Debate on Congressional Investigating Committee Report
Lavaru notes Philadelphia Press report on the debate defending Secretary Welles and examining the purchases of five thousand fall carbines for Fremont in 1861. Discusses substitution on censure, Morgan vessel purchases, and criticizes naval procurement practices as refuted by Rep. Stevens and Rep. Sedgwick.
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Congressional Investigating Committee
Philadelphia
Investigating Committee
Welles
Secretary of Treasury
Simon Stevens
John @. Fremont
United States Arsenal
St. Louis
Stevens
Pennsylvania
Fremont
Washburne
Illinois
Morgan
Sedgwick
Rep
New York
Secretary of the Navy
Messrs. Dix
Blatchford
Opdyke
Secretary of the Treasury
Cummings
Sacchi
Massachusetts
House
Committee of Ways and Means
Ife
Gen
Ito
Lie
Dawes
Committee On the Conduct
Julian
Indiana
Tndiana
Committee On Contracts
Gooch
Gen. Fremont
Colfax
Cameron
Sherman
Mr. Stevens
New York Herald attacks Navy Secretary over Monitor controversy
The dispatches recount a heated debate over Navy procurement, with the New York Herald and others accusing the department of impropriety while defenders praise savings and integrity. Testimony centers on contracts and the Monitor’s rapid construction under Secretary Welles and President Lincoln’s support. The piece notes rival press framing and calls for fair inquiry.
Debate in Ohio Senate over racial rights and a colored man
An 1862 Cincinnati scene records Senator Johnston debating with a Black man, Mr Jenkins, about a bill to regulate rights and privileges of Black residents. The exchange covers democracy, colonization, and race relations, with humor and provocative humor from both sides, illustrating tensions over emancipation and union policy.
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Worcester and
Webster
Walker
Johnson
Reid
Loco
Jenna
De'il
Caliban
Pandora's Box
War
Banquo
Pia
ComnBes
Johnston
Senate
House
Mr. Jenkine
Mr. Johnston
Jenkins
Torington
United States
Perrill
Pickaway
Weil
Mr. Jenkins
Democratic Party
Wilmot
Tenkins
Slaughter
Estresa
Fayti
Gullroad
Gi Telings
Wade
Ian
Hong
Lana Union
Jonkina
Olive Branch Citizens Form Sanitary Committee
Citizens of Olive Branch and nearby areas organized a Sanitary Committee to solicit and send needed items to the United States Sanitary Commission in Cincinnati for aiding the suffering population. The effort aims to coordinate relief and support medical needs amid ongoing hardship.
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Geo. W. Hulick
United States
Court House
Batavia
Olive Branch
United States’ Sanitar Commission
Cinginnati
Aivk
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Rw, Clarke
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Clement County
Courier Ofice
Batevia
J. A. Penn
Frank B
Keyt
Penn & Keyt
Pevy & Ashburn
Aree
Aing
Foto
Clermont
Tavia
Ohio
John D. Hovey
Clermont Co
G. A. Frazier
Nity
R.L. McKinlay
LAW and Notary Base
Ofice
Beolicity, Ohio
A. T. Cowen
Milford
Nsatf
J. A. Adams
E. A. Parker
Adams & Parker
Sproorneys
Stopmont
Hamilton Counties
J.D. Hartman
Aironet
Cara
Calor
Cynathiann
Maraiou
Clermont Comnty
Obie
Ustyt
J, Elston, Jr
Atlornty
Hamilton
Pee
New Suliabury
Mulberry
Clermont County
Ole Lions
Eprdyl William Howard
Dennison’s
Geo. L. Swing
Offee
Weaver
Batavia Hotel
Wal
Arthur
Wilhameville
Clermont Conntus
Net
Geo
W. McLefresh
Orwey
Gmice
Market Street
Felicity
Tease HH. Hastings
Kentucky
Missouri
Btow Incurence Company
Lannery
Dewis & McGrew
Ndsyl
J. Tritt
Pturney
Variou
Ofice D Line
Front
Quarry Streets
New Richmond
W. A. Townsley
Amelia
Geo. W. Greg
J.F. Mull
Totary
Ayotinan
Marathon
J.C Kennedy
Ohie
B. Crew
Meecasky
Batavii
Officoor
Manonte
Law Thomas Kain
Hatavin
N. J. Barber
M. D. Aving
Ameltia O
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R. Allen Moll
Gray's Building
Upatoira
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Way
Barwise & King
Main Street
Cincinnati
Army and Navy
Mutual Insurance CO
Ofice Sturges’ Building
E. R. Shannon
Geo. McMarchy
Martin Ryan
Lewis Terwiliger
Goshen
Benj. Archer
Pierce Peres John Shaw
aCenee N. A. Hitch
Bethel
W. B. Kincaid
Neve
Geo. McMurchy
BE B. Shannon
Conrad Ohh
Boots & Shoes
Pearl Street
North Side
Broadway
Ludlow
Kramer & Kroger
Merchant Tailors
Sixth Street
East Side
Boone Hotel
Washington Street
Higginsport, Brown Coo
J. L. Howe
John Grant
Marly
J.D. Hovey
H.V Kerr
G. W. Feister
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Main St
Bet
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Main and
Water Streets
G. T. Griffin
Kain
Williamsburgh
Dontros
T. J. Morris
Dxowgr & CO
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Dr. Ingall
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KE. Roberts
Lizzie Thompson
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Mother. Rive
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Anna Dial
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McFarland
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J. W. Strowhaver
Wesley C
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W. Tl, Trowas
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City of
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Jerald
Mr. Welles
Norfolk
Monitor
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Ericsson
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