Agricultural societies meet in Washington amid reform and war echoes
The article notes the 1852 start of annual meetings in Washington by state agricultural societies led by figures like President Fill ore and Senator Douglass. It describes wartime suspension, a resumed reorganization, and a plan to consolidate with the American Agricultural Association. It also touches on law, politics, temperance activism by women, and library construction plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fillore
Douglass
Daniel Webster
Dt. WP. Curtis
Mount Vernon
Central ‘Board of Agriculture
American Agricultural Association
Pinaris
Extended mercy on delinquent subscribers due to severe weather
In view of weeks of extreme weather making city access hard and to avoid costs, we will not send accounts to collection before February. Delinquent subscribers may pay part of what they owe. no names will be dropped from the list before February 1, the final extension.
Sunderland Delivers Two Legal Proposals in State Senate
Senator Sunderland introduced on Thursday two measures in the State Senate. One revises criminal jurisprudence laws and the other amends statutes to permit animals to roam at large.
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Sunderland
State Senate
Mormon Conundrum Deepens As Citizenship Issue Rises
Gov Murray refuses to grant a Cannon to the Mormon delegate on naturalization grounds. Gentile candidate seated, renews the poly gyamy controversy. Calls for eradicating the blot on the nation and adopting a firmer stance by the new administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Fractured City Politics and Newspaper Feuds Explode
A heated public quarrel unfolds around city leadership, the Bulletin, and rival papers. Rival editors clash over ownership claims, editorial influence, and perceived political manipulation amid a chaotic exchange of allegations and insults.
Renew Your Subscription for 1881 Annuals
The notice urges patrons to renew subscriptions for 1881 and to pay in advance to receive annuals. It highlights many renewals already completed and promotes a price of one dollar ten cents per year in advance, inviting quick renewal during good sleighing conditions.
Senator Hamlin and Maynard Discuss Public Life
Senator Hamlin and Pestmaster-General Maynard spoke on public life. Maynard noted a quarter century in service left him poorer than when he began. Hamlin replied that he started with nothing and ends with nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Hamlin
Maynard
Mr. Hamlin
New Feature Announces Supplement of Proceedings
The Journal introduces a supplement for Congressional and Legislative proceedings and general news. The paper pledges to be the best in the county and asks patrons to support it with their subscription for more and better reading.
New Funding Bill Faces Opposition and Bond Debate
The proposed funding bill calls for a new bond bearing 8 percent interest for ten years but meets strong opposition. London reports say few of the proposed 3 percent bonds would be taken abroad as the rate is too low for a short bond. Secretary Upton warns that issuing such a bond could trigger a serious contraction of the economy. Extremes are risky. a happy medium is urged.
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London
Upton
Treasury
Roney
Blaine Eyes Cabinet Move to Allow Senate Vacancy
Report says Senator Blaine contemplates resigning within a week to give the Legislature time to choose a successor. He plans to act before the usual thirty day limit and would not consider offering Guy Plaisted a chance to appoint a Greenbacker to fill the Senate seat.
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Blaine
Gen. Garfield
Luis
Appointment of J B Brown as Galena Post Master
The piece notes J B Brown was appointed and confirmed as Galena Post Master and began his duties. It praises the appointment as good and discusses editors’ role, pay, and party loyalty, arguing editors deserve earnings for their hard work and public service.
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J.B. Brown
Galena
Pussesson
Srown
Elains
Arly Wands
Senate bill to restore franking privilege urged
The Journal favors restoring the franking privilege with limits. Senators and Congressmen receive many letters and must reply, costing postage and clerical help. The piece notes abuse in the past but supports extending franking to all congressional letters.
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United States Senate
Congress
Penny book sales offer great reading at low cost
The American Book Exchange adopts a penny paper model to publish standard works at fractions of their usual prices with clear print and good paper. Mr. Richards of the JOURNAL has the local agency and next issue will list available titles for sale in this county.
