Galveston Goods on Sale While Counterfeit Warning
The Echo notes Nathan Hirsh at Pujo's Wharf offering dry goods groceries boots and shoes at bargain cash prices after returning from Galveston. New Orleans papers warn of well executed counterfeit National Bank Notes including $100 Central National Bank of New York and Ohio National Bank of Cincinnati bills and $20 National Bank of Boston bills. warning that the counterfeits defy easy detection.
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Nathan Hirsh
Pujo
Galveston
New Orleans
Central National Bank of New York
Ohio National Bank of Cincinnati
National Bank of Boston
Arkansas Bill Passes Over President's Veto in Senate Vote
The Arkansas bill and the Omnibus Bill have passed over the President's veto by a vote of 85 to 8. The trial of Surratt has again been postponed to a special term of Court to be held September 21.
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Arkansas
Surratt
Legislative quarrel over oaths and Radical control in New Orleans
The Legislature met at Mechanics Institute in New Orleans to organize the Senate by bare quorum. Dems refused to take the test oath, leaving the Senate effectively Radical. Gov. Dunn differed with Gen. Grant on oath requirements, and appeals were sent to Washington. A weekly summary will follow of legislative proceedings amid tensions and contentious measures.
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Mechanics’ Institute
New Orleans
Senate
Ligut
O. J. Dunn
Eied
Gen. Grant
Dunn
Buchanan
Washington
Te Legia ‘Latore
Military Orders Letter From Gen Grant In Fifth District
Fragmentary copy of a letter from General Grant in the Fifth Military District received in New Orleans Louisiana. Names and places appear garbled but indicate military orders and governance references tied to the district and its authorities.
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Gen. Grant
H Tera
Fifth Military District
Waa Daramussi
Wasantaron
D. C
Ee Buchanan
Ding
New Orleans
What is Law and the Power of the Military Commander
A late 19th century debate argues law is troubled by judges ruling major disputes on political grounds, often bypassing constitutional limits. It compares military authority to papal power, urging constitutional supremacy, and warns against suspending due process in favor of executive decree. The piece rails against radical overreach and defends civilian law and sovereignty.
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Taliaferro
Butler
Virginia
Congress
Peter
Times
Louisiana Contests Appoint Warmoth Lieutenant Governor
A disputed election contest prompts appointment of Henry C. Warmoth as Lieutenant Governor replacing Albert Voorhies. Oscar J. Dunn named for the role effective Monday the 29th, with contests to proceed before the designated court as the Legislature remains adjourned by the Governor.
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Henry C. Warmoth
Ap Sons
Steen
Ua Ker
Oscar J. Dunn
Albert Voorhies
Public misrepresentation noted by St Louisian
The St Louisian quotes a remark about Warmoth of Rolla criticizing public men for misrepresentation and mentioning Louisiana by the no vote, reflecting political controversy and rhetoric of the time.
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