Portraits From the Potter Investigation Committee Scene
A vivid sketch of the Potter committee gathering with Reed Cox Butler and others described through witty caricature. The piece ponders the impact on the Republican party, speculates on outcomes for Hayes and Sherman, and jests about the political revelations fueling party infighting.
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Tee
Potter Investigating Committee
Radical Party
Roberts
Democratic Party
Potter Investigation Committee
Republican Party
Reed
Maine
Potter
Phonograph
Shellabarger
Sherman
Anderson
Louisiana
J.D. Cox
Ohio
Olio
Cox
Ben Butler
Ben
Benjamin
McMahon
Potter Ia
Blackburn
Ile
Stenger
Morrison
Hayes
John Sherman
Potter’s Field
Epitaph for Civil Service Reform under Hayes
A apologia style piece notes danger from exposure of misdeeds, the coming fall elections, and the need to place Confederates in minority to protect retrenchment. It claims reform within the party has fallen to contributions withheld under orders, and references imperial aims and public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Reform
Hayes
Iteguiescat
Republicans oppose Slayes and GOP fears of fraud in Louisiana
The piece argues Republicans dislike Slayes Sherman and Matthews, alleging a conspiracy to count Louisiana for them. It notes Democratic gains in Indiana and Oregon, warns of GOP losses in Congress, cites Wilson-like distrust of gerrymandering, and forecasts large Democratic majorities if trends continue.
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Sam
Slayes
Sherman
Matthews
Louisiana
S.e
Whittaker
Congress
Oregon
Oae
Indiana
Tr. Quinn
New York
Pittsburgh
Thayer
Death of William Cullen Bryant Recalls Poet's Life
From Our Own Correspondent New York June 14 1878 Bryant death occurs Wednesday the 12th prompts wide homage and recall of the poets long career. The writer notes his health vigor and charm and describes Broadway Bond Street gold mine scavenged ash heap and a rash of juvenile crime linked to dime novels.
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William Cullen Bryant
New York
Bond Street
Tin Register
Bryant
Long Island
Mr. Bryant
Broadway
Pacific Slope
Stere
Messrs. Robbins and Appleton
Lava Beds
Roaring Main
Brooklyn
Washington Letter from June 1 1878 on Capitol politics
Our Washington letter discusses the Capitol investigation, senators and representatives, and the River and Harbor bill. It notes Anderson’s alleged connections, dismisses forgery claims, and mentions Darrall and Stayes. It covers Senate actions, claims, and the Pomeroy vs Ogalls Senate race in Kansas with a brief outlook.
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Wasnixaron
D.C
Register
Capitol
St James I. Anderson
John Sherman
Hayes
Anderson
Ilia
Darrall
Congress
Stayes
Louisiana
Southern Claims Commission
Senate
Washington Monument Society
Republic
Pomeroy
Iansas
Inogalls
Austin
Hen Becomes Rooster When Sun Goes Down
A witty line notes a hen turning into a rooster after sunset, suggesting a playful or figurative change in status. The remark frames the day’s end as a moment of transformation without detailing any real event or persons.
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Sar
Garvin
Posey County
June dates relay from old newspaper page with multiple items
The fragment lists events from June including deaths of William Cullen Bryant Gen B L Bonneville and ex King George of Hanover, Ohio and Michigan political nomina tions, uprisings in Idaho, cholera cases in Marseilles, a Berlin peace congress, party military organization pleas, clashes in Coal Creek Indiana with fatalities, Austria mobilization, and a 400 million bushel national wheat crop estimate.
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Tednesday
William Cullen Bryant
B. L. Bonneville
King George of
Hanover
Ohio
M. Barnes
Michigan
Croaswell
Idaho
Marseilles
Furance
Berlin
National Party
Coal Creek
Fountain County
Kelly
Austria
Congress
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Kk Register
W Slater
NEM
Harmony
Indeana
Joan C G. Shankley
Vanderburgh
Matilon D. Manson
Montgomery
William Fleming
Allen
Tomas W. Woollen
Johnson
James IL Smart
Thomas HH. Garyvin
Gustavus W. Menzies
Posey
Gibson and
William F. Parrett
Joan Brownler
Vanderburgh and
McLin
Gai
Greenbackers
Boone County
Ben Morrison
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Washington
News of the
Mexico
U.S
France
House Naval Committee
Robeson
Navy
theLouse
McVeigh Commission
House
Camp Harney
Cal
Alonzo Garcelon
the Sons of Temperance
Buffalo
Pices
Karr Geornakd W. Cunris
Ber Atrrep
D. Owen
Pope Nichonas Jowari
Fear Joux G. Youxna
Sherim
Hesz Abex
Crtn
Pro
O. ‘Tomas
Marr. Nutson
Hes
Ep. S. Waxes
Pes Lawrencin J. Thurexsaercer
Rey
Lorenzo " Paillips
Harmony Township
War Recorder
Bear Purne
A. Herenzson
Schner—Nelgen
George W. Scaxer
Lizzin NeLaEn
Robson
Robert Kansas
Pote
Hesky and
Morris
Mary Vote
Baldwin & Snelling
William Baldwin
K.R. Snelling
Wm. Baldwin
Rh, Snelling
Odd Fellows Tall Association of
Loansville
Salt Weill Park
John B. Gordon
Georgian
T. A. Hendricks
Wade Hampton
KR. W. Thompson
Geo. W. McCrary
J. M. Key
D. W. Voorhees
Jos. Eh
McDonald
James D. Williams
Newton Booth
California
David Davis
Illinois
Knights of Pything
Iift
Conall
Lot
Evansville
Wm. Heilman
H.F. Blount
Geo
W. Shanklin
G. L. Dixon
W. F. Nisbet
Dr. M. Muhlhausen
C. R. Bement
Ed. Boetticher
S. P. Gillett
E.G. Ragan
Dickey
A. G. Torian
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J. A. Coleman
K.F. Schor
John Dannetell
Ronald Fisher
James Swanson, Sr
Will Warren, Jr
Geo. Miller
M. Becker
Third St
Ind
William L. Wiley
George Saltzman
James Cugil
Joan B. Elliott
J.P
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Wmp Ford
New Harmony
WM. P. Ford
Randolph House
Dad
Noah Frank
Mayby
E. J. Goodwin
Lichtenbergers’ Store
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