A Standing Proposition on Southern Negro Murders and North-South Politics
The piece argues that northern Democratic papers overlabel Southern violence as negro outrages, citing untaxed murders of black people since 1865 and Arkansas offers a thousand dollars for evidence of punished white killers. It links postwar politics, Civil Rights veto fears, and rebel sentiment to rising Northern Democratic confidence and Southern reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Arkansas Republican
Tittle Rock
Causes Behind Southern Outrages and Third Term Fears
A historical analysis links Southern violence to deep seated racial hatred and anti Republican sentiment. It traces tensions to third term talk, Grant’s possible independence, and conservative moves in Louisiana and Arkansas, fueling White League plans and a mob atmosphere. The piece notes rumors of a presidential veto on civil rights legislation worsening negroes’ morale and heightening fear.
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Republican Party
South
G Ginie
General Grant
Louisiana
Arkansas
Grant
White League
Uphold the ticket everywhere in Indiana letter
Hon Roscoe Conkling declines Indiana speaking invitation due to professional duties but pledges support to uphold the ticket. He condemns Indiana Democrats and urges Republicans to pursue sound politics and honesty. Letter dated August 27, 1874 from Utica New York addresses Gen Thomas Brady and state central committee.
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Roscoe Conkling
New York
Utica
N. Y
Indiana
Markland
Wisconsin
America
Ansth Coonset
Cally-Suncasa
Foscon Conklin
Thos. J. Brady
Republican State Central Committee
Bristow Letter Cites Duty Over Indiana Campaign
Treasury Secretary B H Bristow informs Gen Thomas J Brady that official duties prevent him from campaigning in Indiana. He reiterates commitment to Republican principles and the party's continued power, sending best wishes for the upcoming election. He signs as “your obedient servant.”
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Fion
B. I. Bristow
Treasury
Treasury Department
Thomas J. Brady
Markland
Indiana
Republican Party
B. H. Bristow
Fears of Trouble in New Orleans Fueled by Election Ties
A private letter from New Orleans dated September 5 1874 warns of violence before the November 4 election. The writer claims widespread white supremacist sentiment targets Republicans and blacks, urges Northern troops and even paged incorporation of a White League, and expresses hostility to Reconstruction policies.
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New Orleans
Hill
South
New
Ontecxs
Republican Party
Kellogg
Official Report on Owen County Troubles by Willis Russell
General Murray forwards Deputy Willis Russell's official report on disturbances in Owen County. He endorses the report and refers it to District Attorney Wharton for action, noting violations of law and resistance to law officers as the cause of the unrest.
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Louisville
H. Murray
United States
Owen County
Willis Russell
General Murray
Wharton
Monterey
SerrempBen
G. C. Wharton
Hsg
United States District Attorney
United States Marshal
Siir H. Murray
Deputized U S Marshal recounts Ku Klux crimes in Owen county Ky
Willis Russell's detailed affidavit and supporting statements describe Ku Klux activity in Owen and Henry counties from 1870 to 1874. The narrative covers murders arson and threats by Klan members led by figures such as Bill Smoot and Perry, with appeals for federal military aid and multiple arrests and trials linked to the violence.
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Bean
United States
Bfarshal
Wilson
Kuklux
Fie
Twin Creek
Wm. Plasters
Gratz
Brown’s
Plasters
Owen
Jim Oskins
John Onan
Billy Walston
Wm. Razor
Fielding Donthitt
Reuben Clements
Joseph Hoskins
Wm. Smoot
Louisville
Bluford Woods
Onan
James M. Walker
William Smoot
John C. Smoot
Owenton
Hill’s
Owen County
Monterey
Federal
Walker
Smoots
Ey Perie
Hayden
Elkhorn
Monlerey
Green Barr
Charles Walker
Owentown
Henry Triplett
Triplett
Barr
Mysel
Perry
George T. Mefford
Hessa
Land Sim
Margayles
Tucker
Tom
Hardin's
Mefford
William Hall
Metford
Kentucky
John Owan
W. M. Bourne
Henry County
Jordan Mosby
Williams
Guestville
Bill Smoot
Smoot
Bild Smoot
Kuklux Klan
John B. Roberts
Frankfort
Leslie
Wiliams
W. H. Walker
Grubbs
Gistville
Newcastle
Eminence
Kuldlux
Lewis Wilson
Conner- Journal
Roberts
Indiana
Bill Sraooz
John Cattin
Bill
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Mosterly
Grech Barr
Commonwealth
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J. P
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J. W. Sarry
Owly County
Ransdell
W. D. Ranspett
Mr. Perry
Jas, Baxter
Fiee
Pring
T. J. Harpry
J. W. Foster
Attorney Perry
Z. M. Tucker
Eli H. Murray
Owen, Honey
Eras
Ku Klux
Thaze
George Hoover
John Robinson
Lockart
Benjamin Moreland
In Klux
Wash Jones
Scott County
Force
Harper's Ferry
Ku, Klux Klan
F. ‘Wilson
Onun
Tom Walker
Mose Webster
William
Jim Hoskins
Dick New
Hosking
Monroe Christopher
Wm. Russell
Lockport
Toeth
Henry
Sam Crew
James Bourne
John Dickerson
Wallace Dickerson
Lavi Fishback
al. Towles
Thornton Dunlap
Sand Ripple
Richard Ke, Williams
William Plasters
O. M
Lindall
WH. Walker
Hiles
Bee
Kuklux Organization
Willis Russel
Cincinnati
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