Rights to Speak and Publish Debate in 1861 Ohio
A 1861 political piece defends free speech and press under the Constitution. It asserts Congress shall not abridge rights of expression and warns editors are responsible for published opinions, not the paper itself. The notice emphasizes citizen liberty and government limits on restraint.
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Hong
Ohio
Suutcow
Conaress
Gwerh
Tod Shilis
Stul Holt Mimatt
Ma. Barton
Camden Presbyterian Church
Camden
Abe
Seoteliman
Fremont
Yulo
Chicago
Union
Wade
Que
New Fonk
Wood
Apecel
Bsayiay
Chauney P. Carroll
Lydia Curcull
Court of Common
Prebie County
Oho
Prebie
Lowit
Seasfon
Kobagienisg
Wuld Quarter
Annanaty
Moos
Campbell
Johan Ware
Weekly Presidant Message on Slavery and Union
The text presents a Civil War era weekly summary citing a December 21 1861 message. It argues slavery as a crime, promises freedom for rebels enslaved and compensation for runaway slaves, while condemning Union slaveholders and urging a new moral order amid winter politics.
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America
Cujon
Union
Democratic and Abolitionist Partisans Clash in Print
The Register advocates abolition and slave emancipation by force while the Democratic press defends its political creed. The piece frames a fierce national debate, noting Union and Secession loyalties and urging readers to subscribe to their respective papers amid partisan contention.
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Eaton Democratic Press
The
Register
Split over war aims and county paper loyalties in Preble
In Preble County debates split Democrats and Republicans over war goals and abolition. The piece urges support for the county press, condemns cross-county papers, and calls printers and publishers to defend local journals. Statements from Robert Davidson and Mu Barton frame loyalty and church involvement in political disputes.
The Register’s Fast Day Address to Lincoln
The piece lauds Lincoln as the abolitionist leader while railing at Republicans and Democrats alike for war aims and policy. It denounces General Halleck and General Lane for insubordinate language and calls for strict military discipline. It mentions union, emancipation, and political tensions in the North and South amid the Civil War.
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the Register
Lincoln
Jim Lane
St. Joseph
Missouri
Lallock
Sid
Springfield
Halleck
Lane
Bowring on the War in Hong Kong Letter
An extract from a Democratic Dr. Lowring letter condemns American Civil War as a fratricidal crisis in which Radicalism of Harope opposes abolition Republicanism. He forecasts separation of North and South as likely and questions labeling Southerners as rebels. He doubts cotton lords’ justification.
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Bowring
Lowring
Hong Kong
Harope
Moder
Call for Peace and Union Amid Civil War Debates
A column quoting a letter decries tariff policy and South discontent, urges free trade and peace. The writer praises Lincoln and calls for reconciliation, condemning war as destructive and advocating an honorable compromise to end the conflict.
Mediation talk and New York politics mix in wartime press
A London Times correspondent hints at European powers potentially intervening in the U.S. Civil War while New York politics rumbles over church attendance taxes, party loyalties, and anti Union rhetoric. The piece laments Washington inaction, mocks local editors, and cites an English observer praising peace and a proposed compromise.
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Train
Boston
England
New York Herald
Ifo
Anarine
America
Telegrams Reveal Shifts in Civil War Prison Exchange and Confederate Actions
Telegrams from Wasutsoroy report orders to value and receive regiments and detachments only on War Department requisition. Richmond Examiner notes McClellan’s push for regular prisoner exchanges, Confederate raids near Buckingham, and rumors of capital moves. mentions pro-secession sentiment, arrests in New Haven, and plantation resistance to Union control.
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Wasutsoroy
Villacon
War Department
Richmond Hxnminer
Priday
Buckingham
Sumeday
Pulaski
Tyboo Island
McClellan
Lim
Hye Mansar
Mie Colmet
Wisconsin Election Yields Split Legislature and Offices
The Wisconsin results show a Republican Senate and a Democratic House with party wins across statewide offices. Key races include Governor L. P. Turvey Republican and Lieutenant Governor H. M. Billings Democrat, with other posts such as Secretary James T. Lowla Democrat and Attorney General James M. Howe Republican.
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Wisconsin
Senate
House
Ers
Crovernor
L. P. Turvey
H. M. Billings
James T. Lowla
Samwel T. Meetings
James IT. Howe
Schoola
J.D. Pickard
Republiscan
Dua
Marriages Listed in Lewisburg Notices
In Lewisburg notices two marriages are recorded. Jt Wilson of West Alexandria marries Wilhemina Hacker of the former love by May St. 0. D. Me Kemmy weds Sarah Ann Overholts of Chinden Eston on a date in May. William H. Switzert weds Amanda J. Boll of Eaton.
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Arin
Lewisburg
Hoy
Boughuian
Jt Wilson
Wast Alexandeia
Wilhemina Hacker
Formar Love
Kemmy
John A. Roveson
Bates
Sarah Ann Overholts
Chinden
Eston
Ne Dunn
Kay
William H. Switzert
Misa
Aumada J
Boll
Eaton
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Democratic Preas
Perouson
kKinton, Ohio
Eaton and Preble County
Republican-Abolition Party
Preble
Burious Times
North
Agetras
Democratic Party
Stars and Stripes
Jane
Proble
Raton
Spen & Cent
Volltietana
Moy
Avc
Camden Brethren
Robert Davidson
Segars
Res
Congress
Great Lakes
Thie
Pay
Liberia
Hose
Regular Army
Military Academy
Latterns
Port Royal
Tyhee Island
Savannahi
Ship Island
Wise
North Carolina
Tennessee
United States
Wells
Lincoln Sanlusd
Tancoln
Grant
Elamnel House
D. P
London Times
Washington City
Lox
Smyrna
Gilead
Hercules
District of Columbia
Las
South
Empire City
New York
Ehluf Kuitor
Limgelf
Dyvarl
Elies
Lin
Deannevalie
Cameron
Seward
Wind
Batsavone
Doc
Hichmond
Nashvills
Pencavola
New Ileane
William
Meavock
Preble Corman
J. Jackson
Coure Havash
Anvil
Moniay
Chatrela
Tefendant
William J. Jackson
Towit
William Jackson
William J, Leacock
Foos & Edge
J. A. McCliep
Ant'ya
Sherif
Probla Coe
Beechesus
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