Congress and cabinet shifts stir national politics
Steepont Journal reports that Congressman Schenck of Ohio accepts a ministerial post to England with sailing likely after March. Senator Drake resigns to become a Court of Claims judge, with possible Democratic Senate replacement. Cabinet positions see no changes unless high offices shift. coal miners strike raises prices amid calls to repeal coal duties. Court and political figures face legal troubles. Roderick Butler indicted for forging pay records for widows. Congress passes a revenue reform resolution proposing abolition of internal taxes while keeping rates on distilled spirits, tobacco and malt liquors.
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Congress
Kelly
Tammany Hall backs Hendricks for President at New York rally
Tammany Hall withdraws Governor Hoffman as a Democratic candidate and signals preference for Senator Hendricks of Indiana. The piece notes impeachment moves against North Carolina Governor Holden and frames Grant’s policy outline as a Republican platform, urging strict law enforcement, tax reform, and ballot integrity.
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Tammany Hall
New York
Hoffman
Tammany
Hendricks
Indianna
North Carolina
William W. Holden
Holden
Grant
Republican Party
McCreery introduces Union dead Arlington resolution
Senator McCreery of Kentucky in the Senate proposes renewing the Union dead from Arlington Cemetery, returning Arlington to General Lee's heirs, paying damages and indemnity for use of the property. The measure prompts strong partisan denunciation as a dangerous Democratic program.
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McCreery
Kentucky
Senate
Arlington Cemetery
Arlington
Lee
Ment
Washington
Democratic Party
From Freeport to Raleigh N C and Return
A travelogue recounts a west to east journey from Freeport through Chicago Rochester Elmira Baltimore to Raleigh and back. The writer notes railroad connections, sightseeing in Raleigh, political views on North Carolina figures like Zeb Vance, postwar impressions, and ends with a return trip via Baltimore and Lake Shore routes. The piece blends travel details with reflections on Reconstruction era politics and regional attitudes.
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Raleigh
Freeport
Chicago
Michigan Southern
Lake Shore Road
United States
Rochester
New York Central
Hudson River
New York City
Baltimore
Elmira
Williamsport
Washington
Northern Central
Chemung
Barnum’s
Bay Line
Portsmouth
Chespeak Bay
Virginia
Henry A. Wise
Johnny Reb
Weldon
John Randolph
Raleigh and Gaston
North Carolina
Rip van Winkles
Rip
Congress Debates Bills and Amnesties in Dual Chambers
The report covers December 12 to 16 sessions in the Senate and House. It notes introductions and referrals of bills on executive relief funds, suspending certain laws for foreign transport, San Domingo annexation inquiries, and abolishing franking rights. It also details amendments and passage attempts on income tax repeal, postal law consolidation, naval office abolition, amnesty measures, and preparations for a centennial Philadelphia exhibition.
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Senate
Robertson
South Carolina
Messrs. Farlow
Whitely
Georgia
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Lake Superior
Geen Bay
Wis
Vermullionville
Louisiana
Texas
Texas Pacific Railroad
Selma, Rome
Dalton
Alabama
McCreery
Arlington Estates
Hill
St. Croix River
Lake
Bayfield
United States
China
House
Fenton
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
New Orleans
San Francisco
Morrill
Committee On Manufacturers
Fray
Dee
Drake
Missouri
Sherman
Finance Committee
Southern Express Company
Judiciary Committee
Ingersoll
Virginia
Preston
Committee On Manufactures
Roderick R. Butler Wras
Messrs
Maynard and
Stokes
San Domingo
Morton
Banks
Fred Douglas
Freeport Nostalgia Calls Back to Illinois Climate and Soil
The speaker laments leaving Freeport and expresses pride in Illinois, praising its healthful climate and rich soil while contrasting with the North State. The reminiscence frames a long-standing affection for Illinois and a satisfaction at returning to familiar roots.
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Good Old Freeport
Republican Caucus Debates General Amnesty in Washington
About 100 Republican members gathered in the House chamber with General Banks presiding. Speakers urged removing disabilities under the Fourteenth Amendment, arguing for or against generalized amnesty and noting political risks if leaders like Davis and Vance could return to power. Several members opposed broad removal, while others urged reporting a bill for general amnesty.
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Raleigh
Rosen
North Carolina
Zeb
Vance
U. S
Abbott
Congress
Johnson
United States Senate
Senate
Jeff
Davis
Hobson
Petersburg
Richmond
Washington City
H. QO. Burcuard
House
Massachusetts
Buxcutarn
Burcaano
Creswell
McCreery
Kentucky
Mr. Burcuano
Tom Benton
Philadelphia
General Butler
Beck
Army
Navy
Cabinet
Confess
United States
Butler
Farnsworth
Bingham
Washington
House of Representatives
General Banks
Platt
Virginia
Degener
Texas
Schurz
Missouri
Committee On Reconstruction
Ohio
Maynard
Tennessee
South
Tillman
Andrew Johnson
van Wyck
Forty-first Congress
North
Shanks
Indiana
Memphis
Stokes
Political Fracture Reflected in State Conventions
Fragmentary political notes describe 1858 Democratic convention in Pens and a recent state gathering reaffirming secession. The text hints at unresolved caucus discussions and adjournment to the following day, implying ongoing tensions within party factions.
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Democrata of Pens
Preparations for Defense and Paris Surrender Rumors
The dispatches discuss Versailles and Paris with reports of bombardment plans and possible surrender timelines. Details mention Amiens captures, troop positions around Tours, and debates over an armistice while noting Havre defenses and German movements toward Cherbourg and Paris. The wire service notes expansion of transatlantic cable ventures and rising press freedom.
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Panta
New York
Versailles
Paris
Sim
Amiens
Tours
France
London Morning Post
Gatobetta
Lord Lyo
Gress. Nou
Tof
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Steepont Journal
Schenck
England
Motley
Court of Claims
McClurg
Brown
Secretary of the Navy
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
C. B. Lawrence
Medill
Judge Lawrence
Cook County
Roderick R. Butler
U. S. Grant
Raleigh, N. C
Capitol
State House
Kilpatrick
Fayetteville Street
Walter Raleigh
State House Yard
Hampton
Capitol Grounds
Ile
Willard
Congressional Proceedings
Executive Department
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Rainey
Louisville and
Portland
Falls
Oregon
Welsh
Indian Commission
Sargent
Logan
Military
Committee On Commerce
Committee of Appropriations
Committee On Ways and Means
Republican Caucus
Havre
Itavre
Houfiuers
Slavre
Germa
Amman
Monte Vili
Bri
Cherbou
Shenandoah
Cherbourg
Ca Wells
Southampton
London
Fredrick Chart
Orleans
Bulgency
St. Adi
Vierson
the Prince
Dijon
Lorraine
Montmedy
Longvy
Garibaldf
New York Herald
Brussels
Gall
Vosges
Bordeaux
Golne
United
Great Britain
Atlantic Pacific Telegraph Company
San Franco
London Direct Telegt
Rhode Island
Wales
Engler
Republic
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