Grant elected President with broad northern support
The piece notes General Grant's decisive majority in 26 states with 206 votes, while three states were excluded for legislative issues. It argues the South will accept the shift, predicts a calmer era with Grant guiding emancipation and policy, and reports on Anglo-American settlement efforts and prospects for future peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Congress
General Grant
New Jersey
New York
Arkansas
South Carolina
Virginia
Afekdaatpet
Texas
Democratic Party
United States
New York Times
Hig
Cndge
Grant
South
Chicago
White House
Reverdy Johnson
Pall Mall Gazette
England
Alabama
Prussia
San Juan
Speeches of the Right Honourable W. E. Gladstone on Irish Church
The reprinted speeches from Warrington Ormskirk Liverpool Southport Newton Leigh and Wigan address disestablishment and disendowment of the Irish Church and public expenditure. They argue for respecting endowments given by private persons and outline cautious, generous reform to suit the end goal.
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Gladstone
Lancashire
Mr. Gladstone
Church of Ireland
W. EK. Gladstone
M.P
Warrington
Ormskirk
Liverpool
Southport
Newton, Leigh
Wigan
London
Dimpkin, Marshall and Co
Kent and Co
Irish Discontent and Agitation Cited in Political Debate
The excerpt cites Gladstone and Hardy arguments on Ireland's disaffection and alleged agitation. It condemns tyranny as the true enemy of contentment and notes Fenianism’s misattribution to America, highlighting persistent use of political rhetoric as a weapon in controversy.
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Gathorne Hardy
House of Commons
Gladstone
Ireland
Hardy
American
Chichester Fortescue Addresses Irish Church Reform
Mr Chichester Fortescue speaks to Louth electors urging practical equality and end to Protestant ascendancy. He cites 1847 declarations, calls for Liberal backing across the three kingdoms, and urges reform of education and Irish land laws to widen civil privileges and equal treatment.
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Chichester Fortescue
Louth
Freeman’s Journal
Archdeacon Denison Warns on Church and State at Mid-Somerset Rally
Archdeacon Denison addressed Conservative supporters warning that pulling down the Church of England would endanger the nation and invite Rome's influence. He argued the church has long stood before other institutions and urged defense against Dissenter pressure. The remarks referenced Gladstone and Irish Church tensions.
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Archdeacon Denison
Mid-Somerset
Mr. Gladstone
England
Church of England
Church of Rome
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