Grant as General Admonished by Radical Press
A critical morceau questions Gen. Grant’s history making, noting inflated claims by Radical editors and contrasting Grant’s losses and leadership with those of Leo and Butler. It argues Grant’s merits are overstated and taints soldiers’ respect.
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Demograt Bets and Wilkes Declines Backed Down
A fragment discusses bets in a Wilkes race with a Demograt daring odds from 10 000 to 80 000 dollars. It notes Wilkes backed down, suggesting bettors expect no election advantages. References to Columbia and the Philadelphia Sunday Mercury appear as sources or claims.
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Coast Guard Budget Notes From Conflicting Times
The fragment references wartime and peacetime naval costs, citing a large expenditure during conflict and a smaller sum in peace. It mentions Navy figures around 620 million in war and about 25.78 million in peace with a note about commissioner Wells.
God and Morality Party in Practice Versus Precept
A compact critique contrasts proclaimed moral aims with actual behavior in political life. The piece surveys public conduct and policy actions, highlighting gaps between rhetoric and deeds in a historical context.
McCrarax Returns Home From Hyrope in September
GaN. McCrarax travels from Hyrope to his homeland and is greeted by hundreds of thousands of supporters. The welcoming crowd packs streets as the popular figure arrives to celebratory fanfare.
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Hyrope
Confederate outlook and General Lee interview report
Posey reports from White Sulphur Springs detailing a Richmond Whig correspondent’s account of General Robert E Lee’s remarks. He cites widespread Northern misinformation, Southern desire for peace, and nonthreatening views on Negroes, plus hopes for a unified statement to inform Confederate leaders and statesmen.
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Ersong
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Brooklyn Wigwam Sparks Democratic Torch Procession
A large gathering of Democratic clubs in Brooklyn at Masonic Hall plans a grand torchlight procession after State nominations. The event aims to be the biggest demonstration in New York, amid harmony and strong support for Seymour and Blair and vows of loyalty to the party.
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Masonic Hall
Johm Morrissey
St. Louis Stabbing Leaves Two Dead in Domestic Rampage
Michel Leonard stabbed John Burns to death after an altercation in St. Louis. Burns' wife was also stabbed and killed. The Colored State Convention passed resolutions demanding equal rights for Missouri's colored people, calling for removing the word incro from the state constitution.
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John Burns
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Murderer to be Executed at Fortress Monroe
A negro named Harrison Young is to be executed today at Fortress Monroe for the 1866 murder of Wooten in Warwick County Virginia.
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Telegraphic Summary August 28 1868
Gen Rosecrans leaves White Luthor Springs for Washington after meeting ex Confederate leaders. A Democratic address signed by Lee Beauregard Stephens circulates. Georgia Senate delays Savannah election to December. Negro eligibility for office debated in Georgia House. New York dry goods firms halt credit to the South, cash only. Bethel fire in Ontario County NY destroys 50000 worth property. 163 Bank St NYC burned, loss over 40090. Democratic State Convention Falafenca nominates Benjamin Biggs for Congress. Virginia judiciary reorganization sought by Judge Underwood. One killed four injured in railroad collision near Holyoke MA. Dickey robbed of 15000 in US bonds on streetcar. thief arrested, bonds not recovered. Harrison Younng hanged at Warwick VT. rope breaks, second attempt required.
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