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Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Massachusetts in the Army and Navy during the war of 1861-1865, vol. 2 72 72 Browse Search
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing) 34 34 Browse Search
The Photographic History of The Civil War: in ten volumes, Thousands of Scenes Photographed 1861-65, with Text by many Special Authorities, Volume 10: The Armies and the Leaders. (ed. Francis Trevelyan Miller) 13 13 Browse Search
Philip Henry Sheridan, Personal Memoirs of P. H. Sheridan, General, United States Army . 4 4 Browse Search
Oliver Otis Howard, Autobiography of Oliver Otis Howard, major general , United States army : volume 2 4 4 Browse Search
John M. Schofield, Forty-six years in the Army 2 2 Browse Search
Elias Nason, The Life and Times of Charles Sumner: His Boyhood, Education and Public Career. 1 1 Browse Search
Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 4 1 1 Browse Search
Edward H. Savage, author of Police Recollections; Or Boston by Daylight and Gas-Light ., Boston events: a brief mention and the date of more than 5,000 events that transpired in Boston from 1630 to 1880, covering a period of 250 years, together with other occurrences of interest, arranged in alphabetical order 1 1 Browse Search
Adam Badeau, Grant in peace: from Appomattox to Mount McGregor, a personal memoir 1 1 Browse Search
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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Income-tax. (search)
Income-tax. The first income-tax was enacted by Congress July 1, 1862, to take effect in 1863. It taxed all income over $600 and under $10,000 3 per cent., and over $10,000 5 per cent. By the act of March 3, 1865, the rate was increased to a and to 10 per cent. on the excess over $5,000, the exemption of $600 remaining the same. On March 2, 1867, the exemption was increased to $1,000, and the rate fixed at 5 per cent. on all excess above $1,000; the tax to be levied only until 1870. After a contest in Congress the tax was renewed for one year only by act of July 14, 1870, at the reduce rate of 2 1/2 per cent. on the excess of income above $2,000. A bill to repeal it passed the Senate Jan. 26, 1871, by 26 to 25. The House refused to take up the Senate bill Feb. 9, 1871, by a vote of 104 to 105, but on March 3, 1871, concurred in the report of a committee which endorsed the Senate bill and repealed the tax. The last tax levied under the law was in 1871. Income-taxes assessed
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Johnson, Andrew 1808- (search)
he tenure of certain civil offices, passed March 2, 1867, without the advice and consent of the Senhe tenure of certain civil offices, passed March 2, 1867, and in pursuance of said conspiracy did uhe tenure of certain civil offices, passed March 2, 1867, whereby said Andrew Johnson, President ofhe tenure of certain civil offices, passed March 2, 1867, and to unlawfully prevent Edwin M. Stantohe tenure of certain civil offices, passed March 2, 1867, by unlawfully devising and contriving, anthe tenure of certain civil offices passed March 2, 1867, by a constitutional majority of both Housurisdiction. . . . . . . . . . Approved March 2, 1867. By order of the Secretary of War, E. D. ch I have indicated. Washington, D. C., March 2, 1867. Respondent, therefore, did no more thahe tenure of certain civil offices, passed March 2, 1867, by unlawfully devising or contriving, or ent government of the rebel States, passed March 2, 1867. And this respondent, further answering[9 more...]
