The Impeachment Article Against Andrew Johnson
The Eleventh and Fifteenth Articles accuse Andrew Johnson of denying Congress's authority and attempting to thwart laws and the Treasury and War departments in 1867 68. The House defeated Article XV by a vote of 86 to 19, with many notable senators opposing.
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Andrew Johnson
United States
Washington
District of Columbia
Congress
States
Edwin M. Stanton
Department of War
Senate
House of Representatives
Yeas
Anthony
Cameron
Cattell
Chandley
Cole
Conkling
Conness
Corbett
Cragin
Drake
Edmunds
Ferry
Frelinghuysen
Harlan
Howard
Howe
Morgan
Morrill
Maine
Vermont
Morton
Nye
Patterson
New Hampshire
Pomeroy
Ramsey
Sherman
Sprague
Stewart
Sumner
Thayer
Tipton
Wade
Willey
Williams
Wilson
Yates
Bayard
Buckalow
Davia
Dixon
Doolittle
Fessenden
Fowler
Grimea
Henderson
Hendricka
Johnson
McCrory
Norton
Tennessee
Roas
Saulsberg
Trumbull
van Winkle
Vickers
Admitting Southern States by Radical Bill Fares
The Louisville Democrat denounces Thad Stevens sweeping bill to admit North and South Carolina, Louisiana, Georgia and Alabama. It alleges fraud and lies in the act and constitutional processes, blaming haste to influence the upcoming presidential campaign and to merge the South into Radicalism despite Alabama’s rejection.
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Arkansas
House
Thad
North
South Carolina
Louisiana
Georgia
Alabama
Beck
Louisville
Dem
House Bill Extends Soldier Bounty for Disabilities
In the House on April 17 1868 Mr Marack on leave introduced a bill to extend provisions of the 1866 act granting bounties to all soldiers discharged before enlistment due to disability incurred in service and in the line of duty. The measure covers all classes named in the act and aims to broaden eligibility for compensation.
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House of Representatives
Marack
Senate
United States of America
Congress
Soiled Reform Echoes in Radical Objections
The Louisville Democrat quotes the Cincinnati Gazette accusing the whisky ring and corruption money of swaying radicals like Fessen den Trumbull and Doolittle. It questions whether party leaders can rise to nobler acts or are bound to corrupt means, given the current political climate and notorious influences.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Fessenden
Trumbull
Doolittle
Louisville Democrat
Impeachment Conspiracy Progress Report
A New York Herald analysis argues Radical leaders aim to overthrow the republic and set a dictatorship. Steps include Johnson’s removal, Wade’s installation, Grant by force, Supreme Court abolition, term extension, and currency inflation via National Banks. Washington dispatches signal ongoing plans and party rifts as impeachment votes unfold.
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New York Herald
Johnson
Wade
Grant
Supreme Court
Washington
Brooks
New York
Capitol
Forney
Chase
Radical Party
Fessenden
Fowler
Grimes
Henderson
van Winkle
Trumbull
Ross
Radical tour speech laments GOP losses in major states
The piece lists large cities and states where Republican support has collapsed. It cites New York and Pennsylvania, California and New Jersey switching to Democratic majorities, Ohio dropping from 50,000 to under 3,000, and Wisconsin shifting to an anti Republican majority of 40,000. It notes shifts in New Hampshire and other regions as indications of declining GOP strength.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Rochester
New York
Pennsylvania
California
Connecticut
New Jersey
Ohio
Brough
Hampshire
Wisconsin
Lincoln
Soldiers and land script versus money bounties in Congress
A critique argues radical rulers shifted promises from money bounties to land scrip for soldiers. It says two hundred million dollars would fund equal money bounties, suggesting disbanding the Southern army and voting out incumbents to honor veterans.