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American Book Exchange
Richards
Journal
Telegraph merger ends long telegraph war
New York advices report a merger of the Western Union American Union and Atlantic and Pacific telegraph systems on the 12th inst. The consolidation creates a 380 million capital company with Western Union holding 58 million American Union 815 600000 and Atlantic and Pacific 87 million. Jay Gould controls the combined system.
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New York
Western Union
American Union
Atlantic & Pacific
Jay Gould
Grant retirement bills split in Congress over pay and power
In the lower house Gen McCook introduces a bill to retire Gen Grant with limited pay while the Senate led by Gen Logan favors full General of the Army pay and authority to place Grant in command of armies in emergencies. The Logan proposal costs about 4000 more and is expected to pass the Senate but may stall in the House Military Committee this session.
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General Grant
Gen. McCook
Gen. Grant
Senate
Gen. Logan
Logan
McCook
Grant
Itouse Military Committee
Senator Logan
United States
Sunderland Dominates Senate Committees With Key Appointments
Senator Sunderland gains seven committee seats including Revenue, Appropriations, Insurance, Penal and Reformatory Institutions, Agriculture and Drainage, Pays and Salaries, and State Library chairmanship. The Republican caucus fills chair roles, and the journal predicts he will be an diligent and skilled member.
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Sunderland
Bent
Campbell
White
Fanner
Stollit
Needles
Senate
Birthday Celebration for Mr Kleckner of Damascus
From McConnell's rove Ab Win Kleckner of Damascus was surprised by about 30 friends arriving by conveyances. Well filled baskets and a new hat awaited him as a chair was brought in for his seventh birthday celebration with a bountiful dinner and best wishes for happiness.
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McConnell
Win
Kleckner
Damascus
Kleokwert
Barnum and political scandal taints party prospects
The piece accuses Barnum of promoting a complicity in a scheme and implies he should be kept from public office. It suggests he may run for Wyatles in Connecticut and hints at forgery tied to the Morey letter, with a possible Barum confession reducing consequences.
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Barnum
Deseres
Society of Gentlemen
Democratic Party
Wyatles
Connecticut
Miike Sentinel
Morey
Baruum
TF Barum
Charfield
Democrats Face Uneasy Ground In Diplomacy Of Congressional Deadlock
Washington dispatch to the Boston Herald notes Democratic leaders fear an extra session amid an 80 member deficit in the House. The piece cites opposition to troop and deputy marshal funding as proof of internal party weakness and suggests Republicans gain clout from the stalemate. It also cites various editorials from Vicksburg, Memphis, Augusta, Syracuse, and Ohio praising or criticizing party actions and noting John Sherman’s unanimous Senate renomination.
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Washington Dispatch
Boston
House of Representatives
Vren
Syracuse Standard
Ohio
John Sherman
United States
Sherman
Ife
Fragmented 19th century remarks on suffrage and politics
A garbled column notes debates on women’s suffrage, party loyalty, and civil rights with references to Massachusetts taxation essays, Bruce’s appointment, Douglass, and progress in color politics. It cites historical claims about early photography and a 1635 steamboat, contrasting ancient discovery with modern innovation.
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Navarrett
Blasco da Garay
Barcelona
Fulton
McPherson Death Recalled From Federal Standpoint
Judge J W McKenzie of Marshalltown recounts his July 22 1864 view of General McPhersons death near Atlanta. He describes a rapid ride with McPherson to the left flank, a Confederate volley, the generals fall and subsequent capture of his aides and papers, with notes on army alignment and misperceived rear positions.
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J. W. McKenzie
Marshalltown
Des Moines Register
Gen. McPherson
Mckenzie
Gen
McPherson
United States Signal Corps
Atlanta
Augusta
Strong
Chicago
Allen
del Norte
Shortey
Greencastle
Ind
Seventeenth Army
Fifteenth
Seventeenth
Blair
Fuler
Clyde
Ohio
Taabon
Ita
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