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Medals. (search)
tories of Fort Donelson, Vicksburg, ChattanoogaGold. Jan. 28, 1864Cornelius VanderbiltGift of ship VanderbiltGold. July 26, 1866Capts. Creighton, Low, and StoufflerRescuing 500 passengers from the S. S. San Francisco. July 26, 1853. Creighton of the Three Bells, Glasgow; Low, of the bark Kelly, of Boston; and Stouffler, of the ship Antarctic, LiverpoolGold. Medals awarded by the Congress of the United States—Continued. Date of Resolution.To whom presented.For what service.Metal. March 2, 1867Cyrus W. FieldLaying the Atlantic cableGold. March 16, 1867George PeabodyPromotion of educationGold. March 1, 1871George F. RobinsonSaving William H. Seward from assassination, April 14, 1865. Besides the medal, $5,000Gold. Feb. 24, 1873Capt. Crandall and others, Long Island light-house keeper and crewSaving passengers from the Metis, of the New York and Providence line, Aug. 31, 1872Gold. June 16, 1874Centennial medals June 20, 1874Life-saving medals. 1st and 2d classThere have be
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Tariff. (search)
days......April 29, 1864 General revision of tariff, increasing duties passed......June 30, 1864 Bill passed increasing tariff rates, March 3, 1865, and amended......July 28, 1866 Transportation in bond of goods destined for Canada or Mexico, through the United States, provided for by act of......July 28, 1866 Convention of woollen manufacturers at Syracuse ask increased duties. They form an alliance with wool-growers, and arrange a tariff which becomes a law by act of......March 2, 1867 Duty on copper and copper ore increased by act of......Feb. 24, 1869 First law distinctly authorizing the appointment of special agents of the treasury in the customs service, passed......May 12, 1870 Following a general debate on an act to reduce internal taxes, etc., a new tariff, retaining most of the protective features, becomes a law......July 14, 1870 Duties removed from tea and coffee after July 1, 1872, by act of......May 1, 1872 General act passed reducing duties
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), United States of America. (search)
passed over the President's veto; Senate, 35 to 11; House, 133 to 37......March 2, 1867 Military reconstruction act introduced in the House by Thaddeus Stevens, Passed over the President's veto; House, 138 to 51; Senate, 38 to 10......March 2, 1867 National bankruptcy bill passed......March 2, 1867 Department of EducMarch 2, 1867 Department of Education established by act of Congress......March 2, 1867 Peonage in the Territory of New Mexico abolished and forever prohibited by act of Congress......March 2, 1March 2, 1867 Peonage in the Territory of New Mexico abolished and forever prohibited by act of Congress......March 2, 1867 Committee on the judiciary reports, concerning impeachment, its inability to conclude its labors (report presented at 3 A. M. Sunday, March 3), and recommendsMarch 2, 1867 Committee on the judiciary reports, concerning impeachment, its inability to conclude its labors (report presented at 3 A. M. Sunday, March 3), and recommends a continuance of investigation......March 2, 1867 Thirty-ninth Congress adjourns......March 4, 1867 Fortieth Congress, first session, convenes......March 4, 1March 2, 1867 Thirty-ninth Congress adjourns......March 4, 1867 Fortieth Congress, first session, convenes......March 4, 1867 Schuyler Colfax re-elected speaker by a vote of 127 to 30 for Samuel S. Marshall, of Illinois. [The first session of the Fortieth Congress was continued by
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Louisiana, (search)
...March 4, 1865 Confederate Governor Allen resigns......June 2, 1865 Governor Welles re-elected......Nov. 6, 1865 [This government, though never recognized by Congress, continued until March, 1867.] Constitution of 1864 left the negroes still disfranchised; a convention, chiefly of blacks who wished to frame a new constitution, meets in New Orleans and results in a riot; several hundred negroes killed......July 30, 1866 Congress passes the military reconstruction act......March 2, 1867 General Sheridan appointed commander of the 5th Military District, Louisiana and Texas......March 19, 1867 General Sheridan removes Governor Wells for making himself an impediment to the faithful execution of the reconstruction act, and substitutes Thomas J. Durant, who declines, and Benjamin F. Flanders is appointed......June 8, 1867 Sheridan relieved and General Hancock appointed......Aug. 17, 1867 Constitutional convention at New Orleans adopts a constitution prohibiting s
