Proclamation of Pardon cites national unity and jus tice
The President issues a pardon to all rebels except those under treason charges, arguing the amnesty fulfills a pledge and aligns with constitutional principles. The proclamation aims to heal North and South, reduce violence, and anchor peace via law rather than force. The piece frames the act as magnanimous, necessary, and politically prudent, urging public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Acta
The
Fransriile Courier
Stir Waters Run Deep at the Theatre Tonight
Tom TAY Lon presents a celebrated comedy titled Stir Waters Run Deep at the theatre tonight. The piece draws crowd interest as the season’s highlight with local actors and lively dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Tay Lon
The Democratic Platform in the National Convention
The Democratic Party assembles to restore the Union under the Constitution. It calls for amnesty, uniform taxation, payment in lawful money, and one currency for all. It denounces Radical rule, condemns abuses, and supports Andrew Johnson while urging broad bipartisan unity to defend civil liberties and state sovereignty.
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Democratic Party
Union
United States
Smd
Congress
Radical Party
Europe
Supreme Judicial Tribunal
Andrew Johnson
Impeachment Proceedings Move in Congress As Stevens Speaks
Congressional action centers on a resolution to appoint a committee to prepare additional articles of impeachment against the President. Stevens delays full reading, aims to print the speech and proposed articles in the Globe, and postpones the matter to two weeks hence. Williams plans to submit higher impeachment charges and arrange publication of his prepared papers.
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Stevens
Laushter
Beck
Colorado
McPherson
Itolman
Washburne
Ilinois
Williams
Pennsylvania
Andrew Johnson
Jle
Globe
Legislation in Louisiana elects Kellogg and Harris for terms
The Louisiana Legislature met in joint session and elected W P Kellogg to the Senate for a single term and John B Harris for the short term. A Democratic committee presented Gen Buchanan’s appeal claiming constitutional violations in excluding seating members and asked the military commander to seat them. Buchanan said the proceedings were illegal and unjust, against the army's will.
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New Orleans
W. PB. Kellogg
Senate
Jno
Llarris
Buchanan
Louisiana
Gen. Buchanan
Morgan Renominated to Run for Congress in Thirteenth District
The convention in the Thirteenth District endorsed Geo. W. Morgan for re election to Congress. Delegates voted by acclamation amid applause after county conventions instructed in his favor. Resolutions censured Radical actions, praised Morgan, and urged laborers to defend rights and counter white black labor competition.
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Gen. Morgan
Radical Party
North
Cincinnati Enquirer
Dispute Over Fence and Ownership of Episcopal Cemetery
A long letter defends a boundary fence between the Episcopal Cemetery and the German Graveyard in this community. The writer explains negotiations with the Harmony Society and St. Stephen's Church Vestry to extend a fence, secure a right of way, and protect graves. He denies opposing the Episcopal Church and clarifies actions taken to preserve the graveyard and maintain access.
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Mr. Mitchell
Episcopal Cemetery
Thos. W. Mitchell
Harmony Society
Economy
Pennsylvania
St. Stephen's Church
Alfred Owen
Mitchell
Capt
Thrall
Granary Street
Lafayette Lichtenberger
Narmony Society
Episcopal Church
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Marion
Alfred P. Edgerton
Allen
Gen
Reuben C. Kish
Boone
Joseph V. Bemdsdapfer
Franklin
James B. Ryan
Marian
Clerc
Supreme Court
Noah
LA Rose
Cass
M Alo. Packard
Marshall
Joan BR. Viallips
Daviess
Solomon Claypool
Putnam
Denac
First
Indiana
Jivanaville
Tilursday
Central Committee
A. T. Wairrirsey
Kes
Cooper Institute
Col. O'Birnie
Union Soldiers and Sailors
Republican Party
Union Army
Tiros
Ewina, Jr
Ohio
Ewina
Bey
Thomas Ewing
WD. Turner
Oflinois
Army
Navy
Peg
Paris
Boston
Asus
Grant
Grane
Gar Sumner
Bm Sumner
Greeley
the Democratic
Congressional
General Grant
Reconstruction Committee
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