The Million Bill Opposed by Loyal North Taxpayers
A Northern editorial denounces a proposed one million appropriation for southern relief via the Freedmen's Bureau. It cites prior appropriations, calls out Bingham and Woodbridge, praises Republicans Logan Iainsworth Butler Schenck and Thad Stevens, and accuses Southern states of misusing funds for monuments and rebel ends while the North bears tax burden. The piece frames defense of national honor and fiscal prudence.
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Logan
Iainsworth
Butler
Schenck
Freedmen’s Bureau
South
Bingham
Woodbridge
Jeff. Davis
North
Louisiana
Congress
Texas
Austin
Potter’s Field
Johnson
Thad
Stevens
Editorial Correspondence on TE WING and Travel Notes
Editorial correspondence from March 19 1867 recounts a Chicago to New York rail journey via Michigan Central Grand Trunk and Hudson route. The narrator praises Michigan Central for comfort and service, notes Canada’s scenery, observes snow and fires in New York, and describes theatres, buildings, prices, fashion mishaps, and market conditions.
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Cutcar d
Michigan Central Devotion Times
Cremont House
Pullman
Michigan Central Railroad
Detroit
Detroit Junction
Cananda
Port Huron
England
Johnny Bulls
Buffalo
Bond
Port Maron
Canada
Custom House
Grand Trunk
Grand ‘Trunk
Michigan Central
Michigan
Chicago
New York State
Schenectady
Albany
New York
Hudson
Harlem
Thudsor River
Hudson River
United States
St. Johnsville
Supplemental Reconstruction Bill Passes Congress Over President
The supplemental Reconstruction act, passed by both houses last Tuesday, becomes law after surviving the President's veto. It requires a 21-year-old male citizen registration in each district, an oath of allegiance, and a vote on conventions to form loyal state constitutions under federal supervision with districts apportioned by registered voters.
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Nw York
Broadway
Winter Garden
Booth
New York
Park
Niblo's
Wallack
Apnieton
Bennett
New York Herald
Garret
Fulton Street
Bowling Green
Grace Church
Dorian
Academy of Muse
Henry Dunbar
Mrs. Woods
United States
Congress
Virginia
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Ireeport Hourna
Phedtre
Don
Robin Gray
Hope Chapel
Kelly & Leon
Niblo
Woods
Barney Williams
Dan Bryant
Boston
Mechanics Wall
Paris
Mincehoi
Union Square
Miblos
Uivans
Academy of Music
Melle Parepa
Bilas
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