Fear and force in postwar politics and the Klan scare
The Washington Herald argues that Radical fears of the Ku Klux Klan and Moseby raid are used to justify military power and arbitrary arrests by the War Department. It claims Brownlow’s security measures terrorize Black voters and notes suspected orchestration by Stanton and Brownlow to extend military despotism across loyal states, ahead of the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Brownlow
Moseby
Ku Klux Klan
Stanton
War Department
Baker Klan
Carnot
Far
Edwin M. Stanton
Washington Herald
Indorsement urges Democrats to press onward nationwide
The Vincennes Sun urges Democrats to stay energized for victory as party organization expands nationwide. It notes clubs in towns and precincts, campaigns circulating strong Democratic materials, and conversion of some old-line Republicans. It warns to widen organization, sustain effort, and keep vigilance to save the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes Sun
Watlock
The Drama of the Day in Impeachment Debate
A Louisville Democrat editorial warns that impeachment threatens the entire U S government and could depose Congress from power while elevating a faction. It argues the crisis demands attention and predicts drastic consequences for the South and national governance.
Posey Co Agricultural Society votes for railroad aid
Special meeting on March 28 1868 discusses funding the Mt Vernon and Grayville Railroad. Members back a Two Thousand Dollar appropriation if the line runs west of Oregon Mills, appoints E T Cox to press the proposal, and plans publication in the New Harmony Register. Adjourned with Secretary Frank Botton recording proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posey Co. Agricultural Society
Mt. Vernon
Grayville
E. T. Cox
Cris Hinkley, Jr
Mt. Vernon and
Burnside
Pennsylvania Central Corporation
Oregon Mills
J. D. Owen
EB. T. Cox
Society
V. C. Decros
Trinkiry
New Harmony Register
Frank Botton
Sec’y
Racial vote disparity cited in Memphis city election
The article notes Memphis white population about 50 000 and Negroes about 15 000 with 5 200 Negro votes in the city election and disfranchisement of 4 600 whites yielding 2 400 white votes. It contrasts white and Negro voting strength and mentions Generals Hancock Granger and Grant in political theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Vermont judge grants divorce with cattle analogy
A Vermont judge said in delivering a divorce decision that the parties should be separated, comparing them to cattle. The article notes his belief the couple should not be yoked together any longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Jefferson Davis Trial Delayed to May 4 1866
President Johnson's trial is to be hurried to a speedy conclusion. Democrats won 213 town elections last year in New York. this year they tally 279.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Davis
President Johnson
New York
Logan and Logans impeachment trial styles contrasted
The writer likens General Logan to a vivid battlefield print, praising oratory but doubting legal reasoning in the impeachment trial. He predicts Logan will supply bombast and spectacle if needed, yet questions John Logan’s impact beyond dramatic display on the Senate floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
A. J
Senate
John
The President Johnson Impeachment Trial A Mockery
The WV Herald argues the President will be condemned on charges and removed, calling the Senate trial a formality. It likens Johnson to Maximilian and Andrew Johnson, suggesting judges have already condemned him and urging strategies for delay or protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor
WV. Y. Herald
Johnson
Senate
Maximilian
Andrew Johnson
Effort to Reconsider Postponed Alwka Purchase Funding
A House effort seeks to persuade members to reverse a motion postponing action on the appropriation to pay for Alwka under the Senate ratified treaty. Advocates argue postponing until after payment could be seen by foreign nations as disrespect toward the Russian Government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Senator Wilson on Radical lift toward the heavens
Senator Wilson told Norwich that the Radical party has lifted the country a thousand leagues toward the heavens. He claimed the party could give the Democrats thirty states and still win next November by placing Congress over the people and the States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Norwich
Congress
Rhode Island Democrats Urge Elect State Ticket
The Rhode Island Democratic State central committee issues an address urging Democrats to vote for the State ticket. It condemns widespread ignorance carelessness and fraud across state departments and calls for removing the party found wanting from power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gas
Democratic
Rhode Island
Arlington farm to be surveyed for freedmen allotments
Major General Howard, Commissioner of the Freedmen's Bureau, plans surveying General Lee's Arlington farm to divide it into five and ten acre lots for freedmen to cultivate. The farm encompasses about 400 acres suitable for agricultural use.
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Sax
Howard
Freedmen’s Bureau
Arlington Farm
Lee
Secret ordinance envisions a large Alabama militia
A fragment states the late convention of Alabama secretly adopted an ordinance creating 137 cavalry and infantry companies to protect the state, described as robbing and stealing. It alleges the proposed state government would cost two million yearly to run. The War Department under Stanton is said to be absorbing vast resources, with March expenditures totaling $12,000,000 and an annualized rate of $288,000,000.
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Offic
Sherman
Stanton
War Department
Ile
Eomunxos
Vermont
Williams
Oregon
United States
Alabama
General Hancock assumes command of multiple departments
From Washington March 31 1868 General Orders No 1 announces Major General W S Hancock assumes command of the Department of the Lakes covering Ohio Michigan Indiana Illinois and Wisconsin the Department of the East covering New England New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania and the Department of Washington covering the District of Columbia Maryland and Delaware with headquarters at Washington.
