Legal tender notes and partisan clashes in Civil War era debates
The document surveys 1860s monetary law and a judge's opinion on lawful money, noting a split court stance and press commentary. It cites a Charleston military commission verdict against a pilot for barring a colored passenger and critiques local political factions’ postwar positions on taxes and veteran claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Philatelphia Age
Sningswoop
Supreme Bench
Pilot Boy
Charleston
Sickles
Free Railroad Law Debate Runs Through Local Democratic Lines
The piece argues for a free railroad law, blasting Democratic leaders who oppose the measure. It cites a Democratic State Convention stance, praises Union ticket support, and singles out The Argus editor and local politicians as treacherous to free railroad principles. It highlights Thomas Richolson as a champion and questions party loyalties amid regional political infighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howl
J. H
Orly
State Senate
Argus
Thos. Richolson Esq
THE
Arava
Fizon
Dougherty
Kuhn
Potter
Bigger
Irwin
Democrata
Correspondence on Sheridan Removal Sparks Federal Rift
The published letters between the President and General Grant discuss Sheridan's removal and Grant’s protest. Rumors say Hancock Thomas may be directed to assume Sheridan’s policy in the department. Cabinet changes and possible resignations of Seward Browning Wells and Randall are also whispered amid the power struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Sheridan
Ince
Hancock Thomas
Washington
Seward
Browning
Wells
Randall
McCullough
Stansberry
New York
Beward
Stanton
Johnson
Congress
Cabinet Sociale
Ephra
Repub
Facts for Government Bondholders and Greenbacks
A political pamphlet argues the 1860s Congress was unlawful, urging readers to support George Sharswood for Pennsylvania Supreme Court and Republican candidates Henry Williams and Captain Barnes. It defends national currency, bonds, and wartime policies, attacks Democrats, and pleads loyalty to the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Tennessee
United States
Johnson
National ‘Bank
Supreme Court of the United States
Mississippi
Georgia
George Sharnwood
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Forteea
Trott
Legal Intelligencer
Woodward and Thompson
Mercine’vs
George Sharswood
National
Auttoriiy Unit
National Credit
Henry W. Williama
Enrror Anovs Praises Capt Barnes in County Treasurer Debate
In a pointed letter to the editor, Ennor Anovs defends Capt Barnes in county treasurer controversy. He praises Barnes as a brave one-armed veteran, noting his wartime service and endorsement by Gen. Selfridge while criticizing hostile editorials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Barnes
James
Buchanan
Anderson Long
Barnes
Anderson
Shively
Mr. Anderson
Vallandigham
Enrror Anovs
The
Feral
the Lovel
Gettrsturg
Gen
Selfridge
Resurrection debate on world population spurs NY surface claim
In a letter to Ecce Deva editor, a correspondent argues New York land area could seat the world’s population at one time, estimating billions and citing surface calculations. A separate political note urges a Democratic convention to nominate a ticket opposing an Odell faction amid 1869 legal tender debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eprron Beaver
Angus
New York
uThe
Taxation Repudiation Skirts State Counties Revealed
The article outlines a 1864 dispute in which the Revenue Board equalized county personal property valuations, exposing alleged deliberate efforts by Democratic officials to repudiate taxes. It cites figures from Allegheny, Lancaster, Chester, Delaware, and others, noting the impact on state debt reduction and budget pressures.
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Beaver County
Revere Board
The
Commonwealth
Allepheny
Teeceagee Besger Co
Batton
Issac Blenker
W. F H. Kemble
Eli Slifer
Venango County
Lancaster County
Chawadeparchase
Revenue Board
Senate
House
Patriot and Union
Slenker
York
Berks
Reconstruction Era Change in Military Commands
President issued General Order No. 77 assigning Major Generals Thomas Sheridan Hancock to the Fifth Military District Department of Missouri Cumberland with moves to New Orleans Fort Leavenworth Louisville and related duty. Officials note Thomas to assume command and relay orders during the transfer period.
