11 Dec 1867
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Newspaper
Jefferson Era
Location
Jefferson, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1867
Page
1
The article discusses the House of Representatives delaying action on reimposing the cotton tax. It argues against taxing such a primary product, highlighting political economy concerns and agricultural interests. The text reflects debate and opinion on tax policy and its impact on commerce and farmers.
Congress action described as a bold strike against scandal reform follows a lengthy build up. A 108 to 0 vote defeats impeachment efforts while approving a separate bill on currency, signaling a shift in power and policy amid tense political climate.
A fragmented OCR passage discusses Andrew Johnson and reconstruction policy, noting disputed authorship of a document. It mocks the president and references public indorsement, with lines about governance and political maneuvering, suggesting a wary, partisan tone.
A fragmentary 19th century discussion shows John Ball and Andrew Johnson facing sharp criticism from English papers. The writers portray Johnson as arrogant and self-serving, accusing him of usurping prerogatives and betraying republican principles while other papers urge a sobering view of his leadership.
The House narrowly approves impeachment proceedings against President Andrew Johnson by a vote of 87 to 108 after an eleven month delay in testing evidence and testimony. The article notes the impeachment is unlikely to proceed to conviction, with projected completion before March 1869, and highlights doubts about Johnson’s sufficiency as a political threat.
The Chicago Journal reports Saturday action where the House passed a bill to prohibit further contraction of the currency by a wide margin. It urges paying bonds in coin at maturity, removing National Bank monopoly, and removing internal revenue tax on home manufacture.
News items describe a swift overland mail to New York from Fan Branciaco, a Colorado capital move to Denver by large margin, and Congress assembling in Mexico City date. Reports mention European powers at a conference, Cuba sale rumors, South Carolina convention victory, annexation votes in Saint Thomas, and postal department profits. Additional items cover army cuts, Grant and Hancock disputes, John Waldron’s treasurer nomination, and notable social figures in Washington. Emigration, Wisconsin vote totals, agriculture commissioner Capron, large New York emigrant arrivals, legal tender notes, and potential Mexico Guatemala border conflict are noted. Detroit river freezes, Erie Canal navigation closes, gold price drop, and Garibaldi’s Caprera escape rumor also appear.
Axumnen of the Toaching and leading industrial figures across KB Detroit Chicago New York Boston Wisconsin call a National Convention of Manufacturers to convene in Cleveland Ohio on the 18th to push Congress for tax reform to reduce burdens and boost production. Delegations from all parts of the United States urged to attend and back proposed tariff and tax simplification measures.
Fragmented notes detail House of Representatives committees with distribution by regional blocs. Eastern, Middle, Western, Southern, and Pacific states assign chairs and members in a confusing tally. Regional breakdowns include Maryland West Virginia Missouri and others, with stray quotes on Italy and England amid treaty talk.
State news item roundup notes the Walnut Street bridge, Des Moines, renamed Kroes bridge. Rail developments include Sioux City branch line to Little Sioux, and Valley Road passenger receipts for November reaching 7125 dollars with 11,000 bushels of wheat moved. Local incidents include a house fire at Monons county with a six month old perishing, burglaries in Leon, and notable deaths such as Samuel Whitmore in Jefferson county. The report mentions university fundraising, a Des Moines church bell, and various business and civic updates across Iowa towns.
Davenport Gazette reports Col Merrill, elected as Iowa governor, will resign as president of the First National Bank of McGregor and move to Des Moines with his family. The piece defends the decision as a duty beyond personal comfort, calls for a higher governor salary, and urges the Legislature to act.
A long diary of demographic growth cites Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri, and Illinois in 1860s scans, noting rapid population expansion and potential over two million states by 1870. It also mentions a Department of Agriculture envoy to Asia Minor for Angora goat wool, plus patents from Iowa inventors and local tributes to a veteran, Albert Gatchell, with wartime heroism highlighted.
The San Francisco Bulletin argues the Pacific Railway will shift Australian and New Zealand steam lines to San Francisco, with Crosbie Ward claiming Wellington to San Francisco is 5864 nautical miles. The route would cut mail times to 42 days round trip, boosting California traffic and shortening Atlantic passage via Tahitinga station.
Honolulu reports Capt Long's Nile whaling voyage discovering Arangell's Land in the Arctic Ocean. He reached latitude 73 80 and mapped a southern coast with a central mountain near 180 longitude. The land shows little snow, vegetation, and distant ranges. Cape Thomas and Cape Harvan mark points.
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