Democratic rhetoric and rail fare news in one issue
A column denounces Andrew Johnson as headed for obscurity and mocks Lorenzo Thomas. The Pittsburgh Columbus and Cincinnati Railroad offers half fare round trip tickets to Union State Convention delegates on March 4. Ohio lawmakers may pass a ten percent interest law to aid the poor. The New York World criticizes Vallandigham for self interest, while the Dayton Tedger is cited.
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New York City
The
Pittsburgh, Columbus & Cincinnati Railroad Company
Ohio
New York
Vallandigham
Dayton
Ledger
Consistency in Politics and Military Nominations
Fall campaign rhetoric against the Union party continued with Democratic lawmakers opposing Alabama’s admission, arguing against traitors. Andrew Johnson tried to elevate Sherman and Thomas with brevet rank offers, both declined, amid broader tensions involving Lee Beauregard and McClellan.
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Union Party
Alabama
Congress
Warren
Andrew Johnson
Grant
Sherman
U.S
Andy
Gev
Thomas
Senate
Gens
Lee
Beauregard
McClellan
Mass Meeting Delegates Chosen in Coshocton
The Union Mass Meeting in Coshocton last Saturday elected delegates to the State Convention. Delegates: T W Collier Ty George Lo Retiley Capt William Morrison Col Prea Metham Dr J Stanton. Alternates: Thomas Dwyer Mag Geren 2 Harbaugh Col J D Nicholas Col J C Campbell. Adjourned, TRY Corie, Je, Chn. When Andrew Johnson defied Congress and claimed constitutional authority, removing the Secretary of War and installing his successor without Senate advice.
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Cosherton
T. W. Collier
John S. Elliott
Géo. Lo Retiley
Capt
Wm. Morrison
Prea Metham
J ¥. Stanton
Thomas Dwyer
Mag- Geren
Harbaugh
J. D. Nicholas
J.C. Campbell
Izad
Corie
Huzigis
Bishi
Andrew Johnson
Congress
Senate
Johnson Violates Constitution in War Department Appointment
The text argues President Johnson overstepped by trying to place Lorenzo Thomas in the War Department without Senate consent, except during recess. It cites Civil Tenure Act provisions, condemning the act as usurpation and urging impeachment. It highlights sections 5 and 6 penalizing such appointments and warns of consequences for defying constitutional law and Senate authority.
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Senate
Lorenzo Thomas
War Department
Mr. Johnson
Thomas
Congress
Cabjpot
Sianberty
Tong
Stanberry
Stanton
White House
Thos. Ewing
Ohio
John’ Son
War Office
Avalsington
Thad Ster
Stevens
Bingham
Edward McPherson
House
Steven
Enn
Thomas Ewing
Andrew Johnson
Marke
Lorenzo ‘Thomas
Ewing
Syas
Boyings
Aecephy
Department
Democratic Frauds in Pennsylvania Election Charge
The Pennsylvania Democrats are accused of extensive frauds in the late election. In Clearfield County sixty men reportedly voted using forged naturalization certificates claimed to be issued by Luzerne County court. Evidence suggests fraudulent documents were sold in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre for $1.75 each. the matter is before a legislative committee.
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Pennsylvania
Clearfield County
Court of
Local Fatalities Reported in Ohio Ironwork and Rail Incident
Upper Sandusky coroner Lorenzo Gipson died after a wagon accident four miles west of town when a breaking axle toppled a log onto him. In Urren Saxpusky on February 22 Reverend Joseph Reinshart was killed falling under a passing freight train. Steubenville woke to a four story woolen factory blaze by James Wallace & Co. destroying building and stock worth about 75,000 with no insurance. one girl injured leaping from a window as flames spread rapidly.
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Ohio
Lorenzo Gipson
Wyandote County
Urren Saxpusky
Joseph Reinshart
Steupenville
James Wallace & Co
Osedm &. Miller
Ste Uary
A. D. Dai
Court of Common Pleas
County of
Coshocton
State of Ohio
Spinuel L. Millers
Lane Miller
Kilbuck
Samuel Cy He
Cuhd
Theneo
Ting
Thenea Sath
Samual Miller
Destructive Conflagration Levels Pithole Buildings
Pithole Pennsylvania on February 24 1868 suffered a major fire starting at Dr Waring's house at three in the morning. The blaze spread rapidly along Holmden street destroying Christys drug store Confer House and numerous other shops and saloons. Estimated loss reaches 125000 dollars as winds hamper efforts to stop the flames.
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Dr. Waring
Confor
Holmden Street
Ara
Christy’s
Confer
Lewis
Prescott's
Lovy's Clothing
Ellison's
Kondor’s
Jackson’s
Navys Depot
Postoffice
Doutche's
Tailor Slop
Deyé's
Rico's
Butcher Shop
Lawyer
Lund’s
Méréer's Boot
Washington 1868 Stanton Removal and War Office Crisis
From Washington February 21 1868 reports the President suspended Secretary of War Edwin Stanton and removed him appointing Lorenzo Thomas ad interim. The exchange includes Stanton Thomas letters and President Johnson's order, with subsequent nominations and a later scene at the War Department showing Thomas asserting authority while Stanton resists.
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Stanton
Senate
United States
Edwin
Loranzo Thomas
Messia
Thomas
Wasnynaron City
House of Representatives
Eowin M. Stanton
Tion
ScHuyLen CoLfax
House of Reps
Manston
Washington, D. C
Lt. Thomas
Army
Andrew Jounson
Yon. Enwiy M. Stanton
Wash‘e
D.C
Geo. B. McClellan
Ohio
England
James R. Hubbell
Republic of
Ecuador
George H. Thenas
Williames E. Farley
California
Augustus, Bradley
Internal Revenue
Second
Indiana
Impeachment Crisis in Washington War Office Clash
The War Department quarrel over Stanton’s exit escalates as Gen Thomas demands the War Office. President Johnson drafts a quo warranto move to oust Stanton while Ewing’s nomination circulates. Maryland militia ties and Senate impeachment maneuvers heighten the national tension in Washington.
Impeachment News and War Office Movements Reported
Washington dispatches describe Gen. Thomas facing potential jail for alleged office policy violations and a likely writ of habeas corpus to bring him before the Supreme Court. Mr. Stanton and other officials received visitors while political events unfold in New York and Connecticut, with a Hartford line accident killing two cattle buyers and a Republican convention backing Win. A. Reynolds for mayor.
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Vera
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Hursday
Senate
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Carol Inatico Cartier
Supreme Court of the United States
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New York
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Tireuit
Eastman
Washington
A. Reynolds
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