Senator Chandler's Europe trip misreads a buggy bill tale
The Register recounts Senator Chandler in Europe mistaking the French bougie for buggy while visiting Gen. Le Fevre in Nuremberg. A Mississippi correspondent paints Meridian, Mississippi, as plagued by crop failures and heavy taxation, noting widespread poverty and crime among Black residents to rely on public aid. He proposes a canal project digging from the Mississippi to the Atlantic as a remedy.
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Sar Don Pratt
Chandler
Europe
Gen. le Fevre
United States
Nuremburg
Washington
States
Sae
Mississippi
Meridan
Mississippi River
Atlantic
Pittsburg Ledger Calls Army Banquet Disgraceful
The Pittsburg Ledger describes a Thursday night banquet honoring the Army of the Cumberland as the most disgraceful ever in Pittsburg. It reports hall clamor, rampant drunkenness beyond champagne, and the presence of the U S President General and Lieutenant General amid the chaos. It also comments on First National Bank losses and urges a suit against General Grant for the bank’s alleged improper behavior.
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Pittsburg
Army of the Cumberland
United States
Florida Senator Accused of Treasury Theft
The piece reports that United States Senator Conover of Florida allegedly stole $6,000 from the State Treasury and used the funds to buy support among negroes and carpetbaggers in the Florida Legislature who backed his Senate election. The claim is acknowledged by Republican papers.
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Bax
United States
Conover
Florida
Senate
Pennsylvania
Embezzlement Claims and Jackson Grant Parallels
The text discusses Senator Conover defending a $6000 embezzlement claim claiming reimbursement from state revenues and compares Florida and Pennsylvania responses. It cites the Richmond Enquirer noting Grant mimicking Jackson by moving private funds before a bank collapse, contrasting public loss versus private loss of $100,000.
Treasury Rules for Public Money Depositaries in 1864 Act
The text explains the National Currency Act of June 3, 1864, granting the Secretary of the Treasury discretion to designate banking associations as depositaries of public money with security requirements. It criticizes Secretary Richardson’s handling of First National Bank funds, alleges malfeasance, and calls for impeachment and accountability, citing legal reporting duties and bank examinations. It also notes Washington dispatches on Ex-President Johnson, Grant, and Jay Cooke related banking issues.
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Secretary of the Treasury
United States
First National Bank
Washington
Henry D. Cooke
Comptroller of the Currency
Washington City
Cincinnati Inquirer
Johnson
Metropolitan Hotel
Star
Holt
Surratt
Grant
Wall Street
Sherman
Congress
Pennsylvania
Territorial Assembly
Jay Cooke & Co
Edward A. Rollins
Jay Cooke
Cooke
The Probe Record Metaphor About Meteor Night Sparks Circus Reference
A Probe Record quote describes autumn meteors as celestial messengers leaving bright trails. A tender swain speaks of dust from falling stars forming a track of light, and the maid anewly connects the imagery to a circus man who swallowed fire.
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Swain
Secretary Richardson and the Treasury Irregularity
The editor calls out Secretary Richardson for depositing public funds in the First National Bank of Washington without proper security. It claims he allowed 237,782 dollars to be kept on only 100,000 dollars in bonds, against Treasurer Spinney's remonstrances. The piece urges President Grant to act firmly to restore confidence and punishes mismanagement.
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karThe
Richmond Enquirer
Grant
Jackson
United States
First National
Times
Treasury
First National Bank of
Washington
Secretary Richardson
Nichardson
Spinney
the Treasury
M Richardson
WV. Y. Tribune
Memphis
General Council
Board of Health
Masons
Odd Fellows
O'Bannon
Wisconsin
Alemphis Apperl
Pension Grant Will Be Debated Amid Critique
The piece argues for pensioning Ulysses S. Grant upon retiring, contending he saved the country and deserves support. It condemns opposition as hostile to Democratic principles and notes public figures like Hoe and Grant’s wealth, while jabbing at political rhetoric and urging argument over ridicule. A separate item reports a whale entanglement causing a submarine cable break near Kurrachee and Gwadar, detailing the whale’s size, condition, and decomposition.
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Grant
Mississippi Valley
Atlantic Ocean
Hoe
Hvansville
India
Kurrachee
G@wadur
Result in Ohio Described by The Cincinnati Inquirer
The Cincinnati Inquirer reports on the Ohio election, noting Republicans fared poorly and a close governor race, with Allen favored by some and Democratic gains statewide. It highlights gains in numerous counties, possible independent legislature control, and an emphasis on maintaining party organization despite a strong Republican upset.
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Ohio
The
Cincinnati Inquirer
Noyzs
Allen
Hamilton
Democratic Party
Unhappy Thoughts From The City News Column
A collage of satirical ruminations on society and politics touches on pretension power money and schooling. A 19th century style snippet includes jokes about presidents readers and weather with wry observations and a brief humor piece about butter prices and a rural funeral remark.
Terms of base sale notice with executrix Margaret Mounts
A twelve month credit on all sums over three dollars with approved security and waiver of valuation laws. Three dollars and under due in cash. Sale starts at 9:00 a.m. on the day. Margaret Mounts is the executrix.
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Edward Homer
Adm
William Mounts
Bethel Township
Posey County
Indiana
Margaret Mounts
Executrix
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District of Columbia
General Grant
Andrew Johnson
Richardson
Department
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New York Sun
Williams
Sun
Oregon
Lewis Dent
Gov. H. Williams
Senator Stewart
Chuck
J. Y. Graphic
George
Wilson—Stephens
Lynn Township
Esquire Kilbinger
My. Christopher C. Winson
Annie P
A. J. Stephens
Ahl—Lesz
Joax P. Aun
Caro- Lusk Lest
John J. Richards
Ustate
New Harmony
Assiantes
Stephen Fitzgerald
Towit
Owen
Brewery Street
Alexander Lurs
John Kilbinger
Gsherife
Circouit Court
Hirjalh A. Spencer
Thomas K. Martin
Samuel Blake
Alount Vernon
Alex, Crank
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