Tennessee politics and Johnson bid for Governor in 1869
A Nashville letter predicts Andrew Johnson will run for Governor with Conservative support on a platform of universal amnesty and impartial suffrage. The piece outlines Tennessee’s three regional governors under Brownlow and notes Radical factions, Senter, and Moses figures shaping the political game, with Johnson expected to finish strong.
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Tennessee
Nashville
Andrew Johnson
Johnson
Senate of the United States
Fowler
States
Senter
Senate
Brownlow
East Tennessee
Washington
Gaul
East
Middle
West Tennessee
Pearne
Knoxville
Fast Tennessee
Boynton
Buck Lewis
Middle Tennessee
West
Radical
Moses
Stokes
Train Seizure Of Baby At Hartford Depot Reported
A woman left a train at Hartford depot to fetch coffee and its departure carried off her baby. Officials telegraphed to Berlin to switch the infant, which was done, and the family was soon reunited. The report cites a Connecticut paper.
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Hartford
Connecticut
Berlin
The Practical Working of Planchette Exposed
A contributor from Mt. Vernon argues against spiritualism in a letter to The New Harmony Register. He critiques spiritualist methods, cites brain science authorities, and warns of the social harm to church and community, promising a future unmasking of alleged quackery.
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New Harmony Register
Aas
Boston
Lancerotte
Foville
Strian
Mark
Sam
Mt. Vernon
Heb
Fashion Influence Over Power and Appearance
A historical reflection notes that decisive acts and subtle gestures outweigh attire in effecting control. It contrasts old sayings about figures with modern views that few men can resist fashionable women’s appearance, hinting at social power dynamics tied to dress and demeanor.
Indiana Senate Debates Office Abolition and Suffrage Amendment
In Indianapolis on February 1 the Senate announced a Special Committee from each congressional district to probe abolishing offices or cutting fees. General O O Howard was invited for individual introductions. A Sherrod resolution opposing a suffrage amendment faced a motion to table, failed 18 to 15 with no quorum, and adjournment followed.
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Indianatolis
Senate
Laselle
Johnson
Spencer
Sherrod
Huffman
Rifford
Hadley
Hanna
Wood
Gray
Case
Church
O. O. Howard
Bexate
Auditor of State
Adjutant General
United States District Court
Evansville
Tippecanoe County
Agricultural College
Tippecanoe Battle Ground
Willard
Wayne County
Congressional Proceedings in Washinetronx February 3
Senate actions include a joint resolution on a constitutional amendment granting voting rights regardless of property or servitude history. Debate covers natural born vs native born distinctions, and substitutes proposing equal rights for citizens of African descent. Multiple amendments and motions circulate amid partisanship.
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Washinetronx
Senate
Mr. Warren
United States
Congress
Stewart
Senate Judiciary Committee
Williams
Doolittle
Corbett
Add
Chipamen
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New Harmony
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Ocl
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Ills
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Main St
Corner of
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J.C. Minurr
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Wast
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Wabash
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Thrall & Mumford
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Posey County
Indiana
R, Couchl
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NEW Harmony, Inc
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D.D
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Cincinnati
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Ohio Fem le College
Nutt
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National Publishing Coo
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Tavern Street
Het. Main
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Jals
BP. & I. Truscott
Ceseap Furniture
Alsop & Ferguson
Mair Street
Thrall & Munford
Main Street
Janior Alsop & Ferguson
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