Grand Duke Alexis tale and political feuds stir Dixon
In this Dixon column from March 20 1872 editorials mock Grand Duke Alexis return tale of cock and bull fights in New Orleans and Havana. Criticism targets Secretary Robeson probes and Grant era frauds while noting Jarper’s Weekly editor Curtis near power and Goats Island harbor scheme with Central Pacific gains.
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Partisan Clash Over Grant Era and Reform Drive
The piece argues Republicans fear liberal cooperation with Democrats to reelect Grant. It cites The Chicago Times predicting Democratic failure and mocks old factions. It condemns Southern state governments and cites alleged pension frauds and government cost overruns under Grant.
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Chicago Times
Democratic Party
General Grant
Davy Crockett
Expose of Robeson Fraud Leads to House Inquiry
The New York Sun accuses Geo M Robeson of defrauding the Treasury of over a million dollars as Congress orders a House committee to investigate his naval transactions. Witnesses include Navy Department officials, and the paper calls for Robeson's impeachment if justice is served.
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Political rancor and tariff lobby push in Washington
The piece attacked tariff and silk industry lobbying in Washington while criticizing infant industry protections. It contrasts Republicans and Democrats, mocks figures like Grant and Palmer, and cites alleged radical fraud in New Hampshire with claims of bribery and widespread manipulation at the polls.
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Washington
America
Isles of the Sea
New Hampshire Democrats Claim Narrow Victory Amid Opposition
The speaker asserts the honest vote prevailed over corrupt tools of the opposition and cites a 2,000 vote Democratic lead in New Hampshire. He credits defeat of Grant administration forces, the Pacific Railroad, and big Massachusetts manufacturers and urges continued confidence despite disappointment.
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Pacific Railroad
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
South Carolina Legislature Described as Corrupt and Ignorant
The New York Tribune labels South Carolina's leadership as a corrupt, venal group surrounding a mass of ignorant legislators. It notes black lawmakers see themselves as government employees paid six dollars a day plus per vote, selling votes openly. The piece argues such treasonous corruption would provoke swift reaction in the North.
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South Carolina
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