Proposals and politics noted in Freeport Journal
The Freeport Journal reports the Senate rejected the reciprocity treaty with Canada and western officers predict a spring Indian war. It notes testimony in Louisiana, political troubles in Pennsylvania and Illinois, the death of Senator Buckingham of Connecticut, Routt’s Colorado nomination, assets vs liabilities in Des Moines, a Chicago Landmarks bill limit, game law enforcement in prairie birds, and Milwaukee reports on Senator Carpenter basing at home while Reformers criticize wasteful spending.
Hale's Cough Cordial Praised by Beloit Father
Gustavus Stone of Beloit Wisconsin endorses Hale's Cough Cordial as highly effective for bronchial throat and lung troubles after two years use. The piece also critiques congressional actions, noting North Carolina and Illinois houses drawing pay while meddling in other matters and praising Kentucky's Brown for defending the South.
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Gustavus Stone
Beloit
Wis
Hale
North Carolina House of Representatives
Illinois
North Carolina
Hawaiian treaty opens U S to Sandwich Island sugars
The new Hawaiian treaty allows Sandwich Island sugars and syrups to enter the United States duty free for seven years while American producers gain access to Kalakaua’s domain. Congress also authorizes army supplies for grasshopper frontier sufferers valued up to 160,000 dollars, to be reported to Congress.
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Sandwich Island
United States
Kalakaua
Congress
West
House passes Civil Rights bill amid amendments vote
The House approved the Civil Rights bill by 163 to 98 after Republicans added a preamble line calling for equal and exact justice to all men. Rep. Butler delivered the closing speech without clear approval or disapproval. The National Grange meets in Charleston S C for its eighth annual session with about two weeks of convention expected and over 20 000 granges in operation and more than 1 000 Gud members.
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House of Representatives
Ren. F. Butler
National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry
Charleston
National Grange
Chicago
Outrage in House as Ghering Eligibility Question Raised
The House adopted a resolution to probe Mr. Ghering of Sangamon County for eligibility. Ghering and allies stalled the inquiry by motions to reconsider and table. The piece notes Ghering’s short district residence and criticizes Reformers for avoiding the fact. It also covers Wisconsin politics, detailing Matt Carpenter’s defeat for U S Senator and Angus Cameron of La Crosse as the successful anti Monopolist Republican candidate.
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House of Representatives
Inc. Core
Ghering
Sangamon
Springfield
Matt
Carpenter
United States
Wisconsin
Chicago Journal
National Congress
Angus Cameron
la Crosse
New York
Louisiana
Commonwealth
Kellogg Party
Wilts
Kentucky’s Brown Quoted In House Banter Clash
In the House, John Young Brown of Kentucky faced censure after an exchange during Civil Rights Bill debates. He denied targeting any member as he invoked Butler’s name with a charged insult, prompting uproar and a motion for severe censure led by Hale of New York.
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House of Representatives
John Young Brown
Kentucky
Butler
Brown
Hale
New York
Spesker
Censure of John County Brown in heated House debate
Dawes offered a substitute for Mr Hale s motion to expel Mr Brown. A long heated clash among Hale Dawes Hoar and Lamar ended with Hale s resolution passing 161 to 19. Brown was escorted to the Speaker s bar as the chair severe censured him for disordery remarks and pervarications, publicly condemning his conduct.
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Dawes
Mr. Hale
Mr. Brown
Hale
Hoar
Lamar
Yeas
John Eonty Brown
Ita
Rebels to control West House shocks loyalists in Albany editorial
The Albany Evening Journal editorial warns that the late rebels will control the next West House of Representatives with 163 Democrats to 60 Republicans. It fears pension cuts for soldiers and payments to slaveholders, plus fortifications and armories in the South. The piece predicts a dismal scene, urging a political reaction in 1876 and asking for divine aid for the nation.
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Albany ‘Evening Journal
Union
West House of Representatives
House of Representative
Theag
Congress
United States
Andy Johnson Drunk as Republican Versus Democrat
The Illinois State Register contrasts Andy Johnson’s conduct when labeled a Republican versus a Democrat. It argues party affiliation colors perception of his drunken state, illustrating partisan bias in reporting of his actions.
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Illinois State Register
Andy Johnson
Inauguration Day Shame and Public Drunkenness
On inauguration day the Vice President elect of this great Republic was drunk in the Senate Chamber before thousands. Descriptions abound of his disheveled, slobbering state and the nation’s chastened mood. The writer mocks the spectacle and questions the public’s right to elect rulers.
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Senate
Andy
Johnson Senate election pleases Democrats and conservatives
A 1875 Ilinois State Register column discusses Andy Johnson’s U S Senate seat. It mocks Johnson as a “driveling, slobbering drunkard” yet says Democrats and conservatives may celebrate as if a presidential victory. The piece questions party loyalty and calls Johnson a true party turncoat.
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Andy
The Civil Rights Bill Debate and Provisions in Full Text
The House passed a modified civil rights bill akin to Sumner’s measure. The text, including sections on public accommodations and penalties, is outlined with fines from 500 to 1000 dollars and possible imprisonment, plus a court structure for enforcement. Provisions cover juror eligibility, civil actions, and Supreme Court review.
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House
House Judiciary Committee
Senate
Congress
United States
Suc
Supreme Court of the
Daily Paper Prices Drop Prompts Subscription Appeal
A Daily Paper is essential yet costly. The Chicago Daily Post and Mail offers all news for $6.80 per year with postage paid, and the Weekly edition is $1.65 per year, postage paid. Subscribe now.
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Chicago Daily Post and Mail
Washington Letter on Civil Rights Bill Senate War Weariness
The piece portrays a long partisan battle over Civil Rights legislation, detailing a forty six hour Senate standoff, reform proposals, and a weary scene in the chamber. It notes emergency adjournment tactics, bedded lawmakers, and a lively gallery with officers and spectators.
Fractured 19th Century House Session Delivers Oddities
A chaotic 1870s congressional gathering in Baltimore unfolds with roars, absences, and arrests. Members feign illness, claim sick children, or fight for a roll call as the speaker calls the chamber to order. Amid the uproar a platform reading and curious theatrics draw the evening to a close.
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John Peter Cleveland
Aion
Baltimore
Mr. Shanks
Lawrence
Horace Maynard
Sunny
South
Stephens
Shanks
Cox
Tribune
Democratic
Oy Blaine
Lsu
Springfield Correspondence on House Delays and Rail Bills
The letter notes delays in lawmaking as House action lags while Senate sits slow. It cites eight Senate bills passed against none in the House, with only state expenditures approved for the State House and asylum. It mentions railroad debates, Casey’s petition, and Lee’s bill amid ongoing reports and postponements.
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Haines
House
Senate
State House
Casey
Railroad Commission
Lee
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Canada
Louisiana Committee
Pennsylvania
Wm. A. Buckingham
Connecticut
Norwich
Conn
John L. Routt
Bloomington
Colorado Territory
F. B. Allen
Des Moines
House Committee On
Custom House
Chiago
Milwaukee
Senador Carpenter
Republican Party
Washington
Will Carleton
Betsy
Sam. Cox
Western
Godlove S. Orth
Crutchfield
Tennessee
Rainey
South Carolina
Ben
F. Butler
Sam Randall
Beck
Eldridge
Springield
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