Fragmentary 16th Century News Echoes and Political Shifts
Disjointed notes from January 21 1569 report France peace prospects and Johnson appointments amid colonial tensions. Mexico hints at new mutinies and Pacific Railroad aid debates unfold as California divisions over crops and trade surface. Washington Grand Jury weighs Surratt case and presidential amnesty moves. Illinois inaugurations mark a period of ceremony and political change.
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Washington
Surratt
Bed enn Negroes Repel Klan Raid At Night
Report cites a Ku Klux Klan raid near Bed enn halted by Black residents who resisted. Mentions pension for Mrs. Lincoln and a bill amendment in the House Judiciary Committee to remove race based disqualifications. Notes a Gen staff officer’s dispatch about unrest and militia activity to protect Union supporters.
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Bedenn
House
Judiciary Committee
Arnae
Copperhead Fraud Probes Grow in New York City Election
A congressional committee's investigation into alleged Copperhead fraud in the November New York City vote reveals evidence of about 90,000 fraudulent ballots cast by repeaters and via bogus naturalization methods.
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Copperhead
New York City
Committee of
Congress
Washburn Urges Economic Retrenchment in Government
In a midweek House speech, E B Washburn advocated increased economy in national expenditures and integrity in government affairs. The address is seen as reflecting the sentiments likely to characterize the upcoming administration of General.
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E. B. Washburn
House of Representaives
Political State objections to local candidate selection
An independent journalist denounces attempts to pack county Republican nominating conventions to secure offices. He argues voters should choose locally and asserts opposition to covert alliances and wire pulling that influence nominations. He condemns efforts he views as undermining fair access for Athens County voters.
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Athens County
Union Republican Party
Ite
Pee Eine
Great
Republican Party
Johnsons Christmas amnesty proclamation called treachery by many
The piece condemns President Johnson for issuing a Christmas amnesty that forgives former rebels without distinguishing among actions since the war. It argues punishment was already deemed impossible and claims the proclamation serves only to gain loyalist praise while alienating true reformers.
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Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Tennessee
Andrew Johnson
Texas in 1868 A hard problem for military rule
The piece surveys 1868 unrest and political shifts including Grant's election, Reconstruction debates in Virginia Mississippi and Georgia, and the troubled situation in Texas. It notes Texas’ sparse population, frontier conditions, refugee rebel presence, and the likelihood of long military governance to curb lawlessness.
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Crant
Texas
Erie
South America
General Grant
South
Virginia
Washington
Committee On Reconstruction
Mississippi
Georgia
Tennessee
South Carolina
Arkansas
Sheridan
States elect new U S Senators amid party clashes
Missouri picked Carl Schurz for U S Senator and New York chose Reuben E. Fenton after close contests with Morgan, while Maine moved toward Hannibal Hamlin. Indiana battled a bitter battle over Col Cumback amid party defections and a governor tied controversy. Senate results named Bayard, Bayard Jr., Hamlin, Chandler, Carpenter, Ramsey, Sumner, and Scott among others.
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Missouri
Carl Schurz
U.S
New York
Covernor Fenton
Morgan
Fenton
Maine
Hamlin
Merrill
Samlin
Indiana
Col. Cumback
Senate
House
Cumback
Gov
Baker
Hendricks
Gov. Baker
Affee
Hughes
Doolittle
Dixon
Cowan
Henderson
Grimes
Fowler
Patterson
van Winkle
Ross
Fessenden
Delaware
James A. Bayard
Thomas A. Bayard
James A
Hannibal Hamlin
Michigan
Zach. Chandler
Wisconsin
M. Hi. Carpenter
Pennsylvania
John Scott
Minnesota
Alex, Ramsey
Massachusetts
Charles Sumner
Reuben EF. Fenton
Enduring Monument Erected For Shaw Free School
After Col Robert G Shaw fell at Fort Wagner his regiment and supporters funded a memorial. Sea erosion delayed plans and funds were redirected to build the Shaw Free School in Charleston for Freedmen children. The school now educates five hundred scholars, serving as a lasting tribute.
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Fort Wagner
Morris Tskind
Charleston Harbor
Fifty-fourth
Massachusetts Infantry
Robert G. Shaw
Haywood
Col. Shaw
Gen
Saxton
Morris Island
Charleston
Shaw Free School
English book smuggling scandal hits U S customs
The article details a fraud where about 75,000 dollars worth of cheap English re prints of American authors were shipped to the United States, dodging duties on most of of their value. The stock was seized and sold by Custom House officials before loss to the government. English publishers are said to have shared in the risk.
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Joh Pull
Custom House
Irving
Prescott
Longfellow
Emerson
London
America
United States
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Congress Rejects Rail Road Subsidies Resolution
Last Monday the House passed a resolution 90 to 67 against rail road subsidies and favored applying national resources to public services to relieve tax burdens. The editorial voice welcomes Senate approval to end the subsidies, viewing them as swindles.
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Congress
Senate
House
Pomeroy Banner Quits Over Allegations in Disputed Wage Claim
An unsigned note from the Pomeroy Banner accuses a renegade soldier of failing to pay, criticizing political opportunism during a campaign. The excerpt references Algeria, Africa, and ancient figures as part of a satirical critique of quality and price.
