Open Letter to Senator Sumner on Horace Greeley
A Maine correspondent recalls Eldine Maine and the National House of Representatives, criticizing Charles and the Democratic position in 1872. The letter disputes Greeley’s stance, defends Lincoln era policy, and questions Congress versus state authority on Civil Rights. It references Toombs Davis Brooks and Johnson, arguing for federal protection of rights and unity in opposing local nullification.
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A. Me
United States
Charles
New Engand
Grant
Senate
Chamber
Democratic Party
South
Toombs
Georgia
Jerson Davis
South Carolina
Brooks
Orerempt
Tou
Horace Greeley
Rashit
Davis
Forts
Robmbs
Jefferson Davis
Congress
Johnson
Horace
Mr. Greeley
Cincinnati
Greeley
Sumner
Tard
Poper
Elliott
Rainer
Auley
Coltlers
Peters
Stevenson
Political clash over Reconstruction amendments and Greeley vote
A Civil War era letter argues Republicans back General Grant and Democrats back Horace Greeley, claiming Democratic control would endanger colored citizens' rights. The writer, James G. Biarne, warns Sumner and readers that Democratic governance would threaten emancipation gains and enforce chattel-like peonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
General Grant
Greeley
Brooks
New York
Congress
Charles Sumner
Mr. Greeley
Democratic Party
Horace Greeley
Senate
Sumner
Jefferson Davis
Tammany Hall
James G. Biarne
Wilson's Record Declares Creed for Human Rights
The letter from Senator Hexsy Wilson rebuts forged speeches, stating thirty six years of devotion to human rights. He emphasizes poverty to advocate equality, cites long service in Massachusetts and U.S. Senate, and condemns forgeries as false and insulting to liberty for all races and nationalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Sim
Massachusetts
Senate
United States
Friends of Liberty
Hexsy Wilson
Acrostic Clue Puts Horace in White House Hurdle
An acrostic hinted obstacle for Horace to reach the White House surfaces in a line about Good Republicans Are Never Traitors. The snippet suggests a political cipher or coded message within a broader public discourse.
Democratic Alarm in Pennsylvania Scranton Times Opinion
The Scranton Times voices alarm over dwindling Democratic prospects in Pennsylvania. It faults state leaders for poor campaign strategy and praises Radical superiority, predicting a Democratic county majority around 8,000 in Luzerne after noting a prior 6,000 figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Penn.) Times
Democratic Executive Committee
Hartranft
Times
Philadelphia
Luzerne
Grant Pleasanton Schurz: Newark Advertiser Confirms Corruption Talk
The Newark Advertiser outlines a dialogue between Grant Pleasanton and Carl Schurz regarding political deals. Pleasanton offers Missouri patronage and foreign appointments in exchange for Schurz support in the San Domingo matter. Schurz replies he will not be dragged into bribery schemes, insisting on his word and integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark Advertiser
Grant
Pleasanton
Schurz
Pleasantos
San Domingo
Missouri
Scuurz
Pisasantos
Pizasanton
Scherz Torae Peorte
Bowen's Scurrilous Letter to the President
The item reports Bowen charging the President with a house purchase sleight involving General Grant. Bowen repaid $1,000 and both Bowens signed a deed release. It notes Bowen’s pursuit of diplomatic posts and a Nasby letter on a political convention praising reform and Civil Service purity.
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Bowen
General Grant
General Sherman
General White
Illinois
Brazil
Nasby
Frank Blair
Tweed
Who Appoints Thieves in the Customs Revenue Service
The article lists defalcation cases by president with amounts and counts. It argues most cases were appointed by Johnson and grants criticism of Grant era appointees, urging disclosure of who appointed the thieves.
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Customs Revenue Service
Grant
Buchanan
Lincoln
Johnson
Tribune
General Grant
Andy Johnson
Gerrit Smith and Davis Bond Bailers Debate
At a ratification meeting on Tuesday evening Liberal and Democratic orators argued Gerrit Smith acted with Greeley as bailers for Jeff Davis. The claim drew dispute from the crowd yet was pressed, noting Smith’s name not on the bond and Greeley as the sole signer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrit Smith
Greeley
Jeff Davis
Mr. Greeley
Zvledo
Grant's Protector Role For Germans In Paris
The text recounts President Grant sending minister E B Washburne to Paris with orders to protect Germans there. Washburne provided food clothing and safety to prevent conscription or expulsion, aiding about thirty thousand Germans at a cost of fifty thousand dollars funded by Congress.