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The
Atlantic
Washington
Adjutant General’s Office
Department of the Lakes
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
Department of the East
New England
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Department of Washington
District of Columbia
Maryland
Delaware
Wachington
Washington dispatch notes upsurge in McCardle case and court anxiety
General Han cock announces W G Mitchell as Acting Assistant Adjutant General and Brevet Major General 8. 8. Carrol as Acting Inspector General in the Atlantic department. Associate Justice Grier writes on McCardle, warning the Court against postponement and urging immediate action. Herald dispatch reports a plot to amend Churchill’s bill to name Grant as Johnson’s successor and rush it under the previous question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. McCardle
Hs Court
Herald
Washington Dispatch
Churchill
Grant
Johnson
Richmond Convention Deflects Bribery Allegations Inquiries
In Richmond on April 1 the Convention considered resolutions into Judge Underwood’s conduct. He denied offering a bribe to the Executive Committee via Mr. Sprague to back Mr. Chase for President. The measures were indefinitely postponed as Hayhurst reaffirmed his statements. A colored member presided for the first time. Gen. Schofield is expected to issue an order soon removing Gov Pierport, Mayor Mayo, and City Sergeant Dudley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Stanton
Mr. Stanton
Congress
Johnson
Suzzman
Sherman
Senate
Richmont
Inqui
Underwood
Sprague
Mr. Chase
Hayhurst
Gen. Schofield
Pierport
Joseph Mayo
Thomas A. Dudley
Shortest letters myth questioned over Maine exchange
The Boston Advertiser reports a Maine anecdote where one person sent a sheet with only "2" and received "0" in reply, interpreted as "What news?" and "Nothing." The tale challenges the Sumner to Stanton claim of the shortest letter.
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Sumner
Stanton
Boston Advertiser
Maine
Transfers of Real Estate for Week Ending March 30 1868
A condensed list of real estate transfers records numerous deeds and sales. Names include Nathaniel Barrett, James T. Barrett, John Downen, Redding Downs, Joseph Skeeters, Ausburn T. Stephens, William B. Smith, Robert B. McCann, John A. Deig, John Hilderman, Platte & Hayes, Valentine Fisher, L. B. Jones, Leonard & Lawrence, James Cox, W. W. Welborn & Son, Charles Whiting, M. A. Ailkinson, Ptolemy P. Wella, John Wilsey Jr., Leroy H. Jones, Rhearn Knowles, Thomas H. Smith, Wesley Blackburn, Valentine Hershman, Louis Lashmeyer, Gardiner & Floyd, George Reis, Bailey G. Hayes, McArthur & Crawley, John A. Mann, John M. Barter, R. L. Redman, Benj. Gualtney, Ruth M. Downen, Alfred Harrison, John W. Derrington, A. J. Ashworth, Elisha Herring, Wm. Stergis, Ira Hackett, Henry F. Brownley, Jossea Gregory, Elvin Pitts, Mary Schenk, F. A. Pentaecost. Sales cover blocks, lots, and parcels around Mt. Vernon and nearby tracts with prices from $75 to $7,200, reflecting extensive property transfers in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Barrett
James T. Barrett
N. E
John Downen
Redding Downs
Wadesville
Joseph Skeeters
Ausburn T. Stephens
William B. Smith
Robert B. McCann
James Cox
W. W. Welborn & Son
Charles Whiting
M. A. Ailkinson
N. W
Ptolemy P. Wella
John Wilsey, Jr
N.E
Leroy H. Jones
Rhearn Knowles
Thomas H. Smith
Wesley Blackburn
Welborn
Mt. Vernon
Valentine Hershman
Louis Lashmeyer
Blairsville
Gardiner & Floyd
George Reis
Jonn M. Barter
John A. Mann
R. L. Redman
Benj. Gualtney
Ruth M. Downen
Alfred Harrison
John W. Derrington
S. FE
John Harper
A. J. Ashworth
Frederick Schuta
Green
Elisha Herring
Wm. Stergis
Joseph Skeetara
Wm. Hume
Ira Hackett
John M. Barter
Henry F. Brownley
Wm. M. McArthur
Williams
Jossea Gregory
Elvin Pitts
Jeddy
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C.w.slater
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Slater & Bennett
New Harmony
Ind
Register
Geo. W. Warren
Evanaville
Geo. W. Govan
Owensville
Esquire
Wu. Williams
Poseyville
J. M. Cuarsorne
Stewarteville
W. Wilson
Lynn Township
H. B. Beat
Ills
M. Agnoupy
Carmi
Ils
Wa. P. Bennett
Terre-Haute
W. H.H. Epwonps
Henderson, Ky
Thomas A. Hendricks
Marion
Alfred P. Edgerton
Allen
Gen
Reuben C. Kise
Boone
Joseph V. Bemus Daffer
Franklin
James B. Ryan
Marian
Supreme Court
Noah
LA Rose
Cass
M. A. O. Packard
Marshall
John R. Phillips
Daviess
Solomon Claypool
Putnam
Cabal
Continental Congress
Europe
South
Louisville Democrat
Fessenpen
Cincinnati Enquirer
Fruurenry
Hancock
Granger
National Capital
Union Pacific Railroad
Cheyenne
Come Bay OY Cargo Enggnes
W.S. Hancock
Richmond
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