Reconstruction era platform speech on union and reform
The passage outlines a Democratic national convention platform calling for immediate restoration of states to the union, amnesty, a single currency, equal taxation, and reduced government, plus abolition of emancipation-era excesses and restoration of civil authority. It condemns Republican overreach, military rule, and suppression of liberties, urging constitutional fidelity and equal rights for naturalized and native-born citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Union
United States
Congress
Radical Party
Europe
Supreme Judiciat Tribunals
Democratic Platform Attacks on Centralized Power and Proposes Reforms
The document denunci es federal overreach and calls for states rights while praising President Andrew Johnson for resisting congressional attempts to control state affairs. It urges land distribution to citizens, public land sales for improvements, and payment reforms, and endorses economy, currency changes, and repeal of Prohibition era laws.
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Pil
United States
Congress
Andrew Jolson
States
Democrac
Democratic Party
Joint Discussions on Daytime Political Issues
S S Stacy and J L Sheean Esqs will discuss political issues in Rome on Oct 22 at 7 PM Madison Oct 23 at 7 PM Monticello Oct 30 at 7 PM Langworthy Oct 31 at 7 PM Mr Sheean opens and closes Rome and Langworthy with Stacy Madison Monticello. Township committees will arrange details.
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S&s
Stacy
J. L. Sheean
Rome
Madison
Monticello
Langwortily
Sreean
Langworthy
Stacy Madison
G. W. Hunt
Radical election skirmishes in three states and registration push
The piece reports partial radical gains in Pennsylvania Ohio and Indiana with Ohio dropping from 50 000 to under 15 000 and Pennsylvania margins narrowing while Indiana may lack a majority. It calls Democrats to mobilize urging registration by next Tuesday night to vote and save the country from plunderers.
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Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Justice by the People in Indiana and Ohio Seats
The article praises voters in two congressional districts Voorhees in Indiana and Morgan in Ohio for overturning frauds that kept them from seats. Voorhees is reelected with a larger majority and Morgan is returned with a 1600 plus margin.
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Indiana
Ohio
Voorhees
Morgan
Washington
General Morgan
The Insurrection in Spain Chronicle
Two hundred years ago Spain ranked as a dominant European kingdom with France and England in awe of its power. The brief notes a remarkable period of Spanish ascendancy and regional influence.
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Spain
France
England
Death of a Queen and Spanish Revolution
The passage laments the decline of a historic monarchy as insurrections surge in Spain. It notes Queen Isabella leaving the country with crown jewels and wealth, while the church remains neutral. It predicts possible republic or monarchy, with bloodshed and upheaval, and blames Spain for crimes in its colonies, questioning international sympathy.
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Isabella
Spain
London theater sensationalism and royal receptions noted
A London theater sensation is fueled by tax-hound protests crossing the stage site. Actor John Brougham reportedly naturalized in New York and plans to become a citizen in 1850. Governors urged to set Thanksgiving day as designated by the president on November 26.
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de Girardin
Frances
Euponie
London
John Brougham
New York
Massachusetts
Terman Hendricks
Berlin
Boston
Proeneymian
Baden
Count Walewski
Rachael
Lita
Walewski
Iowa Acts On State Capitol Plans And Land Deed Corrections
A compilation of acts from April and May 1868 authorizes the Census Board to seek plans for a new Iowa State Capitol, tests stone specimens, and funds repairs. Other chapters correct land deeds to James Bones, legalize notarial acts by Thomas Cavanagh, authorize county bounty issues in Mitchell County, and adjust internal improvements procedures.
