Congress Debates Tariffs and Adjournment Tactics
A Congressional session review outlines debate over a March 15 plan to adjourn and a slate of measures. It notes votes on duties on coal and salt, a bill on the Arlington estate, and a contentious House caucus clash led by Butler and Blaine, with discussions of Ku Klux outrages and committee actions.
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Moxpay
Eonale
Goldswalt
Tramilton
Reynolds
Arlington Estate
Congress
Colorado Gate
House
Senate
Wilson
Morrill
Vermont
Ben Butler
Max
Tyes
Maine
Introi Bater
Peters
Yeas
Sesson
Messrs
Butler
Mass
Shellabarger
Kelley
Penn
Maynard
Tenn
Ind
Buckley
Ala
Stevenson, Burdett
Cox
N. C
Beck
Archer
Waddell N.C
Judiciary Committee
Conkslat
Pender
Sumner
Comiit
Stewart
Ku Klux
Drumbull
Ives
Blaine
Wheeler
New York
Massachusetts
Eer
Coburn
I i
Klay Wtbarger
St. Blair
Michigan
Senate Debates and Adjournment Movements Amid South Affairs
Weekly congressional record shows Senate actions on South affairs with resolutions for joint inquiries and adjournment dates. Battle over Haiti policy and Ku Klux issues continues as Sumner pushes Dominican questions and House delays final adjournment to next week. Powell Clayton seated as Arkansas senator. Goldthwaite and Blogett acknowledged. Navy costs in Haitian waters queried. several committee referrals noted.
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Toorsday
Senate
Sumner
Haiti
San Domingo
Anthony
Scott
North Carolina
Morton
Stevenson
House
South
Messrs
Shellabarger
Butler
Mass
Schofield
Powell Clayton
Arkansas
Blogett and Goldthwaite
Haytien
Senate and House Adjourn Amid Filibuster and Polite Debates
The Senate swore in John W. Johnston after credentials and discussed a bill to aid Zebulon Vance. A joint committee inquiry into postwar Southern conditions was approved. Senate debated limits on legislation as House members filibustered Butler anti Ku Klux actions and adjourned until Monday.
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Feur
Senate
John W. Johnston
Virginia
Vickers
Committee On Disabilities
Zebulon Ti. Vance
North Carolina
Anthony
House
District of Columbia
Sumner
Ben Butler
Butler
Hlouse
Conservatism and liberty in the South cited by Mr Stephens
The piece highlights financial earmarks for coast life saving apparatus and Fort Leavenworth plus fractional currency reissues. It quotes A. E. Stephens and especially Georgia’s Linton Stephens, detailing his praise and a vigorous defense of Southern conservatism and constitutional liberty as voiced by Mr Stephens. He argues for a united platform with Blair and the Democratic platform of 1868 against carpetbag governments and civil rights amendments.
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Ments
New Jersey
Fort Leavenworth
Armong
Ingut
Linton Stephens
Georgia
A. E. Stephens
Tle
South
Friends of
Batin
Mr. Stephens
Frank Blair
New York
Seymour
Blair
Richard Yates Remembered as Soldier Friend and Statesman
The Galesburg Republican honors Richard Yates on his retirement from the U S Senate. It recalls his wartime leadership, emancipation advocacy, and defense of soldiers and equal rights, noting his faults yet praising his eloquence and public service to Illinois and the nation.
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Yates
Senate of the United States
House of Representatives
Washington
United States
Cairo
West
Lincoln
Republic
Senate
Congressional Temperance Society
Richard Yates
Illnois
Galesburg
Winter Rivers Lock Navigation Tightens
An icy season grips waterways as Joel Reed reports extended closures of river routes due to frost. Local authorities warn of delayed transport and urge preparations for stern winter conditions.
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Jack Frost
Wolf Terror and Bold Escape in Frontier Home
In a remembered tale a mother recalls a fall night wolf attack in a remote home. She shields baby with a chest barrier while father and dog Lion pursue the intruder as the wolf breaks in. A rifle shot ends the threat and reunites the family in safety.
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Frank
Mother
Baby
Lion
Father
Heaven
Ilo
Winter home decor ideas from moss gardens to pressed leaves
The article suggests brightening living spaces with moss covered plates pots and small potted pansies. It recommends color varied mugs to create contrast and pressed autumn leaves varnished or ironed for decorating furniture and pictures while encouraging children to appreciate nature.
Steel Rails to Link Chicago and Aurora Soon
A test in the yard shows a steel rail laid beside an worn iron rail remains durable after seventeen iron rails have failed. If successful, construction will start quickly on the Chicago to Aurora double track.
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Chicago
Aurora
Shop
Craig
Atx
W. J. Liness & CO
Craig and Novelty Microscope
Ill
Winter railroad schedule for Freeport and connecting lines
After December 18, 1870 trains depart Freeport Sundays excepted with No 1 Day Express at 1:25 p.m. for Rock Island and connections to Council Bluffs Omaha St Louis and San Francisco. No 3 Accommodation at 3:83 a.m. to Savanna Fulton Port Byron. No 4 Accommodation at 11:15 p.m. to Racine Milwaukee Chicago. Trains from Rock Island and Clinton Junction connect for Chicago Milwaukee and Milwaukee junctions. A faster ICRR southbound service adds to Chicago via Mendota.
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Western Union Railroad
Fulton
Rock Island
St. Louis
Quincy
Burlington
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Freeport
Ill. Central R. Ro
Chisago & Northwestern Railroand
Hock Island
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Rockford, Rock Island & St. Louis Railroad
Eixpress
Rook Island
Ceu Ab Fulton
N. W.E.R
Racine
Milwaukee
Chicago
Savanna
Port Byron
Roksland
Clinton Junction
Elkhorn
Fred Wild
K.A. Olin
TicketAg
Sup't
Llinois Central Railroad
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George Goldthwaite
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Tucesday
Ames
Mississippi
Nye
Cragin
Fenton
Hamlin
Patterson
Schurz
Spencer
Tipton Wilson
Robertson
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Carpenter
Arger
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Mr. Sherman
Sherman
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Geo
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Mark Arte
Beer NY
Roger Pout
Sven SN
Portland
Mbthare
Bloomington
F.K. Phoinix
Illinois
Ronaway
Waters
Rk.s
Fitch
Broadway
Cutler Bros. & Co
Boston
Syou
B. Sweel & CO
Marshall, Mich
People's Literary Companion
EC. Allen
Augusta
Dr. Bonaparte & Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
Avon Quacks
J. H. Tuttle
Nassau St
Brigham Young
Norton
Boseabe
T. W. Evans & Co
South Sth
St. Pata
Randat
Stephenson
Stephenson Street
Wansel
Pat
Berlizheimer & Cahn
Tutnels
Wisconsin
Towa
Wnh
General Lice
Washington ST
Gmdg
Fey
Thananada
Ditton
Cotta Natere Ik
Permaneng
Tom
W.d. Liness &.C0
Mail Register
Howros
N. W
I.O.R.R
Dubuque
Beneass
W.U. RR
Monroe
Wis
Cedarville
Orangeville
Oneco
Shuey’s Mills
Smith D.atkins
P.M
Norti-Wesifern
Eave
North-Western
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Mendota
Dubuque and
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Iowa
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
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