New Orleans Riot and Louisiana Convention Clash in 1868
The excerpt recalls Reconstruction era clashes in Louisiana with Gen Banks and Gov Hahn amid a contested convention, martial law, and violent rioting as Union loyalists and rebels contended over state governance. President Andrew Johnson’s interventions and regional hostility shaped events surrounding the 1868 riot.
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Abraham Lincoln
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Gov. Wells
Andrew Johnson
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Tennessee
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Johnson policies blamed for renewals of Southern disloyalty
The piece argues Andrew Johnson’s policy fosters disloyalty in the former Confederacy. It cites Gen Gregory in Texas reporting rising outrages against Union and black soldiers, threats of forced exile in New Orleans, and mob violence at Jubub Confederate rendezvouses. It claims civil authorities hinder Freedmen's Bureau and accuses the president of backing rebels while denying loyal rights.
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Washington Monument fund drives for Mount Vernon and pensions boost
The Washington National Monument Association seeks further contributions to finish the Mount Vernon monument, estimating two million dollars needed. A new pension bill increases monthly benefits for widows with children under 16 and for orphaned children of soldiers and sailors. European dispatches report Kossuth aiding a Hungarian revolt against Austria. General Sheridan cites forty killed and one hundred sixty wounded in the recent riot in New Orleans. Fenian activity in Canada promises a fall movement. Agriculture reports a near average fruit year with strong crops in bread, oats, and corn. Revenue stamps on certain transportation receipts are being removed. Atlantic telegraph rates outline cross Atlantic service from America to Great Britain for twenty words or less.
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Hubbard Nominated for Re election in Seventh District Iowa
Hon A W Hubbard the current Congressman from the Sixth district in Iowa was nominated for re election by the Republican Convention. State committees are active as horse thievery is being reduced with a thief captured in Des Moines and jailed awaiting developments. A Warren county man offered 150 dollars for his horse and the thief. the horse was later returned.
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Iowa Homestead
Des Moines
Owa. Reeferee
James Wright
A. W. Hubbard
Congress
Iowa
Sees
Warren County
Riot at Yankee Robinsons circus sparked townwide clash
A bloody riot in Manchester Iowa between circus attaches and locals left several citizens hurt and authorities calling up militia. Riot leaders were arrested and fines imposed on several rioters while warrants for others remained active as Sheriff and City Marshal pursued suspects. The Burlington Hawk-Eye reports Gen Thomas Hart Benton Jr may be appointed Assistant Postmaster General amid shifting political tides.
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