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Newspaper
Vancouver Register
Location
Vancouver, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1865
Page
2
A fragment lists agents for the Vancouver register, naming Seth Br. Hammer among others as representatives for the sale or distribution on Saturday December 30 in 1468.
A reflective column reviews 1868 as a pivotal year, noting freedom advances after the Civil War, the assassination's impact, and ongoing national growth. It urges vigilance, unity, and renewed patriotic duty as the nation builds on constitutional gains. It mentions Mercer’s Emigration aid in Washington Territory, local legislative actions, and holiday community events in Vancouver and Portland.
The Olympia council passes multiple measures including Portage County acts and a transfer of a castan line from Port Angeles to Port Townsend. A joint memorial supports establishing an agricultural college and an act to amend criminal proceedings is noted.
Washington Territory legislative favors the union and emancipation, mourns Lincoln, defends Adams anti frauds, and notes Oregon praise for Adams. Dispatch from Washington describes Pierpont Clarke Treasury clash. Holy Angels college concert proceeds reach $56 for orphans.
The page blends a sermon style farmer’s character signs with a steamer incident on a frozen lake. It notes a farmer’s diligence, household preparedness, and mercy to beasts as signs of prosperity and piety. The Cascades steamer got stuck for 24 hours but was freed with help. It also reports on F A Wilson’s removal as Collector of Customs and a new appointee in Puget Sound District.
Washington dispatches report Senate resolutions calling the War Secretary for army strength and locations, debates over the freedmen’s bureau powers, and militia organization bills. Mentioned are Wilson Trumbull Doolittle and ongoing committee actions on military affairs and civil rights, with incidents from the Capitol and legislative adjournments.
The District Court of Westington holds terms at Vancouver. Plaintiffs Capley and Rohrer allege nonpayment and seek judgments. Defendants Merrill Gilbreath and Mary Ann Rohrer are summoned to appear, answer, or face default. The notices warn of attachments and court actions to enforce debts and dissolve marriage bonds if applicable.
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