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May 10, 1868
Nashville Union And Dispatch
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
Washington correspondent 'Trix' details the extravagant costs of impeachment proceedings, totaling nearly $400,000, including tickets for spectators, high witness fees, and implied luxuries, borne by the public.
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THE COST OF IMPEACHMENT.
"Trix," the Washington correspondent of the Chicago Times, says:
The people will have to pay a good round sum for impeachment; but it will all be found in the bill, including $6000 for printing admission tickets, a vast number of which were distributed to the harlots of Representatives and Senators, who appear daily, in all the pride of paint, powder and feathers, in the galleries. Certain witnesses cost the country $5000 each. Ten cents a mile and $10 per day were allowed for attendance. The entire cost is set down at near $400,000—including, I suppose, lemonade, ice-cream, oysters and cologne—the last, of course, for the ladies.
"Trix," the Washington correspondent of the Chicago Times, says:
The people will have to pay a good round sum for impeachment; but it will all be found in the bill, including $6000 for printing admission tickets, a vast number of which were distributed to the harlots of Representatives and Senators, who appear daily, in all the pride of paint, powder and feathers, in the galleries. Certain witnesses cost the country $5000 each. Ten cents a mile and $10 per day were allowed for attendance. The entire cost is set down at near $400,000—including, I suppose, lemonade, ice-cream, oysters and cologne—the last, of course, for the ladies.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Impeachment Costs
Government Expenses
Witness Fees
Admission Tickets
Political Satire
What entities or persons were involved?
Trix
Where did it happen?
Washington
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Trix
Location
Washington
Story Details
Washington correspondent 'Trix' reports that the impeachment proceedings will cost the public nearly $400,000, including $6,000 for printing admission tickets distributed to companions of Representatives and Senators, $5,000 per certain witnesses, and allowances of ten cents per mile and $10 per day for attendance, with satirical mention of additional luxuries.