Germany and Indian Policy Sparks in March Gossip
In this March 15 1879 column the Tax Chancellor doubts German neighbors trust and fears any partial German disarmament. OLeary could lose a New York walking match to Rowell with Harriman a contender. Senator Saunders mails remarks on transferring Indian Bureau duties. A furniture piece remains undisturbed while pious grandmothers cradle an imagined bantling. Concrete man Muncy plans an eight hour legal workday for federal workers, a lengthier shift than Murch served in Congress. The piece also mocks journalism and defends Col. J H OBeirne, and urges dropping the Cheyenne campaign topic from print.
Davis named as relief beneficiary sinks bill in senate
Gen Shields pushes relief bill for Mexican veterans but Jefferson Davis as a nominal beneficiary sinks the measure. Southern lawmakers refuse amendment excluding him and Republicans oppose any plan embracing him. Senator Lamar notes Davis’s status as rebel head while calling for just treatment.
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Blame and Blunder Shapes Civil War Debate
The piece argues human nature dictates political outcomes, condemning the Southern side for a fatal amendment and praising Lamar’s past remarks on Charles Sumner. It contends the Northern masses will reject Southern moderation in next campaigns, turning on defenders of Jefferson Davis.
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Injustice to Nebraska and census costs described
The Inter Ocean outlines the census question, arguing Nebraska’s gains are large and that the upcoming census will be the most costly yet at about 3.25 million dollars. It cites Nebraska’s 109 percent five year growth and forecasts continued rise, despite epidemics like yellow fever in Louisiana.
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Nebraskas Representation in Congress Questioned
The article notes Nebraska with about 400000 people has one member of Congress while Tennessee with about 1400000 people has ten. It argues that after the next apportionment Nebraska and other growing states will gain proportional representation, currently facing taxation with only half representation.
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