Honest Worth and Public Faith in a Turbulent Era
A reflective column urges respect for private character across party lines, praising honesty over political attack. It cites Gen. Samuel F. Carey and Secretary Stanton, condemning slander and urging fair treatment of individuals regardless of faction.
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West
Stanton
Samuel F. Carey
Ohio
Friends of the Cause
Sam Carey
the Tribune
Land of the Free
John
The Daugherty Case in the Journal on Judge Moss Jurisdiction
The piece outlines Col. Murray State counsel’s view on the court’s jurisdiction in the Daugherty case. It covers legal principles: appointment power during illness, treating an acting attorney as judge, adjournment for unfinished business, and the right to change of judge upon an affidavit of bias. It notes the court overruled these points and reflects on the implications of jurisdiction and de facto vs de jure judges.
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Col. Murray
Stace
Davis
Moss
Jude
Circuit Court
Howard Circuit Court
Daugherty
Anid Court
Seid
Editor clarifies defense amid Daugherty case and press slander
An editor denies complicity in repeating a slander against the Daugherty sisters and rebukes newspapers for sensational coverage. He cites responses from the New York Tribune and Kokomo Tribune and laments the spread of false claims that damage his family and justice.
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Vanhorn
Joseph Vanhorn
Circuit Court
Daugherty
Joseph van Florn
Mme
Mas
Sarah Vanhorn
New York Tribune
Richardson
van Horn
Tipton Times
Kokomo Tribune
Daugherties
Vanhor
Vanhornee
Teta
Frankfort Crescent
Howard Tribune
Seward's Alaska Voyage Supposed St Thomas Mission
In New York Sun commentary Mr. Seward is portrayed as visiting St Thomas in a peacemaking role amid Danish-United States tensions over Danish Caribbean nationals. The piece humorously hints he may be offered a U S Senate seat if islanders embrace eventual American admission and Seward’s leadership.
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Mer. Seward
St Thomas
Denmark
United States
Alaska
Mexico
Mr. Fish
St. Thomas
Mr. Seward
Seward
WN. Y. Sun
Election voters seek white candidate phrase
In a special election the Democracy of Champaign County Ohio ran a Black candidate for State Senator on a ticket declaring that if he is white enough to vote he is white enough to be voted for.
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Champaign County
Ohio
Sensible reply ends dance request with humor
A married lady, when asked to waltz, answered with wit and propriety. She said, No, I thank you sir, have hugging enough at home, deflecting the invitation with grace.
How the Gates Came Ajar In Hearth Home Sunday Reading
A poetic retelling describes a child angel asking a warden to open the gates. Mary the Blessed intervenes turning the key, revealing the gates ajar. The verse concludes with the idea that Christ now holds the keys in heaven for all time.
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Beaven
Mary
Mother of Christ
Tony
Jesus
Christ
Heven L. Bostwie
Domestic life Tested by Religion and Moral Decay
The piece condemns home hypocrisy where pious pretenders mistreat family and employees. It argues true religion shows in daily life across all, warns against arson, marital strife, and scolding, then denounces masqued balls and public amusements as corrupting youth and society.
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Nome
Solomon
N. Y. Sun
A. Y. Sun
Sermon Against Elocution Reproof from Spurgeon
First published note quotes C. Z. Spurgeon condemning ornate rhetoric in preaching. He argues ministers should focus on soul winning and urgent appeals over high sounding words, likening eloquence to a bar or parliament display.
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Christ
C. Z. Spurgeon
The Luxury of Breathable Dresses and Social Decay
In Laws of Life style, readers lament tight women’s attire depriving breath and vigor. The piece condemns restrictive fashion as harmful, linking it to ill health and moral decline among wives and mothers, urging relief and reform.
Men to Move the World
A call for rugged integrity and steadfast courage. The speaker seeks men who stand for right, tell truth, endure hardship, work hard, and accept consequences without boast or fear, to drive progress and moral leadership.
Autumn Declines: Leisure Loungers Embrace Quiet Days
In autumn, the season slows as leaves fall and people turn to relaxed activities. The shift favors comfort indoors and simple routines, giving readers a chance to unwind before winter.
The Groaning Dutchman and the Cholera Visit
A Dutch visitor in New Orleans during a cholera outbreak seeks a safe boarding house. Hearing a groan during a prayer, he fears cholera and mistakes a Methodist habit of groaning for disease. He retreats to fetch a doctor and learns the danger lies elsewhere.
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New Orleans
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