Booths Answer to Sumner Sparks Civil War Era Debate
An extended critique of General Grant by Governor Booth aired in a Grant ratification meeting. The piece analyzes charges of tyranny and political opportunism, accusing Grant of chartering civil service reform and wielding extraordinary powers. It notes Booth’s defense of his own party alignment and implied strategy to sway Democratic support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sesan Francisco Chronicle
Jane
Charles Sumner
Senate of the United
General Grant
Booth
Tsiorget
Hilieen
Mae
Democratic
Horace Greeley Ovations at Nomination Meet
The text portrays Greeley serenading Baltimore Convention delegates with caustic verses against Democrats and urging union loyalists to elect him. It frames his “look of wisdom” and presidential toilet as symbols while promising warmth and future advocacy for Tam Horace Greeley and the Baltimore endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Baltimore
Tribune
Tam Horace ‘Areeley
Sumner and Grant forbearance in official praise cited
The article argues that Sumner and Grant shared a genuine humility in public papers, noting Grant’s honest reports on operations such as Vicksburg. It rebuts claims of egotism by Sumner, recalling Lincoln’s view that one may speak well of oneself without egotism. The piece references the September 22 1862 proclamation and Antietam aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Sumner
Washington
Sumner
General Grant
Ross
War Department
Massachusetts
Grant
Lincoln
Antietam
Stanton
Georgetown
Hooker
Joe
Lincoln and Hooker Tale Reflects Selflessness and Honor
The remark recalls how Joe Hooker sought service amid setbacks and was finally rewarded by Lincoln who granted a brigadier's commission after persistent appeals. The narrator notes Lincoln's refusal to call Hooker's self-advocacy egotism and praises Grant for accepting great responsibilities without fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hooker
California
Gen. Scott
Scott
Ife
Washington
McClellan
Mr. Lincoln
Lincoln
Mr. Sumner
General Grant
Allen and friends debate a puzzling tree in Horace at Home
In a humorous exchange from the New York Hearth column, Allen is asked to identify a tree as various figures offer guesses from cucumber to perridge. The Philosopher asserts misidentified species and notes a Vermont hemlock and West Indian peperidge while wondering how such trees arrived here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Allen
Mr. Greeley
Meeker
Nelson
Mullaly
Philosopher
Scovel
Vermont
Hemlock
West Indies
Reform talk and scathing critique amid political clamor
The piece cites lax customs revenue losses, claims reforms by the Greeley faction, and references figures like Jno F Driggs. It rails at profane language and tattling while mixing Demos and Grant supporters, with quips about a farmer advertising for a runaway wife as spring work begins.
Commencement Week Glories at Evanston and Freeport Links
Notes from Evanston recount the Freeport visit for University commencement events. Descriptions cover musical contests, Ladies College ceremonies, prize awards including Mary Pattison and Chas Bliss, and the artist and engineering departments. The writer reflects on departing Alma Mater memories and the humorous hotel quips and anecdotes mixed with campus pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Chicago
Jim
Evanston
Ladies’ College
Vans
Mary Pattison
Haven
Webster
Alma Mater
Numrier
Annual Bible Meetings in Stephen son County 1872
C FOSTER, Co. Agent, lists a county wide plan for 1872 Bible meetings. Dates span June through September across multiple churches in Stephen son County including Ridott, Rock Run, Davis, Rock Grove, Oneco, Cedarville, Buena Vista, Dakota, Lancaster, Harlem, Waddams Center, Winslow, West Point, Kent, Jefferson, Loran, Florence, Silver Creek and Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridott
Lokam
U. B
Rock Run
Rock City
Davis
M, FE
Rock Grove
Reformed
Nock Grove
Oneco
Cedarville
Luthern
Buena Vista
Dakota
Unity Church
Waddams Center
Aim
Winslow
Presbyterian Church
West Point
Pres
Lena
Luth
Miter
Jefferson
Loran Village
Loran
Gutheran
Florence
M. J
C. Foster, Co
Papes and Pictorial Works On Display
A display of papers magazines law books pamphlets sheet music and pictorial works showcases varied printed material. Organized by the local library association the exhibition highlights rare volumes and contemporary issues to educate readers about printing history and visual culture.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wilsons
Rocky Maine
Jake
Wilson
Guar Eres
Maine
Pirge
Hi. G
White House
Jim Goon
Phim
Nina
Aya Jong
Ayaridge
Gumore
Charles Summer
Atlegs
Horace
the Fearless Main
National Treasury
Tammany Men
Jno.f
S. B. McCracken
Michigan
Glen of the Downs
Ireland
Ethel
Charles
Boston
Stephenson County
State of
Said
Alangon Partlow
Hiram D. Rockwell
Ann
Rockwell
Dana B Rockwell
August Schuat
Rosa Schudt
Dana B. Rockwall
Alanson Partlow
Holden
Dana B. Rockwell
A. D
William Polk
Burchard, Barton & Barnum
Illinois
Harlem
Ira G. Chaddock
Stehenson County
Felows
Towit
Illinois Central Railroad
B.A. Darling
Stancery
SALE
Garrard Barker
Isaac Leverton
Moses Leverton
MiInes
Stephenson
Minos
I. C
Bailey & Neff Complt’s Solicitors
Herife
John Kelley
John §. Carroll
George S. Dickey
George 8
Dickey
John R. Hayes
Stephenson Co
Stiles & Jenkins
Machine Works
Freeport, Illinois
Rufus Lane
Northwest
Bridge Stes
Webster & Rhodes
Maul Register
O,& NW
Rosen
WU. R. Kiet
Western
Monroe
Wis
Orangeville
Oneeo
Shue ’S Mills
Elizabeth
Watterman’s Mills
Yellow Creek
Rent
Plum River
Yankee Trollely
Stockton
Ward's Grove
Derinda
Damascus
McConnell's Grove
Ano Silver Creek
Smita Daptriv
Freeport Journal
Stigam
Book & Job Printing Office
Journal Block
Freeport, Ill
Dodgers
Partley
Budsle
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