The Election in Mississippi and Judge Dent's Letter
The piece discusses Mississippi’s coming state election and Judge Dent's candidacy against the Republican party. It argues Grant’s disapproval of Dent aligned moves, warns against factions using Dent to split the Republicans, and scolds Dent’s letter to Secretary Boutwell as unworthy and foolish.
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Mississippi
Judge Dent
Virginia
Tennessee
Gen. Grant
Dent
Grant
Mississip
Washington
Vicksburg
Republican
South
Walkers
Senters
Dents
Boutwell
Mr. Boutwell
Republican Party
Senter
Walker
California
Louis Dent
The Dying Year and Saint Patrick Ballad
A lyrical medley mixes a waning year ode describing autumn and winter’s approach with a humorous tale about O Ryan in Ireland and St Patrick. The verses reference constellations, prophecy, and a playful encounter, ending with Charles G Tlahiine’s name.
Tribles Musicians and Moral Jokes in Wide Wake
A mosaic of quips and witticisms on thieves, love, marriage, and everyday foibles. Jests about economic thrift, watchmakers and jailers, auctions and seasickness, and a parade of humorous dialogues. Notable lines include Beecher on cream versus skim milk and a Parson Partington quip about paradox churches.
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Denry Ward Beecher
Jerrold
Wutumn
Willeins
Josh Billings
Ekonomy
Long Branch
Paris
Presidential policy critique echoes distrust of single leadership
A 19th century editorial denounces public demand for presidential policy, arguing the chief executive should enforce laws and reflect the ruling party's program. It warns against monarchy, demagogy, and the rise of one man power, noting the nation now forms its own independent judgments rather than defer to a single leader.
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Johnson
Democratic Party
Congress
Union
Israel
Republican Party
Reublican Party
Egypt
Gen. Grant
Grant as President Upholds Republican National Policy
The passage lauds General Grant for consistently following pledges as citizen soldier and President. It credits him with restoring national credit, reconstructing the Union under loyal hands, showing forbearance to repentant rebels, and opposing the rebel spirit, while aligning with Congress to enforce a Republican policy and express the nation’s will.
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Grant
National Credit
Union
Republican Party
Congress
Gen
Lincoln
Chinese immigration debate splits Democratic ranks in era of imperialism
The article critiques Democratic views on Chinese immigration, contrasting the Chicago Times and Times’ liberal stance with California conventions and Senator Casserly. It notes party divisions, a radical diversity of sentiment, and mocks reformers at a Philadelphia convention for impractical proposals while defending Chinese rights to work and live in the United States.
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China
Japan
Herald
Democratic Party
California
Chicago
The
Times
Republican Party
World
Citizen
Party
Casserly
The Capital Question Sparks Partisan Debate
The Herald asserts that every Quincy voter who backed Hawley opposed moving the capital to Quincey, and that those who voted against Hawley favored removal. The piece implies Democrats were unaware of the capital issue, framing it as a familiar partisan accusation about uninformed voting.
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The
Herald
Quincy
Hawley
Quincey
Public Debt Likely Rises Briefly on Pension Claims
The public debt has declined under the administration but is expected to slightly increase in the next statement due to a provision for pension claims totaling about fifteen million dollars for the current and upcoming month.
Letters on Illinois Presidents and generals misprint
The New York Independent rebuts a reader's claim about Illinois furnishing two presidents and a renowned general. The paper asserts the correspondent is anonymous and labels similar officers as cowardly and unreliable, arguing such opinions arise from wartime incompetence and vanity, not merit.
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Epitor
The
Independent
Illinois
N. Y
Delegates Named to National Capital Convention in St Louis
General Palmer appoints delegates to the National Capital Convention at St Louis including Hons S. BR. Chittenden and K. K. Jones from this district.
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Gen. Palmer
St. Louis
S. BR
Pendleton Nomination in Ohio Governor Race Stirs 1872 Plans
The Ohio Democratic nomination of Pendleton for governor aims to block Gov. Hoffman of New York from gaining an inside track to the 1872 presidential contest. Judge Ranney was Hoffman’s candidate. Pendleton’s bid seeks vice presidential prominence. Pendleton’s position is delicate: defeat could weaken his presidential hopes while nominating Ranney might shift Ohio influence away from him. The dispute is described as a lively and intricate political clash.
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Pendleton
Ohio
Hoffman
New York
Ranney
Rosecrans
George
Peprap
Tarren, Howes Co
Providence
Kentucky
Thurman
California
Rosgerans
Doorin
Burnside
Stone River
Juky
Chicamauga
Pertikerly
Vallandygum
Rosyeans Wood
Enny Dimocrat
Rosycrans
Vallardygum
Cary
Ranney- Alluz
Henry Clay Deanwood
Iowa
Jessee D. Brite
Sammy Cox
Spain
Moses Wich
Gore
Peece
Provo
Jackson
Massachusetts Soljers
Baltimore
Canada
Agin
Holmes County
Kmites
Golden Circle
Andrew Johnson
Door
Memphis
New Orleans
Riot at Jersey City Guards Picnic Ends in Death
A violent incident at a Emmett Guards picnic in Jersey City followed a man being knocked down for insulting a woman. Knives pistols and stones were shown as fights erupted. One man died and police prevented further attacks as guards returned to the city amid a gathered crowd.
