Sumner Speech and the Colored Delegation Debate
The Washington Chronicle reports Sumner's grand speech defending republican principles and the President's interview with the colored delegation. It contrasts the President’s stance against extending suffrage to Black citizens with the delegation’s appeal for rights, noting mixed reactions in Congress and editorial critique from the Tribune.
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Sumner
Wasttnoton
United States
Frederick Douglas
G.T. Howning
Senate
House
Great American Republic
Europe
House of Representatives
Congress
South Carolina
Ohio
Vowning
Astory
Tate
Mésers
Douglass
Downing
Tribune
War alliances shift South American conflict linked Peru Chile
The Peru government aligns offensively with Chile and declares war plans against Spain. Lima ratifies the secret pact on January 14, fleets join to attack Spanish vessels, while Colombia Mosquera signals support. Spain faces finances and uprisings as South American republics rally. News notes St. Louis rents tied to gambling houses occupying space.
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Spain
Chili
Péru
Peru
Revolutionary Party of
den. Canseco
Prado
Peret
Petersmith
Chile
Lima
Esmeralda
Covadonga
Pareja
Com. Nunez
Valparaiso
South America
United States of Columbia
Republic
Thomas C Mosquera
Spanish America
Mosquera
Columbia
San Domingo
Thirteen Men Hanged for Murder Across U S on Friday
A terse notice reports that thirteen men were executed by hanging for murder in various locations across the United States on Friday the twelfth. The brief item lists no names or exact sites but notes a wave of capital punishment on that day.
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United States
Bryan
s.Pulmonic
Opee
Balan
Aya
J.cayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
Foinyore & Burrell
Freeport
Providence and race in Reconstruction era debate
A Tribune editorial argues that whites cannot justify domination over Black Americans citing Congress, state legislatures, and public incidents. It contends Blacks will remain or be exterminated, and calls for solutions that respect divine law and avoid wasteful speech, praising patient Black resilience.
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Congress
Providence
Africa
Colonization Society
Tennessees
Ricymond
George
Washington
Whitey
Louisiana
North America
Tribune
Grant to Visit Europe For Extended Leave
Washington papers report that Lieut. Gen. Grant will visit Europe this season and stay several months. The immense obligations of his five years of service are cited as justification for a protracted leave of absence for recreation and renewal under European skies.
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Grant
Europe
Washington Papers
Drake’s Plantation Ripters and Mason Hamlin Organs Ad
An 1860s ad fragment touts Drake’s Plantation Ripters as a health tonic purifying the blood strengthening the system and aiding digestion while warning against counterfeit bottles. It also advertises Mason & Hamlin organs with premiums and catalogs, directing readers to Boston or New York addresses.
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Barnes & Park
N.Y
AL Bod
Sindy Stephen Paul & Co
Israel Minor & Co
McKesson, & Robbins
A. J, Scovil & Co
M. Ward, Close & Co
Bush & Gale
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Ha Na U
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Cette
Tate Y
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Foz AnDo
Pas Brent
Et Et Pocket Books
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