Political foes join in postwar defense of rebel causes
The Weekly Whip denounces Wade Hampton of South Carolina and Frank P. Blair as true Democratic adherents to Reconstruction opposition. It criticizes their postwar speeches, praise for Confederate leaders, and actions seen as aiding rebel aims, while noting a grain movement issue persists along the Mississippi to sea routes.
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Pacific Railroad
Southern Historical Society
Stonewall Jackson
Grain movement project: St Louis to Liverpool abandoned
The Mississippi grain scheme faced rising freight costs and logistical hurdles. Transport by barges to New Orleans and sail to Europe proved impracticable, as returning barges and transfer costs offset initial savings. Chicago’s fears of losing grain trade faded as rates returned to preproject levels, and the plan was dropped.
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Griaen
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Mississippi Valley
New Orleans
Liverpool
Chicago
St. Louisian
Europe
Tennessee politics and the public debt debate
The piece surveys Tennessee political culture from Jackson to Johnson and Brownlow, contrasts reform and vituperation, and details the 1860s loyalties. It notes how postwar contests keep a partisan spirit while Governors race candidates Stokes and Senter share Republican labels, with billowing influence from Andrew Johnson. It profiles rhetoric and clashes amid Reconstruction.
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Dickinson
Benton
Hardihood
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Stokes
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Madame Rouher Rules France From Behind The Throne
The article proclaims a completed triumph of woman’s rights in France with Madame Rouher effectively governing both her husband and Napoleon, influencing policy and keeping Rouher as Prime Minister despite calls for change. It notes the Salic law controversy and suggests Madame Rouher’s power now reshapes the empire through Napoleon.
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M Rouher
Napoleon
Rouher
Madame Rouher
Rail Bridge Contract Awarded for Leavenworth Project
It is announced that the contract for the construction of a railroad bridge at Leavenworth has been completed with L. B. Boomer of Chicago, and the work is to be commenced immediately.
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Leavenworth
L. B. Boomer
Chicago
Cannibal and St Joseph Rail Road praise from superintendent
A recent communication by Hon. I. B. Kalluch in the Lawrence Journal extols the Hannibal and St. Joseph line and its Superintendent C. W. Mead. It lauds conductors for courteous, patient service and notes instructions from headquarters urging polite behavior and helpful information to travelers amid frequent questions.
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Kalluch
Lawrence, Nan
Lawrence and Galveston Road
Hannibal
St. Joseph
Lords Pass Irish Church Bill Despite Earlier Storm
The English House of Lords approved the Irish Church Bill despite a recent burst of opposition. They tried to strip objections by amendments, but those changes are unlikely to be adopted by the Liberal majority in the House of Commons.
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House of Lords
House of Commons
London
Liberal Party
Richardson declines Delegate bid in county election
The Herald reports Hon. W. A. Richardson will not seek the Delegate position to the Constitutional Convention. He vows to oppose Republican measures, denounces past policies, and closes his public life. A separate Washington dispatch notes Cable Company plans delay awaiting Congress consent before operation, with Secretary Fish and Attorney General Hoar sharing that stance.
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Radical Party
Republican Party
Gen
Richardson
Andrew Johnson
Atlantic
United States
Washington
Fish
Hoar
Congress
Senator Sumner Presses Neutrality Laws Over Cuban Question
Senator Sumner writes to defend strict enforcement of neutrality laws and asserts insurgents have not earned recognition. He notes New England support for delaying a new treaty on the Alabama claims, urging caution on foreign entanglements.
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Sumner
New England
Alabama
Illinois Public Lands Still Unsettled in 424 Acres
A late official report shows Illinois has 424 acres of public lands still undisposed of, while Ohio holds a larger amount at 500 acres returned for that state.
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Illinois
Ohio
Claim Agents Aim to Deplete Treasury by Desertion Claims
A Washington telegram reports a plan by claim agents to drain the Treasury by pushing through claims of individuals returned as deserters in the late war.
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Washington
Treasury
Negro churches in Alexandria discipline voters of Conservative ticket
A fragment from the era notes that some African American churches in Alexandria Virginia discipline members who backed the Conservative ticket. It recalls past vigilant punishments by Conservative allies. Also mentioned: French cable likely under English management. American cable project urged. another heavy rainstorm north and east of the state threatens crops. Grant pleased with Virginia election results.
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Alexandria
Mississippi
Revenue
Alabama
Wills
Quail
ChicaGo
the Tribune
Washington
Rumor of Cabinet opposition to Irish Church Bill amendment
Rumors say the English Cabinet will oppose any amendment to the Irish Church Bill that would impair total disendowment. A Tuesday report of the French ministry resignation is contradicted, as the ministry led by M Rouher appears to seek alignment with the Emperor's changed policy.
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M. Rouher
Chicago
Madison County
Alton
London
France
Corps Legislatif
M.rouher
Criti
Senator Hawley visits city. calls on friends at Quincy House
Senator J B Hawley representative in Congress from this district arrived in the city yesterday. He received calls of many friends at his rooms at the Quincy House. He will remain in the city until tomorrow.
