Indiana Revolution Critique of Radical Legislature Tactics
The piece rebukes Indiana Radical leaders for overriding constitutional limits to push a Fifteenth Amendment ratification. It cites the Chicago Post’s harsh ruling, condemns resignations used to break a quorum, and argues such methods threaten minority rights and stable government. It also notes related commentary on Grant, Virginia politics, and a Treasury clerk's removal for political reasons.
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Indiana
Chicago Post
Post
Monron
Congress
United States
Indiana Legislaure
Senate
Texus
House
Boutwell
New York, Evening Post
Treasury Department
Thomas L. Tullock
Republican Congressional Committee
Tullock
Attorney General Opinion on County Office Tenure
Attorney General Williamson explains that the constitution allows incumbents to remain until their successors are elected if vacancies arise during a postponed October 1870 election. The opinion notes this applies to elected offices but not to those filled by appointment. This Laf ayette Dispatch notice summarizes the 1869 ruling.
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Attorney General’s Office
Inpranavonis
J.D. Evans
General Assembly
D. EK. Williamson
New Harmony
Indiana
Barrett
Caroline Conway
Mary J. Cox
E.G. Coleman
Edwin Coleman
Lizzie Elkins
Alferd Greene
Hale
Cordelia Kelly
Benj. Kline
N. K. Learned
Cyrus Powell
J. W. Pfiefer
Tersons
The I C IO Protectorate Plan Manifests Secret Imperial Ideals
An Indianapolis Sentinel excerpt exposes the I C I O as a secret political social order seeking a strong centralized united states government to ensure peace prosperity creditor rights and equal legal protection. It rejects armed rebellion while warning the empire goal and rapid secret growth through loyal leagues.
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United States
Loyal Leagues
CLI. O
Ind. Sentinel
Tennessee election scene in August with two Radical candidates
The piece outlines Tennessee’s August election for governor and legislature. It describes a split Radical party with Senter and Stokes as contenders, notes that white citizens face disfranchisement under military rule, and claims registrars control ballots to favor Senter. It predicts Democratic disfranchisement and potential benefit to oppressed citizens.
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Tennessee
Senter
Stokes
Congress
Stakes
New England Radicals on War and Butler's Position
The Indianapolis Sentinel notes Butler known as Picayune Butler urged war at Gloucester decorations, arguing it would boost domestic manufacturing and cut imports. It contrasts Sherman and Grant with Butler, accusing New England leaders of pursuing self interest and monopolies, while praising peace when it suits regional gains.
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New England
Butler
Picayune
Gloucester
Massachusetts
England
Rome
New York Avening Post
Sherman
Merchants’ Exchange
New York
Grant
Gen. Butler
Ite
Dudianapolis Senrtinel
Morton’s Manifesto on Legislative Quorums
The Indianapolis Journal publishes Morton’s four column manifesto arguing two thirds of present members, not total, form a quorum. Gov Baker refutes the claim as absurd, noting it would allow a tiny fragment to transact major business like constitutional amendments.
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Morton
Indianapolis Journal
Gov. Baker
Albany Ledger
United States
House of Representatives
Motley's Aim for Peace in US Britain Talks
Atlantic dispatch from Loxpon reports journals debating Motley's address and hopes for peaceful US Britain relations. Editorials note conciliation policy under Grant, with favorable mentions of Motley Lord Clarendon proposals and a possible settlement. A senator’s serenade to Morton hints at rising black political power in Indiana. state boards discuss redistricting and meeting sites.
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Loxpon
Motley
Great Britain
United States
Sumner
Senate
Times
Liverpool
Hagland
Lord Clarendon
Mr. Motley
Telegraph
England
Star
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Alex. R. Clark
Bro. Welolesale
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Cincinnati
Onto
New Harmony Drug Store
J.B. Davis & CO
St Babee
Jed J.B. Davis & CO
Jed
Jes J.B. Davis & CO
Jeb J.B. Davis & CO
Cherry Stoner
J Cherry Stoner
Jed Owen & Owen
Illingim
Owen & Owen
R. D. Twigg
R. Robson
West Main Surge
Jeff R.D. Twigg
Laos
Julius C. Miller
P. M
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Girard Wire Mills
North
Phila
Confederacy
Davis
Richmond
National Publishing CO
Philadelphia
Chicago
Iis
St. Louis
Atlantic’ Telegraph
Darkies
Moses
State Sentinel
Auditor of State
Princeton
Gibson County
Evansville Journal
Hoar
Posey County Agricultural Society
E. T. Cox
F. Bolton
Amyl Td
W.F. Gray
Evansville
Charlie Steffen
Ree
New Narmony
Charles Steffen
W. Lichtenberger & CO
My29 Flw, Lichtenberger & Co
F. W. Lichtenberger & CO
Wtoutanaloolt
Sarpeg
Hardware & Agricultural Store
Posey
Court
Common Pleas
David Machnee
William Jolly
Court of Common Pleas
Reid County
William Nelson
Court of Common Pleas of
Posey, Co
W. H. Whitworth
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