Washington Letter 1877 Christmas Scene in Rome and D C News
From Washington December 21 1877 a Washington letter notes no war at El Paso Mexico amid river frontier tensions Captain Eads jetty plan to aid Mississippi valley travels to oversee pay installment Portrays U S steamer Huron loss investigation criticism of officers and merchant captains quotes Vanderbilt on money and politics and holiday gatherings with Hayes Roosevelt Blaine Conkling Voorhees visits and Senate recess plans Christmas in Rome and domestic oddities including toad value and food adulterants and a Georgia chicken thief event
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Barclay Street
Vanderbilt
Washington
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Cologne Cathedral
Pyramid of Cheops
St. Peter's
New Jersey Central Road
Steeda
Jersey City
Hudson
New Harmony Register Exposes Indiana Democratic Plans
The document reports the Indiana Democratic State Central Committee's December 1877 decision to hold the state convention in Indianapolis on February 20, 1878, with representation based on votes for Tilden and Hendricks. It condemns Hayes ouster and endorses reform, urging broad voter participation and denouncing political crimes. It includes Henry Ward Beecher's controversial sermon on theological orthodoxy and immortality.
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Henry Ward Beecher
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Patrick Shannon for Indiana State Treasurer endorsed
The Courier Evansville lauds Patrick Shannon for the Indiana State treasurer race. It praises his years of Democratic service, labor origin, and ability to unite farmers and conservative voters, urging the 8th District to place his name on the Democratic State ticket for strong statewide support.
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Patrick Shannon
Democratic Party of
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The
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Terre Haute Ledger
Commerce Surges as U S Nine Months Trade Grows
Reports by Dr Edward Young head of the Bureau of Statistics show nine months ending Sept 30 total merchandise commerce at 796 million, up from 738 million year earlier by 58 million. Specie moves total 60 million, export import balance favorable at 24.8 million, NY port handles about five eighths of foreign trade.
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Edward Young
Bureau of Statistics
United States
New York
Ledger-Standard backs governor on currency record
The Ledger-Standard endorses Governor Hendricks for his currency policy, stating it aligns with Democratic Party principles of the last fifty years and has broad support from the American people. The editorial voices full support for his stance and record on the currency question.
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Hendricks
Democratic Party
New Albany Ledger- Standard
Hayes
Republican Party
Indiana
Western Press Association
Association
Telegraph
Grant to deliver ninth annual message to Congress
The Globe-Democrat notes that in four years from last Monday General Grant will submit his ninth annual message to Congress. The report highlights the upcoming presidential address and its anticipated topics as the nation approaches a new legislative session.
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Congress
Globe- Democrat
Posey County 1877 Tax Notice and Rate Table
Posey County Indiana treasurer announces 1877 state and county tax due with township rates per $100 and dog taxes. Payment options include full by April 3 1878 or split payments with road tax. delinquent first half incurs ten percent penalty. Delinquents may face distress and sale. Office in Mt Vernon. Pay promptly to avoid costs. George Naas treasurer.
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Posey County
Indiana
Mt. Vernon
George Naas
Evansville Journal Subscription Rates Notice
Payable in advance by mail with yearly, half yearly and monthly options. Rates listed in dollars and cents for postpaid subscriptions. Agents offered special terms. Money orders and drafts accepted. Evansville Journal Co., Evansville, Indiana.
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Ftees
Evansville Journal CO
Evansville
Indiana
Steamer Ada schedules from New Harmony to Evansville
Regular Wabash Packet steamer Ada leaves New Harmony on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays, connects at Wabash Station with the 3 PM passenger train for Evansville, and returns to New Harmony on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays. Freight orders via New Wabash line. Captain Mat Con.
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Wabash Station
St. L
Evansville
New Wabash
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