Blaine and Conkling Reconcile After Bitter Quarrel
Curtis Blaine and Conkling reconcile after a long feud in Congress. Blaine defends Conkling’s position during a tense debate and, despite prior enmity, Blaine votes to support Conkling. The reconciliation follows a party power struggle over New York appointments and committee assignments.
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Curtis
Chicago Inter Ocean
Blaine
Conkling
Maine
Legat
Ea Leman
New York
Theodore Tilton
New York Independent
Davis
Shi
Kay House
Evarts
Logig
Evarte
Senate
Hamlin
Howe
Ito
Conklin
Conkling and Blaine Move Toward Reconciliation in Senate
The scene recounts Conkling asking Howe to invite Blaine as acting chairman, Blaine declining due to health travels, and a cordial handshake later that signals a thaw between the rival leaders. It notes Conkling’s immense workload, his temperate habits, unique English reception, and a broader view of party strength after Morton’s death.
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Conkling
Blaine
Maine
Senator Howe
Mr. Blaine
Howe
Arkansas
Senate
Mc Blaine
Morton
Republican Party
Congress
Rome
Douglas
Warmley
Conklin
England
London
Gen. Butler
Utles
Gordon
Wepons
Evarts
Hayes
Schurz
First Mustache Cap Mixup in Crockery Store
A young man buys a mustache cap for himself in a crockery shop, insists it is for him, and receives a gilt coin capsule labeled to my child. The scene is contrasted with quips from Rockland Courier and Josh Billings about humorous misstatements and stagecoach anecdotes.
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Mark
Edward Eggieston
Roxy
Mia Hanks
Jemima
Henriette
Col. Benamy
Tuscany
Benamy
Nettin
Niee
Paul
Reachin
Dale
Benlamy
Gatlin
Pitenshary
Rockland Courier
Democrats’ weak backbone in Congress shocks party unity
The piece argues that Democratic members, once unified in the minority, now resist party discipline. It recalls Civil War alignment, citing Wallandingham and Pendleton, and notes early session disputes over Army funding and support, suggesting diminished cohesiveness with Republicans in control.
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Congress
Wallandingham, Pendleton, &c
Tral
Republic
House
The Texas Prairies Sunset Route Blossoms Unfold
A vivid portrait of Texas prairies along the sunset route, describing endless fields and a riot of flowers. The narrator celebrates myriad varieties, colors, and the expansive horizon, naming painted cup, scarlet phlox, blue verbena, lilies, clover, and emerald grasses swaying beside unseen brooks.
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Ita
Guy
Deate
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