Lincoln era editor attacks President Johnson in aid of rebel mob
A Lincoln era editor denounces Andrew Johnson after a mob gathered at the White House. The piece cites a Chicago Republican report critiquing Johnson’s inflammatory address and accuses him of disunion rhetoric. The column defends Congress’s exclusive duty to judge rebel states and previews a forthcoming Freedmen’s Bureau bill digest.
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Gazette
Lowa
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Towa
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Jefferson Davia
New Tampahier
Veto Message and Senate Clash Over Reconstruction
The February congressional scene features crowded rotundas and packed galleries as the Senate debates the veto on Reconstruction measures. Ben Wade pushes a one-term presidency idea while Judge Trumbull eviscerates the veto message, and votes show a strong Republican majority against the administration. The Reconstruction Committee delays Tennessee delegation action amid political maneuvering.
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Union Faction Seethes as Johnson Veto Sparks Crisis
A turbulent reaction surrounds President Johnson’s veto as Congressional leaders and Union loyalists condemn the move. Critics argue the veto imperils hard won Union gains and warns of renewed rebellion, citing Lee’s surrender as a precursor. The Willard’s Hotel scene featured a celebratory toast to Jefferson Davis, Andrew Johnson, and Robert E. Lee.
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Robert E. Lee
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Jefferson Davin
Andrew Johnson
Robert B. Lee
Veto sparks debate over Freedman Bureau bill in Iowa
Des Moines dispatch notes both General Assembly chambers debating the President’s veto of the Freedman’s Bureau bill. Resolutions in the Senate and House back congressional stance. Gov Stone criticizes land releases to settlers. local items discuss voting rights, civic tensions, and reactions to Johnson’s veto.
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Dayton and Columbus Voters Rally Around Johnson Veto
Feb 20 reports from Dayton and Columbus describe Democratic resistance to Johnson’s veto of the Freedmen’s Bureau bill and Union caucus backing of the veto. A funeral for L Walton is noted, along with local accidents and public sentiment urging moderation and preservation of rights.
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