Crant scandal and district debt alarm the era
Washington correspondent reports on President Crant’s bank deposit, the Stanton appointment as Receiver, and the Boston newspaper’s attack on Crant’s administration. The piece warns of patronage, possible inquiries, and a looming $20 million debt assumed by Congress, with Washington ring leaders blamed for lavish gains.
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Washington
Cincinnati
Crant
Stanton
Ar Boss Sheppard
District of Columbia
Ali Baba
Congress
Washington City
Political quarrel and financial panic swirl in 19th century press
The Springfield Republican criticizes Oliver P Morton and Grant era politics while noting London firm Clews & Co failure hurts U S deposits, amid pensions for Dix Weed and Drew. It cites Gould profits in the panic, and reports Admiral Winslow’s death from the Kearsarge incident.
Remarkable Duchess cattle sale at Campbell farm New York Mills
The farm of Senator Samuel Campbell at New York Mills near Utica hosted a record cattle sale. 109 Short horns sold, including 15 Duchess calves and 12 cows, with prices topping 10,600 for a Duchess cow bought by R P Davis of England. Prices averaged over 3 000 per head for the herd of 109. Notable bidders included Lord Skimmersh, R P Davis, H Zra Cornell, and A W Griswold. The Duchess stock trace to England’s Bates strain, famed breeder Thomas Bates. Also included is Barnum’s letter declaring a balloon Atlantic cross within a year if funds and crews can be found.
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Samuel Campbell
New York Mills
Utica
N. Y
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R. P. Davis
England
Aly
Berwick
Loneland
SGGO
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Lord Skimmersh
R. 2. Davis
Hzra Cornell
Barnum
Haikou
P. VT
Atlantic
America
Europe
Queen
London
France
China
Sydenham Crystal Palace
New York
Barnes
The Highest Attainable Speed in Railways
In England the Great Western line is cited as the fastest major railway, with speeds near fifty miles per hour and occasional claims of sixty to seventy. Engineers debate whether permanent way could safely sustain one hundred miles per hour, noting that no line has a hundred consecutive miles of perfect track. A key question remains whether engines can be built to maintain one hundred miles per hour on flat grades, with resistance limits. The piece also satirizes political finance, contrasts cabinet bank deposits with a tin box, and ends with a quip on poverty and power.
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London Fayneer
England
Great Western
Aryincey
Jay Cocke
White House
Andy Johnson
First National Bank
Esse
Posse
Jay Gould
Andy
Pascal
Coureer-Journite
Cincinnati Aquirer
Garrett Davis
Republic
Chicago
Indianapolis
Illustrious Chrome Illustration Promotes Dr Foote Book
A humorous chromolithograph from Murray Publishing showcases Dr Foote’s work in New School practice. The 912 page volume, with 200 illustrations, aims to dissect mankind and society through medical common sense and offers strong endorsements from clergy and periodicals amid praise for its engaging, humorous depiction.
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Murray Fill Publishing Company
Izu East Pwenty-elehth
Dispham
Dr. Foote
Graphite
Franklin Repository
Chambersburg
V. Y. Dtupress
Washington jobber Shepherd made DC governor prompt reform doubt
In a Nation essay the appointment of Mr Shepherd as Governor of the District of Columbia after a string of alleged improvements is seen as reviving faith in party reform or its impossibility. The piece links Credit Mobilier exposure and White House influences to “salary grab,” arguing money motives erode public unity and policy stance.
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Washington
Shepherd
District of Columbia
Tweed
Sweeny
Credit Mobilier
Congress
White House
J. Nation
First Kentucky Rifle on Display in Louisville Public Library
In the Louisville Public Library a relic case shows an old rifle and shot pouch tied to Daniel Boone. A beech log bears the inscription Daniel Boone 1774. The aged weapon, once feared by Kentucky’s native inhabitants, is linked to Boone’s legendary frontier travels up to the Mississippi.
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Kentucky
Meader
Daniel Boone
Conhowa
Mississippi
The Government Bankers Controversy Revealed
The piece discusses Henry Clews & Co. suspension and the impact on the U S government including London firm Clews Habicht Co and agents Jay Cooke McCulloch Co. It criticizes Grant’s patronage in selecting bankers, contrasts Barings with the speculative firms, and warns of public trust erosion while noting reactions from New York press and political figures. It also touches on German and Irish politics and a satire on Colfax and religious activities.
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New York
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Clews, Habicht & Co
London
Crews, Habicht & Co
State Department
Europe
Jay Cooke, McCulloch & Co
Navy
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House of the Barings
Jay Cooke
Dienry Clews
Uiece Yous Iins
Shety
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Barings
Clows
Cooke
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Louisiana
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John A. Dix
Thurlow Weed
Daniel Drew
Wall Street
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Drew
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Winslow
Kearsarge
Artend
Alabama
Nar
Ashantece
Sammie
Colfax
Northwest Indiana
Simpson
Schuyler
New York Sun
John Vine Liall
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Vine Hall
Great Western Steamship
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Wilders
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New Harmony
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Freehall Security
Edward Homer
Ausience
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Gquieriee
ATP
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Didiana
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Thoms Martin
Mount Vernon
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Rothestue
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Puskett
T.M. Ramsey
Joseph Real
William Wilson
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Charles Wells
Melsins Woods
Joseph
Julius Couleer
Margaret Mounts
Executrix
James Lyon
Stephen Fitzgerald
Cotun Oeder
District Court of Uted Stugs
District of Indiana
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Fitzgerald
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Evanaville
John Wilson
Thomas J. Truscott
Catherine Trugeott
Samuel Preneh
Luciana
Circuit Court
Samuel French
Sarah French
Wielellam Nelson
Whitwworth
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Wil
Wendel Schmitt
Lichtenberger & Sons
Postoffice
Adinistravors Nowice
Natige
John Cooper, Jr
Tate
Bdward Homer
William Mounts
Bethel Township
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