Washington Letter from 1877 on missions and politics
Washington notes foreign mission appointments with high salaries and political maneuvering around Hayes’s choices. Logan refuses new posts, Fen ton eyed for a post, and South American postings discussed due to growing trade. Butler’s letter to Marshal Pitkin inflames Southern policy debate while corruption concerns rise over street paving contracts.
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Washington, D. C
Great Britain
France
Germany
Russia
Hayes
John A. Logan
Fenton
New York
Ben Butler
Marshal Pitkin
Louisiana
Butler
Congress
New National Party
Ife
Corcoran
Republican
Arlington
Ketchum
Nemo
Wisconsin Drought Shrinks Creek and Rivers
The drought has severely reduced Wisconsin creeks and many small rivers. Water levels have fallen drastically, affecting local ecosystems and water use for communities relying on these waterways for supplies and recreation.
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Wisconsin
Decoration Day in New York and Harper Brothers death
In New York on Decoration Day crowds filled streets and cemeteries. The Harper Brothers firm mourns Fletcher Harper’s death as the next generation takes charge after a rich apprenticeship system. Also noted are political shifts, a Rome and Juliet theatrical novelty, and Miss Adelaide Neilson’s wealth and expected marriage amid a bustling stage season.
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New York
Old Trinity Churchyard
Fletcher Harper
Ely
Union Square
Grand Army of the Republic
Brooklyn
Greenwood
Calvary
Woodlawn
Washington
Julincoln
Lafayette
Republic
Trinity Churchyard
James Lawrence
Chesapeake
Phil. Kearney
Chancellorville
Broadway
Trinity Church Yard
Charlotte Temple
Alexander Hamilton
Harper Bros
le House of
Oakey Hall
Peter B. Sweeney
Tweed
Booth’s
George Rignold
Miss Davenport
Ada Dyas
Miss Granger
Adelaide Neilson
Miss Neilson
America
Philip Leo
Clarendon
United States
Mayes Schemes Vetoed by Georgia and Democratic Stand
A collection of mid 19th century editorials arguing against Mayes schemes being vetoed in Georgia. The writings attack Republican Hayes and defend Democracy, asserting the South’s loyalty to principles and the Democratic Party while dismissing claims of Republican betrayal. It cites the Columbus Equirer and Albany News expressing unity with Democratic governance and opposition to a new party.
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Albany News
New York Times Attacks Mortons Open Letter
The Times condemns Mortons open letter on Hayes policy as weak and evasive. It argues Mortons satire fails to strengthen Republican claims and accuses him of wavering between supporting the president and opposing his methods.
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Morton
Hayes
The
New York Times
South Carolina
Louisiana
Senate
South
the Times
Democratic House of Representatives
Packard
Congress
Mr. Morton
Republican Party
Washington
A Pleasant Morning in Military Park and Hendricks Farewell Plans
From Indianapolis June 3 1877 a reader describes a cool stroll to Military Park with villagers children feeding goldfish and watching swans. The piece notes Hon Thomas A Hendricks the People's choice for Vice President leaves for Europe on the 13th and mentions a grand New York reception and local Democratic ovation plans before his departure. It also reports Republican bitterness over Morton's letter and accusations about Oliver P favoring Hayes policy.
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Hayes
Morton
Congress
Ohio
Ben Wade
Board of State House Commissioners
Governor Williams
Andrew J. Thomas
Vincennes
M. C. Kerr
New Albany
W. R. McKeen
W. C. Tarkington
Evansville Courier
New Albany Ledger- Standard
Commissioners
Lansing
Michigan
Springfield
Illinois
Indianapolis
Alleghanies
Suriday
Philadelphia
Princeton
New Jersey
College
Pius IX
Bates House
Father O'Donahue
Father Beasonies
State House
Ind
The
Register
Military Park
Thomas A. Hendricks
Europe
New York City
Empire State
Tilden
Morton’s Tumbling Rise in Political Arena
Analyzing the Washington National Republican, the piece mocks Senator Morton as he wavers between speaking and remaining silent, fearing to jeopardize his presidential prospects. The excerpt notes his public missteps and anxious tergiversations amid the political spotlight.
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Hayes
Morton
Washington National Republican
Ohio Democrats Call Out Ruling Party After Theft of Presidency
The Ohio Democratic State Convention will meet in Columbus on June 25. The Enquirer notes there is unity in denouncing the Republican theft of the Presidency. It decries indifference to such a crime and vows to keep the outrage alive and demand proper installation of the elected leader.
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Ohio
Columbus
the Enquirer
Ohio Democrats
Novel Lawsuit and a President’s Road Master Incident
North Carolina faced a novel suit when Aaron G. Headen of Pittsboro New York refused to serve as town constable and was fined twenty five dollars. The supreme court upheld the penalty. In Virginia a similar stance by John Tyler as road master led to aggressive road work and a no resignations rule, with Tyler refusing to decline or resign from appointed office.
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North Carolina
Aaron G. Headen
Pittsboro
N. Y
Supreme Court
Headen
John Tyler
Virginia
Tyler
Wuesten and Anderson Wed at New Harmony Home
On Sunday, June 8, 1877, at the residence of Mr. Enoch Snelling, Mr. Joan WH Wuesten and Miss Extra N AN DERSON, both of New Harmony, were joined in marriage.
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Wheeler—Anderson
Enoch Snelling
Joan WH. Wuesten
Extra N. Anderson
New Harmony
Swift
Mary Swift
Indiana
Anderson
Caroline Green
William R. Baker
Lucy Anne Gwalthney
Martha A. Benson
Abraham Tsanes
Samuel Bryant
Sarah Maliasa Johnson
James R. Blesch
Hanner Johnson
J. G. Conner
Frank Linville
C. B. Craig
James KE. Linton
B. T. Collins
Thomas Smith
Mary Carter
John E. Smith
Payton
Colvin
Mollie Surnn
Edward Davis
W. R B. Taylor
Mary Dye
John R
White
John Gordon
Wilhite
James pasPersons
Julius C. Miller
P. M
Also Mentioned on This Page
Samuel J. Tilden
Returning Board
Rutherford B. Hayes
Wm. A. Wheeler
National Returning Board
Judas Bradley
OUR
Mayes
Georgia
Garfield
Foster
Macon Telgraph
OK Democracy
Columbus Equirer
States
Democratic Party
James W. Rawlings
Posey
Upper Third Street
Evansville
H. A. Mattison
M. Ben
J. Spooner
U.S
District of Indiana
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