Asa Packer Accepts Democratic Nomination for Governor
A letter from Asa Packer to the Pennsylvania Democratic State Convention accepts the nomination for governor. He vows to pursue state fiscal reform, education expansion, fair law enforcement, and labor interests while relying on public support and Providence. The page also criticizes President Grant for using the warship Talapoosa for private family travel, arguing it wastes public funds and disrupts naval discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa Packer
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Thosovass
C. R. Buckalow
Lewis
Cassidy and
R. E. Monagan
Philadelphia
Grant
United States
New York
Talapoosa
White House
Grants
Harrisburg
The Ohio Constitution and the Fifteenth Amendment
Hon Joun H James argues that states alone shape their constitutions and that Ohio voters chose not to strike the word white from their voting rules. He denounces the fifteenth amendment as a revolutionary, non binding change unsupported by state consent or congressional authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joun H. James
Ohio
United States
Congress
Omaha man challenged to Sacramento duck shooting match
An Omaha man has been challenged by another in Sacramento to a source duck shooting match for 91,0 figures. The brief dispute centers on a hunting contest and proposed stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Sacramento
A Touching Story at Alexandria Benefit
Hon. A H Stemens of Georgia recounts a tale at an Alexandria gathering for an orphan asylum and free school. A homeless boy is sheltered by a wealthy planter, grows to law, defends the widow’s estate, and proclaims, That boy stands before you now. The piece then criticizes Vice-Admiral Porter for a flippant letter defending renamed ships and warns about Senate action on his nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Stemens
Georgia
Alexandria
Orphan Asylum and Free School
Ser
Porter
Robeson
New Jersey
Store
Borie
Senate
Washington
Navy
The
Sun
New York Sun
Paraguay
Brazil
Lopez
Cordilleras
Count d’ EU
Marshall Caixas
Weeding Out and the Price of Bread in Politics
A pointed editorial argues against government employees adopting political stances for survival, warning that tying bread to loyalty corrupts integrity. It recalls China’s tail policy and flags risk to republican liberty, urging independence and public trust over party coercion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
United States
Republic
Solano County
Cal
Monty Gots Keep On Presidential Trip Budget
A Long Branch trip for the Talapoosa party carried expenses of nineteen thousand four hundred seventy-one dollars per bills. The rollout included carpets, dishes, mirrors, wine, provisions, servants, living repairs, coal, and other incidentals. Memory and duty are contrasted in a reflective note from the W. Y. Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Branch
W. Y. Democrat
Republican confession signals dawn for reform in a troubled era
A New York Sun editorial laments federal corruption and decay, calling for reform and noting Republican self‑criticism as a hopeful sign. The piece argues the Democracy’s warnings over the past decade have begun to resonate within the GOP, suggesting a possible shift toward accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Republic
Letter from Madrid notes growing abuses and calls for monarchy
The Captain General of Madrid sent a letter to Serrano and Gen. Prim lamenting ten months after the revolution that abuses, immorality, and anarchy prevail. He urged instant consideration of monarchy and the selection of a king or he would retire from public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Telegraph
Maprio
Madrid
Serrano
Prim
Council of Ministers
Drespen
Bern
Schleswig Holstien
Baltic
North Seas
Prussia
Lennon
Prince Asturias
Hautrax
Eclipse
Rio Grande
Barracanta
London
Harvard
London Club
Dauntless
Cowes
Kentucky Election Returns in Louisville City and Statewide
August 2 Louisville returns show clashes but no deaths. James W. Tate wins State Treasurer by a large city margin over E Rumsey Wing. City and Jefferson County Democrats sweep legislative seats. Statewide, Democrats lead with many legislators, while 15 or 20 Republicans are expected to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Louisvil.e
Jas. W. Tate
E. Rumsey Wing
Tate
Louisville
Jefferson County
Posey County Agricultural Society Board Discusses Fair Grounds Improvements
The Posey County Agricultural Society held a board meeting on August 3 1869 to consider improvements for visitor convenience at the upcoming Fair. A motion removed the east branch refreshment booths and cleared the branch along the amphitheatre. A three member committee was formed to study building a shelter for carriages and track improvements, with a report due at the next meeting. A map proposal offered a $3000 view addition to six maps for $7800 total, deferred to the next session. The group set a Saturday meeting for August 7 to receive the improvement report. Additionally news notes announce the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Grand Lodge session in San Francisco with a special $15.20 train ticket from Omaha and a September 10 departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Hugo
Messrs
John Killbinger
L. A. Burke
Macnamara
Otis Hinkley
Committee
F. D. Barron
Sec’y
Grand Lodge of the U.S. of Independent Order of Odd Fellows
San Francisco
Grand Sire Farnsworth
P. G
P. G. Masters
Omaha
Ind. Sentinel
William Jolly
Court of Common Pleas
Posey County
Aaid
Robb Township
State of
Indiana
Towit
Also Mentioned on This Page
Agater
J. P.bennett
NEW Harmony
Ind
Trenton
Edward Atkinson
New York Evening Post
New Bedford Standard
Boston Post
Evansville Journal
Husband
Canada
H.C. Judd
Agrist
Confederacy
Edward A. Pollard
Davis
Richmond
National Publishing CO
Chicago
Ills
St. Louis
Bates, Haines & CO
Cleveland
NEW York Book CO
Nassau St
United States Publishing CO
Broome
Schoo
Orricg
Vernon
James B. Campbell
Church Street
WMI
Pritchard
Mammoth Agricultural & Hardware Store
Owen & Owen
Main Street
Hutchison Cider Mill
Sandford
E. Wey
Board of County Commissioners
Church and Tavern
Peter Heckman
Elizabeth Pfeiffer
George Pfeiffer
Posey
Posey Circuit
Seid
Mt. Vernon
WM. Nelson
Horace Pricnarp
George W. Baker
State OF Indiana
Sarah Ann Baker
Sbove
Posey Circuit Court
Beld
Court House
P. C. C. H. Pinewarp
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!