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Newspaper
Sparta Eagle
Location
Sparta, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1866
Page
2
The piece notes a Republican landslide in Maine with all congressional seats won by Republicans, a unanimous State Senate, and a dominant Assembly majority. It highlights gains in Vermont and hints the West will follow, praising Johnson’s policy. It reflects a partisan booster tone after election day.
The Union party lists nominees in six districts with Gen Payne in District 1 and Gen Cobb in District 3 renominated. Hopkins in District 2 is set to win. District 4 remains Democratic. Sawyer expected in District 5. Washburn leads in District 6 with a strong majority. Wisconsin supports Union policy with a large statewide majority anticipated.
The Sixth District convention in La Crosse chose H. S. Washburn as the unanimous Republican candidate for Congress after voting 25 to 7 for Washburn and withdrawing Pound and Price. The body adopted resolutions praising Union service, supporting constitutional amendment, condemning Philadelphia Johnson Convention, and thanking Senator Howe. Washburn spoke promising faithful representation and called for unity under the Union Republican party.
The document reports on resolutions from the Southern Loyal Convention chaired by Gov. Hamilton of Texas. It condemns the rebellion, urges restoration under federal terms, supports Congress and Lincoln, and pledges loyalty to the Union and its constitutional authority. It also covers reception scenes for President Andrew Johnson and advocates unity, freedom, and constitutional supremacy.
The Daily Wisconsin lauds Gen. C. C. Washburn as nominee for Congress after rivals withdrew. It praises his experience and voting record, arguing his fidelity to the good cause and noting the contrast between Congress and a capricious Executive.
A chaotic political note claims Maine's vote signals a radical wave sweeping the North as Level Taxser is ousted as Assessor of Internal Revenue for the 6th district over alleged endorsement of a rival. The piece mocks factions and predicts broader changes.
A call from eight million loyal Americans across former Confederate states to Northern allies urging protection and justice from President Johnson and Congress. They condemn Reconstruction policies, defend loyalist leaders, warn of oligarchy, and demand rapid, unified support for a republican Union and the 39th Congress with a path toward broader constitutional protections.
Sheriff sale notices in Monroe County Wisconsin detail executions against Robert E. Gillett and others with multiple village and township parcels listed. Ads announce public auctions at Sparta and call for adjournments, with dates in 1866 and probate notes on guardianship and sale licenses for Henry Taylor minors.
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