Editorial Notes on Reconstruction and Political Alignments
A late 1867 Beaver Argus item summarizes Reconstruction debates in Congress. It lists the nine sections of a proposed confiscation bill, details who would manage lands and exemptions, and notes reactions of Copperheads and Southern leaders. It also reports changes at the New York Commercial Advertiser and contemporary military nominations and rejections.
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Stevens
Aly Tyth
Taua Low Wein
Congress adjourns with eye on executive appointments
After days of skirmishing with the President and several conference sessions, Congress adjourned on Friday and dissolved to meet again on an unspecified date. The President then summoned the Senate to act on executive appointments, with the length of extra sessions tied to the nominees' fitness and party alignment.
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Congress
Senate
Tesson
Jess
Impeachment Across Early US Senate Trials and Death Remains
The article surveys early impeachment cases in Congress from 1797 to 1862, detailing Blount Pickering Chase Peck Tyler Wetrous Humphreys and others. It describes trial settings judges involved, verdicts outcomes and political repercussions while noting subsequent burial and will disputes.
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Tennessee
New Orleans
Great Britain
Kent Senate
Blount
State Senate
John Pickering
District Court of the District of
New Hampshire
Pickering
Samuel Chase
Supreme Court of the United States
Judge Chase
John ‘Randolph
John Fries
Taylor and Callender
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House of Representatives
United States
Chase
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Martin
Hopkinson
Harner
Jargamenta
Lnd
James H. Peck
United States District Court
District of Miracuri
Higa
Actusathin
Rom
Lawless
Buchanan
Tyler
Andrew
Johnson
John Minor Botta
House O Representatives
House
Wetrous
United States District Court For
Western District of Texas
Pennsylvania Railroad Capital Increase Debate Exposed
A House debate reveals support and opposition to a bill to raise the Pennsylvania Railroad’s capital stock. Proponents argue it spurs state development and safer travel, while critics cite treasury strain and political motives amid broader railroad growth disputes.
Correspondence on Senator Taylor vote and veto discussion
A 1867 exchange from Haraisausa discusses Senator Taylor's vote on the veto of Governor Geary and asserts no improper motive. Senators Brown Lowry White and Bain express strong support for Taylor, defending his integrity and noting the rushed debate on the bill and the railroad issue.
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Pittsburg
Mtn
Warrisburg
Paytor
Col. Taylor
Sim
Tay
Hima
Nators
Ange
Robt
Audley Brown
Lawrence. Co
Cat. Taylor
New Orleans Mayor and Officials Replaced by Federal Order
General Order No 57.3 removes John T Mehroe mayor of New Orleans Andrew Herron Attorn General and Edmond Abell Judge of the First District Court from office. B F Lynch becomes Attorney General Edward Heath becomes mayor W W Howe joins the judiciary. New campaign notes hint at Republican speakers touring the South in May or June with safety assurances.
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Edward Heal
B. L. Lynch
W. H. Howe
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Heapquarrens Firth
State of
Louisiana
Edward Heath
First District Court
P. H. Sheridan
Siongl
Commonwealth of Pennsylvanis
Beaver Falls
Beaver County
Binns & Masson
Edward Binns
Samuel Mason
Curtis G. Hussey
Allegheny County
Hussey
Curtin G. Hussey
Thomas M. Howe
Pittsburg
Iene
Romulus
Baker
Jacob Henrici
the Harmony
Society of Economy
Colored voters gain invite to convention in Tennessee and North Carolina
Nashville talks propose inviting colored voters to participate in political meetings and send delegates to the Republican Convention in May to nominate a governor candidate. In North Carolina a Union Convention of whites and blacks adjourns after praising the Republican plan of Reconstruction and endorsing equal rights and public education.
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NasHvilLe
Tenn
Joh Trimble
Fies
Will
Barzion
Congress
Lincoln
Congressional adjournment hang on impeachment debate
Washington March 29 1867 Congress adjourned at noon on Wednesday with debate still unsettled over impeachment and a conference failure. Senate adopted a resolution on confrontation with President and House moved to report impeachment after reassembling. Bingham led the vote on the Senate resolution amid heated discussion and charges about pardons and pay restoration for deserters.
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Senate
Congress
House
Bingham
Judiciary Committee
Ee Stevens
Woodbridge
Penn a Legislature Perrstons Lower 8 Clair township to form borough
From notices of Lower 8th Clair township individuals propose a borough cut for Brownstown and Mr Graham counters remonstrance against the measure. Citizens of East Deer petition to exempt those who substitute from the bounty tax.
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Perrstons
New Township
Brownstown
Graham
Altoona City Incorporation and State Budget Actions
The text notes the incorporation of Altoona and outlines the Warren and Tidioute Oil System project. It reports the General Appropriation Bill passing the House after amending amounts, with the final figure near thirteen hundred dollars. Listed items include Dixmont Hospital, Western House of Refuge, Penitentiary, Soldiers Home, Pittsburgh School of Design, and Baltimore Orphans showing a total around 180,500 dollars.
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Western House of Refuge
Era
Pittsburgh School of Design
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Quarterly Statement of the National Bank Ledger
The entry lists assets and holdings including deposits with the U S Treasurer to secure circulating notes, bonds and securities on hand, furniture and office fixtures, checks and other cash items. It shows totals like 111247 46 for assets and 138888 83 in combined funds. The document reflects a 1867 bank report with detailed figures and classifications.
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Csistcetenesiey
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