Franking Privilege Criticized in Public Letter
A local public document denounces the franking privilege abuse by a county radical party chairman. The letter argues mail loads degrade the public good and cites the 1865 law on franking to restrict private or partisan use by Congress members.
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Radical Party
Jupp
Land of
Washington
Congress of the United States
Terrturica
Renate
House of Representatives
Congress
Cloctet
Vflivo
Radical Candidate Speech Sparks Town Social Tension
An old farmer selling wood near the General Paruga event recounts his struggles with a weak team to reach town. He condemns politics while noting his service in the Union army and his desire for fair compensation and meat for his family.
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Gen. Paruga
Guy
Phlaye
Inez
Jie
Ans
Questions for the Herald on suffrage and policy debate
A political appeal poses questions on Negro suffrage, Reconstruction policy, funding bills, bondholder payments, taxation, and the Freedmen's Bureau. It challenges candidates to answer about suffrage, currency, taxes on property, and government debts with a firm, gentlemanly stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Congress
South
Freedmen’s Bureauigas
Clark County
Voter Switch Sparks Greenback Support After Tax Protest
A well-to-do voter who had abstained from supporting Democrats since the war era handed the editor two dollars and promised weekly Cincinnati Enquirer delivery for a year. He declared he would not pay taxes for bondholders he opposed and intended to vote Greenback in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cin. Enquirer
Gend Ins
Lintend
Greenbach
Speech by Mar Wilkin Sparks Controversy Over Suffrage Comment
The speaker’s remarks on suffrage drew sharp criticism for attributing disloyalty to a group. Critics labeled the statement as premeditated and slanderous, noting no loyal white or black man would endorse such claim.
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Mar. Wilkin
Hhel
Bres
Marshall
Naif
Rae Croon
Mallin
Untitled fragment hints at a political misstep and fear
A distorted report mentions Marshall and a faction feared by supporters. It references subscribers, truth, and a smear campaign. The text hints at coercion and a vague warning about revealing headway or loyalties amid factional tension.
Boston lodge inquiry reveals a visitor with Masonic pin
A tale describes a stranger who visits a Boston masonic lodge and is questioned by a brother about credentials. The visitor flashes a bold G pin and claims the letter stands for Jerusalem, prompting curiosity about his true purpose and status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moaseste Reever
Boston
Leetter
Jerusalem
Pendleton Speech in Hartford Draws Contrast with Radicals
The report quotes George H. Pendleton praising the Constitution in Hartford and blasts Radical leaders Stevens Logan and Ditler. It critiques tax plans and debt proposals, contrasts burdens on laborers, and closes with a patriotic flourish and reference to official Civil War era correspondence between Rosecrans and Lee.
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George H. Pendleton
Hartford
Connecticut
Phau
United States
Mhaddeus Stevens
Logan
Ditler
Gens
Public meetings across town invite Democratic clubs formation
The Seymour and Blair campaigns announce meetings in Darwin Jolson Union Castle York Melrose Danion and Westhill with 2 PM start times Sept 12 15 16 17 19 20 于是 speakers include Schol Wattehead Kath Jennings Rower Han Roslick Howe Crookshank Marshall Anderson and other Democratic and Republican candidates inviting residents to join local party clubs in September 1803 events.
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Seymour
Blair
Darwin
Union School
Jolson Township
Sptember Ld
Casey
Tues
OW City
Parker Township
Weatfield
Lhursday
Castle Finn
Pitas
Ale
John Schol
Wattehead
2B Parlan
John Kath
Bil Jennings
Janis W ‘Rower
Mark Ilan
Rott J. Roslick
Jos. & Howe
N. M. Crookshank
Wineries, Conir, C. Conn. Tiave Fierters' Canon
The report describes a boxing match scenario where Wardle umpired the Collyer contest and the victor was to receive a prize from Frank Qua editor of the New York Clipper. It also notes Edwards did not threaten a challenge and records remarks from Be wares tilly about whipping the others.
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Tiave Fierters
Canon
Euwarto
Wardle
Seum
Umpore
Collyer
Cxpras
Frank Qua
New York Clipper
Edwards
Barney Aaron Clall
Cnt Btu
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National Democratc
Horatio Seymour
New York
Frank P. Blair
Missouri
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Marshall Messenger
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Ereday
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Tae Odir
Hk Cp Hanup
Cousiat Saltty
Vye Meng Cay
Pal
Pasar
Payabe Beth Prowipalan
Conor
Intercat
Learls
Tony
Beatie
Diwuer
Democratic Party
York
Saturity
Melrose
Pam
Towman's
Wala Tews Shop
Danion
Ourday
Miarshall
Moershall
Cas.y
Westhill
Gm W. OB. Anderson
Odoeck P.M
Martins- Wil
Pt Vo
Look P.M
Gan WB
Antersoy Democratu Enngdyste
Posidertial E’ectorn
Republian Cay Tan Ge Paessteart
Linos
Wineries
Conir
C. Conn
Subiuaee & Boss
Nanufactilulo
NO. Rae & Ergelin Street
Terre Haute
Ind
Adams
Nate Beth Og Dee
Ted Mitliner
Publi
Splague
Suse
Grewory
Formig Occupe Ll Ly W
Gauth
Cy Strevers
Natuunat
Archer & Clark
Marshall Tits
Onts
E. J. Lockard
Lourard
Martin
Bathetan
Tian
Epousneturde
Cilails
Wyholesale and Retail
Pulie Square
Indiana
Tarmera
Ee A
Woolz
Janney & Son
B. Wei
Meraball
Cacia
Clark
Legous
M. Sear
St C Howell
Republicane Party
Onlec
Chrgurt
Chesting
Nicnols
ritiFresare
Une Be Ubtitam Party
Toon Sneer
Pooran Dshoe
J.P. Krewytz
Couctay
Gould Assortment
Numo
Montgomery Hons
Marshall Illinois
Palace OF Music
Ohio Street
Tie Court House
Terre-Haute Inc
Chickering & Sons
Knabe & Co
Steck & Co
Robert Nunns Gale & Co
Carhart & Needhams
Jrinco & Co
Kisners Palace OF Music
Brows
Melvin
China
Queensware
Glassware
Spenceivs
CELE
GEO Scott
Main St
Terre
RSE
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