Friends of Foreign Born Citizens Debate in Congress
The excerpt recalls December 11, 1871, when Representative Morgan of Ohio proposed an amendment to the Constitution granting naturalized citizens eligibility for President or Vice President. Votes in January 1872 show opposition and support split along party lines, with Indiana Republicans opposing and Democrats supporting. The piece also notes scrutiny of Grant’s prospects and critiques of his political allies, including Morton and Conkling, amid warnings of potential senatorial losses.
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Congress
Morgan
Ohio
United States
Yeas
Mr. Morgan
Niblack
Holman
Kerr
Manson
Voorhees
Packard
Shanks
Coburn
Tyner
Williams
J. M. Wilson
Indiana
Grant Party
Greeney Party
State Sentinel
Greeley Campaign Unity Stressed by Examiner
The San Francisco Examiner argues Democrats should stop rehashing past Greeley remarks, noting current party views align with his postwar stance. It contends Greeley’s commitment to generous Southern treatment and fraternal North-South relations defines the campaign’s central issue and prospects for national concord.
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Democratic
Greeley
Democratic Party
Horace Greeley
Tribune
Hrammer
Cincinnati
Baltimore
New York World
Mr. Greeley
San Francisco Examiner
Henry Wilson and Foreigners in 19th Century Debate
A Boston Investigator excerpt recounts charges against Henry Wilson accusing foreigners especially Germans and Dutch of lacking patriotism and voting rights. It quotes slurs, calls for suppressing immigrant voting, and contrasts Radical and Democratic factions along with discussion of civil rights and the fourteenth amendment limits on pensions and debt.
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Boston
Henry Wilson
Epior
Dimikrat
Selfish living harms the community and self
A terse proverb notes that a person who lives only for themselves serves a mean, isolated life. It implies social harm and a lack of common good, urging consideration of others as essential to a fulfilled life.
War's End and Confederate Soldier Resolve Speech
Carl Schurz delivers a patriotic address praising Confederate soldiers for enduring war and accepting its irreversible results. He claims confidence in their growing patriotism and foresees reconciliation across the divisions, despite opposing sides once clashing with arms. The speech reflects postwar sentiment and calls for unity.
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South
Secretary of the Treasury
Carl Schurz
Gratifying Fact on Hullabaloo Over Pomeroy and Day Book
The Vicksburg Herald notes a shift in Southern readers toward Grant while accusing Hessian backers Brick Pomeroy and the New York Day Book of political fraud. It argues these journals fawned on Southern patronage, oppose a policy aiding reconciliation, and would favor a Democratic ticket unless pressed to support Grant.
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Blackguard
Brick Pomeroy
Pomeroy
North
Horace Greeley
Lazzaroni
Greeley
Brown
Dalgettys
Salt River
Democrat
South
Gudgeouus
Grant
Vicksburg Herald
Greeley denounces carpetbaggers in Lincoln Club speech
In a New York Lincoln Club room address Mr Greeley assails carpetbaggers as thieves who followed the Union army to the South. He cites their betrayals with bonds and sham reforms, praising Northern honesty while condemning their alleged plunder and political manipulation.
Political Notes on Greeley Support Across States
Milwaukee reporter notes Greeley carrying Wisconsin and Minnesota. Chicago figures show lawyers backing Greeley with Grant in 1868. Reynolds rejects Grant for Greeley. Maine, New York, and Pennsylvania figures join liberal and Republican groups. Portland Argus records broad Greeley clubs. Louisville and Chicago papers mixed on Greeley Brown ticket. Military figures and editors voice varied support with a strong push toward Greeley and Brown.
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Alexander Mitchell
Milwaukee
Greeley
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Cadel Drew
Horace Greeley
Bryan
Chicago
Grant
White House
F E. B. Reynolds
Monroe
New York
Portland Argus
Maine
Simon Drum
Allegheny
Penn
Republican Party
Brown
Chamberlain
Pittsburgh
Jeremiah 8
Black
Horace Gresley
United States
Louisville Courier Journal
Indiana Congressional Nominations Listed by Districts
A list of congressional nominations from Indiana showing party labels and candidate names by district. Notables include Kerr and Voorhees among Democratic contenders and Holman and McNutt among Republicans, with numerous other figures tied to the state races.
Patents Issued to Indiana Inventors Week Ending July 24 1872
List of patents granted by the United States Patent Office to Indiana inventors for the week ending July 24 1872 with names and locations including D Munson Indianapolis S E Shute W C Stary Richmond D D Misell Zanesville E T Russell Indianapolis H H Edgerton Fort Wayne R Kidd Montezuma D J Clark Evansville J Hodgson W Brown Indianapolis A J McDowell D Bates Cambridge City H D Weever Mt Vernon E Rehling Fort Wayne plus a note from Cox Cox about the official Gazette delay and political commentary on Grant and Greeley tracks the publication and period tone.
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United States Patent Office
Indiana
Messrs
Cox & Cox
Solicitors of Patents
Washington, D. C
D. Munson
Indianapolis
S. E. Shute
W. C. Stary
Richmond
D. D. Misell
Zanesville
E. T. Russell
H. H. Edgerton
Fort Wayne
R. Kidd
Montezuma
D. J. Clark
Evansville
J. Hodgson
W. Brown
A. J. McDowell
D. Bates
J. N. Miller
Cambridge Cty
H. D
Indiana Posey County Election Notice 1872
Election notice from Clerk William Nelson lists officials to be elected on October 8 1872 in Posey County including Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Treasurer Auditor Attorney General Supreme Court officials and numerous county roles such as sheriff coroner assessor and trustees across Black Marrs Robinson Smith Harmony Center Bethel Lynn Point and Robb Townships with witnesses and official seal.
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Thomas A. Tendricks
Shelby County
John R. Cravens
Jefferson County
John S., Williams
Tippecanoe County
Michael C. Kerr
Floyd County
Owen M. Eddy
St. Joseph County
Joln B. Stoll
Noble County
James J. Ryan
Marion County
Supreme Court
J. CO. Robinson
Owen County
Clare
Edward Price
Sullivan County
M. B. Hopkins
MonTgomery County
Bayless W. Wanna
Vigo County
Impiaana
Posey County
Court OF Common Pleas
Edward Honker
Nancy Ayers
William Nelson
Common Pleas Court
P. C
Ixprana
sPosry Counry
Victor C. Duclos
George J. Heal
Clerk Court Common Pleas RC
Indiana
Circuit 9
Said
First Congressional District
Circuit Court
First District
Black Township
Marrs Township
Robinson Township
Smith Township
Center Township
Robb Township
Harmony Township
Bethel Township
Lynn Township
Point Township
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Morton C. Hunter
Mahlon D. Manson
Thomas J. Cason
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James N. Tyner
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E. V. Long
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