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Congress
Dis Astonished Politician Resigns From Political Ties
A Hawk hurst delegate from Alexandria to the Virginia Radical State convention, not seated, resigns from all political organizations and vows to seek future salvation. Alexandria Va May 7 1868. The remark prompts a note that others might profit from the decision.
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Disauster
Hawkhurst
Alexandria
Virginia Radical State Convention
Joan Hopakin
Alexandria, Va
Taxpayer Opposes Income Tax as Unconstitutional
Dana's Radical WV. Y. Sun quotes copperhead sentiment arguing every man who pays the income tax bears an unconstitutional levy levied contrary to law and not legally collectible from him.
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Dana
WV. Y. Sun
Atlan tic Telegraph stock saga nets $800 yearly
In the darkest days of the Atlantic Telegraph enterprise a friend of Cyrus Pid8 bought stock for ten dollars and is now receiving eight hundred dollars annually in gold on that investment.
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Atlantic Telegraph Enterprise
Cyrus Pid
Bismarck’s Self View Draws Mixed Reactions
A Boston Journal piece discusses Count Bismarck’s claim he is too timid and not unscrupulous enough for statesmanship. It notes how critics test themselves on politics, cites Hastings, Wordsworth, Parker, Ruskin, and observes that Bismarck’s self-assessment becomes a humorous, perhaps fair, remark about the complex duties of leadership.
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Bismarck
Pomerania
Warren Hastings
India
Wordsworth
Theodore Parker
John Ruskin
Boston Journal
Universal Genius Circulation Promotes Pellinger Inventions
A Selsey English notice extols Collain Pellinger a versatile contractor and inventor. It lists trades he has practiced at sea and on land, and introduces several devices he created including mouse traps, a rat trap, a mole trap, rope tarner, oats hoer, and a steam-beat model. Crab lobster prawns offered for global shipment. mouse and rat traps available to hire at nine pence per week.
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Collin Pellinger
Selsey
Chichester
England
Selsey Sparrow Club
Selsey Police
Mgr. Pellinger
Weis
Pellinger
N. B
President appoints Board of Visitors for West Point
The President appointed a Board of Visitors to the West Point Military Academy. Members include Gen. W. B. Franklin of Connecticut Gen. John Williams of Tennessee Prof. Wm G. Peck of New York Gen. Leslie Combs of Kentucky Gov. W. S. Sharkey of Mississippi Prof. Henry Coppice of Pennsylvania and N. B. Judd of Illinois.
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West Point Military Academy
W. B. Franklin
Conn
John Williams
Tenn
Wm. G. Peck
N. Y
Leslie Combs
W.S. Sharkey
Mias
Henry Coppice
N. B.judd
Illinois
Washburne’s struggles tied to grants and land policy
Washburne’s troubles stem from grant issues. His initial clash with Donnelly concerned Minnesota land grants, while his later dispute centered on his bid to grant influence toward the White House.
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Washburne
Donnelly
Minnesota
White House
Regular meeting of the Agricultural Society Saturday
A regular meeting of the Agricultural Society is scheduled for Saturday June 6. Members are called to convene to discuss upcoming events and society business.
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The
Agricultural Society
Political Heat Over Impeachment Casts Names and News
The Cincinnati Commercial notes partisan pressure and impeachment votes as Republican senators are labeled traitors by a bulletin that was taken down for prudence. It reports gun salutes in Hartford and Evansville, plus views on Ashley and Chase amid post trial reactions.
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Spar
New York
Tribune
Acquittal of Johnson Dominates International News
May 18 The Atlantic Cable reports reactions to Johnson's acquittal on the 11th article. London and Paris comment widely, noting editorial splits and views on legal form, dignity, and political consequences. Some papers praise restraint, others condemn the Radical move as overreach.
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Lennox
Johnson
the Times
Telegraph
Morning Post
Daily News
London
Hungary
United States
Paris
The
Temps
Democratic
Journal Des Debates
Orleanist
la Liberte
Radical
Constitutionel
Epocque
Greeley clash with Richmond examiner over terms
Sey Greeley criticized the Richmond examiner calling him a blood hound of the press while the examiner labeled Greeley an electrotyped hum bug in a heated exchange.
