News of the Week from Washington highlights debt figures
From Washington the weekly telegraphy summary reports July debt totals at 3153,480,04 with cash to Treasury at 198,899,405 and decreases of 85,578,063. It notes minting figures, currency outstanding on July Ist, consular appointments, emigration counts, and various political and crime items across the United States.
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Errors of Letter-Writers and Miscellany Digest
A mixed item summary notes the Dead Letter Office in Washington dealing with widespread postal errors, with a suggestion to teach ABCs of correspondence in schools. It also reports on bagasse pulp trials in Louisiana, sugar production, and paper fiber prospects, plus brief mentions of ice purity, a French ring find, and a quip about a man “one step removed from an ass.”
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General Sherman letter on presidential crisis and military duty
General Sherman writes from Louis, Mo, Dec 28 about his December 8 Ottawa exchange with General Hancock and future politics. He argues the army must follow lawful authority, warns against military usurpation, and defends a peaceful constitutional solution. He discusses the presidency, Senate and House roles, and the risk of civil discord if partisan action disrupts the electoral process.
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Letter mocks Arthur acceptance amid Civil Service Reform claims
The piece ridicules Chester A. Arthur's acceptance letter alleging false statements and hypocrisy in Civil Service reform. It contrasts Arthur with Sherman and Hayes, cites Garf ield and Poland Committee testimony on Credit Mobilier, and laments Republican leaders defending Arthur while urging accountability in public offices. The Washington Post supplies editorial framing.
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Political Fly-Gobbler and Republican Campaign Lore
A critical ranter mocks a radical press fueled by falsehoods about General Hancock and other figures. The piece ridicules the “political gobbler” who prefers insinuations over facts, cites 19th century examples from Jefferson to Tilden, and notes partisan commentary from Harrisburg Patriot and McPherson.
Sectionalism Against Patriotism in 1860s Campaign
Editorial attacks Garfield as sectional candidate of the Republican party and praises Hancock as the Union and national candidate. It argues the GOP built on sectionalism, vows to end it, and lauds Hancock for lifelong Union service and a broad national administration. Cincinnati Enquirer highlights the contrast and urges peace and national unity.
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Political Points and Republican Hopefuls in Philadelphia Campaign
The New York Star mocks General Arthur’s letter of excorpt, while Marshall Jewell funds his campaign with his law. Conkling plans to engage in New York canvassing after summer ends, though forecasts push the heated term into November. Washington Fest notes Republican speakers insist the war’s end was not complete and Lee threatens Philadelphia. Sherman recalls no orders from Tilden or Hancock, debunking Republican mudsling and praising Sherman’s memory. Cincinnati Enquirer comments.
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