Hendricks Praised for Presidency in Tobacco Leaf
A Clarksville Tobacco Leaf notice highlights Ex Senator Thomas A. Hendricks of Indiana as a leading Democratic presidential nominee. It calls him the finest orator, cultivated and refined, and notes broad support among Democratic newspapers though it predicts Grant would face a strong defeat if Hendricks is nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hendricks
Clarksville
Tennessee
Thomas A. Hendricks
Thomas A. Hendricke
Indiana
Hendricks
Ife
Kapricks
Grant
Evansville Courier
Finance and pensions as war bonds dispute in Springfield
General Benjamin F. Barter argues in Springfield that bondholders must be paid per contract and not in gold until soldiers and widows pensions are paid. He calls for fair play, asserting pensions deserve priority over bondholders' gains from the war. If this stance harms Republicans, he accepts the consequence.
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Benjamin F. Barter
Springfield
Massachusetts
Texas
The Washington Patriot Days
The President honored his winter capital with a Thursday visit and a hasty breakfast at the Treasury to receive his pay on pay day. He has been absent three months since June, drawing 86250, with 2,083 daily for three travel days, equating to wages of fourteen hundred laborers. It argues the president’s perks and bonds tempt a bid for re election.
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Washington
United States
Treasury
General Grant
Grant candidacy questioned by Horace Greeley
Horace Greeley voices strong opposition to Grant in conversation. He cites widespread Republican dissatisfaction and argues Grant has made too many enemies to be elected. He adds a general belief that the Grant family is too large.
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Horacrk Greeley
Grant
the Sun
Gen. Grant
Grant cottage purchase questions raise a press inquiry
The New York Sun rebukes the Buffalo Courier for implying Grant's Long Branch cottage was a personal gift to the President. It notes the property was bought from Howard Porter of Brown Brothers & Co. and asks who funded the purchase, who paid Porter, and whether any office appointment followed such a gift.
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New York Sun
Republican
Buffalo Courier
Gen. Grant
Long Branch
Howard Porter
Brown Brothers & Co
Grant and the Radical Candidacy for President
Rumors from New York and Washington claim President Grant may decline renomination and avoid a split in the Republican Party. Reports cite a possible double delegation and a bolter convention, with analysis of political risk and Grant’s wealth and tenure shaping his decisions. Also noted are patents from Indiana inventors for loom mechanisms, coffee roasters, sulky cultivators, churns, and spoke socket rims.
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Harmeny
Washington
New York Sun
Grant
Popular Voice
Sam
Radical
State Sentinel
United States Patent Office
Indiana
Messrs
Cox & Cox
Solicitors of Patents
Washington, D. C
H. R. Fry
Wabash
N. F. Thompson
Richmond
U. Whitehall
Newton
J. M. Yeager
Lanesville
Destexs
S. B. Hindman, Et al
Five-Twenties Called in for Redemption
The Treasury announces redemption of five-twenty bonds dated May 1 1862 to be paid at the U S Treasury in Washington on or after December 1. coupon and registered bonds of various denominations totaling 100 million dollars are listed with serial ranges and payment in gold. The item notes political opinions about redemption terms and mentions Thad Stevens QO Morton and Boutwell in contrast to radical influence.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury of
United States
Washington
Thad. Stevens
QO. P. Morton
Supreme Court of the United States
Treasury
San Domingo report extras amid accusations against the President
The White House distributes a five thousand edition of the San Domingo Commissioners report citing illegality and cost. Critics charge the Navy protects Baez backed schemes, accuse misuse of public funds, and allege personal profit in San Domingo shares. They condemn naval presence and flag abuses as political manipulation. States cited warn of white majorities and Negro suffrage transforming them.
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San Domingo
Government Printing Office
White House
Baez
Congress
Fabens
Safford & Co
Holliday
Stars and Stripes
Sumna
Hayti
Washington
Springfield Republicans Defeatist Rally Cry Against Republicans
The Springfield Republican labels the Republican party doomed in advance, citing excessive leaders like Butler and Cameron, and accusing corruption and land grabbing as fatal flaws in a sharp critique of the party’s prospects and unity.
Radical pamphlet titled Concession exposes forgeries
The Philadelphia Age denounces a bogus pamphlet named Concession as a Radical scheme to inflame sectional hatred of the South. It claims no Southern Association exists, suggests the forgery aims to prejudge the South, and notes it was printed in this city rather than the South.
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Philadelphia Age
Southern Association
Wayward Sisters
Donn Pratt Urges Republicans to Rally in Ohio
A fragmentary call from Donn Pratt urging the Republican Party of Ohio to rally, praising a grand continuous gathering and condemning corruption, with repeated mentions of Grant and political figures. The text traces themes of protectionism and civil service graft, ending with a provocative line about bayonets at the polls.
