James W Newman and Reconstruction Era Ohio Politics
James W Newman, Democratic Secretary of State candidate, served in the Ohio House during 1867-68 when Democrats controlled both chambers. The record shows strict partisanship and support for the party's extreme measures, including votes on re ratification of the Fourteenth Amendment and opposition to Reconstruction acts. The report notes Newman’s votes on military escort language, rescision moves, and amendments, highlighting his stance on race and Reconstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Newman
House of Representatives
House
Newman
Columbus
Hughes
Butler
Yeas
Mr. Newman
Mann
Jewett
Congress
Supreme Court of the United States
United States
Senate
Senate of
Alabama
Hill
Lee
Union
Ball
Ohio
Rebellions and Legal Battles Spark National Tension
The article surveys events from the era including South Carolina’s nullification attempt fueling Jacksonian popularity, a Northern patriotism surge, and Ohio brewers’ defiance. It notes a California jury verdict reversal over liquor in the deliberation room, Miss McGee’s self harm case, liquor-license shifts in Illinois, a new crutch invention, Lucy Stone’s Boston University visit, flawless Internal Revenue collection, and a Catarrh remedy promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
United States
Gen
Jackson
Ohio
Cincinnati
Piles Itch Relief and Back Pain Remedies Ad
A hoaxing sales pitch touts Dr. Swayne's Ointment for piles promising relief and rest. It contrasts with stock market losses and mentions Shiloh's Porous Plaster for back, side or chest pain with a 25 cent price. E. R. Lash sells both items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Swayne
Stock Exchange
E. R. Lash
Hunt
Eves
Munt
Hunt's Remedy Co
Rovidence
R. I
Also Mentioned on This Page
Layton
Detroit Free Press
Warsaw
N. Y
Rochester
P. S
J. O
Shiloh
Louis Fritz
Kennedy, Nl
EF. R. Lash
Brown
California
Supreme Court
Miss McGee
Jersey City
Illinois
Democratic Party
THE
Boston Commonwealth
Lucy Stone
Boston University
Sheloh
E.R. Lash
Colorado
Vay
En SK Ss
Hocking Valley
Toledo
Izooonrt
Tabu
Athens
Nelsonville Pomeroy
Gallipolis
Vinton
McArthur Logan
Lancaster
Zanesville
Winchester
P.m
Dayton
Cin
Delawar
Marion
Sal Carey
Fostoria
Detroit
Via
Can
Southern B
Fosteri
Matey Oo
Sandusky
Marion _ Delaware
Logan
McArthur, Vinton
Gallipolis Pomeroy
Nelsonville
Parkersburg
Marietta
Columus
Circleville
New Lexington
Muskingum Valley
R. R
Union Depot
W. HH. Harrison
G. R. Carr
Otterbein University
H. A. Thompson
Westerville
Columbus & Hocking Valley
Pittspurgh
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Washington
Phiadelphia
New York
Boston
Indianapolis
Louisville
St. Louis
Chicago
Kansas City
Omaha
Missouri
Iowa
Kansas
Nebrska
Territories
Pullman Palace Cars
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
A. Ford
Jas
McRea
ColumsBus
Ohio & Mississippi
Ohio & Mississippi Railway
Texas
Great West
Oualy,y Liskmee
Mississippi
Ayer
Aver
Ayren
Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell, Mass
Mrssenger
St. Ous
Ohte & Mitesteet Ppl
Asiem
Yeere
Nes
Arkansas
Nebraska
Colorado, New Mexico
Arizona
F. M. Koons
W. Towsley
Warren
Carveyona
O & C. Railway
ARIS
Gale
Hristorae
Agen Chillicot Onion
Walnut St
Grand Hotel
Mill Street
Peabody, Co
Cone, Jr
BANKS
A. Norros
J. M. Welch
D. H. Moone
Cashy
First National Bank
State Bank of Ohio
Exchange
Europe
the Bank OF Athens
Athens, C
Lities
John Brown
J.D. Brown
Cashier
A. Dille
Phoenix Block
I J.E. Edmundson
Main Street
Drug Store
Hotels
Warren House
Elmer Golden
Court House
North High St
OB Printing
Massenger
Beblers &E
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!