Bounty Equalization Bill Passes Congress in 1866 Session
The report outlines the federal bounty changes for Civil War veterans, detailing additional bounties for those enlisted after April 19 1861 serving three years or more and discharging due to wounds, with variations for five year enlistments and shorter terms. It notes the Paymaster General's duties to verify eligibility and the role of Treasury officers in administering payments. The piece closes by mentioning a Grant era order and a trial in New Orleans over violence linked to a freedmen school attempt, with public concern in the reconstruction period.
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Congress
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Army of the
Wiegins
Sven Seler
Guy Suidier
Secretary of War
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
New Pension Rules Raise Disabled Vets Payouts
The new pension law approved June 5 1866 greatly increases allowances for disabled soldiers. Those blind or with lost hands now get 75 dollars monthly, double leg amputees 20 dollars, and single limb losses 15 dollars. Widows and dependent mothers keep 30 dollars, while dependent fathers and brothers receive 8 dollars.
Sherman’s Dartmouth warning on future battles and flag
The report quotes General Sherman telling Dartmouth students that as they enter life they will face chances to defend the old flag and possibly engage in fierce conflicts, even bloodier than recent wars. It notes many national leaders fear Johnson’s policy could lead to a larger, more desperate war than the current one.
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Ting
Johnson
Critique of Gen Lane and Canadian Policy Reflections
The piece rails against misrepresentation of Gen Lane and urges truthful history of statesmen. It notes The Times critique of Canada’s Fenian raid indemnity demand, England’s stance on Alabama, and cites a 1866 political pamphlet edited by E McPherson. It ends with Campobello island sale to Mr Seymour of New York for eighty thousand dollars.
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Casanian DeMano
London ‘Times
America
United States
Lord ‘Monck
England
Canada
Alabama
Campobello
Atenpe
Mr. Seymour
New York
Seymour
Sito
Beaufort Correspondent Reports Promising Cotton Crop
A Beaufort correspondent writes that the cotton crop promises to be the finest in years. reports from reliable sources indicate a heavy yield for a portion of the crop that has been under cultivation for several years. The message notes strong prospects and high expectations for the season.
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