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Emmett Guards
Jersey City
Prospects of Judge Chase for Presidency and Southern Support
Friends of Judge Chase express optimism about his presidential prospects and hopes for support from Southern Conservative Republicans. They doubt any Republican who sought Democratic nomination at the New York Convention will gain respect in a Republican convention.
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Judge Chase
New York
Canadian Governor General Disavows Independence Motive
Governor General Young of Canada quiets political speculation after his speech was interpreted as proposing independence. He clarifies his aim was a higher colonial position with no intent to sever ties with England, dampening calls for secession and altering public expectations.
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General Young
Canada
England
Patent right swindle shocks Western New York farmers
An immense patent right swindle by which the farmers of Western New York have been victimized has just been discovered.
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New York
Emperor of Japan prepares for Duke of Edinburgh visit
The Emperor of Japan is making the most extensive preparations for the reception of the Duke of Edinburgh who is currently en route to Yokohama.
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Japan
Duke of Edinburgh
Yokohama
National Labor Congress chooses A. Cameron delegate
The National Labor Congress has selected A. Cameron of Illinois as delegate to the International Labor Congress to be held in Switzerland.
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THE
National Labor Congress
A. Cameron
Illinois
International Labor Congress
Switzerland
New York Democrats Press Bid for National Chair Resignation
One New York Democratic Association moves to compel Belmont to resign as National Committee Chair. The maneuver signals internal party tension over leadership as the request circulates for action.
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New York
Belmont
The Income Tax History and 1863 1868 Collections
The piece traces the income tax from its 1861 start with 3 percent on incomes over 800, later revisions through 1865 and 1867, and notes uniform rates from 600 plus. It lists yearly totals from 1863 to 1868 totaling 702,583,868, with breakdowns for individuals and corporations.
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Congress
Philadelphia
United States
We Dabbles in Ohio Politics Decline of Rosecrans Opens Field
An 1869 political tirade by Petroleum V. Nasby extols Vallandigham and derides Rosecrans as Ohio Democratic factions debate nominees for governor. The piece blends personal grievance with sharp criticisms of Democratic leaders, touting Nasby as a potential candidate and exposing wartime loyalties and alignments with vivid, satirical prose.
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Ohio
Gen
Hosecrans
City of Antwerp Sloops 130000 in Specie Saturday
The steamer City of Antwerp took out 130000 dollars in specie Saturday. Internal Revenue taxes collected in Chicago for July amount to 618453 dollars. Weston walked fifty miles in ten hours and forty two minutes at Joliet, including a half mile backward. A dispatch from Atchison reports the steamer Metz sank seven miles below that city while carrying railroad material.
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Beardstown
Bloomington
Samuel Beebe
Moline
John Mann
Springfield
Agamemnon-Shurman
Cassies
Jacksonville
Lao
E.C. Kincaid
Elm Gazette
Elgin Chronicle
Eldorado Township
McDonoughe County
Rock Island and St. Louis
Peoria
Jerseyville
Daniel Henson
Sangamon
Logan
Menard
The
State Agricultural Society
Decatur
Union
Anna
Underwood
United States
Austin
Chicago
Murray
Black
Prince
Griggsville
Polo
Ogle County
Dixon
Cordon Jenneman
Flora
Hoorace Clark
Holmes Mills
Newtons
Batavia
Hodgskins
St. Louis
Jacksonville & Chicago
Hopedale
Tazewell County
Dwight
Livingston County
White
Granville
Chicago and
Rock Island
Yeatman
Plasa
Madison County
Germanian Company
Chatworth
Morgan County
Maurice Tobin
Sete Oe
McNeal
Bowen
Hancock ‘County
Henry S. Carpenter
Joliet
Grain Commission
West Joliet
Daniel B. Dyer
Hinds Central
Champaign
Lake
McHenry
Moore
Fidelity
Jersey County
Richardson
Radnor Township
City of Antwerp
Weston
Atchison
Barnard
Erie Combination
Rensaeler and
Saratoga Railroad
Gov. McClurg
Missouri
E.O. Stanard
J. D. Williams
Kansas City
Keokuk
Discovery of prehistoric human skeletons in France
French government dispatches paleontologist Lariet to report on five skeletons found in the Dordogne region. The bones indicate a gigantic, gorilla-like race with brains in skulls suggesting contrary to simian theory. Skulls are held by savants committees awaiting cranial analysis. Skeptics caution against overreliance on theories from savants.
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Department de la Dordogne
France
Lariet
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