Principles and Tendencies of the Two Parties in 19th Century Politics
A Springfield orator defends the Republican Party, tracing its Civil War leadership, military victory, and postwar policies. He contrasts Republican achievements with Democratic abuses, condemns election violence, praises national unity, and urges federal action to protect voting rights and promote industry, education, and infrastructure.
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General Sherman
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Congress
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Tariff Reform Row Forces Academy Teachers Out
The Lewiston Gazette reports that two Dean Academy teachers, Profs Perry and Mendon, resigned after being members of the Franklin Tariff Reform Club. Trustees, deeming tariff reform political heresy, forced their removal and hinted at the future of teaching a school tied to protectionist views.
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Lewision Gazette
Iron and Steel Consumption Gap Draws Tariff Debate
The Louisville Courier Journal quotes the New York Tribune noting America’s pig iron use now surpasses Britain’s. It argues tariffs restrain iron and steel demand, contrasting U.S. rail expansion and population with England’s, and says metals are as vital as grain and meat to industry.
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United States
United Kingdom
England
Louisville Courier-Journal
Paris workers demand exclusion of foreigners from trades
The Burlington Gazette notes French protectionist policy. Workers in Paris push to exclude foreigners to gain protection they see as similar to landowners. They argue higher bread prices justify higher wages, and claim equal rights to shielding from foreign competition.
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France
Paris
Burlington Gazette
Harmony of Labor and Thought, A Moral Reflection
The laborer and the thinker each exhaust their powers without engaging in practical life. True health happiness and effectiveness come only from a harmonious union of labor and thought, even if people are unaware of it.
Canada Free Trade Hopes Beset by British Policy
The Philadelphia Record reports that Britain would likely block Canada from formal free trade with the United States. The piece argues Britain’s resistance would clash with its own free trade principles, while noting the U S and Canada may pursue reciprocal trade regardless of British approval.
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Canada
United States
Great Britain
Philadelphia Record
Ancient Roman bedsteads and a poacher’s misjudged sheep
The piece contrasts heavy Roman bedsteads with a detailed description of their design and comfort. It also recounts a misadventure of a down on his luck poacher who stole what he believed to be a sheep, only to discover a dog and carry its body seven miles, lamenting his mistake in comical terms.
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Senate
Jack Falstaff
Union
Jefferson Davis
Kentucky
Chicago Ledger
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St. Mark
St. James
St. Thomas
Christ
John Huss
Hugh McKail
Jesus Christ
God
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Church of Jesus Christ
Richard Baxter
England
Robert McCheyne
Dundee
Jonathan Edwards
Northampton
Somerville
N. J
New Brunswick
John Livington
John Livingston
Leanus
Mr. Livingston
Livingston
Jesus
Man
Gennesaret
Nazaeth
Lord Jesus Christ
The Tempest Sermon and Christ in the Ship
Rev. T De Witt Talmage preaches The Tempest at Brooklyn Tabernacle urging readers to keep Christ in the ship through life’s voyages. He contrasts calm seas with looming storms and recalls apostolic martyrdom to warn against wavering faith during revivals and trials.
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T. de Witt Talmage
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Christ
Tiberias
Galilee
Gennesaret
Jesus
Navy
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Liverpool
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Hermon
Thal
Jesus Christ
St. James
St. Philip
Bread by weight and small coin habits in London
Annie Wakeman reports London bread is sold by weight in quartern and half quartern loaves with prices from four and a half to five and a half pence. Short weight leads bakers to compensate with a slice. fines can reach 40 shillings. Extra bread bits feed beggars. small items sold by the pound or piece. London makes a sixpence go farther than most places.
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Annie Wakeman
London
Philadelphia Record
England
Ian
Dallas
Philadelphia
The Decay of Trees and Water Soaking Timber
A Lumberman and Manufacturer argues that many woods rot quickly when exposed bark on, but stay sound if bark removed or submerged. He recommends water-soaking all young timber immediately after cutting or in spring to prevent decay and insect attack, noting faster drying and long-lasting boards.
Mottoes on wealth, duty, and hard work from Good Housekeeping
The excerpt notes wealth means income exceeding expenses and warns against idleness and verbose talk. It extols faith and diligence, emphasizes the sweetness of duty well done, and critiques all religion like a morning cloud. It urges focusing on one’s own affairs to study others. It rejects luck in favor of hard work.
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United States
James W. Blaine
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Tosney
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Ross Tweed
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