Reconstruction and the Constitution in the McArdle era
A lengthy speech argues that Congress has overstepped constitutional bounds during Reconstruction, criticizing Republican usurpations and the denial of Supreme Court review. It defends presidential duty to uphold the Constitution and urges withdrawal of federal troops to restore self-government in the South.
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Congress
Republican Congress
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Preston
Western
Virginia
The Register March 4 1871 The Legislative Bolt
The Register reports a mass resignation by thirty four Republican House members to block a quorum and halt legislation, backed by Governor Baker and leaders, with criticism of their motives and calls for a special election. It notes state issues, New Hampshire and Connecticut elections, and a Washington letter on rail and federal politics.
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Radical
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Kimball
Radical Papers
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Senate
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Republican Party of Indians
Indiana
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New Hampshire
Connecticut
Jas. BK. Exauisa
Manisnatt Jewell
Enamnisu
Jewell
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Enanisi
Legislative Belt-Condemnation at Evansville Meeting
The Democratic Crescent Club in Evansville adopts resolutions condemning 34 Indiana House members who resigned to block 1867 apportionment reform. They rebuke William Heilman and Robert Mooker, urge an election to fill vacated offices, and denounce John W. Burson for bribery. The piece notes Republican regret over the Indiana withdrawal and critiques uses of the previous question.
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Hooker
Evansville
Crescent Club
Wuernas
House of Representatives
Indiana
William Heilman
Robert P. Mooker
Vanderburgh County
John W. Burson
State Senate
Hvansville
F. P. Canson
Joan McDonato
raeThe Bolting
Congress
Morton
Senate
Chicago
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