Ambitious South Politics Spur Grant Third-Term Debate
A verbose editorial recalls postwar strain on national fortunes, criticizing carpetbag misrule in the South and urging reform. It cites Louisiana, South Carolina and Mississippi, condemning corruption, urging Congress action and a possible early release of Edward F. Stokes amid broader calls for accountability. The piece also covers social topics from marriage norms to river navigation and local commerce debates.
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Grant
Atlanta
Gordon
Washington
Annie
Wili
General Grant
People of the
United States
Morton
Logan
Butler
Republic
Lis
Republican Party
Grant Sotronlng
Elim B. Washburn
Jones
Pennsylvania
White House
Insalia
Sapphorn
Credit
District of
South Carolina
Radical Party
Moses
Durell
Avan
Opr
Ube
Allen G. Thurman
Obi
Ohio
Pendleton
G. W. Morgan
Hendricks
Indiana
Seacock
Frank
New Hampshire
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Mississippi
Lousiana
Tulisna
California
Oregon
Nevada
Unclear Speech Marks From City Commencement Remarks
Fragmentary note describes mixed commentary about college commencements and remarks at an institution for the deaf and mute. Mentions a financial editor and a general sense of mercy in the city with plans for a trip out of town.
The Blues and a Lesson in Joyful Sorrow
An essay explores blue as symbol and mood, tracing how melancholy and humor intertwine. It argues that “the blues” can sharpen wit while warning that prolonged gloom harms perception, urging readers to recall affection and hope in a troubled world.
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Depaissee Stratts
Zladnnes
Early U S Presidents Births and Presidencies List
A historical list outlines U S presidents from Washington onward with birth years, inaugurations, terms and death details. Numerous dates and spellings are inconsistent, noting errors in Adams Jefferson Madison Monroe and others, suggesting a facsimile of an old roster.
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The
United States
Washington
George Washington
Virginia
Continental Army
City of
New York
John Adams
Massachusetts
Thomas Jefferson
Aston
James Madison
James Monroe
John Quincy Adgins
Andrew Jackson
Tennessee
Martin van Buren
William Henry Harrison
Ohio
Millred Fillmore
General Rae
Franklin Dierce
New Hampshire
James Buchanan
Pennsylvania
Abraham Lincoln
Minois
Andrey Johnson
Apel
Ulysses S. Grant
Webster’s Most Important Thought Recalls Webster's One Idea
A recounting of a dinner scene with Daniel Webster stressing personal responsibility to God. The anecdote centers on Webster’s quiet, profound answer to what most occupied his mind, a thought his companions never fully recounted or repeated.
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Daniel Welster
Afr. Webster
New Yorks
Webster
Math
Cowrage
Sid
Mr. Webster
Brigham Young Urges Noble Governance in Nation
The piece argues that a country thrives when its rulers are upright, serving the public good over private interests, citing moral integrity as the key to national prosperity and warnings against decayed leadership. It notes Brigham Young’s remarks and references his large family.
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South Carolina
Edgefield County
Clarendin
Wilifornchine
Georgetown County
Buboveo
Moses
Efecus
New Fork Times
IV Cilies
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Union
Claytons
Spencers
Pattersons
Sawyers
Pools
Louisiana
New Orleans
Congress
Poland Tonend
House of ‘Representatives
Arkansas
Clayton
Corey
Epwasa F. Stokes
Greenville
Edward F. Stokes
Bla Jong
Cooke
Resto
Phawin
Philadelphia
Slo
George
Costouest
Leraid
Georgia
Savannah River
Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel
Austa Catton Exchange
Pang Toe City
Savannas River
Pblic
Herving
Lun
Charies Estee
Mina
Powersburg
Oostanaula
Tras
Cotton Exchange
Saguonal
Ji Lockhart
J. H. Remson
W. Hi, Mattox
C. B. Heard
J. A. Turner
A. M. Holland
C. T. Latimer
J. A. Gilbert
Minnuio
Chicgea
Jean
Ibis
Chicago
Michigan Central
Brigham Young
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