Spite and power in Grant era loom in Louisiana turmoil
The essay reflects on General Grant's controversial tenure, alleging misconduct, partisanship, and coercive measures to defend the Custom House ring. It critiques his allies and the Morton committee reports, arguing impeachment risks and political decay amid accusations of fraud and defiance of law. The piece cites state actions in Florida and Arkansas taxes, plus a detailed 1872 assessment law with officials and schedules.
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Morton
Trumbull
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Commenting on the view that only rich men can reach the United States Senate the San Francisco Bulletin reviews history costs of Senators and argues money buys access. It condemns corporate influence and election fraud urging reform from the people rather than within the Senate.
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United States Senate
San Francisco Bulletin
Sitmon Cameron
Stites
Sone Powerful Corporation
Senate
Criticism of a Presidential South Visit From Nes Commentary
The Savannah Nes argues against a presidential southern tour arguing it would offer no real benefit while denouncing Radical corruption and Federal oppression. It contends Southern statehood faces perjury, mobs, and suppression under federal power, casting doubt on any genuine hospitality. It also cites Vermont temperance and notes a rise in drinkers and boot fashion jokes.
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Savannah
Reform of Abuses in Iowa Legislature Sparks Critique
The Indianapolis Sentinel, 14th inst, argues the October canvass promised reform has failed. It cites higher salaries, inflated appropriations, and a rise in the tax levy from five to fifteen cents, accusing lawmakers of corruption, partisanship, and public plunder. It condemns apportionment as disenfranchising voters and attacks lawmakers including Hoyt and Charles Simmer amid broader political heat.
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Congress
Ispland 'Tz
Iis
Two Senators Define Long US Senate Tenures
The article notes Thomas S. Benton served Missouri for thirty years from 1821 to 1851 while Charles Sumner began in 1821 from Massachusetts and serves past 1875. Together they have spent fifty four consecutive years in the Senate, a period longer than many English peerages. Their combined tenure highlights the Senate's permanence.
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United States
Missouri
Charles Sumner
Massachusetts
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House of Lords
Crneinnan Enquirer
Strict Maine like liquor law aims to curb nonpermitted sales
The article notes a stricter liquor law than Maine's, banning sales of beer wine and cider without permits and omitting medicinal or sacramental exceptions. It warns of church wine manufacture and hints prices for bitters and botanical goods will fall as old remedies fade, amid farmers' era concerns.
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Maine
JV Paterlao Press
Stratford Courant Attacks Ames Over Credit Mobilier
The Stratford Courant ridicules Ames amid Credit Mobilier scandal fallout. It argues Ames bought influence like pig iron, calling him destitute of moral fiber, while praising those who bought stock and later defended themselves. The piece asserts Ames stands more honorable than his stockholders who profited and then lied.
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Northaston
South Bend
Mr. Ames
Credit Mobilier
Stp. Ames
Pennsylvania Bill Mirrors Federal Back Pay Measure
The Pennsylvania legislature, echoing Washington, pushes a bill with the same back pay provisions as the federal act just signed by the President. The Philadelphia press denounces it and urges the Senate to strike the low wages back pay clause. Courage and honesty are said to be out of fashion.
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Pennsylvania Lewishire
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Senate
Carpenter
Independent Press
Irreverent musings on debt and a Bank of Hovland description
A collage of quips about avoiding debt and owning possessions, then a detailed portrait of the Bank of Hovland with five acres, 900 clerks, no street windows, light via courts, a fifty dial clock, large cisterns, and fire engines. The bank, incorporated in 1604, lists capital of $20,000,000. The clipping then mentions odd spellings, Honolulu notes, a remark about a drink called de same, and Virginia fruit-ship data.
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Bank of Hovland
Indiana Governor Signs Temperance Law Endorsed by State Officials
Lt Wayne Sentinel notes Hendricks signed the temperance DIL. It states a bill passed by Indiana Legislature becomes law after a set days, with or without the governor's signature, and argues the executive has no effective veto power in the state.
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Hendricks
Indiana
Wayne Sentinel
Terms of Sale With Deferred Payments and Assignee
One third cash and one third at sixteen months, payments secured by notes and good freehold security. Purchaser to waive relief laws and bear interest from date, with attorney fees in suit. Begin at clock PM on said day. Edward Homer, Assignee.
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