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March 18, 1866
The Daily Gate City
Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa
What is this article about?
In New Hampshire, young clerk Johnson, a minor and honorably discharged soldier, refused to pay a political salary assessment requested by Hon. E. H. Rollins. Despite removal attempts, the President ordered his retention and promotion for independence, praising his moral character.
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Unusual Occurrence—Merit Rewarded
New York, March 17.
The Herald's Washington special says that a few days since a young clerk named Johnson declined to pay an assessment on his salary, for election purposes, in New Hampshire, as requested by a circular of Hon. E. H. Rollins of that State, and attempts were thereupon made to have him removed. The President was informed of the facts, and on learning that the clerk was yet a minor, although an honorably discharged soldier, and had strong testimonials as to moral character and clerical abilities, directed the paymaster general to retain him and give him the earliest possible promotion for his independence. Politicians would do well to make note of this.
New York, March 17.
The Herald's Washington special says that a few days since a young clerk named Johnson declined to pay an assessment on his salary, for election purposes, in New Hampshire, as requested by a circular of Hon. E. H. Rollins of that State, and attempts were thereupon made to have him removed. The President was informed of the facts, and on learning that the clerk was yet a minor, although an honorably discharged soldier, and had strong testimonials as to moral character and clerical abilities, directed the paymaster general to retain him and give him the earliest possible promotion for his independence. Politicians would do well to make note of this.
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
Heroic Act
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Moral Virtue
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Political Assessment
Clerk Promotion
Presidential Intervention
Veteran Independence
Moral Character
What entities or persons were involved?
Johnson
Hon. E. H. Rollins
The President
Where did it happen?
New Hampshire And Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Johnson
Hon. E. H. Rollins
The President
Location
New Hampshire And Washington
Event Date
A Few Days Before March 17
Story Details
Young clerk Johnson declines political assessment on salary, faces removal attempts, but President retains and promotes him for independence as minor veteran with strong testimonials.