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Paris
E. B. Washburne
Galena
Kerr and Emma Joins Wed in Ridott Illinois
The notice records the marriage of William A Kerr to Emma Joins on July 31, 1872 in Ridott Illinois with ministers J. Braddock and M. B. Patterson officiating.
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J.8. Braddock
M. B. "Patterson
William A, Kerr
Emma Joins
Ridott, Ils
Advertised letters and post office hours notice
Inquiries for advertised letters should state advertised letter and the advertising date. Office hours are daily from 6:30 A.M. to 7:30 P.M. On Sundays closes at 9 P.M. and 12 to 12:80, holiday hours apply from 6 A.M. to noon and 4 to 5 P.M. Regular list includes many names such as Minnie Logan and Samuel Manley with addresses in the notice.
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N. B
Grain market report from Freeport journal office
Freeport markets report from the Freeport Journal Office dated Tuesday August 5, 1872 includes grain prices and market activity. Local traders and buyers are noted, with prices for corn, wheat, oats and rye on the municipal exchange.
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Freeport Journal
Wheat and grain markets report from Chicago Markert
Wheat futures firm at $1.89 for No 2 spring with August seller. Flour steady with fair demand. Corn moderately active and quiet at 495 cents for August seller. Oats quiet at 27 cents cash and 26 40 seller August. Beef and pork prices steady. pork at $13 seller September and beef patties at $2 624 4 95 Texan cattle ranges. Hogs active with sales $1.15 to $4.35 for common to choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aummer
Advertisements in Ste Phes County Court 1872 notice
In Stephenson County Illinois is a county court notice in the July 1872 term. George F Swartz administrator of Jacob Swartz deceased petitions to sell real estate to pay debts. The land described is the east half of the northwest quarter of Section 33 Township 2 north Range 8 east containing 80 acres. Defendants Henry P Swartz and Peter W Swartz are non residents with summons issued for August 1873 returnable third Monday.
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TATE
Illinois
Stephenson County
George F. Swartz
Jacob Swartz
Catharine Swartz
Elias M. Swartz
Henry P. Swartz
John L. Swartz
Peter W. Swartz
Sarah K. Marion
Moses Marion
Hannah c. Swartz
Jay. E. Swartz
Martius K. Swartz
Mary E. Swartz
George ¥. Swartz
Hlinoig
Bummons
Nnty
Freeport
Anid Court
Geo. Thompson
Tremendous Reduction at Best and Morgan Dry Goods Sale
Best & Morgan announce a sweeping clear out of dry goods and millinery with prices slashed. They claim a season ending sale to reduce a stock reportedly twenty five thousand dollars too large, promising very low prices to attract buyers with cash.
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Best & Morgan
Tremendous Reduction at Semiannual Stock Sale
In view of our large stock this season we have selected job lots and small and large quantities across departments. Prices are temptingly low to ensure quick sales and to offer customers almost their own prices on the balance of each season's stock.
Bargain Lot Textiles Offer Deep Discounts
Among bar alns we offer are Fancy Dregs at 15 to 35 cents per yard. Black Alpaceas at 35 cents. Scotsh Plaids 20 cents. Striped Grenadines 25 cents. Plain and Striped Melanges 20 and 25 cts. Also job lots of Wash Oplins and imitation Japanese Poplins 15 to 22 1/2 cts. Worth twice as much. First pick best.
Great Bargain Sale Clears Out Dry Goods and Millinery
This fearless price slashing sweep discounts lawn fabrics cloths and seersuckers with linings table linens and crash goods at below value. Bonnets hats flowers parasols and feathers are on sale to be closed out with no carryover planned. Best & Morgan announces wholesale and retail dry goods millinery and dressmaking bargains never seen in the city.
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Best & Morgan
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Bato
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Canton, Ohio
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