Political quarrels and war talk in the 1863 session
The article reviews committee posts on Indian Affairs Foreign Relations and Ways and Means Hillary era measures. It notes debates over slavery emancipation proposals and resolutions urging peace talks with Richmond. It mentions Copperheads opposition and editorials attacking Republicans and praise for Norwegian immigrants and a tax claim by Bonner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benator Doolittle
Judge Howe
Senate
Col
Cobbie
Comiutes
Pennsylvania
Lovejoy
Judiciary Committee
John Quincy Adams
Congress
Walworth County Volunteers and Copperhead Claims Examined
The Milwaukee correspondent of the Chicago Times argues Walworth County trails in wartime volunteers, but Madison Journal figures show Walworth contributed many more than Milwaukee and less than Washington or Ozaukee. The piece labels antiwar sentiment as copperhead treason and promises records will convict such loyalty critics after the war ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H Miller
Third Michigan Cavalry
Corinth
C.H. Muller
Milwaukee
Chicago Times
Keogh
Abolition
Walworth
Madison Journal
Secoad
Walworth County
Washington
Ozaukee
Alchiwaukee
Copperhead
Hadingaul
Vues
England
Portuga
Howe
Maina
Vermont
Knoxville
Longstreet
Alex. H. Stephens
Fortress Monroe
Congress
Chicago Tribune
Illnois and Michigan Canal
The President's Plan for Reconstruction
A northern paper contrasts President Lincoln's plan with Sumner's, arguing both aim to destroy slavery and reconstitute state governments after secession. It contends the two plans are nearly identical in principle, differing mainly in method of readmission to the Union, and endorses Lincoln's approach as the feasible path to restore the Union and abolish slavery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner
Suimner
Lincoln
Adilemima
Abastraw
Summer
Ike
South
Congress
Savered Union
Samner
Iiinois Staats Zeitung
Republicas Party
Lincoln administration praised for emancipation and union aims
The text defends President Lincoln as steadfast in waging total war to end the rebellion, uphold the Emancipation Proclamation, and restore the Union. It notes his consistent stance, public support, and cautious but clear push for reconstruction, while criticizing Copperheads and affirming Union strength in elections and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fernands Wood
Woton
Richmond
Washburn
Copperheads
Copperhead
Hoanys
Postmaster General Report on 1868 Postal Operations
The Postmaster General reports a balanced year with revenue of 11 814 206 84 dollars and expenditures of 11 168 788 60, notes 20 047 post offices as of June 1868, and 830 opened while 659 closed. He cites costs of mail routes, special agents, and express service, calls for postal law reforms, and records increases in dead letters and valuable mail items while urging a broader money order system and protection against robberies. The document also covers naval mail costs, stalled negotiations with Prussia, and proposed congressional actions on post office operations and penalties for stolen letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geerak
Trae-Atlantia
Prussia
Austria
Congress
United States
Darlin Porta
Conprass
Soudiers
Wastisetos
Manly
Department of the Potomac
Lulleck
Burnside
Rappahannock
Frederiksburg
Sumner
Lee
Washington
Berin
Grant
Saya
Autier
Tao
Inspector General's Department
Adjutant General’s Department
Colfax's Speech On Becoming Speaker Of The House
Colfax addresses the House of Representatives from the chair pledging to guide a congress facing a defining century. He calls senators and constituents to vigilance and calls upon divine power for victory while urging righteousness and forbearance in deliberations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Colfax
House of Representatives
Congress
Friends of Liberty
Mars
The Panic at Atlanta
Straggling evacuees bring sensational tales from Shiloh to Atlanta creating fear among Mississippians. Reports claim left flank failures routed at Murfreesboro and fugitives exaggerate Federal advances to spur surrender. Washington letters hint at rebel Congress seeking terms and possible reconstruction plans this winter in Richmond.
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Atlanta Register
Shiloh
Mississippi
Murfreesboro
Atlanta
Fishing Creek
Knoxville
Washington
Congress
Saak
Union
Richmond
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Etheridge
Sunset Cox
Hay Donyood
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Nomanito Wood
Wisconsin
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Great West
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Ledger
United Stars
N. Y. Herald
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Mans
Herald
WN. Y. Herald
Barit
Bee
Missouri
Prpsident
Gen. Schofield
Waslisgtos
Heemons
Rosecrans
Patie
Miscotr
Ecovention Ie
Vola
DsAu
Daya
General Banks
New Orleans
Thomas Francis Meagher
Army of the Potowac
New Hampshire
H C. C. Koltoge
Hartford
Connecticut
Carbon
Baltimore American
Abraham Lincoln
New York
Andrew
Massashusetts
Joshus BR. Giddings
Canada
Portage City
Columbus and
Portage Road
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Halleck
Mr. Colfax
Conklin
Susi Clark
Joseph Doolittle
Tin BE Fault
Mise Carne Ghon Petrich
Kenney
James
Jetters
Whitewater
Wis
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Mary Newton
Helen Raleigh
John Rogers
Jana Stevens
Addison
Norway
Ole Oren Aslak Halverson
Pereons
Sary
H.l.rann, P.M
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Metropoltan Hall
Othcore
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Danforth
HY Webbs
Whitwater
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Cheney & Williams
Main
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Barnes
J. B. Beemer & CO
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L.G. Daytos
First National Bank of
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Ant Claus
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Sxubecriber
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JL Pratt
Een
Kay Express
TWA
Chicago & North-Western Railway
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Malton Junction
Chicago
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Chigage
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Titus
V. Clarence Price
N.Y
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Jmeary Laboratory
Warhogan
Prandretivs
Joh Pudney
Springfield
Union Co
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Mays
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