Reconstruction Defines Limits On Restoring Southern States
The piece argues Republicans and conservative loyalists agree on restoring the Southern states to the Union but differ on timing and guarantees. It warns against admitting rebel representatives without proof of repentance, likening forced loyalty to historical conversions and urging conditions to prevent renewed treason. It stresses preserving institutions and denying hostile influence in Congress.
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Republican Party
Seward
Constantine
Congress
Grant
Rapidan
Simon Magus
Mart
Lot
Senator Yates Speech on Congressional Powers
Hon Richard Yates delivers a portion of a great speech on Congressional powers under the Constitutional Amendment. Praised for elegance and cogency, it advances a clear view of just and human rights, aligning with the era’s major issues and accepting the outcomes of contemporary logic.
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Yates
Congress
United States Senate
Senator Yates Praised by National Republicans
The National Republican praises Senator Yates of Illinois for his gubernatorial leadership, patriotism, and care for Union soldiers. It notes his influence with western voters and suggests universal suffrage under a future administration would reflect the masses' will, as asserted by Yates.
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Illinois
Yates
Great West
Ihnois
Prairie State
Union
Milneis
Senator Yates
Reagan
Illinois Central Question sparks debate on Army Appropriation
In a heated exchange the House passed an amendment barring use of funds to pay the Illinois Central Railroad for troop transport and directing the Attorney General to sue the company. Proponents argue the government may owe the railroad for services rendered, while opponents warn against undermining state revenue and national faith.
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Illinois Central Railroad Company
United States
Circuit Court of the United Sttes
7Th Circuit
Department of the Government
Illinois Central
Illinois Central Railroad
WAR Department
W. I. Osborne
Lsg
Illinois Central Ak
Quartermaster General
The
Simon Cameron
New York
Sam
W. I. Osborn
Central
Central Railroad Company
Ilinois
Quake Rumor Sparks Presidential Salute Joke
The Albion Republican mocks a Democratic supporter who allegedly blamed the earthquake on the Almighty firing a salute for the presidential veto. The Copperhead paper labels the remark as witty and proper, reflecting partisan satire of the time.
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Albion
N. Y
Copperhead
Congressional Acts and Debates on Reconstruction 1866
Senate and House proceedings through Feb. 10 cover bills on cholera commissions, representation basis, and reconstruction policy. Reports on southern loyalty, Berkeley and Jefferson counties transfer to West Virginia, and military reorganizations. Debates include civil rights protections, trade with British provinces, and taxing coal. News notes the Lincoln salary petition and internal revenue cuts.
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Senate
New York
West Indies
Missouri
Saulsbury
Delaware
Congress
Berkeley
Jefferson Counties
Virginia
West Virginia
House
Committee On Reconstruction
South
Schenk
Military Academy
United States
France
Thomas
Grierson
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Europe
Sumner
Doolittle
Reconstruction Committee
Louisiana
Texas
Florida
Jefferson
Kelley
Pennsylvania
Finance
Lincoln
Messrs
Morrill
Wilson
Yates
Clara Barton
Messrs. Boutwell and
Washburne
Tennessee
United States Supreme Court
Secretary of War
Rock Island
European intelligence roundup from mid 1860s notices
European dates and advices through late February discuss arrests in Ireland and strengthened military presence, Britain's Parliament grants pensions to Prince Alfred and Princess Helena, and talks with the United States on neutrality laws. Cattle plague spreads in England, European discount rates cut, and upheavals in Roumania and Austrian Prussia relations noted. Rinder pest rises in Liverpool. French Mexico expedition costs and casualties tally, with ongoing Fenian arrests and political rumors.
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New York
Ireland
French Corps Legislatif
Mexico
Bank of England
Java
House of Commons
Prince Alfred
Helena
Commons
Adams
United States
England
France
Prussia
Italy
Russia
Roumania
Prince Couta
Court of Landers
Europe
Boston
Earl Russell
Sir Charles Phipps
Queen
The Fenians Stir Canada and United States News
Great excitement over the Fenians in Canada with 10 000 volunteers responding rapidly and militia enrollment expanding across the province. Writ of habeas corpus may be suspended and martial law declared before St Patrick’s Day amid government seizing the Montreal telegraph line and Parliament set to meet April 16. In New York, Senate headquarters report large money contributions while a Potomac army veterans delegation seeks work from President Roberts. Secret talks between Seward and Bruce include assurances shielding neutrality laws. Regiments move from Toronto and London to border regions as Montreal dispatches arms to the east.
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Canada
Toronto
St. Patrick’s Day
Montreal
New York
Army of the Potomac
Roberts
Seward
Frederick Bruce
Niagara River
London
Violent Kentucky Davis Speech on Senate Crisis in 1866
A lengthy speech by Davis of Kentucky denounces the concurrent resolution on railroad land aid and warns of a split Congress. He argues the President would recognize a Southern majority as the legitimate Congress, sparking constitutional crisis fears. Doolittle and Wilson react as Davis presses opposition. report cites Associated Press.
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Wasilington
Springfield
Brown
Missouri
Cowan
Davis
Kentucky
Senate
South
Congress
Congress of the
United States
Gen. Jackson
Johnson
Doolittle
House of Congress
Associated Press
Wilson
W. Y. Tribune
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28Th Illinois Infantry
Brownsville
Judiciary Committee
Stevens
Messrs. Orth
Indiana
Goodyear
Ashley
Nevada
Homes
House Judiciary Committee
Committee of Ways and Means
Prince Imperial
New Yo
Rk Jg
Fenians
Garret Davis
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