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Sey"Grealey
Richmond
Preas
Greeley
Union Republican endorcements and Pacific railroad progress
In New York on May 20 the Union Republican Association of the Thirteenth Ward endorsed Senators Morgan and Conkling and condemned acquitting senators. Other local groups did likewise. A Chicago nomination ratification will be held in June. The South Pacific Railroad Company organization was completed with Francis B. Hays as President, Clinton B. Fisk as Vice President, and W. L. Halsey as Treasurer. The line aims to reach the 35th parallel. The Saxonia from Europe arrived. Expected tomorrow is $450,000 in specie exports. The piano makers won a wage concession after a strike. New York weekly exports excluding specie totaled $4,035,781. Internal Revenue Collector Shook denied taking $16,000 to influence impeachments. Reports say talks continue to withdraw opposition to the Pacific Mail Line. Washington dispatches note testimonies about votes for conviction on the 11th Article. Woolley’s bank dealings and tuition to influence Judge Blackman are disputed, with contradictions and further examinations pending. A mob in Wooster Street, mixed colors, tried to rescue a prisoner. police restored order. Archbishop McClosky reportedly bought St John’s Chapel to convert to a Roman Catholic church.
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New York
Union Republican Association
Thirteenth Ward
Morgan
Conkling
Chicago
South Pacific Railroad Company
Southwest Pacific Railroad
Missouri
Francis B. Hays
Boston
Clinton B. Fisk
St. Louis
W. L. Halsey
Saxonia
Europe
Internal Revenue
Shook
C. W. Woolley
Cincinnati
Pacific Mail
Washington
Boynton
Senator Rross
The
Tribune
Washington Dispatch
J. C. Dunnevy
Dayton
Ohio
Woolley
Dunlevy
Blackman
Evarts
Groesbeck
Cox
Sheridan Shook
Peter Schwab
Wooster Street
Archbishop McClosky
St. John’s Episcopal Chapel
Varick Street
Trinity Church
Massachusetts Democrats elect delegates to National Convention
Worcester May 20 The Democratic State Convention elected 956 delegates from 205 towns to the National Convention. Charles G Greene of Boston was chosen President with fifty Vice Presidents. The meeting declined to pass resolutions and left the party free to decide future positions. John Quincy Adams, former Democratic candidate for Governor, spoke briefly after a call and cheers were given for the next Massachusetts Governor. Delegates listed include Jon J G Abbott Reuben Noble Josiah Bardwell and George W Gill with alternates J K Tarbox T H Sweeator T F Plunkett Geo Johason.
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Worcester
Mass
Chas. G. Greene
Boston
John Quincy Adams
Massachusetts
Jon. J. G. Abbott
Reuben Noble
Josiah Bardwell
Geo. W. Gill
J. K. Tarbox
T. H. Sweeator
T. F. Plunkett
Geo. Johason
Russia Faces Famine After Serf Emancipation
The newly emancipated serfs forgot to till the soil, causing widespread famine across the empire. The freed population shuns agriculture, flocking to cities for lighter work, while others show little sympathy. Large social change brings misery as a consequence.
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Russia
Four Fifth Avenue Mansions Noted for Lace Curtains and Art
Four Fifth avenue mansions feature real lace curtains in the parlor windows valued at three to five thousand dollars each. Two homes show monogram carpets, one has a monogram door-plate, one contains a private theatre, and four possess picture galleries.
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Fifth Avenue
Blessed is the man who is alvrage flat broke
A fragment reads blessed is the man who is alvrage flat broke and notes no one asks for aid or lends five dollars, reflecting a humorous or rural blunt sentiment. The line conveys financial hardship and social aid resistance in a casual speech style.
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Alvrage
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