Reform and honesty in office in the 1870s
In a critique by W. R. Stowe the piece denounces officials who view office as personal property and call for duty over self interest. It questions constitutional pay rules for legislators, condemns extra compensation for absence, and argues that political reform fails unless candidates are chosen for integrity and reliability.
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Mae
General Assembly
Neat
Ring
Mail
W. R. Stowe
Inland Sea Sketch of Nagasaki Harbor and Shanghai View
A traveler describes the Inland Sea voyage from Hina to Nagasaki, noting calm waters, green scenery, and terraced hills. He details the Nagasaki harbor, a circular bay sheltered by 800 to 1500 foot hills, a nearby graveyard, a bathing alcove for Indies, and a summit view praised as world class. He mentions John Muteer, in Shanghai, in charge of a publishing establishment with 21 printers, and plans to write further about Shanghai and language mastery.
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Japan
Nagasaki
John Muteer
China
Japay
Shanghai
Ching
Hina
Mountuina
Pines
America
Nagasaki Harbor
Inlee
Jase Tere
Geine
A Vision of Change and Dawn Beyond a Faraway Land
The text reflects on a land seen as magical yet poor and unsettled recalling a dreamlike longing. It foresees a future dawn where reform may open minds to Christianity and modern inventions, while fearing rapid change and its effects on local life.
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Rand
China
City Council Proceedings Read and Adjourned Meeting
The Thursday March 28 called city council session noted roll call with Mayor J C Townsen and Aldermen present. Minutes approved. financial reports discussed including auction sale percent and expenses. Auctioneer J B Raymond report covering March 31 1871 to March 28 1872 for 861 172 was accepted. funds received were paid to the treasurer. meeting adjourned.
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Kon. Clark
A. V. Jinchins
Henry Vyozelasng
W. Smith
Geo. Twitchell
Marshal
T. Disoswar
W. A. Slovan
Snyder
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Finance Committee
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Ughing
L. J. Laman
Costain Appenheuse
Henry Ve
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