05 May 1876
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1876
Page
1
The piece blends climate forecasts for South Atlantic states with political discourse on democratic rules and national conventions. It notes fertilizer movements, market expectations, and various regional political opinions, alongside Speaker Kerr's health absence and treatment plans in New York.
The letter argues against including in the post office appropriation bill a cutoff of popular delivery in towns under forty thousand. Postmaster General Jewell favors no reverse steps, opposing removal where service already exists. Atlanta and Georgia delegations are urged to protest. preservation of postal facilities is urged, with modification proposed to apply only where the system is absent. The Vanderbilt University funding tale follows, noting Commodore Vanderbilt’s gift of 600000 to establish a southern university in Nashville, with a later addition of 100000.
The Georgia Senate discussed bills authorizing a re hearing for Benjamin P. Rogers and relief bills for mail contractors, postmasters, and Wilhiaw Hedgepeth. Impeachment trials dominated Monday with no new measures, while House committees continued election disputes, including the Joseph George Washington Mills contest against Candler. A South Carolina seat-contest was settled by district rearrangement, with Democrats dismissing the case despite constitutional questions.
The excerpt blends cold northern weather quips with a collage of political commentary. It cites state figures like North Carolina geologist W O Kim, discusses Massachusetts and Cincinnati delegations, and notes silver debates and legion appointments. Historic figures and regional outlets are referenced in a rapid, opinion-laden mosaic.
Long Senate proceedings with impeachment arguments, jurisdiction disputes, and adjournment plans. Reports cover party positions, legal authorities cited, and potential centennial adjournment. Also notes from letters and telegrams about Georgia and New York events, fires, rail and canal updates, and local incidents.
Washington May 4 The attorney general returns the impeachment crowd attracts little Wm McMickins appointment as surveyor general of Washington territory under two grounds executive order and investigation Private despatches report Oregon delegation for Blaine Judiciary committee forms sub committees on Blaine Chevers naval testimony Robeson 50000 gift for funds transfer to Wa Cooke firm Cross tides injunction case South Carolina seeks halt to Savannah work Judge will not express merits and orders full hearing earliest possible time to fix final hearing date and collect necessary testimony
In meetings on May 4, Dr Moody moved printing of the bishop’s address in all Methodist church organs with 5000 pamphlets. A preamble denouncing the transfer of the Indian bureau to the war department was submitted by Rev J H Wilbur of Oregon, with a five member committee to present it to the senate. The resolution was laid over after debate. Adjournment followed.
President Grant defends executive confidentiality in response to a House resolution seeking details on acts or duties performed away from the capital. He argues the House lacks constitutional authority to demand an independent account of distant executive actions, asserting limits to information essential for legislation and impeachment. The message stresses constitutional protections against self-incrimination and insists on withholding certain specifics.
Reports from multiple states detail political conventions with delegates elected and resolutions proposed. Revelations include Republican, Greenback, Democratic, and coalition activities across Missouri, Maryland, South Carolina, and Ohio, with warnings on resumption policy and party leadership dynamics.
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