Grant Defends His Gift-Taking Oration and Stanton
A New York June 15 report quotes speeches defending Ulysses S. Grant’s role as a wartime and postwar leader. The piece notes Stanton’s prominence as a strong civilian figure, his last interviews, and praise for Grant’s management of national affairs. It highlights campaign support for Grant and reactions to public funding gifts. It also mentions a hurricane aftermath in New York and Long Island, plus labor unrest and a capsized boat incident in Iowa.
Unclear wording on Pie Statesman pact and press event
Fragmentary note mentions a pact associated with Pie Statesman and references bar press on a Wednesday afternoon. Details, dates, names, and locations are missing, making exact event unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurger
Horace Greeley as a dangerous presidential candidate
The text argues Horace Greeley would be dangerous as president if he persisted in his disunionist theories and secessionist views. It cites Greeley’s past statements and alleged misreadings of the consent of the governed, warning that his leadership could drag the country toward conflict and undermine the Union. It connects these views to Civil War era tensions and Southern support.
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Horace Grouley
Soantry
Wan
Thor
Horace Greeley
New York Tribune
Greeley
Groovy
Sumpter
U. S
Horace Grovley
United States
Grovley
Grant
Hook
Baltimore
Gresley
Democratic
Republican Party
Avery
Debates on Democracy and Civil War Aftermath
The article recalls Horace interview with the Democratic party dismissing Confederate claims and mocking one term principle. It notes Grevley and Sumner opposition, Grant renomination debate, and cites a New York Republican stance on Grant for 1872. It mentions the second session of the 42nd Congress adjournment, tariff measures, ballot protection moves, and reform attempts on fraudulent privileges.
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Horave
Lee
Jolson
Bragg
Hood
Price
Confederacy
Grevley
Sumner
Gen Grant
New York
Gen. Grant
Senate
Grat and Wilson celebrate across the Republic
Nominations for Grant and Wilson are greeted with nationwide demonstrations and bonfires in major cities. The Philadelphia Convention is praised for unity and a strong platform. Supporters predict a November victory over rival parties amid accusations by Copperheads and Crowleyites. Generals Grant Burnside Sherman Gunter are cited as having received praise before presidency.
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Republic
Grat
Wilson
Philadelphia
Grant
Odda
Prohibition party meets in Lansing with delegates from 14 counties
Lansing correspondence reports the State Convention of the Prohibition party in session with about 80 delegates from 14 counties. Ticket listed for governor Henry Fish, lieutenant governor William Brown, secretary of state John Evans, treasurer E G Manchester, attorney general I B Sagendorph, superintendent of public instruction Mahan, land commissioner I S Tut tle, auditor general Wm Almon. Also notes a collection of $64.12, a New Jersey speaker, and upcoming related political events in Michigan.
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Prohibition Party
Sagendorph
Eaton County
Nate Vetoan
Mahan
Adrian Comminiuner
Michigan 8Th Infantry
Lanning
L. R. Patt
Uwew Capri
FICOM PAGEF SOUND A PERSONAL VIEW OF THE PACIFIC COAST
W T writes from Marshall on May 30 1872 describing his limited time in the country and his cautious opinion of the region. He recounts travel delays from Marshall to San Francisco then Victoria and the poor conditions aboard an old steamship with rough seas and delays lasting days. The tone is observational and informal as he signals uncertainty about the surrounding area.
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W.T
Marshall
Jvetec
Christin Union
Tapont
Prines Alford
San Francisco
Victoria
British Columbia
Pee
Michigan
Callens
Cathono
Marah
Eoe
Laura A. Hobart
Athens
Wall County
Marsband
Marshall Wth
Calhoun
Eden I. Wenderson
Juilas
Ube
Joseph C. Frink
Ileccumt
James A
Frink Co
Clalina
George Ingersoll
Voyage Through the Sound and Seattle’s Rapid Growth
A traveler recounts arrival in the Sound under sail, noting grand shorelines, spruce forests, and sparse settlements led by timber mill owners. Seattle emerges as the largest town with about 2,000 inhabitants, churches, a Territorial University, and thriving orchards. He describes tides, oyster beds, and abundant waterfowl, promising to write again after more exploration.
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Seattle
Sound
Territorial University
A. BaGury
Insurance Advert: Prompt Policies and Quick Settlements
Applications for insurance promptly attended to policies issued switchout delay. Losses liberally adjusted and promptly paid. Insurance business transacted upon correct and advantageous terms.
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Stanton
Geo
Provident
Wasumneron, D. C
F. M. Stanton
Supreme Court
Barnes
Mr. Chandler
Fort Donauldson
U. S. Grant
Jagrave
Brooklyn
Winfield
Long Island
Passeyers
Jersey City
Pennsylvania Central Railroad
Massachusetts
Trumbull and
Rice
John Fehrenbutch
Cleveland
Ohio
International Association of Machinists and Blacksmiths
Germania
Paris
Steinway
Wark
Stienways
St. Louis
The
Marshall, Calhoun CO
MICE
Omalden
Ulysses 8. Galant
Minis
Henry Wilson
Seorsaion
Congress
Buirnis
Frauk Ue
Stomedy Besob's
Crowleyiter
Honda
Creeleyites
Burnside
Bhowrman
Gene Gunter
Lansing
Qomeilton
Lansing Gas Company
Grand Street
Geo. H. Keox
Baptist
Jackson
L. H. Stone
Kollamazoo
Library and Literary Association
New Library
Washington Avenue
St. Clair
Saugatuck
Hviland
St. Johns
Mead’s Hall
Brokaw
Lus Attte Patel
Dleariing
Wildertusks
Phesa
Weat Gonshohooken
Penn, Furnace
Saratoga
N.Y
OM Missioners
Joseph C Frink
Fo Henderson
Calhown
Joseph
Frigk
Anid
Eagle Hall
Tytea
Morahall
Charles 8. Crane
Joan Stvuston
James M. Parsons
Madam Dupuy
U. Herb't Thompson, Agt
Thompson & Ron, Jewelers
Gd Staleot
Macuball
Mich
N. J. Frink’s
Etna Insurance Co
Hartford
Phwnix Insurance Co
National Ins. Co
Home Insurance Co
N. Y
International Ins. Co
Imperial Ins. Co
London
Eng
N. J. Frine
State Street
Ladies & Gentlemen
Boys & Children
Burt
Brat Clans
General Manufacturing and Re
Phelps & Murphy
State St
Beach & Cook
Lepper’'S
Pound
D. Clark
M. D. Armour
Clark & Armour
Orannal
M.C. Armour
John Armone
A Clark
J. & M. C. Armour
Ingersoll's
Trudy
GEO. Ingersoll
M. G. Armour
Photography
Marshall and Vicinity
J. W. Fletcher’s
Europe
Smith's
Bee-Hive Grocery
Huyler
A. D Schuyler
Stone Block
Thay
Fly
Wilk
Ding
A. D. Rohoyerr
Dole
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