Hancock as coming man for Chief Executive
The piece argues Gen. Hancock would be trusted to lead the nation if called to the Presidency, noting his past service and integrity. It contrasts with Chase’s Democratic bid, criticizing his vanity and stance on negro rights, while predicting slate smashing in New York and Hancock as the likely nominee despite Democratic war-criticism.
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New York
Pendleton
Chase
New York World
St. Louis Dispatch
Democratic Party
Snebb
English
John Quincy Adams
Union
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Organization
Hancock
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Convention
Copperhead
Johnson
New Orleans Times
Sany
Fia
Lita
Jude Chase
South
Mr. Chase
The
Chicago Times
Justice Chase
Chass
Jen
Mr. Pendleton
Times
Democratic Fellowship
Mischie
Larger beer not intoxication, says drinker who tested it
A narrator lists long night of lager drinking and experiments with larger beer. He recalls being sober in the morning, describes dizziness and physical mishaps, and doubts beer’s intoxicating effect while noting strong personal belief contradicting others. He warns against drinking more.
Dickens Pledge Reprinted Notes on America in 1868
In All The Year Round June 6 entry a postscript prints Dickens remarks from a New York dinner on April 18 1868. He states he spoke with earnestness and hopes his words on America remain inseparable from his impressions as long as the book lasts.
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Dickens
New York Press
American Notes
Martin Chuzzlewit
City of New York
United States of America
Delmonico’s
America
Charles Dickens
Terrible volcanic eruption devastates Sandwich Islands village
A New York Times correspondent recounts a savage eruption and quake in the Sandwich Islands. The land rose and sank, spewing mud and rocks that buried a village, drowned dozens, and left hundreds homeless. Survivors flee to Oahu or cling to trembling shores as families tell of ruined homes and lost loved ones. God’s dealings with Kay are terrible yet not punishment for sinners.
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New York Times
Sandwich Islands
Hilo Bay
Puna
Kay
Oahu
Hilo
Job
Sherman Arrives in St Louis as Divorce Decrees Noted
General Sherman has arrived in St Louis from the West. The Circuit Court there on the 23rd granted ten divorces. Immigration to Kansas is estimated at 10,000 for the current year. Des Moines suspends the railroad tax pending assurances from the benefiting lines. The steamer Selma sank at Brazos mouth with cattle for New Orleans. Drowned: Captain J F Thomas Steward Jno McLean two Chinese cooks and an unknown passenger. Washington to pay about 25 million in coin on July 1, including 7 million principal of the Mexican war loan 1848. A Rock Island Fair Grounds July Fourth trailing match features Sam Kirkwood Pilot Temple Lady Alice for 800 dollars.
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Texas
Rural Park Seminary
New Baptist Institution
Upper Alton
Pike County
Rock Island
Berlin
Sangamon
Greene County
D. M. Woodson
General Assembly
Chicago& Alton Railroad Company
Delmonico
Truesdell
Dixon
Macoupin County
Illinois
Carlinville
Pulaski County
Supreme Court
Monmouth
J. Lochdinme
Wm. Fisher
Larkin Wilams
Henry Bell
Dawson
Howilet
Hugh Carrigan
George Nagle
Springfield
Macon County
W. H. Bowman
Alton
Rockton
Winnebag County
Rock River
Oregon
Ogle County
Morgan County
Jacksonville
Peoria, Pekin & Jacksonville Railroad
Normal State University
Pratt
Swedish Lutheran Church
Moline
Alton Telegraph
White County
Ark
Congress
Union
Joliet
William Kennedy
Chicago
Joseph Craig
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Burlington
Iowa
Omaha
Centralia
du Quoin
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Jonesboro
Cobden
Hale Chapel
Peoria
Ill
Ashael Hale
Vermont
Sherman
St. Louis
Kansas
Des Moines
Selma
New Orleans
Brazos River
J. F., Thomas
Jno. McLean
Unkown
Treasury
Washington
Sam Kirkwood
Pilot Temple
Lady Alice
Kingston
Missouri
St. Joseph
Platte County
Chillicothe
Cooper County
Booneville
Missouri Democracy
Camirardeau
van Waggoner
Shelby ,County
Albert Hughes
Daniel Jenkins
Platte City
Shields
Andrew Jackson
Daniel Webster
Henry Clay
Julio C. Calhoun
Lewis County
Mississippi and Missouri Air Line Railroad
Maysville
DeKalb County
Norman
McBain
Columbia Fair
Boone County
Missouri Conservator
Harden
Council Bluffs
Riggs
Macon City
B. H. Smith
Aarge
Peter Zimmerman
Henry Beourin
Kansas City
Lee
H. M. Stonestreet
Stonestreet
Young Lee
Neosho
Southwest Pacific Road
J. &. Hendurnon
Johnson
