Congressional decorum and current manners contrasted
A critical paean to past senators and representatives urges a return to dignified debate. The piece laments vulgar attacks and private life scrutiny in Congress, calling for focus on public duty and policy while warning against sensational sensationalism in newspapers and galleries. It closes by inviting readers to a theatre performance that evening.
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Republic
Debates on Grant as 1876 presidential center
The piece surveys how observers scan General Grant as the likely Democratic Convention figure, weighing opinions of patriotism and military skill against claims of temperance. It discusses reputations, public scrutiny, and the danger of elevating private faults over national need, urging voters to focus on leadership and self-mastery.
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Chicago
Grant
Washington
Napoleon
William the Silent
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Sheridan
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Disraeli
London
Bugkeninen
United States
National Senate
William Pitt
Daniel Webster
Frederick Law Olmsted
San Francisco
St. Louis
Galena
Lincoln
Republic
Able Magazine
Admission of Arkansas Senators in Impeachment Vote
The New York Tribune urges prompt admission of Arkansas Senators and forthcoming North and South Carolina selections to vote on the President's guilt. It argues open ballots uphold responsibility, warns secret ballots invite corruption, and labels such secrecy as cowardly and discrediting to the Senate.
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Arkansas
New York Tribune
Washington
Senate
Vickers
Maryland
North
South Carolina
Tribune
Legal Clash Over Presidential Succession And Supreme Court Roles
A Louisville Democrat editorial discusses Wade’s claim to succession and the potential impeachment of the Chief Justice. It explores Senate court proprieties, how charges could be issued, and the cascading impact if the Chief Justice recuses or is removed, leaving Johnson to appoint a successor amid a stalled trial. The piece casts doubt on radical moves and foresees tense political maneuvering.
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Johnson
Supreme Court
Sumner
Senate
Chase
Louisville Democrat
Ashley of Ohio forecasts first Black Speaker of the House
Ashley, an Ohio figure, spoke in Charleston South Carolina proposing that a Black man will be elected to Congress and will be the first Speaker of the House. The remarks align with his impeachment role and reflect party strategy on negro suffrage and equality.
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Ashley
Ohio
Charleston
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Congress
Tilere
Louisiana Legislature Elections: Radicals Hold Narrow Edge
The House standings show Radicals 49 and Democrats 48 while the Senate is tied 18 to 18, giving radicals a one vote joint majority. The state celebrates a black lieutenant governor and a black state treasurer, described in colorful terms.
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Louisiana
House
Senate
Chicago Bible Announces New Edition with Divorce Leaves
A forthcoming edition of The Chicago Bible includes a family record section expanded to meet current needs. In addition to births marriages and deaths, several leaves will be added to record divorces.
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Chicago
The Laughable Pantomime of The Magic Flute At Theater
Tonight the theater stages a light hearted pantomime of The Magic Flute. Performers deliver playful scenes with musical interludes as patrons enjoy a whimsical presentation.
Congressional May 5 reveals House panel for Washburne case
Speaker names Select Committee to probe Washburne charges against Donnelly with Banks Maryland Poland Griswold Blair Michigan Woodward Beck Dawes proposes extending inquiry to Brooks allegations on Butler. Brooks objects seeking broader probe including Butler veracity and the New York Express claim, citing $60,000 gold and New Orleans Military Department.
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Donnelly
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Banks
Thomas
Maryland
Poland
Griswold
Blair
Michigan
Woodward
Beck
Dawes
Butler
Brooks
New York
Hupress
S. T. Clark
New Orleans
Dawes Resolution and Impeachment Debate in the House
Dawes offered a resolution at a colleague's request to investigate maladministration in New Orleans during the war and Butler's ties to his brother. The House considered Brooks's proposal to direct the committee to report from the Special Commissioners led by Maj. Gen. W. F. Smith and J. T. Brady, with Stanton, and then Cary proposed to urge Managers to withdraw the Tenth Article. Schofield moved to adjourn, and the motion passed.
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Butter
New York
Eldridge
Benjamin
Brooks
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W. F. Smith
J. T. Brady
Lincoln
Stanton
New Orleans
Gen. Butler
A. J. Butler
House
Beck
Cary
A. Johnson
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High Court
Schofield
Public debt statement and Indian delegation update
From Washington May 5 public debt report shows total debt 2 639 612 622 38 with coin and currency in treasury and a monthly decrease of 18 680 859 89. Peace Commission dispatch from Fort Laramie notes Cheyennes head chiefs arrive and Mountain Crows Arapahoes delegation due soon. American Medical Association meets with 450 delegates chaired by Dr S D Gross. session continues to Friday.
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Secretary of the Interior
Peace Commission
Fort Laramie
American Medical Association
5. D. Gross
Philadelphia
South German States may quit Customs Diet over Unity Party
Berlin dispatch reports the South German States threaten to leave the Customs Diet if the address by the Party of German Unity is considered. In London Gladstone challenges statements on dissolving Parliament while Disraeli defends the prerogative and signals possible resignation. Debate covers Irish Church issues and upcoming constituency changes. The New York Mail editor urges a half-food diet to improve health and energy.
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Disraeli
Stafford Northcote
geysThe
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New York Mail
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