Power and peril in Grant third term plan
A partisan prophecy argues Grant could seize power with a third term, creating a military autocrat. It warns Congress has armed him with martial powers to keep the South disturbed and to pressure the North, promising martial law and suppression if re elected. It predicts South unrest and North crackdowns, with strong language on abolition of liberty.
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White House
South
Grant
Lis
Congress
Andy Johnson
Johnson
New England
Mae
Progressive scheme to subjugate by mercenaries and power
The Lewisville Courier Journal warns that a progressive plan will advance, subjugate opponents, and empower a force backed by mercenaries, malcontents, and adventurers. It argues the goal would command both Houses of Congress and the Republican party, becoming irresistible in years ahead.
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Congress
Republican Party
Lewisville
Radical Leaders Denouncing the Germans in 1872
The State Sentinel notes Conkling Chandler Edmunds and Morton form a quartet seeking to direct administration and party. It critiques Morton as power hungry and Schurz as a principled thinker, questioning the President's use of German supporters and the impact on Grant’s 1872 renomination chances.
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Conkling
Chandler
Edmunds
Morton
Radical Party
Trumbull
Quartette
Washington
Republican
Missouri
Schurz
Indiana
Court
Republican Party
Gen. Grant
State Sentinel
Blind Guide at Capitol Impresses Visitors with Skill
A Washington correspondent notes a blind man known as Professor Donaldson who guides visitors through the Capitol each year. He and a partner hold exclusive rights to conduct tours, charging modest fees but often receiving large tips. He can identify rooms, artworks, and prices by memory, and even tells currency by touch.
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Washington
Donaldson
Capitol
Capitol Building
Thrall & Mumford's
Santa Claus
Thrall & Mumford’s
Peay & Mumford
ALL & Mumford
One Hundred Years Ago Wonderful Changes of a Century
A panorama of the last century notes that one hundred years ago no white settlers were in Kentucky Ohio Indiana or Illinois Canada belonged to France with a population under two million Frederick the Great led Prussia in power while Britain ruled the United States was a loyal colony only four American newspapers existed steam engines and railways were unknown and telegraphs unlikely yet history reveals the century’s major events shaping global happiness and the rise of the republic.
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Kentucky
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
America
Boone
North Carolina
Canada
France
Frederick
Prussia
Russia
Austria
Europe
Washington
United States
How Harlan Was Elected
The Dubuque Herald denounces Senator Harlan as corrupt and dishonest citing multiple charges. It highlights a $5000–$10,000 draft from Union Pacific paid to Harlan during his Senate campaign and stored at the Boston office, said to be seen by prominent state figures.
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Dubuque
Wright
Harlan
Senate
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Boston
Who for Governor A readers view on candidates in 1871 Indiana
The piece notes Holman and Niblack declining to run leaving Washington C. DePauw as a potential candidate who may not run. Norman Eddy favored re election as Secretary of State if running is required. It suggests a strong orator be chosen for the ticket and endorses Thomas A. Hendricks as Governor if not President, plus M Kerr as a capable alternative. It also references contemporaries like Seymour Sundsx and remarks from Cincinnati Enquirer and St Louis Times about Voorhees and Grant remarks.
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Messrs. Holman
Niblack
Washington C. DePauw
New Albany
DePauw
Norman Eddy
Thomas A. Hendricks
Kerr
Seymour Sun
Voorhees
Indiana
Harlan
St. Louis
Pee
Grant
Schurz
George A. Barrett
Decedent
Stewartaville
Posey County
Manny
George M. Barrett
Adm
Vanderburgh County
George Mintzer
Gearhardt J. Kramer
Mount Vernon
Alex. Crank
Circuit Court
Lewis Kohn
John Wile
Richard A. Wilsey
John S. Wilsey
Alex
Crank
Senate critics blast Grant era in Radical journals
Radical papers denounce the Senate action denying resolutions by Senator Trumbull, arguing Democratic prejudice taints minority reports. Reports trace attempts to muzzle GOP dissenters like Schurz, while critics press investigations into Grant administration flaws and tariff swindles.
Morton Losing Nerve and Grant Prospects
The New York Herald reports Senator Morton fears public opinion flaws threaten Grant. He seeks a concurrent resolution to adjourn both houses sine die by the third Monday of May. The piece argues Congress cannot finish the vast business and may adjourn only after mid July, risking Grant’s renomination amid legislative battles.
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Morton
Grant
Congress
New York Herald
Columbus and the question of his deeds in history
The Wartford Courant questions whether Columbus did a good or bad thing in discovering the country. It moralizes that Indians and Africans gained little gratitude, Spain suffered ruin, tobacco and potatoes reshaped Europe, Ireland faced famine, and New York arose from emigration. The piece ends by echoing Artemus Ward on Columbus.
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Columbus
Wartford Courant
Spain
Hoe
Europe
Ireland
New York
Tweed
Hall
Artemus Ward
Christopher Columbus
Albany Argus Frames Radical Punish Plan for Official Frauds
The Albany Argus argues for punishing suspects tied to Democrats while urging restraint on Republican corruption, calling for broad civil and criminal actions against Demo crats but avoiding scrutiny of Republican robbers. The note adds that Senator Nye of Nevada opposes probing official rascalities, likely tied to his past as New York Police Commissioner.
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Albany Argus
Connolly
Hall
Nye
Nevada
New York
Marriages Recorded on December 27 1871 in New Harmony
Two weddings conducted by Esquire Kilbinger on December 27 1871. Evisau W Stanrtxas wed Ruppa Axton. Walter Jackson wed Exirapera Batowixall at the bride’s parents home in New Harmony. Formal notices filed in local society records.
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