Thad Stevens and a Veteran Legislator’s Comeuppance
A pair of anecdotes about Thaddeus Stevens and Pierce M. Young reveal a sharp political wit. Stevens taunts Young over West Point allegiance and Civil War service, prompting quips about disabilities removal. The scene ends with Stevens securing passage of Young’s disability bill.
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McPherson
House of Representatives
Thad. Stevens
Thad
Stevens
Committee On Elections
Canidates
Pierce M. B. Young
Congress
Mississipi
West Point
Washington
United States
Pennsylvania
Young
Great Tidal Wave from Peru Earthquake Describes Loss
Captain Colley of the Alida recounts the May 9 Peru coast quake and harbor wave that wrecked seven ships, damaged others, and killed about 170 residents while many fled to the mountains. The town burned, then the sea swept away buildings and stores as 4000 inhabitants faced evacuation. The report includes Beecher’s sermon on Jew and Gentile and a Paris Paper exchange on consent.
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Colley
Alida
Peru
New York
Pabellon de Pica
Religious Duty And Moral Law From A Cincinnati Perspective
A long reflection asserts moral obligation exists independent of belief, binding all under God’s laws and civil statutes. It insists church duties are universal obligations, while noting Cincinnati Commercial and The New York Sun reject silver inflation and urge silver coinage restoration to 1870 levels.
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Church of Christ
Cincinnati
New York Sun
Two Sides in Labor Dispute Told in Indiana Quarry Case
Opinion argues most men refuse work at fair wages. It cites an Indianapolis incident where quarry workers offered jobs and free railroad passes. passes used by five but none took employment. The piece blames Trades Unions for labor unrest and higher wages as hindering capital and investment.
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Maine
California
Indianapolis
Ind
Vandalia
Annexation scheme eyed as Mexico plots cession of territory
Washington report says Mexican annexation schemers act quietly and claim high government sympathy. They allege moves to seat a usurper or oust Diaz favor annexation and rest their case on cession of Sonora and Chihuahua mines. Evarts is cited in potential payouts before funds reach Mexico. Applause greets any success as crowds drift with the current.
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Washington
Mexico
U. S
Diaz
Sonora
Chihuahua
Evarts
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Henry Ward Beecher
America
Scott
Pope
Adelgitha
Ferdinand
Paris
Athens
Water Wheel & Machine Co
Ss. J. Bowman
the Home Manufacturing Co
Middleport Ohio
Practical Carriage Maker
Bing
Pittsburg
Cincinnati and St. Louis
Egetine
Mr. H. R. Stevens
L. Gore
Cor. Magazine
Walnutsea
Cambridge, Mass
Vegetine
Ives
Wii N. H. Tilden
Vegetine Insance and Heal Estate Agt
Sears’ Building
Boston
Mags
Charlestown
Mar
Dinsmor
Russell Street
Gs Za
Imr. Stevens
Bean
Munroe Parker
Athens Street
H. R. Stevens
Boston, Mass
JIk@agns
Cincinnati & Muskingum Valley
Lancaster, Arr
Junction City
New Lexington
Aanesville
Dresden Junction
Lancaster
Circleville
New Holland
Wilmington
Morrow
Loveland
W.H. Hatch
NEL
Os Ohto
Carver Force
Carver
W. M. Henry
H. K. Blackstone
T. A. Beaton
T. J. Herrold
W. B. Brooks
J.H. Walker
Canaanville
N. Warren
Athens County
TGRN
South Court St
Ohio
Amerinare
Cad Ces
Alden Fruit Preserving CO
Merchants Exchange
Foster
H. Foster, Jr
Dee
Outfit
True &Co
Augusta
Court ST
Athens, Ohio
Tron and Steel
Studebaker
Times
F. P. Graham
A. L. Roach &Son
Main Street
OF New
L. F. Racer’s
Messenger Office
Firc
Scinson A Co
Portland
MO. Holland
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