Convention nominates governor candidate amid party split
The Harisburrd convention meets to price nominations with Gez uty, Rete am, Morehead as leading candidates. Morehead shows western and southern strength, Geary is army veteran, Ketchum is a preferred choice, all pledged to support other nominees. Tennessee seats in Congress and free schools debate highlight uneasy Union sentiment.
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Potcham
Morehead
Cessna
Democratic Party
Gien
Inalc
Congress
NSS
Union Party
Ketch
Wwe
Henry” Clay
Ketchum
Loyalist Andrew J Hamilton and Union speech in Reconstruction era
An 1860s political figure, Andrew J Hamilton, a steadfast Unionist, faced exile and danger yet urged Reconstruction policies. He argued for Black civil rights and warned against a White man’s government excluding Black citizens, advocating constitutional protections and equality for freedmen.
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Andrew J Hamilton
Congress
Texag
Union
United States
New
York
Maynard and Union Colors Clash in dismal Nation Debate
The piece cites Horace Maynard's scathing letters attacking Confederate sympathizers and urging loyal Unionists to support equal law while resisting calls to restore opponents to power. It notes a Pennsylvania Senate resolution demanding Edgar Cowan resign and reports a Philadelphia railroad decision favoring a plaintiffs’ line, shaping interstate rail plans.
Fenlan Excitement stir in Fenian gathering in Boston
A Boston crowd heard Fenians discuss the suspension of habeas corpus in Ireland and call for readiness to act. Colonel Roberts urged Irish Americans to join the cause, while Captain McCafferty spoke as a confidential messenger from Head Centre Stephens. A large meeting was held to hear Fenian prospects and secret statements were promised for later.
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Mare
Atlaong
Trelag
Gentro
Andrew Wayne
Féeninn Hsil
Twelfth
Chestnur
Friends of Irish Nationality
Wencesen
Mass
Massachusetts
Asia
Ireland
M.conville
Roberts
Order
England
America
Sweeney
Thdae
Onde
Wasntvato
McCafferty
Centro Stephens
Feijians
Ameriica
Reconstruction Era Letter from Gen. Lowry to Freedmen Bureau Assistants
A typed, partially garbled 1866 letter from Major General Lowry to Freedmen's Bureau assistant commissioners urges steady, firm action amid hostility and ongoing welfare work. It emphasizes care for orphans and dependents, housing and labor placement, education, and strict removal of corrupt or immoral agents. The message asserts the governor's support for free labor and requests thorough inspection of applicants for aid and accountability.
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Idave
Throwi Pan
Orphas
Lowarn
Tennessee Readied for Senate Admission
The Reconstruction Committee met on March 3 1866 and prepared a preamble and resolution for Tennessee to be restored to representation in Congress. The measure passed the committee by a wide margin and is expected to pass the House with near unanimity, though debate will be limited. Several Tennessee delegates are prepared to take seats once the main question votes in the House occur.
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Harrisburg
Friends of the Union
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Union State Central Committee
John Cessna
Senate
United ‘States
Congress
Tennessee
Tennesse
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Tennesaees
Horace Maypay
Dorse
Glos Co
Maynard
Eboy
North Carolina
Horace
Daws
Woodbridge
Bingham
Conkling
Eldridge
Corkling
Ne of
New -Jeraby
Eriday
Brighton Township
Beaver County
Urady’s Run
Samuel Moore
Hanover
Frankfort Springs
O’eidek
A. M
W.il
Frazer
Unionists Reaffirm Support For President Amid Breach Debate
Tur Union State Conti adopt resolutions rejecting an irreparable breach with Congress while hoping the Union triumph endures. They oppose entanglements with Copperheads and say abolition followed rebellion, urging Johnson to stay true to the Constitution. A Washington report notes Stevens burying the hatchet and receiving appointments. Philadelphia Inquirer adds commissions signed for two postmasters.
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Gormibite
California
Congress
Wallahdighams
Seymours
Copperhead
Psc
Joharson
Burgike Tar Hazeuer
Washington
Thaddeus Stevens
Stevens
Pitts. Com
Grant narrowly escapes fatal rifle accident in New York
An unnamed incident last week in General Grant’s private rooms left him seriously wounded when a rifle discharged accidentally. A gartridge fragment entered his left hand as the weapon toppled from a nearby wall, while surgeons treated the wound. The event occurred in a hall opposite Grant, with his aid’s children nearby.
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Grant
Geheral Grant
Congress Debates Naval Pay and Pacific Rail Funding
In a lengthy session the Senate and House tackle Naval pay raises and the Pacific Railroad land grant. Debate covers rebel debts, civil rights protections, and timber of constitutional amendments while committee actions advance the Navy department hydrograph office proposal and the nine thousand copies of Creswell’s eulogy.
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Memerlala
California
Pacific ‘Railroad
Nevada
Al.landa
Jefferson Davis
Ws.jf. Perry
Ceat
Soustor
South Carolina
Milivia
Creswoell
Ou Bency
Nfinter Davis
Halac
Oregon
Southern Pacific Railroad
Congress
Stewart
Johnson
Senate
Yeland
Chambersburg
Centrak Pacific Railroad
Iran
Airact
Michigan
New York
Lake Sunsmoh
Judiciary’ Committee
Messrs. Wilson
Rogers
New Jersey
Concord
New
J Persey
Debates Over Soldier Bounty and Suffrage Petitions
A House session discusses Government bounty for soldiers discharged due to disease after service in 1861 1862 and a year or more, with petitions from Georgians and Alabama whites urging rights and relief. Debates touch on presidential powers, Reconstruction policy, and potential even ing sessions.
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Alabama
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Congress
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United States
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Stevens
Marcy
Mukxee
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