Illness of Mr Washburne in the House
Hon J B Washburne was suddenly and dangerously ill with congestion of the liver during House proceedings on the 26th ult He was taken to General Grants residence near the Capitol where he remained several days in critical condition Latest despatches call him convalescent and his friends in Washington hope he will soon resume duties
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
J. B. Washburne
Gen. Grant
Capitol
Washington
The Disunionists and Their Treasonous Charges
A long Union era critique targets the Democratic Party for alleged treasonous behavior during the war and postwar period. It accuses Democrats in and out of Congress of opposing conscription, labeling Union soldiers with derisive terms, denouncing Lincoln, obstructing the restoration of the Union, and colluding with rebels. The piece highlights supposed conspiracies, riots in New York, and alleged treasonous sympathies within the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Republican Party
Congress
Abraham Lincoln
South
New York
Wya8the
Patriotism and slavery shape Union era press tone
Fragmentary OCR recalls debates on patriotism and slavery, noting avoidance of conscription, opposition to rebel leaders, and accusations that a former president fostered secession while pledging Northern Democrats to support rebellion. References to newspaper offices and political rhetoric appear amid wartime controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antil
Todas
Democratic Doctrine from Rushville Times Editorial
The Rushville Times editorial from June 27 attacks an abolitionist preacher Icha bod Guilding as dead and portrays him as a traitor to civil liberty. It lists Lincoln, Brough, Henry Winter Davis, Codding, and others as infamous enemies, declaring the country better off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville Times
Scuyler Co
Ichabod
Guilding
Earth
Lingoln
Brough
Henry Winter Davis
Codding
The New Johnson Party Call and Reactions
A long critique of Randall and Doolittle's National Union withdrawal call outlines who supports it and who is excluded. It argues ex Union leaders cannot join a party to which they never belonged and labels the move as a bid by Rebels and pro Rebels to seize government power, with heated denouncements of Blacks rights and state sovereignty. It notes alleged collusion by Randall & Co and doubts the loyalty of many named figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew
Masachusetts
Smith
Letcher
Virginia
Butler
Howard
Randall
Lee
Fitz-John Porter
Oglesby
Iinois
Stone
Iowa
Wells
Louisiana
Throckmorton
Texas
Geary
Pennsylvania
Fleister Clymer
Johnsonites
Messrs. Randall & Co
Jefferson Davis
Geo. B. McClellan
Andrew Johnson
South Carolina
Throckmorton & Co
Johnson Union
Messrs, Randall & Co
Messis
Messis, Randall & Co
Alandigham
Voorhees
Jack Rogers
Clymer
Ben Harris & Co
Messieurs
Johnson-Absidall Convention Warns of Union Downfall
The article quotes a Tribune reprint arguing that the Johnson-Absidall Convention threatens the Union party's integrity and aims to defeat Governor Fenton and General Geary, signaling a backlash against emancipation and potential restoration of slavery in the states. It warns readers to resist perceived external power driving anti- emancipation sentiment and reassures backing for Union leaders and policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Party
Fenton
Geary
Union
Ohio
Indiana
Jerry
Howell
Cobbs
Tribune
Death by own action of U S Senator Lane Kansas
Leavenworth dispatch dated July 2 reports United States Senator Lane of Kansas shot himself and died at 9 this morning after riding with his brother in law and Captain Adams. He had shown strange behavior for days and had been watched closely. The act follows a pattern of family suicides, and his political stance against President Johnson is noted as a factor in his melancholy and derangement prior to the fatal act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kansas
United States
Lane
MccCall
Adams
Government Farm
McCall
Johnson
Congressional Senate and House Actions Summary
The Senate discussed claims for loyal South patrons and a $500 and Jess bill, while the tax bill was reviewed. The House Ways and Means reported a tariff bill, and a land search for a Presidential mansion near the city was proposed. Debates on Freedmen's Bureau and railway troop funding continued, with conference requests and various bills advancing or stalling. The week covered amendments on nitroglycerine transport, districts’ electoral franchise, and civil service reorganization discussions.
