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National politics split by Congress and President in 1868
From Washington January 26 1868 the Epiron Journal reports fierce quarrels in the capital over who shall govern Congress backed by loyal North or the Southern backed President. It notes moves to curb the Supreme Court and rebuilds, plus Stanton replaced Grant in command and Hancock attacked by Copperhead press. It mentions Surratt trial due next month and Horace Greeley’s possible Grant backing.
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Epiron Journal
Rebola
Congress
South
Supreme Court of the United States
Andy
Copperhead Press
Supreme Court
Great Court
Andersonville
Salisbury
Edwin M. Stanton
Grant
Rosseau
Hancock
Gen
Copperhead
Andrew Johnson
United States
Blair
Johnson
North
Blairs
Navy
Washburne
John H. Surratt
Merrick
Jerry Black
Trumbull
Doolittle
Democratic Party
Horace Greeley
New York
Chase
Dinah Maria Mulock
John Halifax
Harpers
Yrustew
Jeduthan
Daniel J. Tittle
Pecatonica River
Aaid
Gauney
Stephansel
Ilinois
Circuit Court
Stephenson County
Breeport
Stephanson
Stephanson, and State O Hinata
Freeport
A. C. Meaqham
Macnam & Coonan, Atty’s