Forty-First Congress Opens With Speaker-Elect Victory
Thursday morning March 4 1869 marked the opening of the Forty-First Congress. The Senate oath and vice president’s installation preceded tumult over Clerk McPherson’s roll call as Georgia and Louisiana members were omitted. James G Blaine of Maine won the Speakership 136 to 57 over Democrat John Kern of Indiana. The oath was given by Mr. Washibane of Illinois. members were sworn in groups as the House adjourned with plans to report more from future sessions.
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Senate
Cotrax
Te Cterk
Iis
House
Georgia
Louisiana
Bacocs
McPuenvox
Wade
Buonns
Heing Isken
James G. Braise
Maine
Kern
Braise
House of Representatives
Elec
Wasilbeane
Milnoia
Ihn Howse
Inauguration of President Grant and Cabinet Confirmation
The report chronicles General Grant’s inauguration on March 4 with a vast procession in Washington, noting exemplary order amid a few theft attempts, and describes Chief events including the oath on the Capitol steps, Grant’s brief speech on reconstruction and debt, and the cabinet nominations outlined to the Senate, with some replacements anticipated. It also mentions Jones’s absence from the ceremony and tributes to J.C. Rendy, a respected Pikefield resident who died.
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Gaast
Tle
Gen
Guaxt
Liza
Gnyxr
South Rac
Idee
Repn
Hie
Qeaxt
Icb
Tels
Jouios
Ion
White Mudue
Juux Qruscy Apams
Axonkw
Jacksex
Capitol
Guxyz
Van
White House
Iry Bismarck
Statr
Enatlu Th. Wasuwunxe
Ttilnoin
Tredalty
Arexaxben
Louisiana Legislature Adjourns Amid War Secretary Rumors
The Louisiana Legislature adjourns with reports Gen Schofield will stay as war secretary pro tem. Dinamore of New Morse shire dies at 70. Johnson outlines cabinet moves and abolition debates linger in Congress. Grant's staff shifts noted. Fifteenth Amendment ratified by multiple states. Presidential nominations and trials in Richmond conclude. life insurance noted in New York. Tax measures and adjournment celebrations follow the anticipated ratification.
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Louisiana
Ling
Schofield
Samuel Dinamore
New Morseshire
Grant
Sherman Reining Dent
Gawmoek
Porter
Washburne
Seward Lef Wasiington
Fridley
Indiana
Logislatuce
Nalisea
Michigan
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Missouri
Kingus
Nevada
West Virgina Hinge
Firat Connecticut
Dian
Ann of Sersive
Senate
Congress
James Grant
IL. Rives Polluris
Richmond
John Ericaxon
Richland
New York
Ife
Monitor
Sherman
Sheridan
Augusto
Columbua Delano
Ohio
Johnson
James M. Quinn
Alabama
L. J. Ronaseau
New Orleans
Roussene
Equitable Company of New York
Ace Towns
Tle Equitable
Piedmont Ani
Fortunate Editor Married Man Honored in Elbert County News
A playful notice celebrates the marriage of a local editor in Elbert County and his election by citizens. The piece blends social tidings with a report of President Johnson’s White House farewell reception, noting dignitaries and a lively crowd in Washington.
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Fortunaye
Elherton (Geo
Guceire
To-Ay
Ickne
Elbert Quanty
Ling
Tong
Onca
Aide to the South: Visits, Churches, and Plain Talk
A travel diary recounts a trip from Granada to Vaidyn through South Carolina, detailing depot stops, local hospitality, and church life. It highlights Good Hope and Mary Lockhart communities, the Rev. Harris led church progress, and Mrs. Lockhart’s aid while discussing crop prospects, rail connections, and labor challenges in Mississippi and Alabama markets.
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Mr. Evilor
Granada
Vaidyn
Mississippi
Lavklmrt
Wilson
William Simpson
Old Carolina
Mamilton
Sonmlin
Inley
Matthew Young
D. W. Tangle
South Carolina
Carolina
W. 2
Harris
Thomas Morris
Eit Firut Pilalator
Crain
Mdern
Humphreys
Seasion
Attea
Yeliere
Laveenay
New Orleans
Memphis
Haslet
Lowndesville
Abbeville
Gillespy
Mear Goodope
John McBryde
Carroll County
Ito
Carroll
York
Yell
Maltoy
Lurkbort
Auntie Amelia’s Rural Farm And Family Notes
A fragment describes a farm with fields and barns, crops of corn and oats, some dilapidated buildings, and a lively household. It mentions a cultivated landscape, a young woman aiding her, a grandchild studying music, and a son or relative named Matthew Young, with reflections on wartime changes and continued church attendance after leaving South Carolina.
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Daughtarin
Matthew Young
Shove
South Carolina
D. A
Legislative Proceedings and Bills in State Senate
The Charleston and Savannah ballot bill passes with eight yeas and four nays. Several measures moved to second reading and engrossment including licensing by counties or towns, ferries between certain points, and wharfage fees. Bills authorize Wilson & Co and Sil James Mayo to build docks, and a county enumeration bill is tabled for later action. The Senate advances acts to regulate insurance, improve roads, and revise criminal law while adjournment plans and messages from the governor shape the day’s agenda.
