Senate and House Proceedings Highlight Turbulent Sessions
The senate bill repeating the bankrupt law with amendment advances as the house passes a river and Sherbor bill for 6.7 million, and defunds Callaway county at 37,637 with Pyne's refunds totaling 389,280 to date. War talk between Russia and England grows as negotiations continue amid no concessions. Post office appropriation rises to 150,60 for special agents with per diem rules tightening. Confessions emerge from ex Florida canvassers tied to corrupt returns, prompting political fallout and calls for full exposure.
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Callaway County
Pyne
Thesineas
Clase
Amendment to substitute for the few use bill repealing specie resumption
The text records amendments proposed by Mr. Voorhees to repeal the specie resumption clause. It notes motions to strike October 1, 1876, as the receivable date for imports and to replace with payment in United States notes, and additional amendments to remove the 80 percent redemption provision, shifting to a broader repeal.
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Voorhees Hae
United States
States
Democratic Party Harbors Power to Protect People
The text argues the Democratic party leads reform and opposes Republican graft, urging voters to trust Democrats to curb corruption. It portrays Republicans as a closed, self-serving group seeking private gain, and advocates unity under Democratic leadership to secure national strong governance, opposing slavery-era legacies and promoting central authority.
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Pacific Railroad
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Congress
Geo
Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Jackael
Predictions of a Catholic Church secession movement
A Parle correspondent cites a Vatican insider predicting a vast exodus from the Church of England to Roman Catholicism. Up to 9,000,000 may join, with bishops, clergy, curates, and deacons leaving. New Catholics would be ordained under conditions, clergy married to be retained, and a twenty year episcopal era proposed. Also notes political rail and party topics amid broader religious reform talk.
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Parle
Vatican
Church of England
Rome
Beacon
Minietera
Thearta
Armenia
Sens
House Debates Over River and Harbor Bill TurnChaotic
A Republican session in the House grew disorderly as minority members pressed to alter the river and harbor appropriation. Claims of log rolling and local interests dominated the debate while committee leaders defended the bill’s allocations. The clash centered on Mississippi and Red rivers funds versus smaller creeks, with figures cited on total costs and annual estimates and a warning of possible further delay if the Senate stalls passage.
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Lecara
Hayes
Tikien Waa
Rebeta
le Lant
Blaine
Conkling
Howe
Mesne
Greenback
National Party
Dresmere
Bormy
Treasury
Commerce Committee
Ivaggan
Reagan
Ellis
New Oreane
Mississippi
Red
Pennsylvania
Ciarry White
Menibera
Cox
Eeanate
Minsiasippi
Michigan
Wisconsin
Provident
Grant
Engineer Corps
Tila
Thinle
Indian raids and border turmoil dominate Texas dispatches
Telegraphic reports from the Lower Rio Grande describe Indian raids causing deaths and horse theft across Texas. Estimates of fatalities vary, with nine confirmed on the northwest border between Ft Concho and Stockton. Indian raiders near Laredo drive stock movements toward Chihuahua, pursued by Mexican troops and locals. A Fort Davis mail carrier was killed, and several residents near Davis were attacked. Corpus Christi notes ranches from Duvall to Falls counties disrupted by raids. In legal news a pardon petition is reported for Iran Lewis of Pike county, tied to a Louisiana burglary case. the judge cites circumstantial evidence and points to Mortons as the real culprit.
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Texas
San Antonio
Lower
Rio
Rales
Beteen Ft. Concho
Stockton
Leredo
Junto Mesloo
Purault
Chihuahua
Fort Davis
Fort Sill
Fort Biarter
Davis
Corpus Christi
Duvall
Falls Counties
Fred More
Colonel Moore
Court of Appeals
Antone Manley
John Jordan
Steele
Jefferson Eyapes
Gowerhog
Iran
Lewis
Pike County
Louisiana
Missouri
Lewis Wan
Gt. Louie
Mortons
Political fervor and fraud claims across papers
New York Times notes readings of old lessons on Republican days and mentions Stanley Matthews amid calls for action. Courier Journal blasts Conkling as untrustworthy, accusing him of not acting on his convictions during the election era.
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New York Times
Ohio
Stanley Matthewa
Courier Journal
Conkling
Hie Een
Conkling Positions in Senate Facing Hayes Era Tactics
A fragmented report notes Conkling resisting Hayes era moves, described as a stern and unyielding figure in political tension. The piece hints at a broader struggle between party figures and executive power, with conservative opposition shaping policy stances.
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Conkling Haa
Wimeelf
Pesta
Hayes
K- Timea
Wheat and live stock market report from St Louis
The St Louis market shows wheat with slight advances on futures and varying bids for No 2 red winter and No 3, while corn samples stay in demand with mixed grades traded and futures listed. Cattle activity improves after initial hesitation with wide ranges for native and Texas cattle, hogs steady to higher on good weights, and sheep demand strong for choice and medium grades amid limited supply.
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St. Lous
Tebtacco
Reading
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Franklin
Russia
England
Judge McLin
Board of Canvassers
Florida
Dennis
Ilayea
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Tilden
Auccons
McLin
New Mexico
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Gaileal Morality Party
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St. Louis
Leeke
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