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J. B. Hawley
Congress
Quincy House
Virginia State Officers and Congressmen Elect Listing
The document lists Virginia State officers and Congressmen elect: Governor Gilbert C. Walker, Lieutenant Governor John F. Lewis, Attorney General James C. Taylor, and district representatives across I to VII with party affiliations and editors noted. Includes D. M. Norton, Al James H. Platt Jr., Charles N. Porter, Levi C. Thayer or George Tucker, Robert Ridgway, Milne, Lewis McKenzie, James K. Gibson, and Joseph E. Segar as At Large.
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Virginia
Gilbert C. Walker
John F. Lewis
James C. Taylor
D. M. Norton
James H. Platt, Jr
Wells
Charles N. Porter
Levi C. Thayer
Walker
George Tucker
Robert Ridgway
Milne
Lewis McKenzie
James K. Gibson
Joseph E. Segar
Walter
Quincy Whig Journal Endorsed as Western Front Rank Paper
The Quincy Whig, one of the oldest Western newspapers, is praised for its political editor Paul Selby and its full telegraphic reports. It boasts varied miscellaneous content, extensive market tables, and is deemed front-rank journalism. It reaches Topeka at noon the day after publication.
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Quincy
Paul Selby
Chicago
St. Louis
Wic
Topeka
Red Stockings Triumph Over Forrest City in 34 13 Game
Special dispatch from Rockford reports the Red Stockings defeated Forrest City 34 to 13 in a baseball match. The Reds scored 13 runs in the first inning while Forrest City fought back briefly before the game ended in a decisive Stockings win.
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RED Stockings
Forest Oir
Quincy Whig
Brockford
Forrest City
Rockford
Chicago
Spain Celebrates South American Victory Advices
A public celebration highlights progress of the revolution with latest reports from South America announcing the defeat of the Paraguayan forces by allied troops. The event marks a milestone in regional conflicts and showcases renewed momentum in the ongoing struggle.
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Spain
South America
Telegraphic items summarize 9th events in US and west
Small pox reported in New York. Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railroads consolidation projected. New Hampshire legislature adjourned after approving 161 acts. Denver mint took in 58 gold deposits worth 65 000 dollars. Great fire roared around Georgetown Colorado threatening timber. Insane Asylum artesian well at St Louis reaches 4 000 feet and will be abandoned at $200 per foot. Doolittle and Van Winkle arrested in Newark fraud case involving thousands. Hayden expedition arrived at Denver on the 8th and plans to travel south all summer with team listed.
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New Hampshire
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Denver Dispatch
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Insane Asylum
St. Louis
Doolittle
van Winkle
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Smythe
U.S. Geological Expedition
Hayden
Cheyenne
G. T. Hayden
James Stevenson
H. Cheever
E.C. Carrington
Notable Names in 19th Century Headlines
Appleton's Journal surveys international and national figures. Carlotta Patti may visit America in October while Robeson is praised as handsome in the Cabinet. Mrs Worth dies in St Augustine. John Russell Young to edit Wilke's Spirit of the Times. Bismarck to bring sons to study American institutions. Eugenie Montijo and a royal visit loom as a future summer arrival.
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America
Robeson
Gen. Worth
St. Augustine
Fla
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Wilke
Spirit
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Worth
Florida
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Maine
Blaine
Madagascar
Robt. E. Roosvelt
New York Citizen
Round Table
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France
Maj
A. W. Edwards
Kansas State R Record
Topeka
Euna
Keokuk
Colfax
Gov. Bross
Sam. Bowles
Springfield
Mass
Depudti Can
Pacific Coast
le Chevalier
J. G. de Magalhacus
Prince Arthur
England
Canada
United States
Eugenie Montijo
Kilpatrick
Malaga
Washington Irving
Louis Napoleon
Himperor
The
Hudson
Greaiads
Paris
Madrid
Eugenie
Europe
Appleton
Risdon the so called sole survivor captured in Lincoln
John A Risdon alias Matter alias Clarke, once claimed sole survivor of the Powell Expedition, was brought to Lincoln by Sheriff Jackson and jailed after a local theft spree. He worked for Bowmen, stole a horse, a blanket and other items, then walked to Atlanta before being seized with the stolen goods. He was bound over for 5000 dollars and identified by officials as the former inmate known for the same tale.
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Matter
Clarke
Powell
Jackson
Lincoln
Risdon
Bowmen
J. C. Jones
Bloomington
Landout
Atlanta
Congdon
John Risdon
la Salle
Towa War Claims Senate approves partial Iowa war payments
The Government will pay about $230000 in Iowa war claims. The total claimed was just over $1,000,000 with roughly $875,000 already paid. The final payment, under a late Congressional act, covered frontier defence funds. About $180,000 remains unlikely to pass the Auditor without further Congress legislation.
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Towa
Iowa
Congress
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