Senator Little in serious illness and feared fatal outcome
Freeport brief notes Senator Little's severe illness with hemorrhage of the bowels and the concern it may be fatal. The same column reviews political chatter about the franking privilege and mentions the Wisconsin temperance bill, plus various national political events. The piece also covers Senator Richard Yates's grave condition and other dated historic notes.
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Worcegret
Senator Little
Richard Yates
Jacksonville
Royalists urge Grant re election to calm rebellion
The Washington Chronicle notes intense anxiety among the South to re elect General Grant. A loyal gentleman’s letter claims rebel neighbors persecute him yet he clings to Republican moral influence. A Democrat in power would end his safety and risk renewed rebellion. The Democratic party is deemed untrustworthy with power.
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Washington Chronicle
South
General Grant
Democratic Party
Remarkable Contrast in Federal Finances Under Grant
The Treasury report shows Buchanan’s era spent 60 million beyond receipts through 1861, while Grant’s administration reduced taxes, cut expenditures, paid down debt, and raised bond value. It notes debt decline of 800 million over 36 months, pension rises, Alaska purchase delay, and a large tax reduction, urging that Grant’s record is solid.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Buchanan
Treasury
Grant
Congress
Andrew Johnson
Alaska
Johnson
United States
General Grant
Senator Ferry pledges lumber for Chicago rebuild plan
Senator Ferry of Michigan offers in two weeks to provide 50 million feet of lumber to rebuild the burned Chicago district at $2 per thousand feet off, claiming no relief bill is needed. An offer of 25 million feet at 17 dollars each was telegraphed by Phillip and Brown. Mexico mourns Porfirio Diaz after his death, a long-time figure in the republic's restoration, whose ambitions faded against Juarez and Tejada.
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Senator Ferry
Michigan
Chicago
Northwest
Phillip & Brown
Mexico
Porfirio Diaz
Juarez
Tejada
Ilinois
Gcevadings
Yale
Burnt Records Bill Dominates Illinois House Proceedings
Lawislatitvr Correspondenon reports the February 29, 1872, debate on Cook County property records after a Chicago fire, detailing proposed chancery relief, notices to contest, and the path to decree confirmation. It also covers the Insurance Law, Revenue Law, and a fiscal analysis showing farmer tax burdens versus real estate and personal property taxes.
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Srainartaty
Cook County
Chicago
Cook Cotunty
Cook
Prp
Washington notes on memorials and tariff debates
Washington reports document protests against constitutional amendment recognizing God or Jesus Christ. discussions cover Alabama claims settlement, Geneva award, fisheries treaty scope, Chicago relief bill, and tariff reform. Foreign Affairs and Finance committees hear arguments. Japanese Indemnity fund debate. tariff revisions reduce duties on iron and textiles. Senate expected to pass Chicago relief measure.
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Washington
Schurz
United States
Boston
God
Jesus Christ
Alabama
Fish
Granville
England
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Legislative debate shapes amend bill on property and courts
In SprRindriaiy on Feb 28, a lengthy House session saw amendments to a chancery practice bill, with provisions for married women, minors, and lunatics altered then restored. Debates over emergency clauses and county transfers followed as Senate and House passed multiple bills on land, taxes, and public offices. The day ended with several committee reports and adjournments, amid ongoing contention over court time, salaries, and governance.
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Hare
Beret
Apa
Campbell
Dherent
Cook County
Cary
Committee On Revenue
Senate
United States
House
Homestead Association
Illinois Central Railroad
General Assembly
Revenue Committee
Senate Revenue
Wabash
Tos
Ernoon
The French Arms Sale Fizzle
The evidence suggests the French arms sales resolution was a political maneuver to gain capital for demagogues. The speaker notes that the 1670 case was well known, questions Sumner’s past as Foreign Relations chair, and asks why it wasn’t investigated then while Germany’s lack of complaint is cited. The critique portrays Sumner as a once-statesman now playing demagogic tricks.
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Sumner
Schurz
Mr. Sumner
Germany
Wasamaron March 9 statement on William Cullen visit to Mexico
Iam Attias denies any truth to claims that William Cullen Hun visited Mexico with official intent. The government remains unwilling to grant protectorates or engage publicly amid international tensions. A severe snowstorm paralyzes the area for two hours, with eight inches of drifting snow reported. Senator Fore Relations Committee member says Fish's letter to Karl Gran hints at ongoing British hostility. The Geneva case and potential damages are noted, with further correspondence expected before any firm action.
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Marquis de Chambrun
Sumner
Dyer
Ordnance
Wasumaron
Ways and Meana Committee
Wasamaron
Iam Attias
William Cullen Hun
Mexico
Senate
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Yankton
Dak
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Chicago Tribune
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National Democratic Committee
Missouri
Stokes
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New York
All England
Prince of Wales
London
Queen Victoria
Ways and Means Committee
Internal Revenue
Gov. Washbern
Massachusetts
Coy. Jewell
Connecticut
Yellow
Montana
Wyoming National Park
Lawislatitvr Correspondenon
Tamaura
Short
Sanford
Knox
Board of Equalization
Committee
Oglesby
Potter Palmer
Melville W. Fuller
Finance Committee
Committee On Commerce
Navy
Wasninoroy
Foreign Affairs Committee
China
War and State Departments
War Department
War and Treasury Departments
Wilson
New Hampshire
McKean
Utah
Senate Finance Committee
Toda
Sig
St. Louis
Topeka
Kansas
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