Mixed political and literary notes from a late 19th century column
A sprawling assemblage of brief items covers James M. Moncan’s recent British consul-general appointment, General Grant’s improving health and writing, speculative pensions for Civil War veterans, Catholic school debates in the North American Review, Virginia and national court rulings, Maine political fraud fallout, and reflections on John Quincy Adams resuming public life after the presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North American Review
M. CG. O'Byrne
North Carolina
Keane
Virginia
Artaue
John Quincy Adams
Adams
Congress
United States
View on Civilization War and Peace in Historical Thought
The passage argues that civilization advances through struggle and war, citing Venice as an example. It warns that peace without readiness to defend leads to decay, while military strength fortifies liberty and progress, even as commerce and culture flourish. It references Russia, England, Turcoman and Afghan barbarians in a sweeping historical reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Koow
Johnson Proclamation Ended War in Union Except Texas
A detailed review cites President Johnson's proclamation ending the insurrection, noting the Supreme Court ruling that the war ended in all states except Texas on April 2 1866 and in Texas on August 20 1866. It covers political appointments, Keiley, and critical views on Union conduct, with extensive commentary on China India and colonial-era reforms. The piece argues that Virginia’s repudiation acts remain unconstitutional and highlights the national debt crisis and credit implications.
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Febellign
Turts
Johnson
Lincoln
Congress
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Euprema Court
United States
Texas
McCulloch
Riddleberger
All- Creme
Virginia
Virwin
Press Sneera
Cdults
Richmond
Georgia
Veto of minority representation bill by Gov Alger
Lansing reports Gov Alger vetoed a minority representation bill citing constitutional concerns. The veto text argues the act would alter vested corporate rights, threaten state credit, and overstep powers granted to regulate corporations. It notes comparison with similar laws in Illinois Pennsylvania New York West Virginia Nebraska and Missouri and questions their applicability to existing firms.
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Lansing
Gav
Alger
House
Staud
Lecista
Lown
Shaw
Finois
Ennsylvania
New York
West Virginia
Nebraska
Missouri
Liouis
Jsectios
Thia Ct
Peonsylvaniaws
Certai Corporationa
Skoryk
Direstora
Manor
State of New York
Hale
Dompanil
Oko
Cis
Moat
Sola Steed Abe
Michigan legislature debates pardons and tax law
The state legislature weighs forming a pardons board with limits on term length and compensation. Bills on juror numbers, nonresident land ownership escheat, oleomargarine ban and taxes face lively debate. A 35,000 reserve supports Michigan’s semi centennial celebration. Belva Lockwood promotes woman suffrage.
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Os ' Ae Awe
Ikisnd
Hha
Donne
Mason
Che Sock
Ruasece A. Atore
Board of Pardons
House
Senate
Supreme Court
Detroit
Cliff
ITIOW
Thea
Mighieee
Phat Innit Oivit Pda
Tony
Thie
Mishla
Wayne County
Arena
State of
Michigan
Dane
Ftee
Marquette, Houghton & Ontotagon
Yeas
Naya
Adjutant General
Huron County
Geo. V. Lothrop
Siret J
Hon G V N Lothrop envoy to Russia born in Connecticut
The Hon G V N Lothrop of Detroit appointed by President Cleveland on May 8 1893 to succeed Alfonso Taft as envoy extraordinary and Minister plenipotentiary to Russia is a Connecticut native born in 1817 aged 68 at appointment. He studied at Brown Harvard and practiced law in Detroit since 1844 serving as Michigan attorney general and Democratic leader known as a war Democrat and prominent barrister with distinguished presence.
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N. Lothrop
G. V. N. Lothrop
Detroit
Cleveland
Alfonso Taft
United States
Russia
Connecticut
Ave
Lothrop
Brown University
Francis Wayland
Harvard Law School
James Russell Lowell
Wo. M. Evarts
W. W. Story
Rufus King
E. Rockwood Hoar
Lothron
D. Bethune Duffield
Michigan
Douglas
Charleston
William M. Merrick
Washington
Congress
Merrick
Charlonte
Lathrop
Lansing
Jackson
Political Attacks and Loyalist Critiques Across Newspapers
A compilation of harsh judgments on President Cleveland and Secretary Bayard from Boston to Indianapolis. Critics denounce loyalty shifts, confederate sympathies, and political appointments, noting strong editorial dissent in Inter Ocean and New England journals.
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New England
Cleveland
Eben F. Pillsbury
Massachusetts
Charles UW
Chase
Maine
Pilabury
the Union
Pillsbury
Abrahan Lincoln
Bia
Wingfield
Boston Wert T
Boston
Toa. Trangeript
Springfield
Prima Republic
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Erbeutor
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James M. Moncan
South Carolina
Austrelia
Mr. Blaina
Grant
Budeon
Sinon
Lawrence
Mase
Paat 15
Grand Army
Portland
Blaine
Mben F. Pillsbury
Charles IL. Chase
A. M. Kamer
Austria Hungary
Copperhead
Italy
Jeroma Eddy
Fiot
Austria
Keiley
Hunter
Valley of
Virgenie
Butler
New Orleans
Tennessee
Crimea
Keiley Raya
China
Netherlands
Spain
Alva
Eaanp
India Railways
India
Presidency
Great Britain
Supreme Court of the United States
Fembigo
Pitteberg
St. Paul
George Willian Curtis
Democratic Party
Mr. Pendleton
Thomas F. Bayard
Indianapolis Journal
Europe
Bayard
Ayer
Avrn
Aver
Ayrt
D. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
Jeix Battles
Esva Nursing
A. W. Chase Men. Co
Ferrait
Mich
Alo
Ae W. Chase
American Linstuynt
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Bersale
AO. Hyde
Reiseing
Pum Coase Medicine Co
Guo Lothmop
Grinwold St
Beeroit, Mich
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IQOS
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J. Cheney & Co
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Prop'ss
Toledo
Armlylisenica
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