Notable Notices From Various Figures This Summer
General Hooker and wife head to Albany while Blind Tom spends the summer at Yonkers. The Empress Eugenie plans a Norway journey and Gen Grant walks each morning. Senor Romero to wed a Philadelphia lady. Guthrie’s health improves. Wales and wife to visit Killarney in August with Lord Castlerosse. Matthew Vassar dies at Poughkeepsie aged 77. Buckingham moved from Warsaw to Tremont House Chicago. Ulrich named U S Senator from Florida. Dr Black becomes president of Iowa State. Longstreet stays at Valhermose Springs with family. Morton family to Indianapolis then St Catherine's for rest.
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General Hooker
Albany
Blind Tom
Yonkers
Eugenie
Norway
Gen
Grant
Senor Romero
Philadelphia
Senator Guthrie
Wales
Lord and Lady Castlerosse
Killarney
Matthew Vassar
James Longstreet
atValhermose Springs
Morgan County
Ala
Senator Morton
Washington
Indianapolis
St. Catherine’s
Canada
August Belmont says D N C will not meet until preconv planning
August Belmont chairman of the Democratic National Executive Committee informs Mayor Hoffman that the committee will not meet until two days before the convention. Arrangements will be made to distribute admission tickets divided among delegations to prevent New York packing the convention.
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August Belmont
Democratic National Executive Committee
Fammany Hall
Hoffman
Prorafu
New York
Grant and Dent begin western tour from Washington
Generals Grant and Dent depart Washington on Monday for a western tour. Customs receipts for the week ending June 25 total $2,431,005. During the five weeks ending June 1, Cook county distilleries paid $600,000 in tax. Charles H. Turner, Goodrich Line passenger agent, dies in Chicago Thursday night. Senate Foreign Relations Committee favors nominating Gen. McMahon as Minister to Paraguay. A critic notes that sincerity of prayers matters more than eloquence or arithmetic.
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Dent
Washington
Cook County
Chas. H. Turner
Goodrich
Chicago
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
McMahon
Paraguay
Howlegant
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Annie
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Tihte
Mississippi
Mr. Kramer
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Schaffhausen
Geo. W. Ashburn
Columbus
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Petersburg
Menard County
J. W. Richardson
Wxie
Bailhache & Phillips
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Southern Suffrage Movement
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Bhourhon
Europe
Putnam's Monthly
Eleazer Williams
France
Louis XVII
Williams
Deerfield
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Green Bay
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Louis XIII
Hanson
Putnam’s Monthly
Robertson
Malone
N. Y
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Internal Revenue
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Supreme Court of Illinois
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R. W. McClaughrey
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LaCrosse Democrat
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Mendricks
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Perry Fuller
Fuller
Whisky Ring
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Second Auditor of the Treasury
James S. Martin
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West Point
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Washington Chronicle
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Texas United States Cavalry
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Tower of London
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John A. Logan
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Andrew Johnson
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M. E. Link
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Caswell & Strong
Lauer & Son
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W. B. Lawrence
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Lumbermen’s of
H. & F. Bauer
Daniel G. Brinton
New World
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Virginia
Garonhia
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George W. Ladd
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Col
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Bloomington
Mr. Bond
Pratt County
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Rice Cheney
MR. Dickens
Chicago Tribune
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