judges, clerks, and local officials.

Union Nominations For Governor And State Races

A list of gubernatorial and state ticket nominations includes Gen Lucius Jennwy for Governor Wyman Spooner for Lieutenant Governor Thomas S Allen for Secretary of State William E Smith for State Treasurer Charles Rogill for Attorney General J M Rusk for Bank Comptroller John G McMunn for State Superintendent Henry Cordier for State Prison Controller Josphil Harris for Senator 22c Josph Harris for Assembly Isaac Stephenson and a pledge of industry ability honesty and energy from a candidate referencing Gen Fairchild speech argument for continued public service

Suvernory James. T. Lewis Wyman Spooner Lucius Faircheavurer Samuel D. Elas Nae Winfield Smutt John G. McMinn Cree Il’ramsey Henry Cordiel Gen. Fairchild

Harris Lands and Tax Pledge highlighted in county race

Voters warned by a county newspaper against copperhead candidate Mr Switch and urged to back Senator Harris. The piece touts swamp land bills, river navigation improvements, and revenue from sales to fund local projects. It accuses Smith of delaying taxes to aid the Improvement Company and urges electing Harris to ensure lands are taxed fairly.

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Past and Present in Madison Editorial Tone

An August 16 excerpt shows a leading Bengeratic figure in Northwest politics, criticizing the Hobart ticket and urging support for MERGENA RIS. The piece attacks enthusiastic volunteers and reflects opposition rhetoric from a past era, noting shifts in soldier support and party loyalty amid elections.

Forgotten Democratic stance on soldiers rights during the war

A letter urges veterans to recall Democratic opposition in 1863 to suffrage and wartime aid measures. It cites solid party votes against citizen rights and provisions for food, clothing, and funds for soldiers and families, framing support for the Pomeroy platform. It also notes W. Enos Tanner of New London drumming around the county in a probe of a profitable activity for his brother.

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The Same Party and the Nation's Fate

Fragmentary political note references Democratic Party loyalties, a northern scene, accusations against leaders, and concerns over national destruction. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors, but the fragment implies intra party critique and calls for action.

Poet's fragment taints campaign mood with wild pleas

Fragmented verse interleaves political sloganeering and personal invective. It cites Harris and Morris, mentions taxes, land grants, and public sentiment, and hints at a party platform. The garbled text connects poetry to campaign rhetoric and local land revenue expectations.

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