Monument to the Duke of Wellington in St Pauls Cathedral
The nearly finished Wellington monument at St Pauls Cathedral in London rises to 27 feet high with a Carrara marble base and bronze details. It features a sarcophagus and effigy of Wellington, crowned with an equestrian figure yet to be added, and bears 45 battle tablets. Also noted is the death of Patrick Lanigan in the Texas gale, an old soldier from Ireland who served in Sebastopol, Gibraltar, Metz, and the Mexican war.
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Sas
Duke of Wellington
St. Paul's Cathedral
London
Texas
Patrick Lanigan
Lincoln era general speaks on unity and postwar healing
General Hooker urges national unity and reconciliation after the Civil War, arguing prosperity requires ending lingering hostility from the conflict. He praises soldiers of the Republic for not supporting continued discord and asserts they will remain committed to healing a divided nation.
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Hooker
Patrick
Republic
Franco American Union formed in Paris to honor Independence
A Franco American Union committee formed in Paris plans a centennial monument on an island in Long Island Sound. Hon. E B Washburne American Minister Marquis Noailles and M Bartholdi named honorary presidents. Subscriptions opened with many French donors.
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Paris
Colonel Thomas Jefferson Randolph Seriously Ill at Edge Hill
Col Thomas Jefferson Randolph, aged 83, lies gravely ill at Edge Hill in Albemarle County Virginia near Monticello, his grandfather Thomas Jefferson’s estate. The disease is gangrene of the foot and his life is in danger. Randolph previously served as temporary chairman of the 1872 national Democratic convention in Baltimore.
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Col
Thos
Jefferson Randolph
Edge Hill
Albemarle County
Monticello
Thomas Jefferson
Ife
Col. Randolph
Baltimore
Twig from Napoleon's willow to mark Johnson grave
A twig from a famed willow that bent over Napoleon Bonaparte's grave on St Helena will be planted over former President Andrew Johnson's grave. The historic plant was sent to the ex-President as a symbolic gesture in a wartime garden context.
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Andrew Johnson
Napoleon Bonaparte
St. Helena
Mr. Johnson
Wealthy Californian offers chance to win gold note
A San Diego bank holds a $100 gold note deposited by a wealthy Californian. The note goes to any spiritualist who can accurately name its number, creating an odd challenge for mediums.
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San Diego
First Black U S Senator Becomes Mississippi Pastor
Revels, the first colored United States Senator, now presides as pastor of a Methodist church in Holly Springs Mississippi earning four hundred dollars annually in this era defining career shift.
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Revels
United States
Holly Springs
Mississippi
Gen Rosecrans Takes Mining Post in Egan Canyon
General Rosecrans is now superintendent of mining interests in Egan Canyon about 250 miles west of Salt Lake City along the old overland route.
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Rosecrans
Egan Canon
Salt Lake City
Fee and Salary Bill Opinion by Indiana Attorney General
The Indiana Attorney General states the 1875 fee and salary act, section 50, governs funding limits. He notes the page 31 bill did not become law due to late presentation before adjournment and no gubernatorial signature. He cites related cases and affirms December 6, 1872 act does not alter the question. The summary letter is advisory and endorses the section 50 interpretation.
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Auditor of State
Indianapolis
Henderson
House
Senate
Samuel R. Downey
Indiana
General Assembly
Secretary of
Tlarston Va
Peggs
van Dorn
Bodley
Evans
Brown
Coleman
Dobbins
Cooley
Board of County Commissioners
Wendricks for President Declared Democratic Hope
In a Mansfield endorsement the Martin County Herald and Franklin Herald back Governor Hendricks as the Democratic presidential nominee for 1876. They praise his labor support, clean record, and potential to win large majorities nationwide, arguing he can usher in prosperity and honest government.
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Hendricks
Congress
Martin County
Ranklin Herald
Roush Courtship in Australian Aboriginal Lore
A book on Aboriginal origins quotes a notorious passage describing courtship among Australian natives. It claims a suitor may beat a damsel with a waddy to prove devotion, with endurance elevating his status, and notes a naturalist collecting skulls showing injuries on women.
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Australia
Waddy
Obituary of Geo W J White daughter of Fauntleroys
XII MEMORIA reports the death of Mrs Geo W J White born April 18 1812 near Danville Kentucky. Oldest child of Joseph and Emily Fauntleroy she moved from Virginia to Kentucky to New Harmony then to the city in 1838 with husband George W Lt White. At death age 63 she was noted as highly charitable Christian and civicly beloved. Survived by two sons Isaac T White Keller White and George L White of the Postal Department. many friends express sympathy.
