Pratt of Indiana Tied to Statewide Public Life
The Cincinnati Gazette notes Cassel D. Pratt, born 1814 in New York, educated at Hamilton College, built a career as a lawyer in Logansport and Indianapolis. A radical record shows Whig and Republican service, legislative roles, and influence as a pronounced independent voice in Senate elections. The Indianapolis Sentinel and Affirer praise his experience, integrity, and independence, predicting a capable U.S. Senator. The Mirror and other papers supported Pratt, calling him a man of talent and honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassel D. Pratr
New York
Hamilton College
Fletcher
Pratt
Logansport
Congress
Lower Chuse
Chicago
Indianapolis Sentinel
Senate
Indianapolis
Daniel D. Pratt
United States
United States Senate
Mirror
To Triumphe in Indiana Senate Race Echoed in Mirror
The Indianapolis Mirror hails the defeat of Will Cumback for U S Senate as a citizen lessening of demagoguery and a victory for independence, integrity, and merit. The piece frames the result as a national lesson for youth and a rebuke to crafty politicians. Also notes Albert Sidney Johnson and Lovell H Rovussian buried beside each other in New Orleans cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Cumback
United States
Indiana
Indianapolis Mirror
En ‘Albert Sidney Johnson
Lovell H. Rovussian
New Orleans
Path of the 1869 August Sun Eclipse Observed
ABBE of the Cincinnati Observatory outlines the August 7 1869 total eclipse path from Asia to Alaska and North Carolina detailing central line timing and areas to observe. He notes the central shadow and penumbra widths, expedition plans, and potential observation sites near Omaha, with costs for additional instruments and the need for coordinated efforts.
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Abbe
Cincinnati Observatory
Asia
Chins Proper
Sitka
Alaska
Omaha
Lexington
Kentucky
Beaufort
North Carolina
Atlantic
Equator
Sandwich Islands
Sioux City
Des Moines
Burlington
Iowa
Macomb
Springfield
Ilinois
New Albany
Indiana
Louisville
Abington
Virginia
Coast Survey
National Headroncy of Sciences
Cincinnati
Missouri River
A Small-Pox Remedy Recipe Promoted by Correspondent
A Stocton California correspondent touts a remedy for small-pox and scarlet fever. The recipe combines zinc sulfate one grain, foxglove one grain, sugar half a teaspoon, water two tablespoons, then four ounces added. A spoonful hourly is said to clear disease in twelve hours, with smaller doses for children. The note urges physicians to adopt the remedy to avoid pesthouses, and also comments on public disdain for free soup and street music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stocton
Cal) Fierald
Jenner
England
World of
Science
School of Medicine
Paris
New Harmony Railroad Meeting Sets Subscriptions On Record
Citizens of New Harmony gathered at Union Hall on January 28 1869 to hear Col Mann and others push for funds to extend the Mt. Vernon and Grayville Railroad toward New Harmony. A five member committee began canvassing for subscriptions with a six thousand four hundred dollar pledge noted, and a depot promised near the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Harmony
Citizens of
Union Hall
EB. T. Cox
F. D. Bolton
Mt. Vernon
New Narmony
Messrs
J. B. Jaliott
John Cooper, Jr
Fair Grounds
John Cooper
J. R. Tugo
FE. T. Cox
J.J. Cox
F. D., Bouton
Subscriptions Open for Mt. Vernon and Grayville Railroad
Citizens are urged to contribute to the Mt. Vernon and Grayville Railroad Company. The meeting on January 28, 1869 adopted a plan to collect funds through three equal instalments over one to three years plus interest from September 1869. The railroad would run west of the Range line near New Harmony with a depot, and a $6,400 total was raised at initial meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enior
John B. Gardiner
Mt. Vernon
Grayville
Fair Grounds
New Harmony
A. IT. Ireraarot
Congressional Proceedings on Suffrage Amendments and Resumption Bill
The House debated reform bills with amendments from Bingham Shellabarger and Ward. A motion to reconsider the vote moved to refer the resumption of Specie Payment to Banking was tabled, leaving the bill committed. Substitutes aim to define voting rights, residency, and rebellion disqualification. The House then resumed on constitutional amendment and related suffrage bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shellabarger
Bingham
Meeting Urges Government to Pardon Fenian Convicts
From Dusury and Atlantic reports a meeting of influential citizens adopted resolutions urging the Government to pardon Fenian convicts. The dispatch notes widespread political fervor and related unrest across multiple European cities.
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Dusury
Maparin
Burgos
Cathedral of
London
Ernest Jones
Ife
Milner Gibson
Birley
Manchester
Paris
Turkey
The
Levant Times
Nye
Nevada
Morris
Constantinople
Rio Janeiro
Augustura
Democratic State Convention in Connecticut endorses gold bonds
The Connecticut Democratic State Convention in Hamtronp Jan 27 was well attended. T M Waller of New London presided and urged payment of bonds in gold. J C Loomis of Bridgeport elected Permanent Chairman. Resolutions rejected the Tammany platform and honored IT H Seymour. J F Babcock spoke in support of the latter. The old ticket was renominated.
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the Register
C.W Slater J.P. Bennett
Ind
Mrn
R. D. Owen
Mr. Owen
Tok Borren Boroven Starr
Rocky Mountains
New York City
Pey
Indianapolis Journal
Department of Customs
Internal Revenue
Paes Scnenck
Burker
Scnenck
Washburne
Buker
Connecticut
Wendell Pmirks
Grant
Sax
Don Pratr
Dan
Scurz
Boutwell
Committee On Judiciary
Eldridge
New Harmony Register
the Railroad
Congressional Proceedings
Wasminthron
Atlantic Telegraph
Sarge Hnovan
Boston
Portland Star
Presbyterian Church
Mr. N
Universal Salvation
Frank Blair
Washington
Pacific Railroad
Springfield Register
Blair
Butler
Logan
Veatch
Vincennes Sun
Pes
Sommz
Lombardy
Italy
Julius Cisar
Christ
Napoleon
Simplon
Calveras County
California
Pam
San Francisco
F. Gray
R. W. Townshend
Mcleansboro
Ills
John EH. Scott
Main St
Second
Evansville
N.w.ef. E
L. Co
New Harmony Fire Engine and Hook and Ladder Company
John Preaus
J.C. Minner
See
Conybeare & Howson
Leonard Bacon
D. D
Yale College
ST. Paul
Apostle
D. W. Clark
Stowe
Bacon
Joseph F. Tuttle
Wabash College
Mellvaine
M. Hopkins
Pres
Williams College
J. Wheeler
Baldwin University
Pres T Caswell
Brown University
F. Merrick
Pres. C. West
Finney
Oberlin College
N.C. Burt
Ohio Female College
Dr. Nutt
Ind. State University
National Publishing CO
Elm &J
Bennett Brothers, Carriage Manufacturers
NEW Harmony, Inc
F. W. Lichtenberger & CO
D. & H. Truscott
Tavern Street
Het. Main
New Ilarmony
Cheap Furniture
Alsop & Ferguson
Main Street
Thrall & Mumford
Janlo Alsop & Ferguson
Owen
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