Democrats Guard Soldier Rights Against Radical Attacks
The piece accuses Republicans of using wartime memories to oppose soldiers’ interests, noting laws and bills from 1865 onward. It cites Niblack’s role in pension efforts, critiques on pension arrearages for 1812 veterans, and opposition to Mexican War survivors, framing Democrats as consistent champions of veterans while Republicans backslide.
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Democratic Party
United States
House of Representatives
Indiana
Republican Party
Congress
Indianapolis Journal
Luaty
House
Niblack
Senate
Political quarrel over Polk dismissal and Republican speeches
The Princeton Clarion notes Democrats voted to dismiss Doorkeeper Polk amid alleged misconduct while questioning Republican delays and blaming “bloody shirt” speeches for hindering legislation. The piece implies partisan rancor and critiques Republican attendance and rhetoric during Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Clarion
Polk
Congress
Opposition to Shields on retired officers list
Exercised lawmakers discuss the election of Field as House doorkeeper and oppose adding General Shields, a veteran of two wars who lost an arm, to the retired army officers roster.
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Field
General Shields
Radical endorsement muddles next legislature debate
The piece railes at Illinois Radicals backing the national ticket and a sectarian campaign. It notes diverse state representation on the national committee, cites Congressman Sexton as a key Indiana political natural, and questions party tactics including gerrymandering and race-baiting in Alabama campaigning.
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Illinois
Sexton
Indiana “Political Naturals
National Committee
Minister to Germany Bayard Taylor sails amid praise
From Our Own Correspondent New York April 12 1878 Bayard Taylor sails to take up the post of Minister to Germany praised as universally satisfactory by Americans and Germans alike. The piece notes his popular character, German receptions, and hopes for his reception by Kaiser Wilhelm. It also discusses Geo P Rowell Co and the rise of modern advertising, and mentions Steamship Grand Republic, Governor Moses arrest, Vanderbilt case, and the reported death of William M Tweed.
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Germany
Bayard Taylor
Geo. P. Rowell & Co
Custom House Exv
Wm. M. Tweed
New York
Eptror
the Register
Europe
Taylor
America
Waterland
Senate
Kaiser Wilhelm
Spruce Street
Rowell
Printer's Ink
Boston Post
Geo. P. Rowell
United States
Custom House
Grand Republic
Moses
South Carolina
Vanderbilt
William H. Vanderbilt
William M. Tweed
Rapix
Washington letter on civil liberty and politics from April 1878
Our Washington letter discusses Benjamin Noyes arrest and citizen rights, noting arbitrary detentions of the era. It covers Congress, a proposed income tax, Pacific railroads funding, and cabinet appointments including Field and Anderson Packard. Ends with Austin dateline.
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Washington, D.C
THE
Register
Eaton
Benj. Noyes
Congress
Noyes
Seward
Justice
House
Senate
Ways and Means
Doorkeeper
Field
Gen. Field
Anderson
Packard
New Orleans
Sherman
Republican Congressional Committee
Hendricks Seeks Second Place for 1880 Ticket
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes Hendricks has the Democratic party’s backing for second place on the national ticket and sees it boosting his standing. It argues the party will place him on the 1880 lineup, with his actions since accepting the St. Louis second slot earning public favor. Columbus letter adds Find a man for the second place.
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Thurman
Hendricks
Ohio
Cincinnati
Enquirer
St. Louis
Columbus
Ind
Soldiers Bounty Provisions Clarified for Enlistees
A condensed notice outlines bounty rules for Civil War soldiers and heirs. It details $100, $200, $300 and $400 payments for various enlistment periods and discharge reasons, eligibility adjustments for veterans, and remedies for underpaid or misclassified recruits, with emphasis on timing between 1861 and 1866 and extensions to July 28 1866.
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Army
Navy
Surgeon General's Office
War Department
True Democracy and Public Finance Figures
A Shawnee Herald quote on true democracy contrasts with rule by the few. A January county auditors report shows school fund disbursement of 1,385,568.80 dollars and liquor license receipts of 183,006.58 dollars, with an estimated 200,000 dollars, about 7,000 dollars short, deemed near exact by the Ind. Sentinel.
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Thomas Jefferson
Shawnee Herald
Ind. Sentinel
Mean man deceitfully promotes rival’s defeat
A man described as mean aims to advance his own official honors by wilfully misrepresenting a rival candidate. The remarks suggest aggressive self-interest and deliberate distortion in pursuit of power.
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Vanderburgh
Mahlon D. Manson
Montgomery
William Fleming
Allen
Thomas W. Woolen
Johnson
James H. Smart
Boonville
Warrick County
Gibaon County
Perry County
Fosey County
Spencer County
W. H. Evans
Wat. Swint
Gordon
Georgia
Edmunds
Vermont
Capitol
Radical National Committee
Democracy
Unica
Turkey
Alabama
OUR
Washington
Austin
Jewelry, &c., Ind
Mr. Walters
London Times
Russia
Modjeska
Camille
Boston
Louisville
Franklin Herald
Democrat
Suarez
Saz
Paris
Mann—Kemmerling
Henry Mann
Migs Eliza Beth Kemmmcrwrna
John McKee
Posey County
John B. Elliott
Main Street
Apld
Weeden
Stephens
State of Indiana
Plank Road
Section Twelve
Sis
George M. Wilby
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