Whither Are We Drifting and Imperialism Debate
A long article argues the national outlook is troubling with corruption in the capital, military rule in states, and Congress dominating the Executive. It warns Radicalism pushes centralization toward imperialism, threatens republican governance, and calls for Democratic resurgence to preserve constitutional liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Senate
United States
Congress
Judiciary
Radicaliaia
Radical Party
City of
Times
Mna
Party of Liberty
Mapison
Fathers of the Republic
Democratic Party
Joneses and health amid Brussels credentials crisis
The New York Syn cites Secretary Borie’s failing health making him unable to read or think for long, a chronic condition with no recovery. A Rochester Democrat piece notes J Russel Jones is presented as a friend of the President and Wassanurne in Brussels. It questions Jones’ identity and recalls foreign policy alignments with Radical and Republican tones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Radical Angs
Borie
Wassanurne
J. Russeln Jones
Brussels
Jones
Sease
Nes
Rochester, N. Y
Democrat
Radical Party
Nta
Losey County Agricultural Society
New Harmony
JT. Cox
F. Bolton
Tl Ss
Lesmen
Heri Wards & CO
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
J Pn
Grant's Administration Falters in Public Confidence
The Meanseille Courier argues General Grant entered power with bright prospects but failed disastrously. It mocks his integrity and economy, cites appointments as “constitutional thieves,” and condemns his treatment of predecessors’ relatives and his reliance on politicians. The piece labels him a mere tool and a stupendous failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Andrew Johnson
Sumner
Meanseille
Passage of Election Bill Ends Journal Charges
The Indianapolis Sentinel notes the Senate and House passage of the election bill dispels Journal accusations that Democratic resignations aimed to block it. It argues the bill saves the state money and that the move signals a drift toward imperial governance, urging vigilance against power集中.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Senate
France
Nussia
Indianapolis
Imperialist scheme backed by navy secretary surmised
The Newark Journal accuses an imperialist plot edited under the auspices and cost of Secretary of the Navy Mr Anonpi Borze and claims Grant lends support by funding and aiding its distribution among his friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Newark
Anonpi Borze
Grant
Indiana election law amendment act of 1869 emergency
Law text amends general and township election duties, shifting from annual to biannual general elections with first 1870 election date. Repeals conflicting laws and declares emergency and immediate effect upon passage. leaders Gronan A. Buskirk Winn Crumpac Connnin Baker Governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Case of Representatives
General Assembly
State of
Indiana
Congress
Gronan A. Buskirk
House of Representatives
Winn Crmpac
Senate
Conxinnap Baker
Declined posts show fear of too much Black presence
The New York Herald notes that Clay, ministerial candidate to Liberia, and Professor Bassett to Haiti have declined honors. It argues blacks avoid predominantly Black communities, preferring white society, and warns a Black envoy to Liberia or Haiti would imply equality with whites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay
Coor
New Orleans
Liberia
Bassett
Philadelphia
Iayti
England
United States
Tayti
New York Herald
Political Degeneracy in Congress Draws Sharp Contrast
A commentator laments the decline in congressional leadership from historic figures like Webster Choate Calhoun and Benton to current successors. The piece decries rising corruption and ignorance under imperialist ideas, warning that the Republic faces total overthrow without swift change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Webster
Rufus Choate
Massachusetts
Sumner
Wilson
New Hampshire
Woodbury
Pierce
New York
Silas Wright
N. P. Talmadge
Conkling
Fenton
Cameron
Pennsylvania
James Buchanan
John Sherman
Thomas Ewing
Ohio
Carl Schurz
Thomas Jr. Benton
Missouri
Dick Yates
Stephen A Douglas
Tennessee
Blackguard
Brownlow
Hugh L. White
Fowler
Pelix Grundy
South
Congress
John C. Calhoun
Robert Y. Kayne
George McDuffy
John M. Gerrien
George 4. Badger
W.C. Preston
George K. Poindexter
William RR. King
W. C. Rives
Gov. Tazewell
Sam Souston
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Register
Rater I
Pleennett, Blater & Reinnett
Publishers
Ind
New York World
Cuanurs A
Dana
Sun
Ceranr
Mr. Scarrenceon
Iprfananie
Merudation
Mexico
Nor V Pever Casty
Vicksburg
Peren
London
Alaska
Dollar Store
Lake Street
Chicago
Boston
Annand & CO
Barrett's
Ayer
API Thrald & Umford's
Ghrall & Mumfords
Apt
Thirall & Mumford's
Akefields Family Medicines
Ap2t
Thrall & Aumford's
Apt Thrall & Mumford
Ape Thrall & Mumford's
Apld Thrall & Mumeford's
Aeventy
Thrall & Mumford's
Dainters
Clement, White & Co
First Street
Evansville, Ind
J. M. Wijtpee
Carpenter, White & CO
Prices East
Evansville
Church Street
William TP. Fem
Owes
Gwen
Owen
Owe
Owe Me
Otis Hinkley, Sr
New Harmony Woolen Mills
Ovil Hinkley, Jr
William Jolly
Posey County
Lud
D.M. Scilner
Sctiner
Apt Bt
Aptt
Fretageot, Son & Thrale
Charles Dransfield
Church & Brewery
Ruy TU Taquoss
NEW Demony Drug Store
J.B. Davis & CO
API
New Harmony Drug Store
Thrall & Mumforu's
Fror
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!