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Pomeroy
Algeria
Africa
Marius
Cato
Land of the Bet
Athens Messenger Receives Notable Redress in Print
Readers praise the Athens Messenger for a new dress of type and improved typography. Multiple accounts note its live Republican stance and the paper’s strong editorial quality, with comments from Logan Journal Lancaster Gazette and others affirming its value to Athens County citizens.
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Athens
Aira
Mressenauk
Shold
Athens County
National Union Republican Party
Cincinnati Chronicle
Mreer
Ger
Logan Journal
The
Athens Messenger
Lancaster Garetts
Charley Jennings
Meigs County Press
Athens County Officials Praised for Competent Service
In Athens County the current officials are praised as excellent men and the Republicans are commended for making good selections. The note expresses hope they will continue to secure capable and courteous public servants.
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Athens County
Proverbs Adage on Generosity and Wealth
A brief advertising quotation cites Proverbs xl 24 25. It contrasts the scatterer who grows rich through generosity with the withholder who tends to poverty, asserting that a liberal soul is fat and whoso waters will themselves be watered.
Brick house with five rooms for sale as investment
A brick dwelling with five rooms a porch a stable and a cistern will be sold to pay a handsome profit as an investment. Inquiries may be made of Luke A. Port at Benson's old stand opposite the Court House.
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Luke A. Port
Benson's
Court House
Local crop prospects and auction notices in region
Reports from the country praise wheat and fruit buds with spring favorable. Col. Geo. W. Baker sells delinquent Athens county lands and lots. Davis Bros offer hat and cap department at cost. Coolville and Salina ship hogs. Athens shows around 2,000. Selig & Co advertise auctions. church meetings continue with good results. Hall’s Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer promoted.
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Geo. W. Baker
Athens County
State Temperance Convention Held in Columbus Last Week
The State Temperance Convention was in session at Columbus last week with delegates discussing reform measures and policy advocacy.
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State Temperance
Columbus
Pikes Turnpikes Draw Talk in Warrensburg Visit
Dr Luke A Port of Warrensburg Missouri visits former village friends. The piece calls pikes the best turnpikes and notes the present road conflctions as a strong argument supporting pikes.
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Luke A. Port
Warrensburg
Missouri
Sherman Receives Thanks for Favors on Vulilie Documents
A note of gratitude is extended to Hon. John Sherman for favors granted in the matter of Vulilie Documents, acknowledging assistance and support from the official.
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John Sherman
Tragic Child Killed by Colt in Waterloo Township
Friday morning Jafuary Std, seven year old daughter of Robert Martin, was struck above the left eye by a two year old colt in Waterloo township. The blow fractured the skull and she died about five days later. She was a favorite of the family and well liked by all who knew her. Also note Kettyon College inaugurated Professor Tappan as president on Tuesday with an address in the chapel delivered by Bishop Mellvaine.
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Jafuary
Robert Martin
Waterloo Township
Tappan
Kettyon College
Mellvaine
New York
Acti
Acti Pinerties
Philadelphia
Hhromiway
Hemi
T. Welmbalé
William Weightmax
Powers & Weightman
Ninth
Brown Streets
Weembold
Helmbold
Hite Pinabold
Ann Irhoviep
Herotnenrny
HruMpon
Elmbold
Drug and Chemical Warehouse
Broadway
N.Y
Ny Chemical Warehouse
MH. T. Helmbold
Plantation Bitters and Magnola WaIter advertised origin
A historic notice recounts a physician’s health pilgrimage to St. Croix. It details discovering medicinal properties of local rum and plant extracts, leading to the creation and promotion of Plantation Bitters as a restorative medicine. Also touts Magnola WaIter as a superior Cologne rival at half the price.
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St. Croix
Ohio proposes road improvement act amendments in 1868
The General Assembly provides to amend sections of an 1867 act authorizing county commissioners to lay out construct and improve roads. The measure details petition requirements viewer appointment surveying publication notice public utility findings and order to proceed with road projects including apportionment of costs and methods for valuation materials and damages. It also repeals specified sections while preserving ongoing rights and pending proceedings.
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U. S
General Assembly
State of
Ohio
Probate Court
Court of Common Pleas
Ir. W. Thornhill
House of Rep
Lef
Senate
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O ‘Morton
J. M. Dalzel
Mm Ghia
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Davis Bros
Coolville
Salina
Selig & CO
Hall
Blair
McA Roy
Wang Stanley
Frank Atking
Stanley &O
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Mar
D. L. Btarr
Atiens, Ohio
Emak
Gent
Boots, &c., Ae
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McAboy
Stanley & CO
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A. W. SS. Minear
W. P. Jonson
CL. Wilson
Mew Drug Store
Minesr &C
Jared Marts
Court Street
Pahnestock
Sain
A. W. S. Minear & Co
Atiens
Cantor
OILLO
Shelac
DAMAR
Black
Athens, Olo
Hada
Wholplash Duyers
Minear & Co
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Selig
van Vorhes & Cartlett's Hardware Store
Main Street
Atitens
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