Reconstruction fallout in Alabama after failed polling
The article details Alabama's Reconstruction-era poll failings where white voters registered but did not vote while black voters faced threats. It notes 700 of 72,746 white registrants voted, signaling congressional policy breakdown and possible shifts in federal versus presidential power amid readmission debates.
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Alabama
Washington
Jolson
Brilliancy and its limits in human achievement
The piece argues brilliancy is overestimated and rarely indicative of deep intellect. It can disturb and entertain, but it often lacks lasting value, while steady, disciplined effort builds society. Genius and willpower outpace mere sparkle in producing durable progress and civilizing impact.
The New Ministry and Cabinet Changes
Summary of the likely new British ministry led by Disraeli with Ward Hunt as Chancellor of the Exchequer and Lord Cairns to the Woolsack. Mentions potential peerages for Lord Derby and Gathorne Hardy, and notes on Lord Chelmsford retirement and other ministerial shuffles. Includes remarks on Lord Stanley, Lord Derby, and Reform Act clauses affecting re election.
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Exchequer
Home Department
G. Harpy
Foreign Department
Lord Stanley
Colonial Department
Duke of Buckingham
Bir J .Pakington
India
Admiralty
Duke of Mari Boroveu
Earl of Malmesbury
Duchy of Lancaster
WiLson Patten
Board of Trade
Duke of Richmont
Duke of Montrose
Poor Law Board
Spencer Walpole
Sclater-Booth
Ward Hunt
Disraeli
Lord Cairns
Woolsack
Lord Chelmsford
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