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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1868
Page
2
The article notes Congress proceeding to denounce treason by calling out traitors in the White House and promises extended coverage with instructive details.
The Ohio Republican convention met fully attended. A state ticket and Senatorial Electors were chosen and delegates at large elected to the Chicago National Convention. Electors include Tod and Galloway. delegates include Fred, Hassaurek, Lee, Bingham, Scott. Resolutions back Grant for President and Wade for Vice President and praise Congress for Johnson impeachment. Full proceedings to be printed next week.
A February party in Paulding forest hunting mink with a man, youth and two dogs confronts a bear. The man kills the bear after his dogs pin it, despite a fall that drops the axe and injures a dog. Forestin.
In New Castle Indiana February 10 1868 the Society invites officers and soldiers who served honorably in the Army of the Cumberland and the Twenty third Army Corps to join the association by paying a five dollar membership and signing the constitution. Those distant may send name rank and address to be attached to the Constitution. Wm Gross Treasurer late Major General of Volunteers.
A Connecticut man requests an exception to General Sherman’s twelve day evacuation of Atlanta. Sherman refuses, ordering the man to move south and to depart at sunrise. Illinois Governor Oglesby denounces Andrew Johnson as a traitor and urges impeachment to restore Union peace.
The text portrays Gen Lorenzo Tromas as aligned with the President's designs and, due to secessionist leanings, his exile to the Southwest to organize black regiments. It notes his daughter was arrested for spying and claims the family supported treason, aiming to conceal government secrets from the public.
A letter from Iowa questions the Dean scale ruling that a Black voter was rejected by election inspectors. The writer protests fines on white Democrats for opposing a Black person’s vote and urges accountability for Dean’s methodology.
The administrator of a Philadelphia area school removed fruit trees and grape vines on school grounds claiming the plants tempted students to steal.
Long committee drafted rules govern Senate as High Court of Impeachment. Procedures include notices, proclamations, oath administration, court organization, presiding officer duties, witness powers, summons, service, trial timings, voting, and rulings with strict time limits.
The Capitol hums with expectancy as the House Managers appear to present articles of impeachment against President Andrew Johnson. Chief Justice Chase’s communication stirs debate on proper court organization as a solemn procession moves to the Senate chamber and the managers read the Articles in a tense, unified display of national resolve.
Editorials from Springfield Massachusetts Boston and Harrisburg urge impeachment as the President defies Congress. Opinions stress the rule of law, self government, and national honor with calls to remove Andrew Johnson if he remains in office.
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