Sparta Eagle Launches New Ownership and Editorial Vision
The Sparta Eagle announces retirement of proprietor Me Wo J Farmam and the undersigned takes publication. The new team commits to a responsible weekly newspaper for a growing community, outlining duties of a country editor, platform of Republican principles, opposition to Reconstruction policies, and aims to mirror local interests and progress while maintaining high journalistic standards.
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J Farmam
The
Eagle
Comoing
Bugle
Eucee
Sparta
Monroe County
Beagle
Werthermore
Tuton- Republican-Radical Party
Andrew Johnson
Oca
Sparta Qm
G Repway
Repudiation and Democratic stance amid debt debate
A Democratic paper attacks repudiation critics calling the party dishonest and anti patriotic. It argues the Democrats would either repudiate the national debt or assume the Confederate debt if in power, urging supporters of Confederate debt assumption to side with Democrats and repudiation.
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Trom
Democratic Party
Animosity in Democracy and 1867 Party Spirit
A hostile column attacks an orthodox 1867 Democratic stance praising humane treatment of prisoners yet condemning military action. It condemns alleged party control by wartime ideology and warns that a man with such beliefs should not be elected pathmaster by honest patriots.
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Ohio
Anderzonville
Libby
Treagon
Anderonville
Andersonville
The Fall Canvass and Republican Ticket
The Fall canvass shows Republican exchanges favor Gov Fairchild for a second term and many back renominating Allen and Treasurer. Despite differences, a determined push for capable, integrity filled state, county and district tickets is clear. Citizens should judge and curb petty politicians controlling crucial interests in the upcoming election.
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Fairchild
Allen
Impudence over State Convention praised for soldiers
The Democratic State Central Committee calls for a State Convention to commemorate the heroism of our soldiers, but critics say the group opposed the Union war and would only gain support from Copperheads. They accuse the committee of insincere hero worship while soldiers fought for the Union.
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Democratic State Central Committee
Ouroldiers
Union
Yebelg
Boys In
Blue
Copperhead Committee
Benatarith
Adams
Junean
Monroe
Tunéan
Morthis
Mercias
Monros
Miuston
Bro. Turner
Manston
Secretary Stanton Suspended by President Jolson
President Jolson suspends Secretary Stanton from duties and orders General Grant to assume command. The move aims to curb Stanton's influence. Grant likely resists becoming a tool for others and will act independently within military hierarchy.
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Stanton
Grant
Coure
Noy
Fuhnsen
Oyant
Washington
United Suites
G. 8
Andrew Johnson
TotherTon
Edwin M. Stanton
War Department
Wasnixoros
Orry
United States
Tam
Gen. A. 5. Grant
Senate
Dineminelt
M. Stasrox
Anattis
Olhue
Indian Depredations and Sabbath Controversy Chronicle
A train derailment near Tak City on the 4th, Indian attackers killed the conductor and wounded others as the rear-guard caboose workers escaped in darkness. The Whitewater Reporter rebuts a Sabbath observance synopsis, arguing individuals should choose their own rest day methods and that orthodox views resist coercion. The piece notes Millerite Adventist beliefs and hints at a forthcoming political shift amid social concern over moral duties.
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Tun Sespay Qresrion
Whitewater
Mayenard
Iris Con
Etheridge
Maynard
Mr. Etheridge
Atheridge
Rodgersville
Mtheridge
Keheridge
York
Ray
Lieut
Mahaney
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Rumor of A J resigning the Presidency sparks debate
Editorial items report Washington chatter that A J may quit the Presidency soon. Other notes cover a fatal stabbing in Palestine Indiana, two judges ready to duel, seamen crossing the Atlantic on a raft, and various political and criminal developments in Chicago and Washington.
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Palestine
Ind
Moore
Fisher
Bradley
Atlantic
New York
Southampton
Englan
Wisconsin
Abraham Lincoln
Shunton
Fletcher
Nepublican
Chicago
Proposals, political turbulence, and notable events in 1867
A patchwork of notes covers Grant’s role and Stanton’s clash, Tennessee’s copper rebellion aftermath, and a wealth of state and national happenings. It mentions Vermont confirming I D degrees, Michigan liquor clause, Mississippi freedmen education progress, artesian well at Madison, portage county railroad loans, and public figures like Thaddeus Stevens.
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Gen. Grant
University of Vermont
Thadduis Stevens
Michigan
C. G. Washinrn
Cuba
England
Mississippi
Portage County
Green Bay
United States
Central America
Nicaragua
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Milena
Avumar
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Victoria
Prince Albert
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Randall
Nie
Fond du Lac Peporter
Mesiran
Tuarez
Guadalsinen
Tlehanon
Conn
Bissel
Dackinghan
Ate
Qctolien
Union
Wheela and
File Jawa
Union Pacife
Julesbyoon
Kentucky
Senate
Democrats
St. Democrats
Stanton
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