Proclamation for Day of Thanksgiving in Indiana
Governor J Conrad Baker with the Indiana seal proclaims a day of public praise thanksgiving and prayer designated by the President. He urges observance across the state per the President’s proclamation dated November 7 1868 in Indianapolis with Secretary Nexson Trescerr signing.
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Warrens
United States
J. Conrad Baker
Indiana
Tereby
Indianapolis
Conrad Bakrin
Nexson Trescerr
The Future of Parties in a Defeated Era
The Louisville Journal deems the Democracy still strong. It urges unwavering hope and duty, predicts internal strife for Radical rivals, and argues debt and repudiation will fracture the opposition. It foreshadows Democratic resilience and predicts the party will soon outshine Radical leadership and unity.
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Louisville Journal
Gen. Grant
Radical
Democratic Party
Democratic resolve and the call to persist in freedom
The speaker hails the Democrats and their organization as sacred and enduring. They urge renewed energy and faith, declaring the future theirs and freedom’s battle ongoing, with freedom inherited from forebears and never truly defeated.
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Preedom
Election Elector Controversy Raised by Florida Legislature
A Florida Legislature chosen elector is described in harsh terms as a coal black Negro, highlighting racial controversy. The remark reflects tense political rhetoric and ongoing debates over electoral selections in the state.
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Msz
Florida
Green Phica L Where is the capital of the United States
A cryptic remark suggests the capital is tied to bondholders, implying financial interests shape governance. The comment hints at tension between public authority and private holders, reflecting concern over influence in national finances.
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Green Phica L
United States
General Grant’s Election and the Democratic Stance
The Baltimore Commercial argues General Grant deserves a fair trial as President, free from party domination. It says he has shown independence and conservatism in war and peace, and urges the Democratic party to rally to his support to preserve the Constitution and promote true reconstruction.
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General Grant
Baltimore
Democratic Party
United States
Chicago
Johnson
Jong- Bon
Grant
The Next Congress Election Split Predicted
The House races show 134 Republicans to 74 Democrats with New Hampshire and Connecticut pending. Estimated final: 139 Republicans to 76 Democrats, a Democratic gain of 27, weakening the two thirds Republican veto power and enabling Democrats to sustain President Grant against radical measures.
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House of Representatives
New Hampshire
Connecticut
House
Grant
Postmasters Urged to Enforce Newspaper Laws
Postmasters nationwide should enforce laws on newspapers. When a paper stays dead in the office for four weeks, they must notify the publisher in writing of the reason if possible. Simply marking as not taken or refused is not legal notice, and noncompliance makes postmasters liable for subscriptions during the dead period.
Radical Senator Scuenck and Little Rock Land Grabs
Albany Argus blasts Gen Scuenck as a radical schemer who uses power to dictate Congress, claims he controls a quarter of Little Rock through tax sale purchases. He allegedly collects $100,000 yearly rent while former owners fight his title and tax burden, having never paid the purchase money.
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Albany Argus
Gen. Scuenck
Congress
Little Rock
Arkansas
Annual Macbeth Club reunion banquet menu and notes
The secretary announces plans for the 24th inst reunion and banquet with a humorous note on music and requests missing items such as tablecloths napkins rings ladle spoons and glasses. The bill of fare lists an eccentric array of soups breads entrees meats side dishes game desserts fruits and drinks with many whimsical dish names.
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New Harmony Register
Macbeth Club
Lady Macseru
Giovanna
Lucrezia Borgia
Marino Faliero
Eigar
Mr. Vernon
Glasgow
New Jersey
Ann Arbor
Burke
van Dunck
Freeman’s
Arnica
Sec’'y
M. C
Radical rhetoric and political wagers in Posey county
A derisive letter from Grayville Independent shifts between loyalty to Grant and opposition to Ep, labeling him a radical. The writer forecasts Democratic wins in Egypt and hints at contests for seats in the Forty first Congress, debating the First District’s GOP fix and urging more defeated candidates to file challenges.
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Register
Grant
Grayville
Tennessee Papers Nominate Johnson as Governor Hopeful
The Tennessee press appears united behind President Johnson as their next governor candidate. They assert his nomination is certain and doubt any rival can defeat him, signaling strong momentum for his political move.
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Tennessee
Jonson
Colfax Under Fire In Pittsburg Speech Critique
The Boston Post condemns Vice President elect Schuyler Colfax’s Pittsburg address as low and demagogic. It accuses him of venomous rhetoric, warns that grateful prosperity exposes his character, and says the Democrats will endure his predictions while urging Grant to curb the partisan excess.
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Grant
Colfax
United States
Wendell Phillips to Grant and Radical Reconstruction Demands
The Anti Slavery Standard informs Grant that he must court the radical element's support and defend the newly freed, with confiscation and land reform urged for black land rights. It argues for a constitutional amendment to prohibit disfranchisement by race and envisions rapid impeachment and Johnson's deposition, hoping for Grant's inauguration to advance Radical reform and universal Radical Republicanism.
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Wendell Phillips
Grant
South
United States
Congress
General Butler
Johnson
Wade
White House
Rousseau, Steedman,and Company
New Orleans
Sheridan
Limes
Post
Herald
Republican Party
Grant and Seymour in Washington Prompt Emancipation Step
The Pittsburg Post reports Grant invited Horatio Seymour to Washington to hear his views on public affairs and the financial condition of the country. The paper urges bold action to shed radical pressure and criticism of awaiting Pendleton's invitation.
