Alexandria election riots and presidential inaction discussed
A postwar letter attacks President Johnson over Alexandria Virginia polling chaos. It cites 1,000 Black veterans and 58 Radical voters, condemns civil authority defiance, and argues the President should enforce the 1866 suffrage law despite district commands. It defends Col Quay against a rumor and defends Sunday car travel debates.
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Alexerideta
Archi Garded
Alexandria
Vignia
Alesandria
Tate
Hugh Latham
United States
Canby
Johnson
Alexadria
Bhe Yan
Tchnega
Tha
Varginia
Alexandria i
Capitol
Andrew Jebuton
Reconstruction Bill Sparks Debate Amid General Sherman Mentions
Fragmented OCR text references reconstruction, generals like Sherman, and political schooling. It hints at opinions on policy and citizen understanding but lacks concrete events or dates to form a clear summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Fragmentary note on Quay position and protest
The text shows a garbled discussant about Col. Quay and a protest over a defeated bill. It hints that a writer accuses a congressman of misrepresenting soldiers while claiming to protect the people.
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Col. Quay
Reconstruction era bill on voter registration proposed in legislature
A bill introduced in the Senate by Senator Wilson of Massachusetts and a companion in the House by Representative Kelly calls for registration of all voters in the Southern States under military supervision with a straightforward ballot. The measure, referred to the Judiciary Committees of both houses, is deemed likely to pass and viewed as a significant step in Reconstruction.
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Quay
Bisof
Ibis
Lahar
Sailage
Ali
iGol
Poe
Col. Quay
Wilson
Trath
Col Quay
Philadelphia
Phileadelphia
Pittsburg
Pittsburgh
Quay E. Requeat
Shrougl
Mokodz
Wad
Senate
Masachusetta
Kelly
Avery
Ducting Money and Mortgage Plan for Broad Street Road
A Philadelphia plan proposes funds for a railway or road project with bonds payable at six percent interest. The scheme allows mortgages on the entire road estate and corporate franchises, to be recorded in Philadelphia.
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Ional
Pennsylvania
Naper
Mt Fomme
Ational Biret
API
Téaito’ Goel
Aime Bonis
Philadelphia
Free Railroad Bill Sparks Senate Vote Dispute
The State Senate debated a General Railroad Law with 28 votes in its favor and strong opposition from critics like the Pittsburg Commercial. Reporters note wavering support, amendments attempted, and calls for a broader measure as key senators weighed the bill’s merits and flaws.
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State Senate
Ayre—Messie
Billingfelt
Brown
Leroar
Burress
Caléman
Cornell
Avis
Donovan
Glate Haines
Jackson
James
Landon
McCandlers
McConaughy
Randall
Ridgeway
Royer
Schall
Shoemater
Wallace
Walls
White
Worthington
Hall
Eingham
Great Allegheny
Sowrie
Erie
Brdown
Lawrence
Fisher
Searight
Piatsburg
Ambhiy
Gert Harry White
Indiana
Senate
Friends of Free
Pittsburg Gazette
Wargis Burg
Teb
Abe
Hoo
Phos. Nicholson
Conoe
Harrisburg
Seratora Taylor
Bingham
Ne Bam
Dava
Mien
Bighar
Traty
Beaver County Criminal Cost Payment Law Discussed
A letter argues for state law extending county payment of costs and fees for constables, justices of the peace, clerks, and district attorneys in criminal cases. It notes potential injustice if officers pay out of pocket and describes a historical push led by local officials and editors, including petitions and legislative history from Beaver County.
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Beaver
Ancos
Jean
Béaver County
W.mis’ Demesaur
Pureit Ito
Tlie
Thomas Quirningham
Sanaty
Wal Boon
Prohibition Extends in County as Independence Townships Act
Local notices indicate a prohibition expansion across the county counties with immediate effect for Bestsy and the Independents townships. The measure follows a March 12 deadline and affects regional liquor regulations and enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borréa
Rover
Camaaridin
Pottar Aaniy
Oxtordéa
Oits
Enrrok Arcus in Beaverton Political Letter Controversy
A reader reports that a writer using the name Findex previously copied from Suntus and faced public ridicule. He accuses a local correspondent of political and newspaper thievery and claims Republican leaders should be warned to guard their words and actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cain
Judas Idokling
Altho
Gatthofer
Zeca
Republicana
Meeting at Mt Pleasant on Morals and Physical Culture
Public meeting held at Mt Pleasant Pulaski Township on March 6 1867 to hear J J Reed County Superintendent discuss school morals physical culture and the need for better school buildings and furniture. The audience included young people, parents, and neighboring district teachers with remarks by chair and others.
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Hanne
Fragmented OCR Notice Teases Public Sale Details
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a public sale notice with timing and attendees. It mentions a date and time around the tenth, an invitation to participate, and references to local editors and community conduct debates.
National Academy of Sciences printing motion and debacle
Congressional discussions on printing 1 000 extra copies and a series of votes on the Freedmen's Bureau relief plan. Debate covers appropriation amounts, Indian affairs oversight, Alexandria elections, and foreign relation inquiries with committee actions and an executive session.
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National Academy of Sciac
Committee On Printing
Boardorkoy
van Winkle
Alexandria
Congress
Alexandriat
Mar Wilgon
Gedtr. Johnson
Profeastoyak
Aléxandria
Trumbull
Judiciary Committee
South
Freedman’s Bureau
Howard
Menars
Stewart
Ponergy
Sprague
Doolittle
Mit
Pennsylvania Assembly Deliberates on Local Bills and Adjourns
The legislature adjourned until Tuesday with local bills under consideration. Acts proposed include incorporating several companies in Harrisburg and Philadelphia and measures to fund road and waterway damages, plus tax and revenue discussions among committee members.
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Daiphineganty
Nusinnai Peat Company
People’s Bridge Company
Harrisburg
American Dredging Company
Enterprise Gaslight Company
AB Afto
Farmers, Union:Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Pennsylvania
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Republic
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Waddelins
Regan
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Beaver Co
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Philadelpia
Beery Peacher
Gilthuck
Agente
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Chestnut Street
Pamari
O.4
Woop Street
John T. Shane
Fallston Foundry
Fallston Beaver County
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Manulst
Sala
Sonny Tronnes
Beaver County
Patie
Ohio
Weer
Sage
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