Political ticket slate listing multiple state and local offices
A historical ballot-like list outlines candidates for president and vice president Ulysses S Grant Henry Wilson along with a wide range of state and county offices including governor lieutenant governor secretary of state treasurer auditor attorney general reporter clerk superintendent judge circuit prosecutor senator representative sheriff and coroner. The slate names individual nominees such as T M Browne Leonidas Sexton W W Curry J B Glover J A Wildman J C Denny J B Black Charles Schall B W Smith James I Best Leah H Hammond Ed J Wood W B Hess James R Beardsley John E Thompson Guy C Johnson Henry G Dante P Crull A R Wient Henry Stauffer Jr and WM Waugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Browne
Leonidas Sexton
Ronuresenen
Taree
Cleove S.orth William Williams
W. W. Curry
J.B. Glover
J. A. Wildman
J.C. Denny
J. B. Black
Supreme Court
Charles Schall
B.W. Smith
James I. Best
Leah H. Hammond
Common Pleas
ED. J. Wood
WM. B. Hess
James R. Beardsley
John. E. Thompson
GUY_C. JOHNSON
Henry G. Dante
P. Crull
Aa. P. Wrient
Henry Stauffer, Jr
WM. Waugh
Grant praised for Union preservation and statesmanship
A newspaper column lauds President Grant for keeping the Union intact through Civil War years and criticizes opposition speeches. It notes Grant's absence from Washington, praises his international diplomacy, and questions contemporary oratory while defending his leadership and the Geneva treaty settlements.
Shall Cotton Be King and the Southern Revival
The essay argues cotton will lead the South to economic revival as free and slave labor differ in cost. It suggests Congress should aid the South by improving transportation for laborers, promoting emigration and manufacturing, while criticizing New England. It cites Cassius M. Clay’s call for southern aid and urges practical farming, schooling, and industry to advance the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
South
Cassius M. Clay
Congress
New England
Debates on Know Nothings and Democratic past
A critique questions Wilson's alleged Know Nothing ties amid Democratic history. The piece asks if many Democrats were Know Nothings and who would admit favoring slavery, citing a Chicago Times correspondent from Mississippi forecasting Greeley's defeat due to Democratic opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Aiken
South Carolina
The
Chicago Times
Mississippi
Greeley
Strange coincidence era Europe trip and water works plan
A quirky note reports Summer and Train both traveled to Europe. South Bend has decided to establish Holly Water Works, signaling a local civic project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
South Bend
Holly Water Works
Mercenary Voters Shifting Parties Through the Era
The piece chronicles a large mercenary voting class in 1854-55 and especially 1865, praising their radicalism and vengeance while later calling them captives of Greeley. It notes the switch to Democrats and back through Federalists, Whigs, Freesoilers, and Republicans, ending with a somber Requiescat in pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
South
Jeff Davis
Greeley
Herod Herod
John Brown
J. Davis
Louisville Convention Naming O Conor And Adams
The Louisville Convention met as announced and named Chas O Conor as their nominee for President while nominating John Quincy Adams of Massachusetts for Vice President. O Conor declined, yet his letter was adopted as the convention platform and the body adjourned without reconsideration. The New York Evening Post recalls Greeley’s Know Nothing ties in 1854 or 1855.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
C. H. Reeve
Plymouth
Storey
Chicago Times
Chas. O’conor
John Quincy
Adams
Massachusetts
N. Y. Evening Post
H. Greeley
Times
Wilson
Kingston
Ulster County
Hendricks Accused of Malfeasance in Land Office Trading
The letter accuses former General Land Office commissioner Mr Hendricks of allowing agents to select prime homesteads near Omaha and Council Bluffs at a dollar twenty five, seizing wealth through addition division and silence. It claims reform candidate should address the charges in a future speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendricks
Vincennes
General Land Office
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Mr. Hendricks
Mr .Hendricks
Reform” Party
Indiana
What Mr Greeley Represented In Times Past
The Chicago Tribune asks what Mr Greeley represents and notes that a few months earlier he stood for an inspired harlequin. Now the Chicago Times calls him a garrulous old politician who is crazy to seek a large office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chicago Tribune
Greeley
Tribune
Chicago Times
Maj Sayler Notes Prospects Improvesteadily
Maj Sayler writes that prospects are exceedingly promising and continually improving, signaling optimism about upcoming operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj. Sayler
Vermont and Maine Vote in Strong Republican Gains
Semi official returns from Vermont show Converse 42,222 and Gardner 16,604 with a 25,618 majority. Maine reports 176 towns counted with Perham leading by about 15,000 and Blaine sweeping districts. New York crowds await Maine results as G Brown is praised in coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bouriington
Converse
Gardner
Senate
House of Representatives
Maine
Vermont
Perham
Hall
Pike
Blaine
Kennebec
Knox
Lincoln
Aroostook
House
Grant
United States
Long Branch
N. J
New York
Fifth Avenue
Glenham
Spingler Houses
Kilpatrick Denies Calling Vermont Cavalry Cowards
General Kilpatrick disputes J H Hazelton’s charge that he insulted the First Vermont Cavalry at Boonsboro. Kilpatrick asks Gen Wells for telegraphic confirmation, and Gen Weiss replies that Kilpatrick led a charge but spared the unit from further action at Boonsboro, Maryland, on July 10, 1863.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judson Kilpatrick
E. QR. Hoar
New England
J. H. Hazelton
First
Vermont Cavalry
Kilpatrick
Boonsboro
Wells
Burlington
Thi S
Rutland
Weiss
Vermont
Th—S
Greeley Friends Weigh Withdrawn Bid and Democratic Rally
Greeley's supporters discuss pulling his name from the ticket and uniting in a direct Democratic nomination effort as party members weigh options and rally behind a single candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
LaPorte Loses Brass Band But Gains Two Fine Newspapers
In LaPorte the absence of a brass band is noted while the town preserves two strong newspapers. Local observers praise the papers for detailed reporting and community coverage, highlighting their role in civic life.
