Political Factions Weigh Paths in Washington and Harrisburg
A sagacious but chaotic view of 1864 politics shows William M Baird, Galt, McKnight, and Tatton factions jockeying for influence. Captured debates reveal deputyships, revenue plans, and rumored withdrawals as Dispatch and Journal factions clash in unofficial backroom talks across law offices, Willard's, and Harrsiburg.
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Repubishag
Washington
Aquadd
Collectir
Wallac
Ethick
Col. Bvlle
Mesats
Eckett Hidving
Kane Eckert
Tutton
Marrsburg
Iiott
Dispatch
Harry Eckert
New York
Omaha
Richmond
Willard
McKnight
Abraham’ Lincoln
Abraham
Reading
Snakey Fisher
Calcio
Trealor
Messra Hebart
Durell
Troxler
Hoffman
Feagan
Col. Alexander
Fhroster
Start & New Daily
Col
Alexandee
Cameron
Constatféat
Piracy defended by rival paper sparks outrage
A fragment recounts anger in a community over a newspaper defending piracy and murder by arguing self defense. It condemns the Dispatch for excusing four Black pirates who killed two white men and seized a schooner, and laments national decline with John Brown referenced.
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Groes
Pine
Ieity
Hardihood
Qod
John Brown
Allentown Mayor Election Result
Col. T. H. Good, a Democratic candidate, was elected Mayor of Allentown yesterday. The current incumbent is a Republican, and the report notes the good work going forward.
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T. H. Good
Canatier
Allentown
Yeaterday
Har risburg Postmaster Appointment Provokes State Guard
The State Guard voices strong complaint over George Borgner of the Telegraph being named Postmaster of Harrisburg. His appointment sparks protest from veteran guardsmen and local officials weigh in on the decision.
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State Guard
George Borgner
The
Telegraph
Harrisburg
State Agricultural Convention Report Acknowledged
Hon. Gro. D. Jackson of the State Senate forwards a report on the Harrisburg Agriculture Convention proceedings. The paper regrets crowding prevents publication of full details.
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Gro. D. Jackson
Benate
Harrisburg
Restoration of Visheries Report Praised by Harrisburg Rep
H Brosst of Harrisburg thanks for the 1868 Report of Commissioners for the Restoration of the Visheries of the Susquehanna. The piece praises stocking rivers and urges legislative support. Washington ordered 500 breech-loading rifles to Springfield armory for daily production.
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H. Brosst
House of Representatives
Harrisburg
Preraniva
Washington
U.S
Springfield
District of Columbia Bill Reforms Charters and Equal Rights
The President signs a bill aimed at securing equal rights in the District of Columbia. The act removes an obsolete term from local laws and charters. The political reaction includes remarks from supporters and critics from the Grant Democrats, questioning the impact of the change.
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Mora Niaarr
District of Columbia
Pennsylvania Militia Tax Debate Ends In House
In the Senate no notable business occurred. The House passed the general militia supplement finalizing a reduced minimum militia company size and instituting a militia tax. The tax was set at fifty cents for those not belonging to any militia company.
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Senate
Proceedings of Congress March history notes
In the Senate a bill amending public land settlement laws was presented while the bill extending the Freedmen's Bureau education and collection departments passed. The Tenure of Office Act was debated but not acted upon. In the House a bill to limit tax sale lands in the South to 40 acres per lot was introduced by Mr. Jaffan. Dockery proposed refining the brandy excise tax. An Appropriation bill was passed and a Foreign Committee inquiry was ordered into the Paraguay imprisonment of Bliss and Masterman. Massachusetts ratified the Suffrage Amendment.
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Wasmxatox
Senaté
Freedmen’s Bureau
Senate
Jaffan
Dockery
Ap Lea
Foreign Committee
Messrs. Bliss and Masterman
Paragoay
Miniater
Massachusetts
Riot Drives Irishmen from Oxford on St Patrick's Day
Despatch from Utica reports a clash in Oxford Chenango county New York on St Patrick's Day with several Irish residents forced from the town and some fatally injured. Further trouble is feared as authorities brace for renewed unrest.
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Utica
Oxford
Chenango County
N. Y
St. Patrick's Day
Womelsdorf Borough Officers Elected and Market Prices Cited
Ong and Womelsdorf Letter reports officers chosen for the Borough of Womelsdorf including Burgess and inspectors. Mentions market prices for wheat corn oats butter and eggs, and notes near end that the market closes for the season.
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Ong
Womelsdorf
Wowexspon
Charles ©Louse
Ada Filbert
Joseph Prica
Daniel Kaltbach
Augustus Fidler
Peter Spang
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