Governor Curtin outlines finances and state political shifts
The document from Governor Curtin details state liabilities at 22 million plus, praises fiscal progress, and argues tax exemptions. It reviews venue changes in Lennox murder cases, and reports legislative organization, Speaker choice, and Curtin ally Quay’s defeat in the House race amid Senate prospects.
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Lawrenty
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Lexea
Russiaia
Austria
Turkey
Nashville
Teee Didate
J.W. Harriss
Carroll County
Ohio
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Legislative Proceedings in Harrisburg 1861 Session
The report covers Pennsylvania House and Senate activities January 1861. Debates include ratification of federal amendments to the Constitution and calls for internal revenue tax reform. The House convened with prayers, handled petitions from Philadelphia and Wyoming, appointed committees, and postponed constitutional amendment discussions to Thursday. Senate actions include local hospital incorporation, state elections law refinements, and adjournment details.
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Copperhead
Curtis
Cartin
Haintone
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Allegheny
Henney Lvanis
United Beas
Lowry
Erie
Davis
House
Mr. Kennedy
Wyoming
Michael Mullin
Tirteenth
Philadelphia
Charles Douch
Unios
Senate
United States
J. Kennedy
Ete
Ilo Yelock
Mottl Ri
Yeaterday
R. Lowry
Hospital of
Connell
Littlestown
Fisher
At- Ubat
Senate Passes District of Columbia Suffrage Bill
President vetoed a District of Columbia suffrage measure but the Senate quickly overruled with a 29 to 18 vote. Gen Geary and Gen House referenced in the report.
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District of Columbia
Peat
Senate
Congress Debates President's Message and Judicial Reform
Debates in Congress highlight a push to regulate justice and curb slavery practices. Sumner proposes to bar peonage and illegal enslavement of Indians. Johnson seeks levee aid for Louisiana. discussions touch on land office allowances and bills repealing the thirteenth amendment.
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Niblack
Fusbill
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Petore
Henate
Sumner
Maryland
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Lotiziana
Ube
Milwaukee
Meck
Liver ‘Capal Company
Commission of the Land Office
Fragmented Political Rant Shapes Election Scrutiny
The letter critiques Johnson era policies and Republican conduct, arguing betrayal and fear tactics used to influence the year’s election. It targets figures like Andrew and Taft era references, urging readers to oppose perceived manipulation and support firm stance against political duplicity.
Masonic Influence and Public Affairs Across Nations
A digest from a periodical notes Masonic influence in world affairs and politics, referencing John Wentworth in the House, Attorney General statements, and general war prep. It highlights emigration figures, New York and Pennsylvania populations, local agriculture in Connecticut, and various political and criminal items, including a Bridgeport incident and a notable theft case.
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Coan
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New York
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