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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1866
Page
2
Read in the Senate and House the Civil Rights Bill clears the veto standoff. Vote tallies run 33 to 15 in the Senate and similar party lines in the House. Spectators erupt in the galleries as supporters hail a historic victory and opponents warn of revolutionary consequences.
A fragmentary account describes the Congressional vote on a constitutional amendment with many details about delegates and their stances. It notes Whaley West Virginia and other members, plus absences affecting the tally, and mentions Mr Clark of Dale returning to vote with the Union party against the President. The piece reads like a hurried transcription of roll calls and contemporaneous reactions.
The Parshall Statesman reports a congressional victory praised for justice and humanity. It condemns President Johnson’s proclamations and calls for public fasting and prayer as the nation faces the Civil War era policy disputes.
A city meeting discusses appropriations for bridges and streets, criticizing debt levels and the failure to fund fire, cemetery, and essential repairs. Officials warn of higher taxes or amendments to enable larger bonded sections for capital works while balancing current obligations.
A damaged relic of a city drainage ditch prompts calls to keep it open and properly graded for health and safety. Residents argue the ditch drains the western district, preventing floods and supporting public welfare, while officials weigh the cost of improvements against broader city needs.
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