Johnson Speech and Senate Actions in December 1866
Senate deliberations include Johnson urging fraternal harmony and wartime duty restoration. Reports show resolutions on military service, naval apprentices, elective public printing, and widow’s pay. The President communicated with both houses, with a repeal act read and a Treasury report laid before the body before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Department
Coig
Andrew Johnson
Washington
Dec
Chandler
Sumner
Morgan
United States
Lane
Committee On Printing
Pomeroy
Secretary
Senate
James H. Lane
Sherman
Anthony
House
Auro
Saulebury
Johnson
Robert Johnson
John W. Forney
Secretary of the Treasury
House of Representatives Opens with Prayers and Impeachment Proposals
The House opened with prayer as 146 members answered. Three new members were sworn in from Tennessee and two from Kentucky. Several bills were introduced or referred, including repealing part of the 1862 act on pardons, regulating removals from office, organizing an Internal Revenue Department, and adjusting income tax exemptions. The President’s message was read, a near party ballot on adjournment occurred, and members then gathered on the eastern portico for a mass welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Society of
Washington
Capitol
House
Stevens
Thaddeus
Wasmisetos
Judge Carter
Colfax
Dr Boyrton
Bievenz
Associated Press
Senate
Wasameros
Foster
Dr Gray
The
Baptist Church
Poland
Collamer
Edmands
Foote
Fessenden
Messrs
Cattell
Frelinghuysen
New Jersey
Messrs Edmands
Cragin
George C. Fogg
Clark
Johnson
David G. Burnett
C. M. Roberts
Texas
Anthony
Fogg
New Hampshire
Anthony and
Nesmith
Aon
Sumner
District of Columbia
Committee On
United States Senate
IR SA
Tamestock
McPherson
Bestness
Morril
Washburn
Frinck
Elliot
Soho H. Surratt
House of Representatives
Congress of the United States
United States
Ople
Congress of
Executive Department
Tennessee
Union
Judicial Department
Supreme
Circuit
Sade Bada
Dounain
Theral
Mississippi River
Oeal
Commissioner of Agriculture
Ireland
Newfoundland
Pacific Ocean
Kamschatka
America
Russia
France
Mexico
Republic of
Campbell
Republic of Mexico
Paris
High Seas
Great Britain
Canada
United By
Kentucky
Eliot
Finch
Lawrence
Ohio
Judiciary Committee
Schenck
Kelly
Department of the Internal Revenue
Ancona
Committee On Ways and Means
Committee of Ways and Means
Miller
Kelley
Ways and Meane
Warner
Post Office Committee
Post Office
Garfield
Spalding
Gen
Pickett
McKey
Julian
Committee On Public Lands
Yeas
London and Liverpool Reform Demonstrations Stir Ireland Tensions
Reports from Liverpool and London describe precautionary government actions over Irish population tensions, a countermanded order for volunteers, and the arrest of Fenian Col. Meanery. A grand reform procession near Loxpox drew about 50,000 participants, with 47 societies in four divisions, banners, bands, and a peaceful outcome. John Bright attended the London rally as 25,000 protesters gathered despite rain. Fenian Senator Meaury was arrested in Dublin with no treason found. News also notes U S authorities signaling to Malta to arrest John H. Surratt as his steamer neared Alexandria.
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Liverpool
Ireland
Reforma League
St. James Park
Pall Mall
Pocadilly
Beaufort House
Evesina
John Bright
London
Bright
Meaury
Dublin
United States
Italy
Malta
John H. Surratt
Lincoln
Alexandria
Fenian arrests and markets in brief Dec 2
Dupuis reports great excitement over English officials arrests of Fenian suspects across the country as authorities expand actions hourly. In London and Liverpool, US bond futures and railway shares show declines with Erie and Illinois Central listed among the closing prices in a dull session.
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Dupuis
London
United States
Erie Railway
Mlinois Central
Liverpool
American Securities
Ilinois Central Railroad
Erie Railroad
Banquet in Washington Hears Congress Urged to Enforce Rule
A December welcoming banquet at a tem perary Seventh Street hall drew 300 attendees as Gen Hiram Walbridge praised Congress and urged action to bring the Southern states to obedience. Thaddeus Stevens and others attacked Andrew Johnson, warning of a potential oligarchy and urging loyal South supporters and soldiers to defend the Republic.
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Wasutneron
Congress
Seventh Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Hiram Walbridge
New York
Thaddeus Stevens
Stevens
House of Representatives
Jeff. Davis
Lee
Andrew Johnson
Wool
Navy
Semmes
Welles
Steadmans
Grant
Howard
Farragut
Sheridan
Sumpter
South
Universal Amnesty
Universal
Howe
Col
Forney
Wilson
Treasury report eyed for boost to public credit in 1868
New York reports a favorable Treasury view that specie payments may resume July 1 1868. The loan market is easy at 5 6 percent, discounts slow, and bank loans decline. Clearing House figures show sizable activity. A large fire on Walker Street and extensive losses follow. Deaths last week reach 432 in the city, 146 in Brooklyn. A planned railroad in Beaver and Pearl streets proceeds after an injunction is granted.