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Sar Donn Pratt
Republican Party of
Ohio
John Sherman
John A. Bingham
Grant
Murphy
Schoolmaster tests boy with earth question in Bridgeport
A Bridgeport schoolmaster asked a pupil what the earth's surface comprises and the student answered land and water. He then asked what land and water make and the boy quickly replied mud, a witty retort reflecting simple reasoning.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Official Kentucky vote tallies and post election notes
Official returns from Frankfort show Leslie 36976 for governor and Carlisle 39859 for lieutenant governor with majorities for Rodman Smith Tete Grant Henderson and others. No returns from Wolfe County. Leslie selects James as secretary of state and Borts as assistant. Ku Klux Committee testimony to be reprinted for campaign use. Hays cautions Republicans over federal appointments harming party prospects in Alabama.
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Kentucky
Frankfort
Courier-Journal
W. T. Samuels
P. H. Leslie
J. G. Carlisle
George Rodman
D. Howard Smith
J. W. Tete
Register
J. A. Grant
H. A. M. Henderson
Wolf County
Leslie
A. J. James
W. H. Borts
Ku Klux Committee
Cuaries Hays
Congress
Alabama
Washington City
War Department costs split to confuse people in a year
The article notes 19 million dollars in war expenses and 41 million for Indians and pensions. It claims the sums were separated to mislead the public, with references to the Boston Journal predicting Democratic gains in upcoming Senate elections and Wisconsin’s disaffected German vote affecting the governor’s race status.
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War Department
How to Get Rid of Cats Without Killing Then
A letter suggests a harsh cat deterrent using a box and firecrackers to frighten cats away. It claims the tactic spares lives while reducing nuisance, but presents dangerous, graphic handling of fear tactics. The note also mentions Gen Hawley of Hartford Courant planning a return at Grant.
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James K. Bradshaw
Geneva
N. Y
Gen. Hawley
The
Hartford Courant
Grant
Radical Forgery Exposed Denounces Anonymous Pamphlet
Washington September 5 The National Democratic Executive Committee denounces an anonymous pamphlet Concession or how the lost cause may be regained praising Hendricks and denouncing Radical sources as deceitful The committee asserts the pamphlet aims to sway voters and challenge constitutional reforms. The document names Samuel L Randall as chairman with other signatories present.
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Washington
National Democratic Executive Resident Committee
South
Democratic Party
Samuel L. Randall
Randall
Sloan
Swann
Eldridge
Jeffries
Niblack
Young
Merrick
Smith
Hill and Mumford wedding on September 6 1871
Married at the bride’s father’s residence attended by Rev T W Mitchell. Groom Lauren B Hill of Cincinnati and bride Fansie A Mumford of New Harmony formalized the marriage on Wednesday September 6 1871.
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Hill—Mumford
T. W. Mitchell
Lauren B. Hill
Cincinnati
Fansie A. Mumford
New Harmony
Posey, Co. Agricultural Society
New YY Harmony
Ind
L. A. Burke
L. Pelham
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the Register
W. Slater
VOR
John Q. Adams
Istere
South Carolina
Florida
Mississippi
Louisiana
Jamaicas
San Domingos
Springfield Republican
New England
Republican Party
Butlers
Camerons
Man Mortana
Chandlera
Mac
Iene
Boston Journal
Conklina
Morvon
Nyr
Rick
Srencer
Kenoga
Hitz
Core
Cornell
Osporn
Wisconsin
Doonitre
Edwards County
Floral Hall
Geo, Bower
Chicago Republican
P. S
Francis M. Pfister
Aloysius Pfister
Harmony
Bethel
WM. Carr
State OF Indiana
Posey County
Harriet R. Williamson
George Williamson
Clerk
Common Pleas Court
Court House
Mount Vernon
WM. Nelson
J. H. Lamp
Piff
Atty
Christina Eckerman
Gotlieb Eckerman
William Nelson
W. H. Wairroarn
D.C
Union Eialt
Posey County Fair
Rphe
Union Hall
Red John
Hugo
John A. Althouse
Mary
Wardy K. Harpool
UST
Ant Joh R. Hugo
John R. Hugo
Casi
August Youninger
Permelia Overton
Lucy Overton
Sarah Overton
Mary Ann Overton
Eliza Overton
Willis Overton
John H. Overton
Matissa Overton
John W. Overton
Marissa Overton
State
H. Pinewarp
Estray
Aken
WM. F. Pritchard
State of
Court of Common Pleas
Otice
David M. Schnee
William Jolly
Wees
Mary A. Noyes
Edward Homer
Adm
Board of County Commissioners
Poseyville
Marcus Randolph
John RF
Hugh
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