Ingenious Poem From Diverse Poets Assembled
A young lady compiles a cleverly mixed poem from widely known lines by Johnson, Raleigh, Churchill, Byron, Massinger, Grey, Cowper and others. The verse groups present reflections on life, fate, ambition, glory, and mortality, forming a courtly collage of aphorisms and classic sentiments.
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Dr. Johnson
Sewall
W. Raleigh
Churchill
Rocher
Andhrow
Millon
Bailey
Tony Bet
Massinger
Crowlley
Beattie
Cowper
Walter Davenant
Gray
Pryden
Francis Quarles
Watkins
Herrick
Wm Alason
Jana
Shakspeare
Tilden Victory Inspires Nation Song of Hope
A patriotic verse from the New York Press extols Tilden's triumph, urging national unity and praise for freedom. The poem moves from grief to dawn, calling on guards and the union to stand firm as America renews with Hope's bright bow.
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Kuit Union
New York
Fapress
Paris Mutuals and their gambling menace in New York
An 1870s New York era piece explains Paris mutuals a betting pool system for races and sports. It details operation by two operators an indicator crowd and event choices showing how tickets and payouts work with dramatic examples and notes early spread to Jerome Park Long Branch and Monmouth Park. It criticizes gambling and its social harms citing reforms and political tensions including election fraud claims in South Carolina.
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New York
Mutuala
Paris
Joseph Aller
Wand
Paris Mutuals
Oller
Paria Mutual
Jerome Park
Wall Street
John Chamberlain
Long Branch
Johnson and
Trautz
New Street
Paris Mutuale
New Jersey
Monmouth Park
Monmouth County
Dey “Mutuale
John E. Wishart
Wilkes
Spirit of the Times
Mutuals
Nashville
Shylock
A. G. of
Chicago
The Mutuels Gambling Frauds At New York Racetracks
The article describes alleged mutuels frauds at New York races where operators alter race indicators after outsiders win. It cites cases at Jerome Park and Nashville Verdigris matches, noting operators shift ticket counts to reduce winning payouts while keeping pool totals unchanged.
Gov Tilden Confident of Presidency Despite Vote Doubt
Gov. Tilden appeared confident and agreeable at his New York residence yesterday as visitors arrived and he conducted business. He spoke of a fair count in Louisiana Florida and South Carolina and awaited official returns to settle the election without worry.
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Gov. Tilden
New York Herald
Louisiana
Florida
South Carolina
Jade Hamptons Manifesto to the People
A formal post victory address urges citizens to maintain peace and order, restore good government and prosperity, and unite beyond faction. The author, Wane Hamrron, calls for magnanimity, tolerance of differences, and adherence to law to redeem the state.
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Jade Hampton
Charleston
Hamrron
Counterfeit medicines warning from Holloway & Co
Holloway & Co warn against counterfeit medicines imitating their trade mark. Each genuine Holloway box bears Jos Haydock’s fac simile signature to deter fraud and protect public health. The firm asks readers to report imitators to bring them to justice. In related matter, the libel suit John T. Gibson v. Cincinnati Enquirer Co. yielded $3,875 in damages for the plaintiff.
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Holloway
Jos. Haydock
Holloway & Co
Cincinnati
John T. Gibson
Cincinnati Enquirer Company
Louisiana Democrats Claim Victory Despite Fraud Accusations
Interview with Henry C. Brown, Orleans Parish committee president, discusses electoral fraud fears in Louisiana, returning board power, and potential results. Brown asserts Democratic lead of 7,000 to 8,000 with possible shifts if parishes are invalidated, naming officials and recount procedures. The tone critiques Republican tactics and warns of North-driven manipulation, ending with Brown’s departure from Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Hoo
Milton Sayler
Henry C. Brown
Orleans Parish
Louisiana
Enquirer
Grand Hotel
Mr. Brown
New Orleana
Cincinnati
Brown
Isaac J. Miller
Hamilton
New Orleans
Parish of
Orleans
Gov. Kellogg
East Feliciana
Anderson
United States Infantry
Ouachita Parish
United States
East Baton Rouge
Capt. Weat
Morehouse Parish
Returning Board
Conarata
J. Madison Wells
Hahn
Jawa
Mewars
Cassanare
Kenner
Kellogg
Radical Party
C. Anderson
Arroyo
United States Supreme Court
Boncer Va. Lynch
Auch
South Carolina Vote Shows Doubtful Dispatch From Governor
New York Herald reports little definitive result from South Carolina elections. Governor Chamberlain is accused of seeking to discard votes to yield a Republican majority. Democrats claim actual poll results, while a partisan board would certify returns, throwing out districts. The piece condemns alleged intimidation and troop deployment, urging an honest count and observers at canvass.
