26 Feb 1868
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Newspaper
Evansville Journal
Location
Evansville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1868
Page
1
Telegraph report notes diminished excitement over impeachment in Washington. Grant's headquarters quiet. Lorenzo Thomas demands control of the War Office as Congress prepares impeachment bills. Atlantic Cable reports congressional proceedings with no major developments.
Isaac Dutton, about fifty, was nearly severed by a circular saw at Williams' Crossing on the Martinsville Railroad after stumbling onto a log. The accident prompted track work on the Vincennes and Martinsville lines and spurred investigations into a halfwit incident involving a boy sent by express. City plans include a new fire alarm system and a proposed 30 acre public park from Calvin Pletcher heirs.
Washington February 2 ex citement over impeachment questions wanes as no new notable events occur at the War Department or Grant headquarters. General Thomas visits adjutant general to retrieve private mail and returns home with a brief audience.
Visitors called on Stanton in the forenoon as speculation swirled about Supreme Court actions and impeachment. In Ohio’s Southern District, Justice Swain affirmed the indictment’s sufficiency in United States vs Cook, while the House impeachment resolution was read in the Senate amid silent reception.
Reports confirm Karl Derb has resigned the premiership and Queen Victoria has accepted. Disraeli to replace him as Prime Minister while remaining Chancellor of the Exchequer. In the Lords and Commons, the news drew condolences and calls for a swift cabinet arrangement amid Derby health concerns.
St. Louis February 25 The Republican reports a Leasburg New Mexico letter about twelve hundred Indians attacking a company en route to Lancaster and taking quarters before being driven off. Casualties not stated. Democrats of St. Louis prepare for actions ahead and a Jefferson City Democratic State Central meeting on May 23 to elect delegates to the National Convention.
Senate members clash over a House impeachment message from Andrew Johnson era during a long session. Several resolutions are proposed to refer the matter or set a select committee as Davis clashes over floor time and procedural rights amid a tense exchange with Howard and Stevens.
The House and Senate debated reconstruction measures as members argued voter eligibility and constitutional provisions. A senate bill on postwar elections allows voting across state lines, with amendments on residency and registration certificates. The impeachment bar appeared moments before adjournment as Stevens and colleagues presented articles against Andrew Johnson.
The House discussed proposed impeachment procedure rules with suspension of the rules allowing an adjournment motion. Washburne of Illinois led the push for the rule, which was adopted after votes and objecting speeches. The session then recessed for debate and resumption later.
Rochester February 24 The Republican convention unanimously nominated A olds for mayor. A telegram announcing the House vote on impeachment was received with cheers as the convention signaled approval of the action.
Richmond Va Feb 25 snow and rain did not stop crowds around newspaper offices. The Circuit Court ruled that contracts made by parties in cities held by opposing armies in time of war are void and unenforceable.
The Halifax debate on resolutions to repeal the confederation concluded today. An address to the Queen and the resolutions were sent to the Lieutenant Governor, asking him to submit them to the Queen. The Grafton Street Methodist Church burned completely yesterday.
The Herald reports on Gulf cable dispatches from Mexico St. Thomas St. Croix St Domingo and Cuba. A Yucatan battle ends with rebel defeat while St. Croix residents press for US annexation. An editor faces arrest over annexation petitions. The Monongahela is to be launched.
Dispatches report the Rio Janeiro mail steamer Merrimac overdue prompting concern. President Cabral of St Domingo fled to Venezuela with his A net while forces en route grow weak. Cholera toll reaches thirty in St Dong a City.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Quebec parliamentary session affected by a fire and loan talks. Mentions include a fireman named Patrick anne, a fire incident, and a New York delegation arriving with orders to adjourn until 4 pm.
Quesno reports the first session of the tapped Parliament since the confederation opened under the new government today with Prime Minister leading the session and pledges to push unity and reforms.
The Gazette records appointments for Quebec and Nova Scotia with Sir S F Behian General Doyle and Lieutenant Governors named. It lists dates for the permanent podiata and related offices in the provinces.
Fragmentary note reports loss noted as eighty percent near NW area and mentions Arnett and adjoining buildings.
At a February meeting in Montreat the Seechaters Bank and Commercial Bank approved unanimously an amalgamation indorsement under the name Merchants Bank of Canada.
February gatherings are planned across nearly all Portapetonia wards to discuss impeachment. The Keystone party chapter in the state redefines itself as a military organization aligning with the impeachment drive.
Three men arrested in Montgomery Alabama as part of a post burglary ring that operated here for several weeks, with authorities in Washington noting the incident caused a strong reaction.
A Hartford railroad accident involving the Omere So train on the Hartford line ran over a sleigh carrying two men named Platt and Harrison at New Britannia. Both men were killed. Harrison died instantly, Platt lived about thirty minutes.
From Reams Pennsylvania on February 22 news arrived of a promotion related to the Imment Movement. The town celebrated with a public display firing one hundred guns in the square to mark the event.
Lt. Col. Buetynayles tendered the services of the 2nd regiment of the Detroit to the Adjutant General to preserve peace at Washington. The regiment pledges readiness in twenty four hours.
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