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Grant
Seymour
Pittsburg
Gen. Grant
Horatio Seymour
Washington
Geo. H. Pendleton
Carpet-baggery is dead in Lou isiana
The Houma Civic Guard questions the handling of Capt. Feanore's remains asking if the body was shipped East or deposited in Bayon Black, signaling concern over burial actions and local authority inquiry.
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Louisiana
Houma
Particular Notice Calls for Prompt Subscriptions
A local notice urges readers who owe for the paper to settle promptly, noting many unpaid accounts total a large sum. It laments the need for funds and asks debtors to pay to maintain the publication. The item also reports on humorous chatter from the Louisville Democrat about a “Grecian bend” and notes eighty nine aspirants for the U S Senate with Harmony township responses awaited.
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Louisville Democrat
Hon. Borp Winduerstrr Wins Large Louisville Majority
Congress hopeful from Louisville Kentucky, Hon. Borp Winduerstrr, secured the district's largest majority ever, 13 593, ensuring a high standing among the minority in the Forty first Congress unless his opponent challenges the result.
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Reas
Borp Winduerstrr
Louisville
Staunch Democrat Gen Saimios elected to Missouri Congress
The Evansville Courier notes Gen Saimios, a steadfast Democrat and gallant soldier, has won a congressional seat in Missouri, giving the Democrats a three seat gain there. Miss Fannie Denham draws large crowds in Terre Haute, with past ties to our town suggesting a favorable return if she brings a strong company.
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Gax
Saimios
Missouri
Fannie Denham
Terre Haute
Evansville
Fannie
Grant and the Office Seekers Dispatch from Washington
A Cincinnati Gazette dispatch reports Grant receives letters from across the nation seeking offices or money. About 300 letters arrived, opened by a staff officer who destroys those about office or funds. Grant will not engage until next spring. Indiana Radicals debate a Senate successor post March 4. Col. Nelson declines candidacy, Col. Thompson open to public support. Barkis is willing Hovisville Democrat.
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Grant
Cincinnati Gazette
Washington
Gen. Grant
Tie
Indiana
Senator Hendricks
United States Senate
Cumback
Col
R. W. Thompson
J. H. Nelson
Col. Nelson
Daily Express
Terre Haute
Col. Thompson
United States
Barkis
Hovisville
Republicans Lag Short of Two-Third House Majority
The article projects Republicans will hold fifteen to eighteen seats fewer than a two-third majority in the House and notes the country has much to be thankful for.
Radical attack on Tenure of Office law sparks repeal hopes
A Boston Post note argues Democrats in Congress plan to restore presidential powers under the Constitution only prospectively for Grant. It denounces the Tenure of Office law as a flagrant constitutional breach and a partisan want of vengeance, urging early repeal as a sign of political moderation returning to law.
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Boston Post
Congress
Grant
Local District Stands Proud in Election Efforts
The Democracy of the Thirteenth District expresses regret over not winning the National Ticket but pride in having fully performed their duty. They credit the First District of Indiana and Col. Cresss for assistance, noting a splendid success and indebtedness to the congressman elect.
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CarminIil
Indiana
Col
Cresss
Kansas Senate Unanimously Republican in The Teavenworth Conservative
The Kansas Senate is described as unanimously Republican with only six Democrats predicted in the lower house. The piece argues this outcome is bad for Kansas and signals a lopsided political balance.
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Teavenworth
Kansas
Senate
Naples eruption lights sky as lava overflows rosette traia
New York news notes Vesuvius eruption with lava flows filling the rossevetraia and ash columns illuminated by flames. observers expect Naples watchers. New York State totals show Grant 419,556 and Seymour 426,722 from statewide tally of 848,278. Seymour leads by 9,165 with New York City results listing Seymour 108,316 to Grant 47,802.
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New York
New Yorks
the Herald
Naples
Vesuvius
Rossevetraia
Grant
Seymour
Hoffman
New York City
Missouri Returns Show Grant Victory in Minnesota and Illinois
From Missouri St Louis Nov 17 full returns from Minnesota give Grant a majority of 16 549 The majority for negro enfranchisement shows 8 294 The official vote of Illinois with minor county exceptions totals 449 000 Grant's majority is 51 140
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St. Louis
Minnesota
Grant
Vermont Official Vote Totals for Grant and Seymour
From Montpelier Vermont on November 18 the official returns show Grant receiving 44 167 votes while Seymour gets 12 048 two candidates in the gubernatorial race with Vermont confirming the final tally in this early report.
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Vermont
Montpeter
Grant
Seymour
Cincinnati Market Prices November 19 Report
Cincinnati market notes fall into dull trading with mixed quotes across meats and grains. Frouin-Dull family at 750 775, Wueat-Dull 178, Conn-Ear 58c, Oats-Dull 55 56c for No 1, Barrrr- 30, Corrox-Dull 22hc middling uplands, Wusexy 097, Miss Ponk 2850 no demand, Bacon-Held 18c, Hamus-Sugar-cured 00c, Lanp-Dull 14}c, Hour-Dull 87 60 786 gross, Shoulder and ham details vary, Aoun buying 134}.
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Cincinnati
Frouin
Buix Meare
C. Lywagep
Guren Meare
Aiden
Aoun
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