When was it published?

November 4, 1871 in The Albany Register

Domestic News November 4, 1871

The Albany Register

Q: What keywords are associated?

Revenue Officers, Government Reduction, Grant Administration, Economical Basis

Albany, Linn County, Oregon

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What is this article about?

The Washington Administration reduced revenue officers from 5,050 (Dec 1865-Jan 1867) to 5,720 (1867-1868), then to 4,260 by Oct 1, 1868, cutting 1,590 positions (over 25%), including eight Assessors and Collectors with $10,000 annual expenses each, showcasing Grant's economical government.

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The Administration at Washington is lopping off useless office holders. From December, 1865, to January, 1867, there were 5,050 revenue officers in the service; from 1867 to 1868 there were 5,720, and on the 1st of October the number was decreased to 4,260, showing a reduction since the date first mentioned of 1,590—more than twenty-five per cent. This reduction includes eight Assessors and eight Collectors, whose annual expenses averaged $10,000 each. The worst enemies of Grant must acknowledge that he conducts the Government on an economical basis.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Economic

What keywords are associated?

Revenue Officers Government Reduction Grant Administration Economical Basis

What entities or persons were involved?

Grant

Where did it happen?

Washington

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Washington

Event Date

December 1865 To October 1868

Key Persons

Grant

Outcome

reduction of 1,590 revenue officers, more than twenty-five per cent; includes eight assessors and eight collectors whose annual expenses averaged $10,000 each.

Event Details

The Administration at Washington is lopping off useless office holders. From December, 1865, to January, 1867, there were 5,050 revenue officers in the service; from 1867 to 1868 there were 5,720, and on the 1st of October the number was decreased to 4,260, showing a reduction since the date first mentioned of 1,590. The worst enemies of Grant must acknowledge that he conducts the Government on an economical basis.