Carpenter and Logan Defend Grant Administration in Senate
The Republican reports Senator Carpenter and Senator Logan replying to Sumner and Schurz attacks on the Grant administration. Carpenter blasts Sumner’s preamble and defends full investigation into arms sales, while Logan rebuts Schurz, defends military advisors at the White House as normal, and argues the charges are partisan.
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ADDRESS OF SENATOR LOGAN AND CUSTOMS REPORT SUMMARY
Senator Logan denounces Sumner and defends Grant’s education and leadership. A Congressional report on the New York Custom House finds no major abuse besides misrepresentation, notes merit for Leet, recommends reform of duties security, and criticizes officer procurement practices while urging salary adequacy and a comprehensive service overhaul. The report also discusses political influence, patronage, and the role of merchants and Moieties in revenue.
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Re nomination of President Grant at Philadelphia convention
During the Philadelphia Republican convention delegates loudly endorsed Ulysses S. Grant for another term. The roll call showed unanimous support from every state and territory, with cheers, platform chants, and musical interludes as the crowd celebrated. The event closed with songs and three cheers for loyal black soldiers. A side note from Springfield Mass reports a pet cat incident involving Horace Greeley.
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Georgia
Examiners Need Written Proof of Character and Appointments
Examiners should be experts and appointed only upon written and recorded proof of unexceptionable character and acquaintance with the commodities they assess. They should receive adequate salaries and remain in office until convicted of misconduct or mentally or physically disabled.
Dawes cites tariff figures and tax cuts in Congress
In the House, Dawes presents figures from the Conference report on the Tariff bill. He claims last two years tax reductions total $140 million, with 1871 expenditures near 1860 levels on a gold and peace basis. The Providence Journal notes his persistent criticism of statesmanship and warns of potential ruin.
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Letters From Ohio and Indiana on Greeley Backlash
The New York World reports hundreds of letters from Ohio and Indiana by Democrats who refuse to vote for Greeley despite Cincinnati pleas and Baltimore commands. The letters reflect statewide opposition and political tension surrounding the campaign.
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Indiana
Greeley
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Jo Davis Plans Vote for Speaker Over Ball Kim Address
Jo Davis states he does not care who is president but will vote for the ass who spoke to Ball Kim at the Chicago Fest, signaling a preference for a specific speaker choice amid festival politics.
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Chicago
One half tolls on Illinois River cut and other oddsends
A rapid collage of 19th century snippets notes toll reductions on the Illinois River and diverse curiosities. It cites Truh’s unique bismuth mine in the United States, British opium trade revenue, a train halt by cater pillars, a Bray machine turning wall paper, and scattered figures on cotton mills, bullion, wool, timber, and iron potential. It also advertises Marvin safes as fireproof protectors for business records with details of materials and locations in Chicago.
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Atlantic & Pacific
Lawrence
Washington Life Insurance Company
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England
California
Rufus Barnard
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Pacific Coast
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Minn
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Black River Falls
Wis
Oregon
Salem
France
Geo. T. Rowell & Co
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Messrs. Marvin & Co
Marvin & Gas
Western Warehouse
South Canal Street
Chicago
Greeley Row and Grant War of Words Endorsed
The passage portrays attacks on General Grant by Sumner Greeley and the Tribute as tributes of gratitude given after the war. It argues Democratic control caused Custom-House corruption, calls parties biased, and notes Philadelphia pundits predict Grant gains if Greeley is nominated. It includes varied editorial lines from Chicago Journal and Boston Globe.
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