Revenue Bill Debate and Navy Bill Action in Congress
Congress advanced the revenue bill with a half percent sales tax. The Senate moved passage of the naval appropriation bill. Committee discussions covered the Niger Canal surveys, Rock Island improvements, and East Taunton railroad plans. Treasury clerks salaries seek funding approval before adjournment. Goodyear patent extension eyed by patent committees. Permits to trade in insurrectionary states listed with cotton allowances. Gold brokers license proposals debated amid internal revenue concerns.
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Bente
Wannisoton
Benate Military Committee
Wader
Ntagera Ship Canal
Illnois Balp
Rock Island
Tke East Tausacsss Roekroed
Ee Pressot Costidium
The
Treasury
Sheneid Lie
F. Mpre
McCartocex
Iosiog
Goodyear
Levi Broots & Camp
David O Lima
Augustus A. Wright
Alexander W. Harvey
D. Reodolph Mertic
T. C Durent
D. B. Grant
J.B. All
Rodney Mates
Geo. W. Gage
Moore, Ciy & Co
Mary P. Cecil
H O. P. Burpsiside
Muddorr
W. R. Lount
Robert Lamou
Charles K. Heenks
Coan K. Howes
Leoni
Heskeil
Nath
F. Pottés
Horece Elon
Wilson Gipson
Wilson Gipson & Co., $100, 000; Nd, Une Peter Lawson, $1,000; Peter Lawton
Pas Brett
Ferm Coxe
Yas On
Tap
Arzyyne
Tofe
Congress
Hones
Sanaa
Barazam
Peymester
Hi Appearainet
Née Arewardeck
Trearourer
Newpork
Maj. Baianau
Michigan
Docrwsis
Gatswoth
New-York
Union
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Spain
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AL. Tuaves
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Bratpina
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Maseechusetta
Baows
Wisconsin
Monnet
Opott
Hoarse
Committee of Wage
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Volon
Dabate
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Artsibally
Stovane
Pennnsylvania
Asion
Avery Bullion
Opera Lng
Brosers Board
Aji
Pravioas
CONGRESS DEBATES CREDENTIALS VIRGINIA SEAT QUESTION
The Senate debates credentials of Virginia seats and the Refer to Judiciary Committee. Virginia’s representation is tied to loyalty and legality, with discussion on who may be seated and what credentials suffice amid wartime rebellion. The Naval Appropriations Bill and broader finance issues follow lengthy remarks.
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Maseechusetts
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Pennsylvania
Gatos
Pyavex
Connecticut
Uaton
Virginia
Tacwnoxs
Speaiora
Senate
Benate
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Cody
United States
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Common Council of
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Boston
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Howato
Judiciary Committee
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Wilson
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Union
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Onto
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Nave
Sigam Weirs
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Anthony
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Conneas
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Rai Howard
Howe
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Morrill
Sherman
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Zapade
Wilkinson
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Dixon
Hendricks
Johnson
Lane
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Kansas
Webongell
Nesmith
Pomeroy
M. Seulsbury
van Wickle
Willey
Wright
Lanean
Navy Department
Bemmer
Gumas
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I. Bate
Mr. Fox
Hans
Barlanway
Republican Party
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Democratia
Democratic Party
Lincoln
Doourrs
Demware
Democrate Pert
Mr. Realdene
Republicas Party
Jerveasom
Manicom
Mofzee
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Hepultcag Party
Jarranson
Republicsm
Jarreeoon Srata
Mapison
United Staves
Mr. Monnnob
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Federal Party
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Coinford
Jackson
Addxe
People’s
Jacasow
Democratic Republican Party
Democratic
Damassatic
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Nevade
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Lawrance
Rimarer
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Nra
Savre- Bunossia
Bea Oo
Thair
Wisconsin
Spa
Delaware
Atrife
Albany Affairs Adournment and Railway Debates
The New York Times reports from Albany on February 17 1808 the legislature adjourned for a week after a busy session. The day featured hearings on city street conditions a plan for a new city health organization and debates over a Broadway canal and fire department reform. Bills were introduced for railroads markets and public works with adjournment set for 7 pm next Thursday.
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Eculao Jaime
Priday
Mewtore
Brooklyn
Totwan Todey
A. Aprieton
Joan T. Hhawas
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New-York
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Tod Hoard
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Monnay
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Newe- York Times
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Mto
Ation Sanitary Organisation
Btew Health Organization
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Senatore
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Muenar
Common Council
Exlaine Fire Department
Senate
Fay
Silithia
Ouline Sieie
Eventing
Renate
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Frnis
Cuty
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Brooklyn Market Company
Pheomatic Rairoid and Expres Company
Sepaia
Adveterir
New York and Brooklyn
Opeervatory-place
Natioge Guard
Pacific Mail Breamship Company
Sautage Bhackey
Comana
Cervein
Durcane
Warlem and
Wert
SHERMAN'S MARCH AND RETREAT TOWARD COLUMBIA
Dispatches from Richmond dated February 14 to 15 report Confederate forces under Saxonman advancing toward Columbia South Carolina while Union troops fall back across the Congaree. The era notes naval events near Wish County and a deadly incident at Danville, Virginia alongside Bragg’s prominence in Richmond.
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Suemman
Auguste
Fenein
Arerns
Brancnyithe
Charieston
Kinta
Cherieston
Augdale
Bondea
Loalye Baylie
Saxaman
Columbia
8. C
Hebel Naval
Bridrereim
Richmond Whig
Tacony Kean
Wish County
Nigel Deorc
DanVilie
Danvilje
Iospraceen
Bragg
Jem. Baaxtron Braga
Regent
Prisoner Exchange Report From Antgpolle Dispatch
The American prints a dispatch from Antgpolle noting flag of truce boats New York and Leavy arriving with 1 518 paroled Union soldiers and one officer from Richmond. Many were wet and 100 sent to hospital. A rumor claims Sotawan was checked and Boater Gamp killed.
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Vaat
Gamp
Execution suspended amid desertion and storm near Appomatto
Dispatches from the Army of the Potomac report a suspension of execution orders, with rumors of deserters increasing in numbers. Artillery duels persist near the Appomattox line as camps remain quiet otherwise, while questions about rations and supply haunt the troops and officers alike.
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Hicka
Appomatior
Momrnzat
Wilcox Raye
Anya
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Jastim Snoan
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Etnia
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Hampay
Iowa
Secretary of the Treasury
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Warreaa Cuoh
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Naval Academy
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State Legislature
Congaree Rivers
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Beauregard
Army OF the Fotomac
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