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LaPorte
Tilton Said to Join Tribune Editorial Staff
It is said Theodore Tilton will join the editorial staff of The New York Tribune joining the growing ranks of free-lovers mentioned in contemporary chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Tilton
The
New York Tribune
General J D Webster Defends Grants Conduct At Shiloh
General J D Webster, Grant’s chief of staff, asserts Grant was sober at Shiloh. He says he breakfasted with Grant, rode with him all day, and slept beside him on hay, with no liquor consumed. He invites others with direct information to come forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Webster
Grant
Battle of
Shiloh
General Grant
Inter- Ocean
Pleasant Wedding at Mrs. Eddy’s Residence
A wedding for James W. Weldon of Covington and Miss Lute Eddy took place at 154 Northwest Street, officiated by Bishop Talbott. Attendees included Gov. Baker and several dignitaries. The couple departed for a wedding tour to the East after a dinner following the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Weldon
J. Peelle
East
Indianapolis Sentinel
Town Trustees Proceedings report 1872 minor bills and street plans
Full board met last Wednesday. Bills approved include timber for Middlebury bridge and several service payments. An ordinance for Franklin street planking and fence moves was ordered, and a 1872 tax levy for bond interest and sinking fund was set. The marshal report filed and adjournment to two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Row
Middlebury
R. H. August
Wm. Allery
John A. Cassler
J. J. Stauffer
J. R. Beardsley
Charles Wood
Maxon Parmater & Co
O. T. Niles & Co
Barney Marker
Chase & Kent
Madison Street
McDonald Street
Hall
Kelvin Grove
Messrs. Arisman & Collins
Franklin Streets
Main
Vistula
Jackson Street
Second Streets
R.H. August
Messrs. Butterfield
Collins
Mishawaka Fire Devours Town Amid Vast Destruction
A Thursday night blaze devastated Mishawaka with flames leaping from a church barn to nearby stores and homes. Despite help from Elkhart and South Bend steamers, water shortages hindered containment. seven or eight buildings burned on Vistula and Main streets, with extensive property losses estimated near 200000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
Presbyterian Church
Buford Holcomb
South Bend
Elkhart
Peninsular Road
Second
Vistula Street
Judkin
John
H. G. Niles
Vis
Bieger
Main Street
Vistula
Judkins & Son
E. A. Sherwood
D. H. Smith
Buckheit & Baldwin
Butterworth & Cowles
R. H. Fountain
Post Office
Hanterprise
Milburn
H. D. Higgins
Mary Milburn
Chicago
Second Or
H. Stevens
B. Holcomb
Burt
Burts
Reiner & Keisler
S. H. Judkins & Son
John and
Henry Niles
RH. A. Sherwood
D. H Smith
Buchheit & Baldwin
Wm. McK. Merrifield
H. E. Hurlburt
J. B. Green
Jnc. M. Peffer
Township
Workingmen’s Library
Masonic
Odd Fellows Halls
Niles’s
Sherwood
Smith
Hurlburt
Green’s
Simon Ward
Dixon Bro
James Aitkin
Drs. Grimes
O’connor
Aitken’s
Dr. G. Moon
C. Mish
Dr. Moon
Moon
Mish
C. Dixon
L. R. Skerritt
Hannah Long
Dixon
Skerritt
Long
Detroit
Wells
Vol
Bingham
Auer
Wing
H. Dodge
John D. Milburn
Berger
H. Simpkins
Thorp & Tascher
Joss
A. Hudson
Goodman & Hartzog
Vaant
Hudson
New President of Asbury University Named
Rev. Reuben Andrus D D is the newly elected President of Indiana Asbury University. A native of Jefferson County New York he is 48 years old with a long record in preaching and college leadership. He has directed Illinois Wesleyan Illinois Female College and Quincy College and will begin work as classes start with anticipated enrollment growth. He has moved his family to Greencastle and will assume duties at term start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Storrs
Con. Grant
Long Branch
Covernment
President Grant
South
Mr. St
Union
Tom Browne
Tom Phillips
Kokomo T’i- Gune
Tom. Browne
Gen. Browne
Tom
the Tribune
Farmers of Howard
Indianapolis
Reuben Andrus
Indiana
Asbury University
Jefferson County
N. Y
Illinois
Ilinois College
Jacksonville
McKendree College
Ladies’ Repository
Andrus
Illinois Wesleyan University
Illinois Female College
Quincy College
Bowman
Greencastle
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Ulysses S. Grant
Henry Wilson
Morses
Sumner
Gettysburg
Julian, Clay, Trumbull& Co
Julian
Clay
Trumbull
Geneva Tribunal
San Juan
Union League
Tribun Mishawaka
Niles and Judkins
Milburn House
Postoffice and Enterprise
L. T. Booth
Martin & Barnhart
Booth
Burkit & Curtis
A. H. Fountain
John Klein
Leo Kline
C. Muchler
Thorp
Burkhart
Lammell
S. T. Clark
Town Hall
George Well
First Street
Joseph Heiser
F. Rohleder
C. Stocker
Joe Michaels
William Hoover
Northwestern Christian Advocate
Doctor Pierc
Bronzehitis
Pierce
RV. Pierse
Chemical Laboratory
Seneca Street
Buffalo, N
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