Beecher and many others for Chief Magistrate
The piece lists numerous figures from politics and reform as potential presidential candidates. It suggests Stephen Branch could accept a Republican endorsement, cites Frederick Douglass and Ben Wade as strong or contrasting figures, and notes Seward, Donnelly, Washburne, and various local officials as offering plausible paths, concluding that governors, senators, mayors, and others also view the office as within reach for some constituent.
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Beecher
Plymouth Church
The
Ledger
Norwood
Stephen I. Branch
Grant
Frederick Douglass
Ben Wade
Logan
Achille
Seward
Alabama
Donnelly
Washburne
Presidential contenders and rivalries in the Republican ranks
A Round Table article surveys radical and conservative views on General Grant and other figures as potential Republican nominees. It notes temperance doubts, anti Grant factions, and lists candidates like Butler Stevens Greeley and others, plus a satire on political portraits by Washburne and Donnelly with clashes over impeachment and integrity.
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Chicago
Round Table
Grant
General Butler
Mr. Olmsted
Osborne
Turkey
Republican Party
Buarkis
Stevens
Congress
Greeley
Chappaqua
Tribune
Senate court adjourns amid impeachment vote doubt
The Senate court did not vote on impeachment last Tuesday. The court met but adjourned, likely due to fear of failure to convict the President. A new motion to postpone is expected today, signaling weakness to observers.
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Chicago
Senate
Lincoln on Carpet-baggers and Louisiana congressmen
The correspondence discusses Lincoln’s 1863 view on reconstructing Louisiana. He warns against seating noncitizen federal officers as Louisiana representatives, stressing that Congress should be filled by respectable Louisiana citizens who swear to the Constitution, not Northern appointees elected by force. He would oppose admitting any such candidate.
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Lincoln
Louisiana
Congress
Abe
Times
Kennedy
Loyalty of Andrew Johnson Alien Enmity Case at Knoxville
A Confederate States court in Knoxville adjudged Andrew Johnson an alien enemy, sequestering his property and directing recovery by a district receiver. The record cites his Union devotion, then notes attacks by Radical leaders and projection of political vengeance amid a turbulent Reconstruction era.
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District Court
District Court of the United States
Knoxville
Confederate States of America
Andrew Johnson
M. TV
Inynes
Tennessee
Traverse
Robert Cravens
James Montgomery
John Boise
Joe Bowling
John G
Jefferson Davis
Charleston
Supreme Law
Butler
Phillips
Sumner
Grant
Snowville
Conch Herald
Reunion and reconstruction allies of the South
The New Orleans Commercial Bulletin commends northern men corporations and cities who aided the South. It cites mutual respect for opinions and interests, urging retracting no acts. It says allies seek no offices or tribute, oppose disenfranchisement, and credit long-standing ties as true friendship beyond political adventurers. Regular Agricultural Society meeting noted for Saturday June 6.
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New Orleans Commercial Bulletin
Missouri
Michigan
Ohio
Mississippi
South
Parts of Senate voices defend Presidents courage and patriotism
A debate records Grozspeck and Stanberry defending the President as intelligent and patriotic, while condemning calls that he is an accused criminal. They emphasize his loyalty to the Constitution, his courage during crisis, and warn against hastily stripping him of office. The speech invokes Washington and warns of a populace reaction if acquittal fails.
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Andrew Johnson
Messrs
Grozspeck
Stanberry
Bryanam
Gross Beck
Swanpernry
Washington
Senate
Camillus
Republic
Union
Mr. Binenay
Bingham
Mr. Evarts
Louisville Democrat
Gerritt Smith Aids Jeff Davis Bail to Heal North South Rift
Pax Gerritt Smith supports Jeff Davis bail as a gesture of reconciliation and South healing. Moe claims the Republican denouncement of the bail wasted a chance to unite the nation and peace the country. Smith cites his prior gifts to educate black southerners and to Washington College founded by the Father of his Country. He urges the North to seize every chance to show goodwill to the South.
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Pax Gerritt Smith
Jeff
Davis
Moe
Republican Party
Washington College
South
Bible Society elects Harmony township officers at meeting
At the Methodist Church on Monday night November 11 the Bible Society of Harmony township elected Louis Pelham president John Corbin secretary and A H Fretaged treasurer. Books offered at cost or free through A H Fretageot treasurer and librarian. The trial of Juan Serratt was again postponed.
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New Harmony Register
Epiot
Bible Society of Harmony Township
Methodist Church
Louis Pelham
John Corbin
A. H. Fretaged
A. H. Fretageot
Bible Society
AH. F
Damascus the oldest city in the world and its legacy
The piece extols Damascus as the world’s oldest city, detailing its historical significance from ancient traders to biblical figures. It mentions Damascus’ deserts, gardens, damask fabrics, and famed Damascus blade, juxtaposed with modern recalls of Middle East trade and culture.
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Damascus
Tyre
Sidon
Baalbec
Palmyra
Nineveh
Babylon
Abraham
Verdure
Saul
Tarsus
Muphrates
Mediterranean
Mahomet
Julian
East
Isalah
Syria
Portugal
Jingland
Tamerlane
Persia
Lebanon
POWs Entitled to Commutation of Rations
Soldiers held as prisoners of war are entitled to commutation of rations during captivity. Capt. W. E. Turan, Notary Public, has received blanks for such cases and is prepared to collect them.
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W. E. Turan
Senate action and adjournment after talks on territorial admissions
Senate discussed early plans to admit Arizona and Montana while considering North Carolina South Carolina Georgia and Louisiana representation and Arkansas admission. House debated amendments to Georgia debt provisions and Georgia state constitution questions before adjourning for the day.
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Congressional
Waasshingrton
Senate
Davis
Arizona
Montana
Jno
W. Forney
Hendricks
Major McDonald
Sumner
Wilson
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
Louisiana
Congress
Sherman
Arkansas
Trumbull
Judicial Court
Johnson
Dixon
Buckalew
House
Gillem
Judiciary Committee
Moore
Anthony
Beck
Stavins
Pennsylvania
United States
Stevens
Robinson
Paine
Reconstruction Committee
Randall
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Marshall
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