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New York
Secretary of the Treasury
McCulloch
Clearing House
Walker Street
Elm Street
Brooklyn
Beaver
Pearl Streets
Pearl Street
New York and West Chester County
L. W. Jerome
Bergen
New Jersey
Canal Street
Walker
New York Press Feud Shapes News Exchange
In New York on December 3 the Associated Press dispute draws little sympathy. The World claimed a Craig news lead but was rejected by the AP. The Herald Times and Tribune reportedly agreed to interchange despatches and fund exchanges. Delegations from the West oppose Halsted and White's actions as critics warn against a single news tyrant. Craig to limit to commercial and ship despatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
World
Craig
Diemi
Association
Herald, Times and Tribune
Reuter
West
Messrs Halsted and White
Herald, Tribune and Times
Fire destroys Brooklyn Flint Glass Works in massive blaze
At 4 o clock this morning a devastating fire nearly consumed the Brooklyn Flint Glass Works. Loss is estimated at over half a million. Listed losses include Grace & Daley, insured 15. Michael Merrett, 40,000 with 32,000 coverage. Jodo & Biers 25,000 partly insured. Bestil & Joost 25,000 insured 20. Numerous insurers and many neighboring companies sustained damage or are reported as losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
Flint Glass Works
Grace & Daley
Michael Merrett
Jodo & Biers
Bestil & Joost
Samen
Flint Glass Works Company
Locers
International
Piatza
Merrit City
Phenix
New Amsterdam
Metropolitan
Yonkers
Western Excelsior
Leonox
Continental
Columbia
Niagara
Beekman
Greenwich
Jersey City
Hamilton
North American
Ere Mutual
Williamsburg City
Montauk
Corn Ex
Humboldt
Firemen’s A Merchants
Me- Scale and
Traders
Central Park
Special Term at Queen's Bench Opens with Grand Jury
A special term of the Court of Queen's Bench began in Sweerssore with many in attendance. Judge Johnson charged the Grand Jury and outlined wartime test for cases on the border, noting sixteen serious crimes. Crown counsel argue retroactive statute permits trials. rumors of raids from St. Albans circulate but lack credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweerssore
C. E
Court of Queen’s Bench
Johnson
Upper Canada
Lower Canada
Upperda
St. Albans
Fenians Hold Large Meeting and Newfoundland Drill
A large Fenians meeting was held with Arch Deacon Gibbons and Morrison presiding. Five military companies for service in Canada were formed on the spot and funds were raised. Grand Lodge of the A Y Masons of Pennsylvania elected officers at Masonic Hall including John L Goddard W G M and Richard Vaux R W D G M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lamberton
Samuel ©. Perkins
John Thompson
Peter Williamson
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Boston Post
Thad
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Walter
London Times
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Jackson
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Foreign Service
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United Kingdom
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Gillion
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Near
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Hiton
Toronto
Kingston
Ottawa
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Quebec
Lake Ontario
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N. Y
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Calve Island
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Manhattan
Queenstown
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Leghorn
Erwin
Favare
Juventa
Cercutta
Peru
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Altata
Favorite
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J Pollado
Matanzas
Oak
Point Guantanamo
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George Astle
East Woburn
Leonard & Co
Howarth
M. Manzoni
Williams & Everett
Carl Marrost
Ver
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Hana
Monse
Sudbury Street
UhStf
Canton
Seateh
Dundee
Brussels
Kidderminster
N. E. Carpet Co
Hanover Street
Caresis von
Psorput
Crossley
New England Carpet Co
Hadden
Hanover St
Caneers
Royan Havas Lottery
Orp Costa
Jeorge Urnau
North Main Street
Providence
R. I
Samuel Sanson
Book-keepers of
Bos
Ton
Boston
Lucrieyr
Sam’l R. Spinney
Wordan
Mansy & Cols
Devonshire Street
Mercantile Library
Henry Vincent, Esq
England
Geo. B. Whiting
Music Hall
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Delphia
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Crosby & Morse
Washington Street
Ionn B. Hill
van Rensselaer Place
SP. M
Circuit Court of the
of Massachusetts
Levi Stevens
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Empire State
D C
T. K. Moseley & CO
Summer Street
DR. Mattison
Union Street
Iho
Bening Mattison
Europe
Gore
B. B. Poors
Broadway
BE. B. Core
EB. B. Poors
Water St
Arch St
WM. W. Stevenson & CO
N. B
Charles A. Smith & CO
Old State House
School ST
GEO. Croome & CO
George
Oroome
WM. Strong
State Army Works
Cotemary
8.C
Greenville
Virginia Legislature
Bromuoxn
Virginia
Tennessee Legislature
Nasavillle
New Orleans
Maximilian Ed
Rio Grande
North Carolina
Cuananorra, N
J. P. Johnston
United States Quartermaster
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Ta Lanasser
Marvin
Littleton
MIU
White Mountains
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C. C. Holbrook & CO
India
Franklin Street
T& Tuk Fsw
WELCH
J. M. Beebe & CO
Winthrop Square
Leonard Street
Issceah
Y Spring Valley Manufacturing
Cotton Yarns, &c
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Fairchild & Fanshawe
Duane Street
USSIA
Rogers
Fly Street
Buckley & Bancroft
Lacrance
Counseia
Ity
Worcester
Oiacoins
Neweer
Ierican
Waltham
American Watch Company
Waltham Company
Avery Wattham Watch
Robbins, Appleton & Company
Mercantile Agency
BOK
Edward Russell & CO
Congress Cnd
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Delawares
INSCO
Antifeeidiae Scipot
Siscoi Gar
WM. H. Vincent
Ethela
Cotteniae
Bigelow
Bec
Duglas Axe Ance Asey G CO
Des Tee Ai Sper Act Urine CO
D. D. Dana
Ry Rele
Rice & A Vis
Central Wharf
Ape
IE Davis
Sarai
Re Co
Te Calon
State Street
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