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Volunnra
Wilson & Co
Heinfort
James Mayo
Newnfort
Hilton Head
Benole
Suite Board of Equalization
Senate
Govgradr
Charleston
Columbia Building and Loan
Comynes
Imviog
Ifitom
Alrives
United States
Iwan
Jug
Gill
Tig
Bert Koy
Yeus
Jay
Yeas
Sulvia
Mareh
Itvenwell
Iron Barnwell
Blackville
Iy Simo Villyon
United Sases
Mgandia
Aweuilun
Charleston Bible Society
Carmel Church
Nickens
Georgetown
Charloxole Snd
Aiston Henbern
Grovits
Resiston
Gwinchaster
Rapan Che
Sverton
Nm Ack
Uw City
Charleaton
Institute Hutt
The New Cabinet Sketch From The Charleston You
A garbled Charleston sketch lists Cabinet figures: Khihu B. Washburne of Illinois as Secretary of State with a long record in Congress and as Grant ally. A Z Stewart of New York as Treasury, praised for integrity. General Schofield to remain War Secretary. Adolphe E. Borie of Pennsylvania Navy Secretary. General Jacob D. Cox of Ohio for Department of the Trinker. Senator J A J Cresswell of Maryland Postmaster General. Judge J B the of Massachusetts Attorney General. notes on character, careers, and party loyalties amid a retrenchment stance against plunderers.
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Charleston
GwAya
Khihu B. Washburna
Ilinois
Biare
Maine
Havaers University
Galena
Committee of Commerce
Ijia Inying
Lohi
General Grant
Tie
Washbistie
Lincoln
Ide
Idin
Tony Nult
Grant
Gyngrevamany
Washburne Hag
Rion
Ife Jan
A. Z. Stewart
New York City
Tressiary
Bitty
Stewart
General Schofield
Adolphe E. Borie
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
East India
Ilva
Union
Sergita
Jacob D. Cox
Department of the Trinker
Tsut
Ohdo
Cox
J. A. J. Cresswell
Maryland
House of Delegates
United States
T. Tl. Hicks
Seualoy Cresewell
Tun
Sauthupm
Jmige
J. B
Lof Masachusetts
Vrestugnt Grant
Lina Wesiguntelas Allornay
Line
Mei
Massachuvert
Senate Proceedings Report on Alexander Stewart Nomination
Senate discussions cover President’s nomination of Alexander T. Stewart as Secretary of the Treasury and the oath legalities. Sherman proposes repeal of a clause limiting Stewart’s appointment while noting conflict of interest rules. A resolution for open session on Indian replies passes. House not in session. party committees to be announced Monday.
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Senate
Sumner
Vickurs
Senate of the
United States
Aluzander T. Stewart
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Wil
Tredairy Department
Gaggia
Swart
Sherman
House
Public invitation to Morseman animal exhibition in towns
The Champion Morseman of the World offers a free animal exhibition under his pavilion. Readers in Belton, Anderson D. H., Tendeeton and Tenthestedon schedules are listed for upcoming dates in March.
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Morseman
Belton
Anderson D. H
Tendeeton
Custiman
M Atran
Tig Davin
Cushman
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Ploridi
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Pacific
Andrew Johnson
Jena
South Cayalina
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Chi
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Wileh
Doe
Howe
Watt
Anil
Webl & A
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Andil
Alwige
Werouita Sumter
Kyowe Bie
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Conempia
Hansox
Vie
Seward
Tillson
Agia
University of South Carolina
South Carolina Improvement Unil ‘Trust Company
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Tanner
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Momeneal
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Fiberton
Geo
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Hic Elberton Gazelle
Masete U
Towers & Duituss
Monarch
Che Markets
Wyewarte & F
Byeling's Mall
Avanata, Oiiveh B
Cuanvestos
Towers & Durbiss
Cailom Towers & Burbiss
Altorney
Savill
KR. A. Maxwell
Sengen
Tiver Place
Welltaday
J. B. Sitton
Aule
Andersen Coll
Pennsiom
T. J. Pickens
J. E. Adger
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George Seaborn
Sloan &Co
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Adzer
Sam
Miller
Sloan & Co
Hurricane Creek
G. G. Elrod
John Richardson
Adam Elrod
Matthias Richardson
C. B. Stanton
Anderson
Tom
Jesge
K. Smith
J.D. M. Dobbing
Samuel Brown
State OF
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Court OF Common Pleas
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Narcins
C. Scott
James la Ur
Andersen Court
Apel
Sophia Griffin
Wendleton
Dickson’s Bridge
Luis Af ‘Thonaa Dickwoll
SH. Maxwell
Mexwell
Esstate
W. Ay Guilin
Anon
Wile
Uny
Eal
Enville
Joan W. Daniels
C.d
Clerk's Ofice
Anderson CT
Marel
Prof. Cushman
Uansley, Geral Busines Gront Ry
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