Hancock's Letter to Gen Sherman on Presidential Contingencies
The World publishes a letter from Hancock to General Sherman discussing peaceful constitutional processes for selecting a President, the role of the army, and potential scenarios if no candidate wins a constitutional majority. Hancock cautions against military force in civil matters, stresses lawful inauguration, and reflects on South Carolina actions and Ruger’s conduct. He also notes personal views on restraint and the army’s proper role in a national crisis.
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Tilden
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Hayes
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Ruger
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W. T. Sherman
Army of the
A Lawful Marriage Amid Courtroom Play Acting
A humorous scene from the Boston Advertiser recounts Augustus studying law as he solemnly proposes to Matilda Jane. He presents a mock bill of sale for a plated ring and pinchbeck bracelet valued together at a dollar. Matilda accepts, declaring fee simple, while Augustus, a perpetual litigant, plays attorney as the court adjourns with her deathly wish to delay closure.
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Augustus
Matilda Jane
Matilda
Tom
Richard Roe
John Doe
Boston Advertiser
Knowledge in a Nutshell Facts and figures on measurements and farming
A collection of old time units and ratios covering cubits paces fathoms spans hands and leagues. It lists weights per bushel for oats bran barley salt butter and other commodities along with speeds and distances. Practical notes on farming plowing wood ashes ground bones and fertilizers are included.
Noted Advice on Mood for Work and Writing
A column fragment praises how mood affects doing work from preaching to law and medicine. It notes nerves and dullness cripple effort and credits a remedy or influence referred to as Hop Bitters. The Albany Times is cited as the source of the observation.
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