Mule at Fort Vernon Barracks sparks civil war era protest
A lengthy 19th century debate over soldier mule Mexique at Fort Vernon Barracks Alabama unfolds. Officers resist sale under a Lincoln order, Sherman endorses keeping the animal, and Major Kobbe documents the mule’s storied service from the Mexican War era.
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Judicial Amendment sparks endless legal muddle in Ohio
The Columbus dispatch from the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette reports that the Judicial Amendment has created a tangle for lawyers and judges alike. It cites confusion over continuance, re election, governor filled vacancies, and whether the Supreme Court can set on itself. It notes prior attempts to ease court backlogs and warns the public may retaliate to further tinkering.
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Thanksgiving Proclamation and Political Commentary
President Arthur issues a national Thanksgiving day proclamation for November 24, urging worship and gratitude. The excerpt also critiques election procedures, comments on Civil Rights laws, and argues social progress may come from time and policy shifts rather than immediate force, reflecting mixed views from the Lancaster Gazette and New York Tribune.
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