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Washiotos
Heapquarters
Aay
Adjutant General's Office
Washinotos
Maxstox
Washington
George H. Thomas
Fifth Military District
P. N. Sheridan
Department of Missouri
Winfield
Hancock
Department of the Cumberland
Secretary of War
Ad Interior
United States
G. H. Thomas Will
New Orleans
Louisiana
P. H. Sheridan
Fifth Miltary District
Geo. H. Thomas
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
W. 8.Hancock
Department of the Missouri
P.H. Sheridan
Louisville
Kentucky
G. H. Thomas
Stanton Conflict Over Suspension Revealed in Tribune
The article discusses President and Stanton clashing over law obedience and suspension. It notes Grant and the Army leadership influence, and the Senate to decide legality while Stanton claims he yields only to superior force. The piece reflects on the political friction in the wartime command structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Stanton
Senate
Cothmander
Wien
Grant
Sad
Anet
Santos
Tribune
Suppressed Truths in Partisan Debate Across Journals
A fragmentary editorial argues that American journals favor their sides while hiding facts that would explain political actions. It cites Kentucky’s eight Democratic representatives, an exclusion debated, and claims Rebel influence over Kentucky politics. The True Kentuckian is referenced as a Democratic organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
New York
Missouri
Kentucky
House of ‘Representatives
T Hese
Standing Committee On Elections
Democratic Journal
Congress
Lee
Johnston
Kirby Smith
Sas
Commonwealth
Frankfurt
United States
Ccused
John Morgan
President Replaces Command in Military District
The President issued an order removing Gen Sickles from command of the Second Military District and appointing Maj Gen Canby in his place. Canby will assume immediate command while Sickles’ future disposition is to be determined.
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Elijah Barnes
Peener
Argud
Beaver Point
Captain Barnes
Barnes
Jas. Clarke
St. Louis
E. Barnes
Beaver
John B. Clark
Union ‘Hotel
Balay
Cme
Gen. Sickles
Cand
B.R. Canby
Js Place
Gen. Get
Gen. Canby
Father
Adwistration
Geniers Sickles
Gen. Grant
War Office
United
Tuter
Sickles
Genera
Partie
United Rates Court
Aniwa
Anonmkas
Circuit Court of the United States
Delivendat Raleigh
Gen
Hancock
Sher
Sheridan
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Washington
Grant
Gorhamas
Department of the Cumberland
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Wey
Eprron
Bseaver, Pa
Union
Hox
Henry W. Williams
Atlegheny County
Union County
Assembly
Thomas Nicholson
Beaver Co
Jonathan RE. Day
Washington Co
John. Ewing
BF To
Milton Lawrence
Greene
Joan Caughey
Beaver Boro
Borough
WH. Ewing
Racoon
Joseph C. Wilson
GE Shannon
Hopewell
Samuel McManamy
G. Jccross
Rochester Boro
John Barclay
Judge Sharswood
Boric
Rior OL Aelm
Pennsylvania
J. H.O. Ay
Enon Valley
J. J. Odell
Exon Valley
H. B. Anderson
Ding
C. O. Howann
Freedman's Bureau
A. J
Gen.Howard
J. M. Langston
Ohio
Maryland
Havin Beery
Gen. Thomas
Gulf Department
Beaver Falls
Jepas Sxanswoop
Supreme Court of
Andrew Jonnson
J Taruorr
Centerville
Talbotti
F. Tribune
Steinway
Pax
le Jury de Pexposition Internationale
Sless Vs. Steinway
S Melinet
George Kastner
Ambroise Thomas
Ed. Haslic
F. A. Gevaret
Solesagents
Wood Street
Pittsburgh
Boston
Chickering & Sons
Steinways
Europe
N.Y. Exchange
Wasmxarox,d. C
McCulloch and Randall
Bines
McCulloch
Mculloch
Ok Coo
Tana Grant
Dasistante
Freedom
Seine Kierion
Hyander
Board of Directure
Fsaav Black
Aggy
Martin A. Pattesioy
Wifeny
Eetate
Samubeg
Patterson
Adair
Greene Township
Joseph Cain
Treasury
HEED
Alam Coy
TP McReady
Buckeye
Takey
Timothy
Seoas
Westerd Px
Liberty St
Esme
Weil
Alegheny City
Allegheny
Jacksons
J J. Kirkland
Gta
Rochester Bridgeveater
Hi. B
J. Kirkland
Tilomas Campueble
Eee Baste
Stor
Crystal Palace
Netton
Shoridvete
Ges Thomas
Stokies
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