Congressional attacks on Mormonism and politics in 1866
Aerial excerpts lampoon polygamy law enforcement, Mormon income sources, and federal juries. Critics claim federal reach is limited, urging revised laws and troops to ensure justice. Letters attack current administration and party alignments, with satirical asides on consular postings and pensions.
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Phe Ays
Congress
United States Marinnds
United States
Iito Ulerepute
Jong Veloc
Vite
Wberry
Intercepted Despatches From Nov 7 Mention Washington Grave
Fragmentary intercepted letters discuss political figures, finances, and social notes. References to a trip to Douglas' grave, investment withdrawal after a defeat, and sentiments about Sterling Price and Radical opposition. Casual talk includes plans for a future foreign mission and mentions of a Share Bank and naturalization papers.
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Washington
Douglas
Sterling Price
Olel
Jon Tian
Conrunner X Roaps and a Kentucky election note
An odd American note from November 11 1866 cites Conrunner X Roaps in Kentucky and references a political lecture about election results. It describes a fictional royal audience, a flock turning spiritual, and a plea to issue a proclamation denouncing Radical vote suppression in a disputed, constitutional context.
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Conrunner X Roaps
Wieh
Kentucky
Senate Standing Committees Appointed in the 19th Century
The Senate announced committee assignments with chairs including Foreign Relations Mr. Sumner and Finance Mr. Fessenden. Also named were Commerce Mr. Chandler Manufactures Mrs Sprague Military Affairs Mr. Wilson Naval Affairs Mr. Grimes Judiciary Mr. Trumbull and Post Office Mr. Ramsay. District of Columbia Mr. Morrill and Indian Affairs Mr. Henderson led the panel.
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Senate
Sumner
Messrs
Harris
Wade
Fowler
Fogg
Johnson
Conness
Pomeroy
Anthony
Kirkwood
van Winkle
Dixon
Ienderson
Trumbull
Morrill
Ross
Nesmith
Doolittle
Wowe
Williams
Sherman
Wiley
Freelinghuysen
Davis
District of Columbia
Henderson
Nye
Patterson
McDougall
Territorias
Mr. Wade
Yates
Cragin
Cowan
Chicago Journal editorial and New York theatre fire summary
The Chicago Journal editorial on Iran notes Speaker Colfax as a leading House figure and praises Hon. Robert Washburn. In Troy, New York, an opera house fire caused a panic with a dense smoke cloud and a rushed exit. police and citizens quelled the crowd, minor injuries reported.
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LA Bmns
Chicago Journal
Iran
Eooob
Colfax
Ita
M.C
Troy
New York
Indiana Clergyman Refuses Marriage License Conflict
A magistrate in an Indiana town faced a quarrel as a bridegroom soldier and his blue dressed fiancé pressed to wed. The clergyman refused the license, urging them to go to nearby Helsen, sparking a heated confrontation when the groom hauled the bride from the house amid accusations of a profane minister.
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Indiana
Hosler
Feme
Helsen
Velurin
Pranks of a War Era and a Joliet Prison Break
A wartime anecdote recalls a Confederate soldier and a preacher friend who failed to return a donated oven, sparking moral reflection on depravity. Separately, Joliet state penitentiary convicts escaped via a sewer, with sawed bars connecting inside and outside exits, and not yet recaptured. total inmates stand at 1,092, up about 500 in two years.
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Tenny Nav
Andy Jolson
Coun
Gees Yelue
A. Johnson
General Hospital
State Department
Washington
Europe
South America
Brazil
Oberlin
Peck
Monroe
Shwanp
Weod
Dixie
Theo Rebs
Tsuy
Leo
Joliet
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Evening Journal
The
Free States
Nashonal Union Party
Pfizhniss
Perro Neem Ve. Nasby
P.M
Wis
Othe
Peease
Yours
Pyar
Lowen
Andy Sboternsent
Tami
BF. Borner
Youk
Andy Jobst
Mark
Tiger
Rads
Jd. M
St. Louis
Andrea Johnson
Crity
Maryland
Geo. P. Kingsley
Wh Ho
Ape
Freeport, Ill
West Maker
M. Lover
Stephenson Street
NEW Dry Goods
WN. Walton
Mitchbell
Qite Fry
Ristmas
ALP Lediech & Potter Beg Lave
Uie
Speen Iee Tau
Wort
Saddleditch & Potter
Chidago Street
Omee
Galeng Street
Court House
Dani
Ancion
Sali Ote
Jacob Mayer
Asrom Mayer
1St National Bank
George W Oyler
Anetioneer
Mayer
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