Northwest Territory unity and rail route urged in public note
The Vancouver Register argues for a united Washington Territory linking Puget Sound lands with agricultural regions east of the Cascades. It urges a trans Cascade route to unite distant counties, promote emigration, and develop vast farming and timber resources. It also notes Oregon's legislature ratifying a slavery abolition amendment and mentions transfers of postal and military staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Territory
Columbia River
Cascade Mountains
Puget Sound
Forty
Cascade Range
Sound
Cascade Mountain
Columbia
Kiiikatal
Clarke
Cowlits
Lewis
Pacific
Hotti
Legislative session opens with harmony and veteran presence
Editorial correspondence notes a peaceful start to the Legislatuire with nine council members, including a veteran over seventy who recalls Lincoln and the Oregon canvas. It details new organization, speeches on law and duty, appointments, and prospects for peace and unity across the territory.
Legislative Nera and Local Trade Proposals in Walla Walla
Telegraphic dispatches report House Bill No. 2 confers city powers to Walla Walla, while other measures move through the Washington Legislature. The column urges tanning of cattle hides, opening a tannery and hardware store to meet growing local demand, noting the lack of tanneries and need for new commerce. Weather notes describe three weeks of variable conditions with rain and cold, and a push for New Year subscriptions.
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Newa
Olympia
Walla Walla
Kitsap County
Fy A. Wilson
Paget Loud
Klickatat Portage
Jil
Foster
Black River
King Co. W.T
Custom House
Puget So
Port Angeles
Port Townsend
Paseed
Recorder of the
City of
Vancouver
W. T
Lhat
Oregon
Loreas
Endictment Dismissed Against General Palmer Amid Reconstruction Debate
In Louisville Judge Johnston dismissed the indictment against General Palmer on grounds that Kentucky’s slave laws were nullified by ratification of the Constitutional amendment. The report notes Palmer’s proclamation that slavery ceased in Kentucky and his urging of colored people to seek redress in court. Other items mention Gen Sherman’s tour, Confederate officers in New Orleans, and various political maneuvers in New York, Chicago, and Chicago finances amid postwar policy shifts.
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Louisville
Johnston
Palmer
Kentucky
J. M. Bruce
Congress
Augusta
John. Breciridge
Gen. Sherman
Ile
Memphis
Sun
Little Rock
Southern Press
Beth
Telegraph
Gen. Deauregard
New Orleans
Great Northern Railroad
New Orleana Times of the Sun
Louisiana
Brasil
Johnson
Chicago
Missachewette
Chiwagy
Fe Lian
Senate
O' Maloney
Inez Republic
Gen. Varta
Col. Suuparn
Prescott Smith
Brexamiog
Covhitha
Union Macific Maihround
Kassaa
Wyadette
Shincdes
Bennel
Levernworth
Puet Riley
Wyandotte
Leavenworth Leatel
Union
Baeneas
New York
Dee G
Internal Revenue
Dow
Wall Street
Qld
Treasury
War and Navy Departments
Wentworth
Dan Brees
Lincoln
Hlinuis
Tomorro
Chivago
Nurge
Amesty
North Carolina
American Bank Note Company
Secretary of the Treasury
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le. F. Fisher
Parish
Seth B. Hammer
Salem
Mason George Marston
Ee City
L. M. Johnson
Hine
Tuawas
Sammie Troup
Daan Sagen
Joan Denny
Col. E. D. Baker
Illinois
Ileong
Yeing
Itelf
Jobo
Joan of
Te Couneil
House
Wrasen Wad Win
HL i. Strave
Hlnnee
Tlon
Garfield
Struve
Evan
Brazen
Bastle
Peston
House of Representatives
Quarts
Quarte
T. J. Kekerson
Fort Boise
Tie
Whiteti le
California
Eckerson
Kekerson
Ingall
Steuré
Kraze
Shruve
Clark
Klickatat
Organisation of the Legislature
Eldridge
Smith
Ruddell
Miller
L. C. Durgie
Leander Holmes
Frank
Arns
Meeker
Porter
Fab Weliek
Coen
Begielagur
Legislative Nera
God Save and
Bastel
Washington
Den
Sumner
United States
Finney
Republic
Mr. McCormick
Mer. Kline
Portland
Ner
Reormrem
Bay
Joe Howe
4Th Regiment of
California Volunteers
John Ecison
Kor
Dll
Spenlling
J. W. Coplen
Mowkine
Belo
Linn Cranty
ST. Lukes Church
Episcopal
McCarty
Bertie
K. Mises
Wer
Father A. Tueger
Welock
Tae
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Lincoln Ledge
Oad Templars
Hawe Lodge
Holiday Presents
Pet
Mulliner
Elise
Jouver
Government
Wheeler & Wilson
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