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Mississippi, (search)
not recognizing Governor Clarke and the legislature......June 13, 1865 Amendments to the constitution of 1832 and ordinances adopted by a convention called by the provisional governor, which met at Jackson, Aug. 14, and completed its labors......Aug. 26, 1865 Law conferring civil rights upon freedmen......1865 Governor Clarke arrested and imprisoned at Fort Pulaski......1865 By reconstruction act Mississippi is placed in the 4th Military District under Major-General Ord......March 2, 1867 By order of General Ord, W. H. McCardle, editor of the Vicksburg Times, is confined in a military prison on charge of obstructing the reconstruction acts......Nov. 13, 1867 Legislature unanimously rejects the Fourteenth Amendment......January, 1868 Convention of landowners from Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and Louisiana, at Jackson, to organize a Freehold land and Colonization Company to encourage emigration in each of these States......March 31, 1868 Gen. Irwin McDowell
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), New Mexico, (search)
efeats the Confederates under Colonel Scurry......March 28, 1862 Santa Fe, in possession of the Confederates since March 11, 1862, is recovered by the Federals......April 21, 1862 Territory of Arizona formed from part of New Mexico......Feb. 24, 1863 Governor Connelly dies; W. F. M. Arny acting governor......1865 Portion of New Mexico above 37° attached to Colorado......1867 By act of Congress peonage is abolished and forever prohibited in the territory of New Mexico......March 2, 1867 Governor in his message announces telegraphic communication with the North......1868 Archives of New Mexico, partly destroyed in 1860, are further depleted under the rule of Governor Pile, when they are sold for waste paper and only about onequarter of them recovered......1870 Legislature provides for common schools, under a board of supervisors and directors elected by each county......1871 Serious election riot at Mesilla......Sept. 2, 1871 Total indebtedness of New Mexi
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Virginia, (search)
.....Sept. 22, 1864 Battle of Cedar Creek......Oct. 19, 1864 Confederates abandon and partly burn Richmond......April 2, 1865 Surrender of Lee at Appomattox......April 9, 1865 Francis H. Pierpont recognized as governor of Virginia by a proclamation of President Johnson......May 9, 1865 Governor Pierpont assumes office......May 26, 1865 Fourteenth Amendment rejected by Virginia......1866 By act of Congress the federal government assumes the government of Virginia......March 2, 1867 General Schofield assigned to the 1st Military District......March 13, 1867 General Schofield prescribes regulations for registering voters for a State convention......May 13, 1867 Election for a convention to frame a constitution......Oct. 22, 1867 [Vote for, 107,342; against, 61,887.] Convention meets Dec. 3, adjourns Dec. 20, 1867, to......Jan. 2, 1868 Convention reassembles......Jan. 2, 1868 Convention adopts a constitution by 51 to 36......April 17, 1868 Gene
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Veto (search)
f Freedmen's BureauPassed over veto. 58July 28, 1866Survey District of Montana. 59Jan. 5, 1867Suffrage in District of ColumbiaPassed over veto. 60Jan. 29, 1867Admission of Colorado. 61Jan. 29, 1867Admission of NebraskaPassed over veto. 62March 2, 1867Tenure of OfficePassed over veto. 63March 2, 1867ReconstructionPassed over veto. 64March 23, 1867Supplemental ReconstructionPassed over veto. 65July 19, 1867Supplemental ReconstructionPassed over veto. 66July 19, 1867Joint Resolution ReconMarch 2, 1867ReconstructionPassed over veto. 64March 23, 1867Supplemental ReconstructionPassed over veto. 65July 19, 1867Supplemental ReconstructionPassed over veto. 66July 19, 1867Joint Resolution ReconstructionPassed over veto. 67March 25, 1868Amending JudiciaryPassed over veto. 68June 20, 1868Admission of Arkansas (reconstructed)Passed over veto. 69 25 1868Admission of Southern StatesPassed over veto. 70July 20, 1868Exclusion of Electoral Votes of Unreconstructed StatesPassed over veto. 71July 25, 1868Discontinuance of Freedmen's BureauPassed over veto. 72Feb. 13, 1869Trustees of Colored Schools in District of Columbia. 73Feb. 22, 1869Tariff on CopperPassed over veto. Grant, 43. 74