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Charleston
South Carolina
Beaufort
Darlington
Wade Hampton
Auc
Mark
Vame
Returning Board
Secretary of State
Democratic Central Committee
Ouachita
East
West Feliciana
Morehouse
East Baton Rouge
Hayes
New Orleans
Packard
Mr. B
Radical Party
Louisiana
United States
Mr. Brown
Enquirer
New York Herald
Chamverlain
the Herald
Gov. Chamberlain
South
Louisiana Governor McEnory’s Parish Vote Table Emerges
Mr. McEnory, elected Louisiana governor, sends a circumstantial parish vote table showing Tilden ahead by about 8,000. The Republican side offers no figures and claims only the state results. The document seems suggestive but remains unverifiable.
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New York Herald
McEnory
Louisiana
Tilden
Louisiana Delegation Seeks Honest Vote Count in 1876 Election
A letter from New Orleans dated Nov 14 outlines a push by Louisiana Republicans and Democrats to secure a fair count of the state’s vote. Delegates including Palmer and Trumbull travel to counsel peace and a true return, while later reports say Sherman and others arrive and the scope of conference remains debated.
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New Orveans
Orcveans
Stanley Matthews
Jas. A. Garfield
John A. Logan
Wm. D. Kelley
John A. Kaason
J. Irving Ditty
John A. Schoenberger
Wm. M. Evarts
E. W. Stoughton
Louisville Galt House
St. Charles Hotel
New Orleans
United States
Messrs. Hayes and
Wheeler
Tilden and
Hendricks
Louisiana
Returning Board
John M Palmer
Lyman Trumbull
William R Morrison
Ninois
Samuel J Randall
A J Curtin
Wm Bigler
Pennsylvania
JK McDonald
Geo W Julian
J B Love
M D Manson
Indiana
J R Doolittle
Geo B Smith
Wisconsin
John McHenry
Henry Watterson
J W Stevenson
Kentucky
Missouri
John Lee Carroll
Wm. F. Hamilton
Maryland
W. S. Sumner
Connecticut
New York
Kelly
Sherman
Messrs
Stoughton
Hale
Kasson
Trumbull
Palmer
Potter
National Committee
Hayes
Union
South Carolina returns and electoral prospects in Nov 16 narration
Charleston updates from News and Courier and Herald reports on official returns across counties except arenas Roxchow Colton and Darlington Laurens delay in Columbia and varied Republican leads for Hayes and Chamberlain. Supreme Court canvass procedure with ministerial order and security concerns amid stolen poll lists in Laurens. Florida and New York forecasts show mixed signals on party wins and margins.
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Charleston
Columbia
News and Courier Telegrapha
Arenas
Roxchow
Colton
Darlington
Laurena
Hayes
Chamberlain
Carter
North
the Herald
8. C
Tilden
Hampton
Times’ Columbia
Georgetown
Kershaw
Williamsburg
Laurens
Laurens County
Court House
Supreme Court
Board of
Secretary of State
Vermont Elector Eligibility Sparks National Debate
Washington reports ongoing questions over the eligibility of the Vermont postmaster elected as United States elector. Justice Department letters seek legislative and judicial context, with Judge Taft cautious about public quotes. Thurman declines a Louisiana trip amid similar election doubt.
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Washington
Vermont
United States
Department of Justice
Judicia
Taft
Thurman
Louisiana
Hartford
Conc
Charles R. Ingersoll
Ingersoll
Wisconsin
Caborn
Tallahassee
Florida
Hagen
Wheeler
Green's August Flower and hair preservers advertised
An old advertisement promotes Green's August Flower as a universal remedy for digestive problems including dyspepsia and liver derangements and promises rapid relief with two doses. It also touts Lyon’s KatthalRom for glossy hair, and Hagan’s Magnolia Balm for clear skin, claiming long years of proven results.
