Senate Reassembles After Holiday Adjournment
The Senate convened after recess with Mr Ferry introducing a resolution requesting the President for a copy of the late Amnesty Proclamation and the authority behind it. Bills on National Banks and a provisional Georgia government were brought forward as discussion continued. The House reported the Consular and Diplomatic Appropriation Bill and other routine business, plus a resolution to appoint a civilian as Chief of the Bureau of Steam Engineering.
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Emancipation Oration Urges Universal Ballot Rights
Gen Howard of the Freedmen’s Bureau urged universal suffrage last night at the Emancipation Celebration. He argued the ballot should be granted in all states and praised education as key to progress while criticizing those who tied aid to political allegiance. He warned Congress may renew the Freedmen’s Bureau with a large annual cost, noting Democratic rivals’ support and opposition.
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War and radical struggle amid Georgia politics and riots
Fragmented historical text describes a turbulent conflict involving radicals, allies, and anti radical factions in Georgia. It references violent clashes, mass flight of whites to cities, and a provisional republican government amid a tobacco workshop estimate of 432400 parogat.
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Sumners
Penchant for Intemperance and Crime Spread
A 1863 essay by Mollie T Barrett warns youths against intoxicating drinks, urging reliance on temperance and urging young women to influence men. The text shifts to a narrative of postwar banditry with raiders in Arkansas, plundering towns Marion and Mound City, seizing livestock and goods, amid broader violence and brutality blamed on lawless gangs.
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Indian War Dispatch Describes Sheridan Chiefs and Kiowa Hostages
St Louis January 2 General Sheridan reports arrival at Fort Cobb with Custar's Seventh Cavalry and Nineteenth Kansas Cavalry totaling about 1500. He recounts finding bodies at Custar's battlefield and details threats to Kiowa families, plans to punish involved tribes, and prospects of surrender from Cheyennes Arrapahoes and Comanches amid severe winter conditions.
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The Arkansas War Reaches Memphis Frontier
The Memphis Apport reports that Arkansas irregulars have appeared near Memphis. They claim to have captured Hopefield Marion and Mound City, driving residents into the woods as they raid supplies. The force, claimed to be 160 to 200 strong, arrived at Madison Monday evening amid unclear details.
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