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Senate
House
Ways and Means
Ireland
Stevens
Illinois Central Railroad
Freedmen’s Bureau
Mr. Lane
Kansas
Washington Territory
Iowa
Omaha
St. Paul
Missouri River
Pacific
Wade
Alexandria
Virginia
District of Columbia
Brown
Missouri
Sherman
Judiciary
Post-Office
Treasury
Interior Departments
Early 19th Century Washington and State Affairs Reflected
Our Washington special notes a possible presidential veto of the tariff bill if it passes. Connecticut and New Hampshire ratify constitutional amendments at midnight. Throckmorton defeats Hamilton for Texas governor per the New York Tribune. Banks claims steps to free American Fenians from Britain. St Louis City Auditor Blood allegedly absconds. treasury reportedly safe. Provisional Governor Johnson of Georgia named minister to Bogota. Southern figures expected for key posts. Cholera cases in Elizabeth, New Jersey, numerous fatalities. police actions curb spread. O A Browning of Illinois tipped for Interior Secretary. Howell Cobb to campaign Georgia for Johnson policy. A London Herald note cites Prince Napoleon joining Victor Emmanuel with active service expectations.
Civil War Era Senate and House Debates on War Costs and Tariffs
The record outlines 1860s debates across the Senate and House on war disbursements claims per state, army and navy patronage controls, land grants for railroads, and tariff policies. It notes Niagara Ship Canal discussions, a treaty of tariffs, Freedmen’s Bureau amendments, and conferees on the Paris Exposition bill, with focus on military strength, telegraph lines, and temporary territorial government proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Wilson
Morrill
Trumbull
Senate
House
Portland
Anner
United States Service
Sener
United States
Freedmen’s Bureau
Committee of Conference
Sea Island
Iowa Agricultural College
Lincoln
Independent candidate Meacham seeks Illinois Third District seat
An unsigned endorsement cites U. D. Meacham announcing as an independent candidate for Congress in Illinois Third District. He pledges to withdraw if another man is nominated through a full and free expression of the voters, urging support at the forthcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress of
Feapeat
Armout Hell
Union New
U. D. Meacham
The Great Tournament North Western Base Ball Association
The Rockford Register notes a successful first North Western Base Ball Association tournament with ten clubs, fine weather, large crowds, and strong play. It lists the event as lasting from Tuesday to yesterday, with summaries of early games including Pecatonica, Chandlers & Humphrey, Athletic, Bloominfton, Cream City Milwaukee, and Julien of Dubuque, and promises a fuller report later.
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Northwestern Base Ball Association
Weo
Lot
Milwaukee
Julien
Dubuque
Cream City
Julien HK
McFadyen
JR Clark Redington
Ox Chandler
J Ware
Sweet
Markell
Kelly
Langworthy
Larkin
Donaha
Vo N
Cc Ware
C Smith
Au J Ballou
FE Smith
R Clark
Athoth
Forest City
Allen McArthur
Rockford
Shaffer
Freeport
Shaffer Warner
Lb H.L R
Lemon
Sawyer
Black
C Stearns
Rf Diefersdorf
Ef Hitchcock
King
Green
Webster
Q Tyler
Barker
If Lighthart
Raiding
Wilcoxon
Votal
J R. Clark
J. H. Manny
A. Black
Excelsior of
Chicago
Empire
Excelsior
Stearns
Butler
Foley
Farwell
Iorpson
Lighthatt
Oberlander
Best
Ay Kennedy
P Buckman
I Budd
Brewster
G. A Black
Nime
Cream
City
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Areeport Journal
Bailey& Mills; Publishers
M. Bailey
Heditor
Mr. Washburne
The
New Johnson Party
U. S
James 8. Lane
Congressional
Connecticut Senate
Francis A. Boyd
U.S. Court
Louisville
Grant
New Hampshire House of Representatives
New York Tribune
Hamilton
Banks
Blood
St. Louis
Georgia
Bogota
Elizabeth
New Jersey
O. A. Browning
Tlinois
Howell Cobb
Greenbacks
Atlanta
Paris
London Herald
Napoleon
Victor Emmanuel
iMlectors
Cogressional District of
Illinois
Rockford Register
Pecatonica
Chandlers & Humphrey
Athletic
Bloomington
Detroit
Folsont
J. Hinchan
A Stevens
T Farwell
van Norman
CC Stevens
Barry
Hinchman
Thompson
MecMilan
Ecg Stevens
Ob Itorn
Bigger
Clark
Stitsel
Foe
Burroughs
Teed
Laporte
Ind Scoversa
If Verner
W Keyes
Atlantic
van Buren
McCarty
Burton
P Hastings
O'Neil
Crist
Kinzie
Budlong
DeCamp
Roe
Ua Alston
Lawrence
Hoge
Sackey
Sheldon
Dennison
Taylor
Rex
J. Clark
Juarramore
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