Grand Republican Victory in Connecticut Hawley Leads
Voting returns point to a Republican sweep in Connecticut led by General Hawley with about 900 to 1,000 majority as towns report results. Senate stands 14 Republicans to 7 Democrats and the House holds a Republican edge. The piece notes President Johnson's veto of the Civil Rights Bill and discusses its congressional prospects, plus obituaries and praise for Vermont Senator Foot and Colomer, with Quay praised for his role on fiscal matters.
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Wesver
Connecticut
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Senate
United States
Congréss
Caston
Tyler
Johnson
Congress
Proclamation Declares Peace After Rebellion Ended
Totinein'bax issued a proclamation from Washington on April 2 announcing that the insurrection has ended and peace is restored. The document, labeled a Peace Proclamation, marks a formal conclusion to the conflict.
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Totinein
Bax
Washington
Hasty Legislation and Mr Quay Critique
In a Pittsburgh Commercial article the writer defends Mr Quay against accusations of hastiness in railroad legislation. He argues the bill reflects Western interests and urges justice over mere denunciation, stating Quay is a principled legislator and ally of western concerns.
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Pittsbwegh
Quay
Senate
Harrisburg
Senator Wilson's Bounty Bill for veterans restored pay
The bill introduced in the U S Senate by Senator Wilson provides a monthly bounty of 833 per month for every month served, minus any prior bounty received. It aims to equalize payments for all veterans and requires oath that discharge papers were not sold or transferred. Bounties are paid to the soldier in person, with heirs receiving the benefits via the Second Auditor, Treasury, under existing law. The act also provisions that a future cotton tax would fund these bounty payments.
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U. S
Senate
Jlaon
United States
Doria
Eight Hour Law influences labor in Commonwealth factories
The Eight Hour Law bill passed Thursday, mandating eight hours for secular labor in cotton, woolen, silk, paper, bagging, flax and related factories. It applies to daily labor contracts from July, excluding farmers and teamsters, per the New York coverage. Real estate in the city shows sharp price drops with many lots auctioned weekly.
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Donnelly
É&C
Commonwealth
Fiendish Murder and Divorce Vexes Quiet Town
Clues describe a grim double tragedy as Molloy murdered his wife Molley in a Chicago suburb hotel room with a knife and pistol after a threatened separation. He fled toward Chicago, then died by suicide or through self-inflicted wounds two miles from the scene as pursuing townsfolk closed in.
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Lake
Tion
Chicago
Michigan Central Railway
Mosley
Moller
Molley
Molloy
C Defericelessoman
Noove
Ira
Arguered
Pty Asain
Irish Freedom and African Franchise Proposed by G W Morton
A Bethlehem Chronicle writer signing as G W Morton a Black man offers fifty thousand dollars from Irish freedom funds in Ireland to Pennsylvanian Fenians. He asks leaders to work to end Irish prejudice against Black people and aid justice by granting franchise rights, praising the proposal as noble timely and Christlike. Harrisburg Telegraph.
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Bethlehem Chronicle
G. WV. Morton
Ireland
Pennsylvania
América
Resignation of Senator Clymer from Berks County
The article reports Heister Clymer, a copperhead senator from Berks County, resigning his seat in the Senate to pursue a gubernatorial bid. It notes partisan reaction, suggesting supporters view the move as a sacrifice for October, while opponents warn it risks political consequences and reflects shifting alliances within the party.
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Clymer
Heister Clymer
Nator
Berks County
Senaté
Tax policy debate and military flag order reported
Readable fragments describe a Revenue Commission recommend repeal or rejection of an oil tax and possible exemptions. Separate text notes General Reynolds issuing orders to display the National flag and punish violators, with officers to ensure ensigns are flown and civil officials authorized to display the flag.
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Pennsylvania Republicans Honor Platform in Unity Speech
The platform earns praise from Republicans in other states and the Republican press. Detroit Tribune calls it the most significant political expression since the war, and Keystone State Union men are credited with a higher expression than any state since the war.
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Pennsylvania
Detroit
Tribunne Pays
Ataandh Union
Keystone
Death of Senator Foot of Vermont in Washington
Senator Foot of Vermont died in Washington on the 28th instant. He requested a final view of the Capitol and to be raised in his bed so his eyes could rest on the building as he expired. His wife brother nephew and Mr Baxter were present.
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Senator Foot
Vermont
Washington
Senate
Vere Mont
Collomer
Foon
Foot
Baxter
Capitol
The New Jersey Senatorial Question and War Notes
The report covers N J legislative arrivals in Trenton for the senator race, with Cattell and Scovel factions forming. It notes promotions on Grant staff, Treasury bond ideas, and Post Office profits, plus declines in prices and domestic manufacture, and hints at American fishing policy and distant governmental view.
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New Jersey
Trenton
N. J
Scovel
Cattell Land
Congress Record Questions Copperhead Dan Voorhess Voting
A fragmentary Congressional record notes Dan Voorhess on the Palonse Committee of Executions. It claims he never voted to eject or to retain Whit or Republican status. The piece argues this shows a lack of candor and suggests a political inconsistency.
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Voorhess
Palonse
Magnificent Mansion Interiors Demand Skilled Work
The article notes interior ornamentation including columns carvings mirrors and ornamental labor by skilled women expected to take months. Mr Stewart plans to occupy the mansion next winter as preparations continue. It also mentions tax notices and a Cincinnati Enquirer fire leading to a new opera house site purchase and brief publication pause.
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Cincinna
Enquirer
Grea
Woieb
Stephen’s departure and Fenian advice cited by Cork Examiner
The Cork Examiner notes the departure of Stephens from Ireland and claims that before leaving he urged the Fenians to focus on peaceful protest rather than violence. It reports a regiment of mounted volunteers preparing to come to the aid of Fort Benton’s citizens threatened by rough behavior in the region.
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Cork ‘Examiner
Stephens
Ireland
Fort Benton
Sa Pees i
Taxpayers urged to settle on listed lots before sale
Persons desiring to pay taxes are notified that on any lot or tract in the following list, payment must be made before the day of sale. No property will be withheld from sale on a promise of payment, according to the notice.
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Sto County
Boron
Ani
Rochester
Lotz
Beaver
Court’ House
Fonday
Pittsburg Markets Review of Early April Grain and Commodity Prices
A dated Pittsburg market summary lists barrel and barrel. wagons and wagon. It reports barrel sales at various prices for potatoes and oats, wheat, and barley, with figures for barrels, bushels, and dozens. The item notes prices for gin barrels and hogsheads alongside general grain and meat products traded that day.
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Tusepar
Goshen
Hamburg
Perth
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