05 Mar 1867
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Newspaper
Evansville Journal
Location
Evansville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1867
Page
1
The report covers the opening of the Fortieth Congress with Speaker Colfax’s address and discusses issues on custom house frauds, Indiana legislature actions, and Virginia reconstruction debates.
Indianapolis March 4 The Senate approved bills including Evansville Charter amendment and railroad provision while House committees debated temperance reform milk sickness and registry measures The day featured extensive legislative action and ongoing investigation reports into alleged misuses and political funding dynamics.
Washington dispatch outlines Speaker nominations with Colfax winning 127 votes to 30 for Marshall. Senate confirms several nominations including Williams, Purcell, and Erwin. Report on New York Custom House fraud details alleged bribes totaling about 40 000 with names of officials and beneficiaries including Thompson Patterson Humphrey and others. The piece notes the era's political corruption allegations and impeachment context.
Dublin dispatches report Col O Conner captured by authorities at Atabore about 2000 miles from the insurrection site. In Paris strikes for higher wages arise from surging food prices. Florence notes Garibaldi plans to go to Crete after sending his sons, signaling his own return to arms.
In St Paul on March 2 a Senate bill meeting approved a sinking fund for the state railroad, advancing the measure today.
New York March 4 The Herald Mexican dispatch notes Kamon told a gentleman that Southern Confederates still align with Imperialists and Hindman Corresponding with them to keep both factions active. A Times special says a tariff bill revision committee will be appointed at the first session. Dix’s nomination as minister to France was confirmed after strong opposition. Cowan’s nomination was tabled amid fierce assault.
Richmond March 4 The Governor sent a message to the Legislature urging a call for a convention under Sherman's Military Bill.
The Senate reopened at 1 a.m. and debated the duty increase act while addressing DC affairs and officer accounts. Wade elected president pro tempore. Trumbull and Davis clashed over loyalty affidavits. Nebraska senators Thayer and Tipton sworn in. The House elected Colfax as Speaker amid Civil War era reforms and adjourned at 2 p.m. after remarks by Colfax.
Reports from Indianapolis Vincennes Lovittsville New York Philadelphia Calumets and other locations note cloudy cool or mild conditions with varying snowfall. Amounts range from a trace to about five inches and include sleet rain and hail in early March.
Muwavxze March 4 reports the death of Hon. Jack son Hadley an old and prominent citizen of the city who died yesterday afternoon.
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