Political maneuvering over Philadelphia Convention candidates
Washington specials note that Samuel Shellabarger of Ohio is among nominees. Grant's acceptance of the Philadelphia nomination is uncertain, with administration circles doubting his willingness. Cabinet friction prompts talk of Williams’s potential removal, while Curtin's Pennsylvania allies urge noninvolvement in the Cincinnati movement. Col. McClure holds Curtin's permission to reveal his support.
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Ohio
Grant
Congress
Williams
Pennsylvania
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Gov. Curtin
Supreme Court
Pacific Coast
U. S
Maryland
C. C. Fulton
Baltimore American
San Domingo
Gen. Grant
Leet
New York
Fulton
United States
Philadelphia Age
A Plan to Tax by Wealth and State Receipts
Hon. Lewis D. Campbell proposes a constitutional amendment to replace population with wealth as the basis for direct taxes, with state collection and transfer to the U S Treasury. He argues it would curb extravagant federal spending and force accountability. The editorial also notes criticism of Governor Warmoth by the New Orleans Republican editor.
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Campbell
Washington
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Mount Vernon
Posey County
Indiana
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George Waods
George Woods
Plank Road
Section
Township
Alex. Crank
Circuit Court
William Reed
Asherry Varner
Mary Varner
Oliver Evans
Wabash River
New State Road
Grisham Creek
Brewery Street
Maclure
County of Posey
Fame Vanishes in Washington and Senate Reform Debate
The piece recalls Admiral Wilkes fading from public view in a Capitol committee room while noting state by state flaws in Senate representation. It critiques Rhode Island and Nevada seats, attacks carpetbagger influence, and cites a blend of political cartoons, Harlem reforms, and public offices abandoned for campaigns.
Temperance Lecture and a Man’s Fall From Prosperity
A lengthy temperance lecture is praised as eloquent from the Washingtonians era. The piece notes the death of Hon. F. C. Whipple in Howell Michigan, his decline due to intemperance, and the ruin of his family with a widow in an asylum and four children scattered. It questions paying popular speakers while urging readers to paste the appeal in their hats.
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Howell
Michigan
Mr. Whipple
Kalamazoo
John B. Gough
Louisville Courier. Journal
Cincinnati Convention Rumor Circulates After Last Night’s Papers
Yesterday’s papers reported no definite Cincinnati Convention details except that Senator Carl Scharz was elected permanent Chairman. A street rumor suggested Cons Francis Adams had been nominated for the Presidency.
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Carl Scharz
Cons
Francis Adams
Dual identities and polite gaffes amuse Washington society
A wedding reception scene shows a young man mistaking Sir Edward Thornton for Judge Poland, then later confusing another gray gentleman as Thornton. The tale shifts to Maryland delegates at Grant's Convention and critiques of political figures and fashions. Also notes local quips on dress, a peculiar Iowa school note, and humorous sayings about burning houses and drinking.
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Mexico
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Thornton
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