Condemned Reconstruction and praise for Pennsylvania Democrats
A long dissident letter denounces Radical reconstruction in the South as robbery and oppression under military rule. It cites Louisiana debt growth and calls for a wakeful Northern response, foretelling the 1860s political realignment and anti bayonet legislation. The piece also covers Pennsylvania Democratic state party resolutions endorsing constitutional amendments, fair representation, and fiscal reform.
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Opinion on Ku Klux bill from Massachusetts paper
A historical excerpt cites Republican views from the Boston Advertiser criticizing Congressional actions on Reconstruction. It argues for restoring the South through its educated leaders, condemns disfranchisement and hypocrisy, and urges replacing the current approach with restraint and decency.
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Boston
Ku Klux
New Departure Critique and Editor Rivalry Revealed
The Waterloo Press criticizes Vallandigham and allies for seeking Republican ground while decrying the parties excesses. A Kalamazoo editor dispute follows, with a rival editor denying seven toes and debating whether such subjects belong in opinion organs.
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Bee
Kalamazoo
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Epee
No Ku Klux in Northern Alabama Grand Jury report
The Grand Jury of the District Court for the Northern District of Alabama reports no disturbances or law violations found, praising peaceful citizens and obedience to law. They state there is no basis for federal suppression of local irregularities and request discharge. Foreman James I. Cooper signs.
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United States District Court
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Richard Busteed
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James I. Cooper
Not to be Beaten in a Dinner Debate
A New Hampshire man and an Ohio man debated superiority during a public New York dinner. The Buckeye claimed Ohio’s territorial extent proved superiority. The Yankee denied, arguing New Hampshire’s mountains would dwarf Ohio if laid flat, mocking with vivid imagery of Lake Erie.
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Keystone
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WM. McCanpless
Philadelphia
J. M. Cooper
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McCanpizss
Stanton
New Hampshire
Ohio
New York
Granite
Union
Lake Erie
Mines of Utah Expose Widespread Vein Discoveries
The Salt Lake Tribune notes Utahs mines extend across many districts with veins on hillsides and washes prompting scientific puzzle. While some patches may exhaust, others may reveal fissure veins finally in the Wasatch. Rich ores are not yet located there.
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Great Range
Great Wasatch
Salt Lake Tribune
A New Refrigerator Advances Ice Production in England
An improved refrigerating machine in England yields nine pounds of ice per pound of coal, implying refrigeration can match winter calorification in cost. The product is said to be equal or superior in hardness to natural ice, while Cambridge proposes a society to remove orange and lemon peel from sidewalks. Southern Democratic journals express acquiescence to war results.
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England
His Earnest Wish and the South War Rhetoric
A column decries President Grant as deceitful in pledges of peace and alleges his administration furthers a continuous war on the South. It cites amnesty bill actions, political disability, carpetbaggers, and scalawags, plus a sarcasm-laden anecdote from The Newberry Herald.
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Grant
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California Democrats set primary convention date stated
The California Democrats announce the state convention on the 20th instant inviting participation in the primary elections for those opposing Congressional radical measures and pledging to vote for all Democratic nominees. The notice mentions Vermont tipping figures, contrasting with 11,000 Democratic votes and calls for explanation.
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California
Congress
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Thall and Mumford's Toilet Articles Adline
An old newspaper fragment advertises Toilet Articles including fancy soaps perfumery hair oils cosmetics and related goods from Thall and Mumford with a period shopfront tone. The short note emphasizes a selection of grooming items offered by the store.
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Thall & Mumford's
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