Bridge plans and memorials for Cedar county
The author urges the Cedar county Board of Supervisors to borrow school funds to build a free bridge over the Wapsi at Massilon, benefiting trade and tax revenue, and to fund a county soldier memorial in Tipton. He cites Cedar river crossing issues, regional commerce, and wartime employment, calling for swift action and broad support. He condemns fraudulent diamond drop advertising and advocates rejecting such remedies.
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Board of Supervisors
Cedar River
Wapsie
Massilon
Cedar
Lowdon
Toronto
Wheatland
London
Clinton County
Tipton
Lowpen
Monument for Cedar County And The Nation’s Resolve
Tipton Advertiser notes a refrain of endurance after rebellion with the country still united. It recalls life crushed yet a unified republic, praising the American people for meeting the crisis, supplying soldiers and treasure, and the steady aid from Soldiers' Aid Societies flowing to camps.
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Tipton
Amnesty Proclamation Issued by President Johnson 1863 64
The proclamation grants amnesty and pardon to persons who directly or indirectly participated in the rebellion, with property rights preserved except slaves and areas where confiscation laws apply. It requires an oath to defend the Constitution and support emancipation, excluding certain civil and diplomatic officers and others who aided the Confederate cause.
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United States of America
Wuepens
United States
Wuergas
Wallerreas
Andrew Johnson
Con
West Point
United States Naval Academy
Confederate States
High Seas
Canada
A. D
Secretary of State
Washington
Amnesty Provisions and Confederate Rebel Proscriptions
A mid 1865 proclamation outlines amnesty categories for former Confederates, listing offenses and eligibility. It specifies who must swear amnesty oaths, conditions for pardons, and administrative rules to record the oath, with celebration of President Johnson’s seal and date in Washington. The text also notes related discussions on Presbyterian reunion and public sympathy events abroad with brief anecdotes and reactions.
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New York Post
Old School General Assembly
Old and New
Dayton
Petersburg
Steek
Bes
Jay Cooke
End of War News and Postwar Turmoil
The surrender of Kirby Smith and his army to Gen Canby ends major Confederate combat in the transMississippi region. Reports from Bacachico detail Col Barrett’s raid and a large explosion in Mobile killing hundreds and destroying vast cotton stocks. Emigration schemes falter over funding, while Lincoln amnesty is said to be ended. Virginia and Mississippi politics show disunionist strength amid federal restoration efforts.
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New Orleans
Kirby Smith
Canby
Lee
Johnston
Price
Buckner
Steele
Mississippi
Herald
Bacachico
Barrett
Palmetto Rancho
Brownsville
Col. Barrett
Ordnance Department
Marshall
Mobile
Col. Cole
Kate Dale
General Granger
Dick Taylor
Teshimat
Lawrance County
Tenn
St. Paul
Blue Earth
Jackson
Clark
Starkey, Fisher
Girgen
Washington
Wilson
Cavalry Corps
Col. Foster
United States
Jeff Davison
Bay Port
Florida
Havana
Holly
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Lipton Povertiser
Cedar County
Bible House
New York
Osss B. Cuuacu
Ww. H. Szwanp
Secretary
Paris
Pont St. Micchael
Boulevard de Sabastopol
Bigelow
United State Legation
France
Ohio
Speed
Lincoln
Joe Johnson
Gen. Schofield
Charlotte
Jeff. Davis
Trunk
Richmond
Jobs C. Breckinridge
M Culachy
S Negro
Virginia
Alexandria
Wm. Dulaney
Union
Senate
J. English
House
English
Capt. Bennett
Gen. Dodge
Arkansas
Jeff Thomson
North
Arkan Bacon
J. D
Wanada
Jefferson Davis
George N. Sanders
Grant
Times’ Brazos
Monterey
Negrette
Saltillo
Lepedo
Fierro
Cortinas
Matsmoras
Slaughter
Rio Grande
Mexico
Maximillian
Tressery
United States Securities
Ing Sven
Annem
U. S
Donte Jean
Uy Bank
Philadelphia
Wm. H
N. E
N. W
Linn Township
WM. H. Tuthilil
Moscow
Chicago
Iowa
Davenport
Muscatine
MAC Bryde
Mcacalixng Co
Estray Marks
Edward Corrie
Springfeld Township
Ipton
Yates
Joseph E. Boynton
A. Boynton
B. L. Ton
Lowe
J. C. Betts, Co
M*cormick
Cormick
America
Smith Bro's
Curwrow Oncurr
Durant
Faane Bacer
Witton
Heszatmma & Warrauan
Attalisen
EB. Lrox
West Liberty
T. C. McCiatlamp &Co
Mechaniceville
Aixen Prarr
Clarence
PaTsasun & Bao’s
F. A. McNara
Reapers
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