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Green
Dan
Lyon
Katthalrom
Ewiyr
Centaur Liniments Claim Wide Healing Powers
Centaur Liniment praised for pain relief and healing of sore flesh, joints, and sprains, with testimonials from Josiah Westake and others. Yellow Centaur Liniment advertised as essential for horses and mules, claimed to cure lameness, sprains, and saddle wounds. sold everywhere with stated warranties.
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Josiah Westake
Marysville
C.H. Bennett
Rock Prairie
Geo. W. Ferris
Manorville
Schoharie Co
Dean Srrs
Riley Sickles
Falla Station
Wyoming Co
Castoria for all ages its growing appeal
Castoria claims adapt for adults as well as children with benefits like soothing stomachs and bowels, expelling worms, quieting nerves, and aiding sleep. Marketed as non alcoholic and pleasant tasting, it cites Dr. Samuel Pitcher’s recipe and a New York laboratory, noting rising sales and physician endorsements.
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Samuel Pitcher
Masa
J. B. Rose & CO
Deyatreet
New York
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Tildan
New York Tribune
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HD Statio
Ohio
Lewis V Bogg
Jas W Broadhead
C Gibson
Senate
John Sherman
Stanley Mathewa
J. A. Garfield
John A. Kasson
W. Swoughton
N. Y
C. J. Ditty
J. al van Allen
Eugene Hale
M. S. Quay
Will Cumback
Ind
K. F. Noyes
Job E. Stevenson
John Cobuin
Lew Wallace
J. M. Tuttle
W. A. McGaw
W. A. Chapman
W. R. Smith
Abner Taylor
S. R. Haven
J. M. Deardsley
C. B. Farwell
Sidney Clarke
J.C. Helson
Kan
Jehn M. Palmer
Lewis V. Bogg
Joseph O. Broadhead
W. R. Morrison
National Democratic Committee
Thos. C. Anderson
G. Canana
Louis M. Kenner
Wella
State Democratic Committee
Congress
House
Carroll
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Herald
Drew
the Times
Hagan
Medical
Centaur
Laboratory
J. B. Rose
Dey Street
Castoria
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Eshoud Krow
Addrosa
A. A. Rowannan
Dorthutn Street
Louis
Benton
I Richardson & Tullidge Cincinnati
Ever Bros. & CO
Fort Wayne
Liniment
Waron
Ieee
Allen
Wm. Dickersen
Alen
Auditor's Office
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Ollo
Ohio State Line
Flat Rock
James English
Isaac Harrod
Stephen Coulardot
Mr Carpenter
Jesse Straughan
SJ Mctregor
Sarah Robinson
Jonathan Robins
Peter Fonter
James Laughlin
Wa Fleming
John Barnhart
LEGAL
Martin Browner
Jacob Bowser
Rebecca Rutledge
Mary Cowell i
John Need
Noah Clem
Andrew Clem
Louis Ridenour
Delilah Baxer
John Lowiller
Levi Crabill
Sylvanus Baker
Craig
Gerge Schlemmer
Tobias Long
S.ccs
Centre Line
James Toole
Jesse Foster
Michael Stawe
Griffith
Bet Rock
Idam Sear
John Griffith
John Solwasse
Jesse Straughap Aobinson
Samuel Wass
Finaerr
Tacre
Dague & Bros .Plat
Monroeville
Robin Peterson
Noofry
Ram
Ag P,fuw & Kk Rco
McDonald’s Addition
Widdle
Railroac
Liberty
Dague & Brosn
Barnhart
Alpheus Swift
George Pancake
M Crabill
Wim Dickerson
Edward Finan
Barnha Reginald Hall
John Delevan
Dague Brothers
County of
WM. T. Abbott
Allen County
Wen Co
Auditor's
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Quaerife
Chas. A. Munson
James D. Paine
Adams Circuit Court
Ira Rupert
State
Aaid Court
Qheriff's
Henry Trier
Clark
Geo. D. Crane
William R
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