Reconstruction and political tension loom in Hayes era
From Our Special Correspondent Washington March 16 1877 debates over Reconstruction and party feuds dominate the scene. The acting President seeks popular support while Republicans within the camp plot changes, and Democrats find solace in their rivals' divisions as the Senate readies few nominations including Fred Douglass for DC Commissioner amid debates over race and public works.
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Sublimes Impertinence at Electoral Tribunal Speech
The Philadelphia Times notes Judge Black's fiery critique before the electoral tribunal over the South Carolina case, calling it the sublimest impertinence before a dignified body. It laments the court's alleged laxity, cites five Supreme Court justices, and reflects on the nation's reaction to the record. It mentions San Francisco claiming 300,000 inhabitants.
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New York blue glass craze haunts city life and theater
Our Our Own Correspondent reports in March 1877 on blue glass mania sweeping New York. Major General Pleasanton promotes the product as a cure all while shops, streetcars, and Broadway theaters embrace the craze. The piece recalls a church sunbeam display, a Vanderbilt will dispute, and safe makers testing Marvin alarms amid financial stakes.
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How to Judge a Town
A Tennessee visitor with a $20,000 capital toured Jefferson City seeking a business site. He judged the town by ad space, noting few ads and concluding the town lacked business heft. Locals explain many business people do not advertise, leaving the judge unimpressed and departing.
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The Dean of the British Legation: A Man Above Kings
Mary Clemmer extols the British Minister as a plain yet scrupulous, fatherly figure who treats all women with care and respect. The description praises his humility, kindness, and practical aid, portraying him as a diplomat above kings and a protector of the weak.
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Ages of Prominent Men in 1877
MV. Y. Graphic notes ages of notable figures: Rutherford B. Hayes to be fifty five in October 1877, Wheeler fifty seven, Wilden sixty four, Sendricks fifty eight in September, Grant fifty five in April, Ferry fifty as of June, Cameron seventy eight, Fish sixty nine, Evarts fifty nine, Morton fifty four, Edmunds forty nine, Frelinghuysen sixty, Thurman sixty four, Bayard forty nine next October.
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Hayes accused of arresting Grant over sedition rumor
The Boston Post reports a rumor that Hayes would arrest Grant for sedition after Grant condemned being counted or placed in office by fraud. It notes anonymous criticism of Hayes and mentions Frederick Douglass, joking about his invitation to dine.
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Hayes as President and Hayes Themed Critique Across Pieces
A column of satirical initials targets Mr. R. B. Hayes with numerous epithets and puns. It mocks political figures, notes actions by Congress, and hints at Hayes administration temperance policies. Mentioned are Morton Tyner and public offices, with a digression on railroad stock losses and camel freight plans in Arizona.
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The Secret Of Knowing When You Have Enough
A long reflective piece from Tinsley's Magazine recounts a ninety year old man who credits eating just enough to digest as the path to health. He recalls overindulgence as a youth and explains how restraint forged appetite, warning that excess poisons the body and invites disease.
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Hayes leads pacification claim amid fraudu lent title
The text accuses Hayes of running a campaign to pacify the country, calling out a fraudulent title to his office. It contrasts him with Lil den, suggesting Li den would need wisdom and patience, and notes he would be President of the people rather than president of conspirators.
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