President's Message to Congress Recaps Eight Years
The president reflects on eight years in office, noting errors of judgment in appointments and policies. He recalls Civil War aftermath, Reconstruction debates, and efforts to ratify the Fifteenth Amendment while reducing taxes and the national debt. He mentions Western policy, the Black Hills gold situation, and Indian affairs as covered by the Interior and Indian Affairs reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
Washington
Black Hills
Secretary of the Interior
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Egypt
United States
War Department
Bureau
Secretary OF War
Southern Claims Commission
War-Debt Bureau
Ordnance Department
South Pass
Mississippi River
James B. Eads
NAVY
Secretary of the Navy
United States Foreign Relations and Economy in 1876
The State Department report covers cordial U.S. ties with foreign powers, budget cuts in diplomacy, and the Alabama Claims. It notes the boundary work with Britain, Mexico tensions, and Colombia settlements. It discusses naturalization reform, expatriation, marriages abroad, and proposed U.S. tribunals for aliens. It also details Colorado statehood procedures and proclamations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congtess
Court of Commissioners of the
Alabama Claims
Congress
United States
British Provinces
Lake of the Woods
Rocky Mountains
Pacific
Germany
Washington
Russia
Sov
Department of State
Offichi
Plct
Venezuela
Court of Claims
Executive Departments
Secretary of War reports on army and reforms progress
The Secretary of War details active Army deployments against Sioux bands and peacekeeping at elections. He updates on military reform commissions, cavalry increases, and requested budget increases for weapons, fortifications, and stock replenishment. He outlines river, harbor, and naval priorities, noting funding limits and needed arsenals consolidation.
Ambiguous Naval Debate Cited In Fragmentary Text
Fragmentary OCR notes a debate about the Navy, criticizing efforts to modernize and improve efficiency. Mentions Secretary, local criticism, and a call for strong naval power, with unclear attribution and incomplete sentences. No clear dates, places, or names fully readable.
Postmaster General cites postal department excesses and crimes
The Postmaster General reports excess expenditures over receipts for the year ended June 30 1876 amounting to 988.66 and projects a fiscal year ending June 30 1879 with expenses of 3 672 343 243 and revenues of 330 645 165. He urges higher pay for fourth class postmasters, notes reports of threats against officers, and highlights a deficiency decrease to 4 081 790.18 from 169 938.88 the previous year, attributing gains to rising ordinary receipts and controlled costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cenera
Service Ag
Burg
South Carolina
Ral
Post Office Department
Agriculture progress report and Centennial exhibit notes
The Commission on Agriculture presents a report on century of agricultural advancement. It highlights soil product variety, labor savings, machinery, and scientific knowledge in chemistry botany and entomology, with guidance for production costs and profits. Also notes a new gallery for Centennial Exhibition exhibits and late reports from District Commissioners and the Board of Health submitted for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission Agriculture
Board of Health
Centennial Exposition Showcases American Progress and Pride
The International Exhibition in Philadelphia marks a centennial celebration of American independence with wide displays of science and mechanical skill. It highlights national advancement, global cooperation, and the potential benefits to the country, with discussions of Smithsonian involvement and a proposed government exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Ins
Seieit
Smithsonian Institution
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mvep
Chiba
Cole
PWT
Dian
Lieliek Hills
State Department
Bolivia
Ecuador
Columbia
Clhiarge Syaffatas
Portugal
Denmark
Greece
Switzerland
Paraguay
Pyeae
Unite
Iti
Roery
Great Britain
Hawaiian Islands
Mexico
Rio Grand
United States of Columbia
Montijo
Joint Commission For
Commission
Mexican Republic
Sir Edward Thornton
Republic of Mexico
Colorado
Army and Navy
Wall
Lam
Department
Conn
Stang
Agriculture
OUR
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!