Debate on Tilden and Democratic Party Prospects in 19th Century Politics
A lengthy 19th century political discourse analyzes James B. Tilden’s chances for the presidency, contrasting Democratic and Republican positions on tariffs, internal improvements, and civil rights. It argues party unity, regional loyalties, and evolving electoral power, noting shifts in the South and West and the potential impact on the Electoral College.
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Natoon
Sine Parta
Lincan Ua
Hampton and the Republicans in the Grant era
A critical view recalls General Hampton declining to congratulate General Grant, condemning his Mississippi and Lochemer actions, and accusing the Hayes administration of patronage pressure. The piece portrays Hampton as principled, resisting manipulation, and questions Cabinet attempts to influence his stance.
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Chicago
Hampton
Grant
Wau
Ae How
Grantiam
Mississippi
Lochevcu
United States
Thorn
Philadelphia
Wade Hampton
South Carolina
Groot
Society of the Army of the ‘Tennesse
Thi
Kerra
Bayes
Chamberlain
Hayes
General Hampton
Dugusta Chroniete
Texas Pacific line eyed as 750 mile link to New Mexico
Col Stolt president of the Pennsylvania Railroad discusses the Texas Pacific project in a St. Louis Republic interview. He says the line may span 750 miles from Fort Worth to the western New Mexico boundary, linking with the Southern Pacific and forming a new continental trade route. The plan includes direct Fort Worth to El Paso travel and connections via Texarkana and Missouri Kansas and Texas lines, with $0.0 per mile average revenue.
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Colonel Stolt
Pennsylvania Railmad
Texa-Pactic
Fort Worth
New Mexico
Southern Pacific
Pacific Coast
Hants
Pacific Ocean
el Paso
Old Mexico
Seave
Ona
Texark
Pennsylvania
Cols
Scott Wild
St. Louis Republicat
Lee and Jackson Meet in May Evening Talk at War Camp
A long account describes the May first night conversation between Generals Lee and Jackson. Marshal overheard their discussion on Confederate plans around Chancellorsville, movements on the right bank, and secrecy before dawn attacks. Lee warned of possible Federal movements, Jackson outlined routes, and both officers urged readiness and concealment as dawn broke May 2 1863 while Union forces eye Fredericksburg.
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Fitshugh Lee
Nod Jackson
Lee
Jackson
Cal. Marshal
Gen
Leo
Devir
Les. Marshal
Beethetsburg
Chancellorsville
Eubateves
Lev
Gan. Taekyon
Geo. Hooker
Wis Frank
Predricksburg
Hameyer
Geo. Jackson
Les
Furnuva
Brock
Lex
Spos
Gen. Lee
Col. Marshall
Davia
Pickett
Hood
Jankson
Den
Dee
Star
Barry
Rappahannock
Wilcox
Banksford
Alept. Hooker
Butterfield
Fredrickeburg
Reginold
Avaterus
Napoleon
Duke of Wellington
Chris- Hans
Billy
Hia
Tennessee
Adm
Willian
Wenege
Greta Dey
William
Enys
Ming
Rick
Jeanke
The Bidden Brigadier A Confederate General Metcalfe found near Montgomery
A Confederate general long believed dead is discovered living as a recluse in a one room stone hut on a Willis farm near Montgomery Ohio. He is identified as General Metcalfe born Bardstown Kentucky, educated in Danville and Lexington Virginia, now posing as a farmer and keeping to himself while planning to reveal his life during and after the war.
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Geo. W. W. Muetesife
Melealhe Osm
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Tnt
W. W. Dalton
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Tor
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Danville
Lexington
Stonewall Jackson
Dangilis College
Roy
Cortely
Iys
Virginia
Montgomery Almont
Fermoda Conneutot
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Foster Todd
Montgomiers
Todd
Big Erin
Willis Fardi
Hampton
Hamp
Goa
Confellence Army
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Steels
Fife
Rca
Pole
North Carolina
New York
Egolf
Potts
Noel Hue
Slur
Goya
Turkey
Holloway
Stelwe
Canvarwe
New Orleans
James
Sisimere
New Yorks
Merc
Tanee
Abita Jack
Wilmington
PAV AB
New York Junction
Apollo
Tim
Eatonville
Chowan County
Dyax
Taga
Aentleman
Columbia
Lancaster
Pandemsn Nivlog
Bro. James. Adams Jy
Ibis
Avams
Adame
Chester
Butler’s plan for small farms boosts South industry and growth
Senator Butler argues for subdividing large southern plantations into small farms to diversify industry and attract immigration, citing historical examples from France and Rome and presenting comparative data on population, wealth, and imprisonment to support widespread subdivision as a path to prosperity and security within the Union. The report also covers local crimes, a Mill burn incident, and remarks from Chester about political unity.
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M. ©. Butler
South Carolina
Chester
Butler
France
Rome
Rutler Skormid
Butler Addaces
Casolina
Sinpostel
Rearalina
Jia
Sonrl
Tryien
Masachusetts
Atta
Memphis
Ajyaatt
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