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Dirs
Geo
W. J. White
Joseph
Emily Fauntleroy
Danville
Kentucky
Virginia
New Harmony
Fauntleroy & Co
Owens
Isaac T. White
Keller & White
George IL. White
Washington
Loansville
Indian Relations and Indian Policy Critique
A State Sentinel critique argues no progress toward fair relations with Colorado Indians. It blames white misconduct, political corruption, and failed federal policy for ongoing massacres and hostilities. The piece contrasts peaceful conditions north of the border with persistent dangers on the American side, urging repentance and lasting change.
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Colorado
United States
British America
Manhattan Island
Delano
State Sentinel
Nevada photographer uses revolver to force perfect portrait
A photographer in Nevada threatens a sitter with a pistol to force a calm expression for a portrait. He demands the sitter sit still and look into the muzzle, claiming his artistic reputation is at stake.
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Nevada
Restored Insane Patient Robert Owen Returns Home
A letter from Robert Dale Owen to Orpheus Everts accompanies his discharge from the Indiana Hospital for the Insane. Owen plans to return to New Harmony to rest from labor and resume work when ready, expressing gratitude to Dr. Everts and his family for care received.
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The
Sully
Son
Robert Dale Owen
Mr. Owen
New Harmony
Orpunus Everts
Tom
Sir
Robert Dany Owen
Orpheus Everts
M. D
Indiana Hospital For the
Dear Sir Letters from a patient to his physician
Indianapolis October 1 1875 a letter from a man describing his voluntary confinement in a hospital and his views on health rest and recovery He compares himself to Napoleon Bonaparte and Bulwer in reflecting on overwork confinement illness and the value of repose He notes weight loss and a rapid recovery and remarks on gaining reputation and friends during seclusion
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Inpianapolis
Harpers
Napoleon Bonaparte
Europe
Danaville
N. Y
Bulwer
Johnson as 1860 Douglas era vice presidential pick
The Victoria Texas Advocate praises Judge Kerschel V Johnson as a moderating, unifying figure fit for the Democratic ticket. It argues his South standing and Union thoughtful leadership would strengthen the party nationwide, urging Linx to back Henpricks and Johnson for next year’s election.
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Kerschel V. Johnson
Georgia
Union
South
North
Douglas
Johnson
Confederacy
Victoria
Texas
Henpricks
Jonson
Democratic Party
Linx
Jounson
Governor Nimack in Indiana Democratic nomination buzz
The Indiana Democratic party debate for 1876's governor nominees includes Judge Nimack as a leading candidate. The Martin County Herald praises Nimack's Jeffersonian qualifications and electability, while national coverage from Chicago Times mocks Tildenites. The piece notes a party band signaling a rally on October 12 with Hail to the Chief.
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Ion. W. E. Niblack
Indiana
Times
Ilo
Martin County Herald
First District
Nimack
Eas
Tilden
New York
the Graphic
Governor Allen
Chicago Times
Lildenites
William Allen
How to Choose a Wife and Civilizing Newspapers
A fragmented moralizing piece suggests a good wife learns from work, not apologies, with examples about kitchen duties and modest dress. It also extols newspapers as civilization’s handmaid and cites advice to merchants about advertising accompanied by quips about mules, checks, and using a penknife.
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Notice of attachment and rehearing in Snyder v Berney
Justice of the Peace John Kubinger of Harmony Township Posey County Indiana issues an order of attachment in the case of David Snyder versus Aviah Berney. Berney is a non resident. rehearing set for October 24 at Kubinger's New Harmony office, with default consequences.
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Circuit Court
Posey County
Indiana
Frederick W. Lichtenberger
Jn- Han BD. Owen
Emma Burrows
Court House
Mount Vernon
Cosey County
Owen
New Harmony
Deere
Jquin L. Wheeler
Sheriy Posey County
John Kubinger
Harmony Township
David Snyder
Aviah Berney
Moon
Berney
Uriah Berney
Yoo'cluck A. A
John Kilbinger
J.P
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New Harmony, Indiana
Wendricks
Roush Courtship
Indian Relations
Aroesidere
Dr. Bears
Inptana Hosritan
Berschel
Sean
Cincinnati Times
Tar Franklin
Detroit
Loce Press
White
Evansville
Veriday
Mioza G. EN. Wurtz
George W. L. White
Fitzgerald
Philipstown
Stevarn Fitzgerald, Jr
Duckworth
J. K. Duckworth
Main
Third Streets
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Luge S
Thrald
Trustee Harmony Township
Booten
Billie Croft
William Cowdery
Enma Carner
Nathaniel Day
D. W. Elliott
Chas
A. Haneus
Derryn Kahn
James P. Gibson
Bob Herring
A. F. Herring
Jas. M. Tolleman
Angeline Ieee
Ean Telle Nelson
Henry Reeder
Jas
M. Rankin
J. Salamow
Jake Stewart
Ald
Julius C. Miller
William Stilwell
Edward Homer
William Stilll
James L. Whitson
Pausey County
Job Utley
Joan BE. Whitson
Joe Utley
Joan B. Wwirtson
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