Lincoln’s message seen as path to ending slavery in Union
A Wisconsin newspaper editorial lauds President Lincoln’s Special Message as a pivotal document, predicting slavery’s demise and warning against secessionist plots. It criticizes state lawmakers over school fund bonds, denounces the Milwaukee Daily News for secessionist aims, and endorses state bonds as safer investment.
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Lincoln
Minastera
Ubie
Wisconsin
Gnehanst
Anney
Organ of Secession and Treasion
Milwaukee Daily News
Golc
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Iaitern
Themelves
Fremont Defence Publication Sparks Civil War Debate
The New York price publishes Gen. Fremonts lengthy Defence detailing his West Department conduct from his general career to the end of his term. The piece prompts questions on its impact while noting a possible shift of command and urging focus on defeating the rebellion.
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New York Pricure
Fremont
Department of the West
Tin Pring
Macantime
Cron. Fremont
Wesk
Three Important Orders and February Movement
A Civil War dispatch reports Lincoln's Executive War Orders published January 27 1862 authorizing a February 22 forward movement of land and naval forces. It outlines army corps reorganization under McDowell Banks and Keyes, with Washington defenses and military governors to manage operations. The piece notes perceived Confederate dispositions around Manassas and Leesburg, and predicts major actions within days.
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Expcutiys Maxsion
Washnneron
Teynepeat Geary
van Ganneen
United States
Mort Manresa
Potomac
Virginia
Mucfreesville
Carry
Gulf of Mexico
Rentud
Mosstex
Wisiusorex
Bob
Cleneras
McDowell
Haig Urea Stanaer
Dries Gon
Fhentzehnan
Keyes
Washington
Janes
Warlin
Culpa
Pearth
Porton
Nov
Banks
Hig
Shir
Lauder
Mio
Toner McClelan Havi Persamatty
Army of the Potomac
Okhoervase
Generis
Pern
Department of the Paternate
Marching Homeward: 18th Regiment Reaches Fort Scott
The 18th Regiment resumes camp after a grueling 150 mile foot march through frozen and muddy terrain. They describe Kansas prairie, deserted mine houses, and pass near Ossawatomie and Fort Scott, noting scarce officers, supply delays, and a stop at the fort with rebel prisoners confined there. John Brown’s memory and local interest draw visitors amid rough weather and hard marching.
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Musens
Eorrors
Kansas
Wisconsin
Tenat
Usat
Lofton
Pomeroy
Shawnee
Osaga
Bigney
Ossawatomie
John Brown
Fred
Monumental College
Forda
Osage
Maloney
Ruger
Weedam
Howitt
Norcross
Leavenworth
Jaybankers
Blake
Ft. Scott
Fort Scott
Ford
Letter From 4th Wisconsin Regiment From Virginia Front
A private letter from Company A of the 4th Wisconsin describes the march from Baltimore to Fortress Monroe, then to Newport News and Ship Island. It notes a near engagement with Confederate batteries near Sewalls Point, the fortifications at Monroe, Yorktown proximity to Magruder, and the expedition under General Butler aboard the Constitution. The writer laments dull Newport News, mocks Magruder, and comments on Uncle Sam’s care of his “pets.”
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Virginia
Baltimore
Adelaide
Fortress Monrow
Fortress Monroe
Fortresa Monroe
Sewalls’ Point
Newport News
Jmus
Yorktown
Son
Magrider
Mangroder
Ship Island
Tursday
Butler
Died in village after lingering illness
In this village on the 7th inst. of consumption, after a lingering illness, Many, wife of R. W. Powers.
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Many
R. W. Powers
A Soldiers Narrative Compensated Emancipation
The President proposes a gradual emancipation with pecuniary aid to adopting states, seeking congressional approval and warning that war may continue if rejected. A Syracuse Courier excerpt relays Francis Colehan’s escape from Pensacola and the plan to sail away in a patched boat under guard, with details of the breakout and reception by Union troops.
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Wasmivatos
Congress
Senate
United States
Treasury
Aadheuae
Abraham Lincoln
Syracuse
Union
Francis Colehan
Pensacola
Fort Barrancas
Timothy Canavan
Canavan
Timothy Gonavan
Springfeld
Massachusetts
Dumes Parker
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Boward English
Baltimore
Maryland
Albert Jumson
Ela
Lee
Rowland Paris
Fairmount
Oddes
New York Beuventy-ninth Volunteers
Auburn
Nouhbor
Heoley
Col. Brown
Tax Bill Fears and Political Impact Spotlighted
Washington correspondence in the New York World warns the tax bill will invite a swarm of tax gatherers and meddlesome officials, biasing politics. It notes potential permanent assessors. Chase’s substitute touted for simplicity but costly duties. Debate to begin next Tuesday promises animated discussion as Congress seeks a proper taxation system despite opposition. A Wisconsin judge recounts a war department anecdote about seeking a gentleman in the office, exposing office manners.
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Washington
N.Y
Castan House
Utional
Chase
Associated Press
Congress
Wisconsin act amends marriage and birth records statute
The 1862 act amends Section two of Chapter 110 to require timely return of certificates with penalties for neglect and repeals Section ten of Chapter 108. it takes effect after passage and publication. Approved March 8, 1862.
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Wisconsin
Senate
Wisconsin act limits county liability for defense counsel
The act amends 1860 laws to cap county liability for defense counsel in criminal cases at fifteen dollars per day, when the defendant is indigent and the court certifies reasonable compensation. It applies to criminal actions arising in the county and becomes effective upon passage and publication, approved March 8, 1862.
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Wisconsin
Amendment of Statutes and Exemption of Items From Attachment
A colonial era style notice outlines an act amending Section 31 of Chapter 140 of the Revised Statutes to strike out language about court commissioners duties. It also details an act exempting swords books and other articles from attachment on final process, effective upon passage and publication.
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Wiscunstan
Senate and Assembly
Congress
United States
Wisconsin Acts Grant Courts Power to Vacate Towns and Villages
The text outlines an act enabling circuit courts to vacate cities towns or additions for nonpayment of taxes. Applications may be heard at any term of the circuit court in the county where the locality lies. Provisions direct the court to consider proofs and apply sections of chapter forty seven of the Revised Statutes as applicable.
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New York
Elizabeth City
N. C
the Tribune
Bragg
Norfolk
Pensacola
Richmond
Weston
Circuit Court
Besby
Seelions
Wisconsin
Rerenee
Tintagel
Act changes circuit court terms in several counties 1862
An 1862 act adjusts the times for holding circuit court terms across Clark Jackson LaCrosse Monroe Bad Ax Crawford Buffalo Trempealeau and Richland counties. It sets new annual dates and directs that all pending processes and recognizances returnable at old times be held at the new times. The act repeals conflicting provisions and takes effect upon passage and publication.
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Clark
Jackson
LaCross
Monroe
Bad Ax
Crawford
Buffalo
Trempelewa Trempeateau
Richland
Fragmentary notice about a regional lumber and transit listing
A garbled OCR fragment references Athitewvater Leives, winter spring cuen sti corn tn rv and Waklay Ave. DUT aateo. Rept Polk Beef Lpm, Twas Hay urc Wood, and a lumber related note with unclear context. The readable names and places are sparse.
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Elouks
Waklay
Polk Beef Lpm
Y Lumber
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