Abolition of Slavery in the District of Columbia
The April 12 1862 Warren Mail reports the Senate’s passage of the District of Columbia abolition bill. It details amendments on testimony by color, an oath for petitioners, and a $100,000 provision for voluntary emigration to Haiti or Liberia. The measure moves to the House for swift approval.
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Gov. Sprague
Rhode Island
Journal of Commerce
Sprague
Beauregard
Corinth
Tennessee
Hell
Senate
Sumner
Clark
Trumbull
Doolittle
Haiti
Liberia
Yeas
Messrs. Anthony
Browning
Chandler
Collamer
Dixon
Doolitte
Fessenden
Foot
Foster
Grimes
Hale
Harlan
Harris
Howard
Howe
King
Lane
Ind
Kansas
Morrill
Pomeroy
Sherman
Ten Eyck
Wade
Wilkinson
Wilmot
Wilson
Mass
Mesers
Bayard
Carlisle
Davis
Henderson
Kennedy
Latham
McDougall
Nesmith
Powell
Saulsbury
Stark
Wilsey
Missouri
Wright
House
Paul Pry
Washington
Jamestown Democrat
Gray
Cowan
Warren
Philips
Stillwater
Alvord
Harrisburg
Busti
France
Cass
Gaul
Congress Moves to Abolish Slavery in District of Columbia
The Congress, though slow, passes a bill to abolish slavery in the District of Columbia and adopts a President’s resolution to provide pecuniary aid to Border States inclined to end slavery. Three Southern Senators Davis Kentucky Henderson Missouri Willey Virginia vote yes, signaling progress toward emancipation and advancing the tax bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
District of Columbia
North
South
Davis
Kentucky
Henderson
Missouri
Willey
Virginia
Connecticut Victory Bolsters Republican Leadership in State
The piece notes Buckingham's re election as Connecticut governor by a larger majority despite a prior canvass showing two Republicans enlisting in the army for every Democrat. It argues the result signals Republican strength and loyalty to the Administration, while Democratic papers vow to redraw party lines ahead of Pennsylvania’s fall vote. It also includes Mr Cowan criticizing banks and specie payments legislation as favoring banks over people, warning about bank privilege and treasury notes.
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Harrisburg
Allegheny Hills
Home
House
Senate
U. S. Treasury
Treasury
Columbia Bank
Lancaster County Bank
Friends of Our Road
Pleasant Township
W. S. Cohell
Isaac G. Lacy
Tidioute
Mr. Bates
Messrs. Hammer & Bates
Erie
Crawford
Supreme Court
Warren
Allegheny
Warren County
Philadelphia
Borror
Friends of Educational Progress
Friends of Education
Philanthrophy
Pine Grove
Farmington
People’s College
Connecticut
Buckingham
Pennsylvania
Keystone
Cowan
Bradford
Mr.T'racy
Tioga
Mr. Strange
Times
Evie
Pittsburg
Coehhran
Mr. Cowan
New York
Pennsylvania Bank Suspensions and Currency Debate
A speaker condemns inflationary policy and urges checks on banks amid wartime currency. He cites repeated Pennsylvania bank suspensions, contrasts with neighboring states, and argues for limited suspension and small state bank notes to ease hardship.
Western Armies Shine In Civil War News At Island No 10
Report highlights gun boats Carondelet and Pittsburg aiding Gen Pope at New Madrid, rebels surrender, 6000 prisoners taken, three generals captured, and no Union casualties. Notes fierce battle near Corinth and anticipated action at Yorktown. Local items mention railroads, stockholders, and a Soldiers Aid Society circular.
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Carondelet
Pittsburg
Island No. 10
Corinth
Miss
Mobile
Memphis
Atlanta
Great North West
Army of the Potomac
Yorktown
McClellan
Richmond
Erie poised for growth as oil trade expands
The Erie region faces rapid change as oil opportunities draw in contractors, engineers, and labor. Local banks struggle to meet demand while rail improvements push toward completion this season, risking Pittsburgh rivals if Pittsburgh acts to compete.
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Erie
Oll
Buffalo
Cleveland
Philadephia and Erie
Eric
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Tate
Phila
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Warren Mail
Adams
Jefferson
United States
Republican Party
Chicago
Vallandingham
Dagon
Pierce
Buchanan
Garrett Davis
Willy
Courag
E, Russell
London Times
England
Fortress Monroe
John Sill
Esqua
Guashville
Louisville
Cincinnati
Secesh
Bank of Tennessee
Jamestown Journal
Allegheny and Great Western Railroad
Mail
Penn. Central
P. & E. Road
Anna
Meum
Tuum
University At
Allegheny City
Soldiers’ Aid Society of
Northern
Ohio
Crandall
Jamestown
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