When was it published?

May 9, 1855 in Washington Telegraph

Domestic News May 9, 1855

Washington Telegraph

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Gov. Reeder, Mr. Manypenny, The President

Q: What keywords are associated?

Gov Reeder, Manypenny, Land Speculation, Kansas, Indian Affairs, Political Challenge

Washington, Hempstead County, Arkansas

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What is this article about?

Gov. Reeder of Kansas writes a letter defending against Commissioner Manypenny's charges of land speculation, admitting purchases but claiming fair value, and proposes a challenge for presidential dismissal if charges unproven.

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Gov. Reeder, of Kansas, and the Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Gov. Reeder of Kansas has addressed a pungent letter to Mr. Manypenny, the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, in reply to the charges made in his official report, in January last, that the Governor had been taking an improper advantage of his official position to speculate in lands. He admits that he bought lands, but insists that he paid what they were worth, to parties as competent as he or Commissioner Manypenny to transact business. He concludes by saying that either he or the Commissioner is unfit for his place, and proposes that the Commissioner agree that unless he make good his charge by or before a specific time, that the President dismiss him, and if he does, that the President dismiss Gov. Reeder. Whether the commissioner will accept this challenge or not, has not yet transpired.

N. O. Picayune.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Gov Reeder Manypenny Land Speculation Kansas Indian Affairs Political Challenge

What entities or persons were involved?

Gov. Reeder Mr. Manypenny The President

Where did it happen?

Kansas

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Kansas

Key Persons

Gov. Reeder Mr. Manypenny The President

Outcome

proposes mutual dismissal challenge to the president if charges not proven; commissioner's response not yet known.

Event Details

Gov. Reeder addresses a letter to Commissioner Manypenny replying to January report charges of speculating in lands using official position. Admits buying lands at fair value from competent parties. Concludes either is unfit and proposes agreement for presidential dismissal based on proof of charges.