From Dark Reflections to a Brighter Duty
An exhortation on leaving behind regret and embracing duty. The speaker contrasts mournful memories with hopeful action, urging self-mordifying restraint, courage, and forward movement toward future harvests. It frames remorse as a cloud that drains resolve and calls for steadfast effort to master oneself.
Senate debates pass in rough on civil service reform and offices
The Senate discussed the Interior Department’s information on unauthorized holders in Indian Territory, bills to pay female nurses raising the war, and refunds of taxes on officers’ salaries. Amendments to a Conkling resolution sought detailed records of office recommendations and third-party influence. A Connecticut statue presentation occurred, and Sherman’s civil service reform cut was debated with Howe proposing a national board as alternative.
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Morrill
Secretary of the Interior
Indian Territory
Wilson
Mass
Pratt
Ind
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Mr. Trumbull
Ill
Conkling
Senate
Roswell Hart
New York
A. H. Laflin
Port of
A. B. Cornell
Jonathan Trumbull
Roger Sherman
United States
Connecticut
House of Representatives
Buckingham and
Ferry
Wis
Republican Party
Trumbull
Rexmoan
Judiciary Committee
Howe
Eee
Carpenter
Senate and House Debates Over Pension Bills and Treasury Revenues
Discussion stretches through the session as Edmunds and Conkling close the Senate debate and move to executive session. The House analyzes post office funds, debt interest, pensions, and public expenditures, with Dawes outlining 299 million to 317 million in revenues versus outlays and noting tariff policy, tea and coffee duties, and budgetary pressures.
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J. Blatidve
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Kelly
Pennsylvania
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Kelley
Debate on tariffs and revenue shifts in Congress
Reports describe Dawes and others debating tariff duties and revenue projections. A key point is whether reducing pig iron duties would offset tea and coffee repeal. The article notes a proposed joint committee on Mexico and borders, plus remarks on English tenancy and steam-powered farming.
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Cal
Prominent Names List Drawn From Local Society Roster
A readable fragment lists several notable individuals including T. H. McGeehir CH. Bishop T. C. Campbell C .P . Webster R. H. Flemming Nira Dr. A. M. Brown and Jacob Haas as part of a local social or organizational roster.
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CH. Bishop, T. C. Campbell
C .P . Webster
R. H. Flemming
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