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Census Board
General Assembly
Iowa
Board of Commissioners
Chicago
New York
Philadelpia
Cantal Square
Orrick
Ircnetary
Sars
Des Moines
ED Wright
Ciapter
Register of the State Land Office
James Bower
James Bowen
Whengass
James Bones
Mahas
State of
Board of Supervisors
Svratre
Lowa
Secuy
Des Moiner
J. Allen
A. M
Perry Bates
Many Lonpent
J. C. Troms
Kate Rice
Anna Smith
F. F. Beardsley
Monticello
Allen
M. M. Moulton
Relief of Louisa County Tax Allocation Act of 1868
The act directs the State Treasurer to credit Louisa county with $80 in railroad taxes for 1862 to 1865 omitted in distribution. If any county wrongly received excess funds, the Treasurer must withhold amounts from future annual tax apportionments until proper balances are corrected. Approved January 31, 1868.
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Louisa County
Wuerreas
Loviaa County
Wuertas
General Assembly
Legislative acts and amendments from Iowa state records excerpt
A compilation of Iowa chapters including salary appropriation for the Register of the State Land Office, 1868 road tax non-resident penalties, permitting sales of intoxicating liquors, and administrative procedures. Provisions cover annual tax listings, hearings for liquor permits, publication and posting requirements, and transitional effects.
Chapter 131 Act to Legalize Acts of Clayton County Recorder
The act validates official acts of Jonathan Oglesbee, recorder of Clayton County Iowa, for the two year term ending January 1867, for recording United States revenue stamps on written instruments. It notes cases where stamps were affixed and recorded with a record entry stating the stamp was attached to the original document.
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Jonathan Oglesbee
Clayton County
Iowa
Wuerens
Tenth General Assembly
United States
General Assembly
Town
Immediate Effect for 1868 Act Published in State Register
The act is deemed legal and sufficient for evidence in all cases and may be recorded as if properly recorded. It takes effect upon publication in the Daily State Register and Clayton County Journal, approved April 7 1868.
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Mitchell County
General Assembly
State of
Iowa
Mitchel County
Board of Supervisors
General County
Iowa State Register
Homestead
Des Moines
Lhereby
State Register
Town Evening Statesman
Town
EL Wrigut
Sec’y
State
Daily State Register
Clayton County Journal
An Act for Agriculture Reports and State Aid Distribution
Iowa legislature approves an act guiding agricultural societies to report to the Iowa State Agricultural Society and to receive state aid up to two hundred dollars for funds raised for legitimate society purposes. The act also details distribution of annual reports to universities libraries colleges and government offices and becomes effective upon publication.
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State Agricultural Society
General Assembly
State of
Iowa
State Society
State Agricultural
Secretary of State
Iowa State Agricultural Society
State University
Iowa State Register
Jowb Tlomestead
Papcora
Des Moines
ED Wright
Stae
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Dubuque
Preasurer
Joun TL O'Neile
Dubuque Co
Martin V.B. Bennet
Marion Co
M. Mlbleak Amore
Jefferson Co
AL Wallace
Muscatine Co
J. T. Stoneman
Clayton Co
Wm. E. Deffingwell
Clinton County
Thomas J. Dudley
Linn County
William Cuene
Monticello Township
Andrew J. Byerly
Cass Township
Democratic Congressional
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DIN
Justice
VTEMS
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Thomas Cavanagh
Polk County
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NEW York Union
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Chickering
Burdett's & Esty
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Reed Instruments
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Johnson
Orrosive
E. P. Follet
Cc. A. Wildey
Gentin Jones County
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P. O. Labcock
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Abel Brothers
Normal School
Monticello, Sound
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Nak
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Alexander If. Stephens
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Btophens
Confederate States
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Ree Livery & Exchange
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Twogood Son
Cinsa
Gregg ¢& Braq
McKnight
Came & Johnson
Fletcher Burnight
Iguse
P.P. Periolat
Spa
Examene Uy
Visewhare
Boots & Shoes
Tam
Mendota Woolen Mill
Gall
Ataud
Rohrbach and
Periolat
P. P. Periolat
J. G
W. J. Conley
Montisello
Kesipeck
Centre and
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C E. Wales
John T. Hancock
Wholesale Ecrocer
Main Street
Dupont’s Powder and Duebuque Manufacturing Co
P. J. Wright
Duer & Estey
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