Indiana Abolitionist Candidate for State Legislature
The article profiles Dwin Ma. Architect and former abolitionist Pierce whose NorthWestern Indiana roots, Civil War era actions, and shifts from abolitionist to independent voter mark a biography of public service. It discusses his early life in East Tennessee, his sacrifices for the Union cause, and his long record in local office.
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Poe
Peirce
East
Tennessee
Pierce
Harrison
Jas. G. Birney
Abolition Party
Republican Party
Fremont
Todiana
Public Credit
Harrington
Cooper
Hagerstown
General Assembly
Indiana
Resumption as a path to prosperity questioned
The author argues that resumed currency policy should expand the currency and spur prosperity but notes months of practical resumption have coincided with more business failures, scarce money, and high costs. Sherman offers to exchange coin at par. gold carries a small premium, yet economic relief remains elusive.
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G. Washington
Sherman
Currency use of 7.30s affirmed by official
In Monawk August 37 1876 Spinner states that the 7.30 treasury notes were intended prepared issued and used as currency. The letter responds to a doubt from a reader about their currency role, asserting the official position and signing as Spinner.
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Monawk
Treasury
No Blue Jeans in France Draws Fire Over Law
A brief, pointed note contrasts murder handling abroad with U S legal protections, condemning perceived leniency in other nations while asserting stricter scrutiny at home. The line underscores tensions between justice systems and cultural norms.
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France
Proposed Capitol Plan by Indiana Commissioners
The Indianapolis Sentinel previews architect Edwin May’s plan for a Corinthian state capitol to rise on Washington and Tennessee streets. It details dimensions, basement layout, department placements, dome height, and light ventilation features while praising design clarity, exterior honesty, and budget under the $2 million cap. A brief incident note reports John Young robbed of $100 in gold after an assault near the Exchange and depot.
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Indianapolis Sentinel
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Washington and
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Market Street
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Senate
Law Library
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Supreme Court Room
Williams
I. D. G. Nelson
Allen County
Josephus Collett
Vermilion County
Thomas A. Morris
John Love
Cooper
Johnson
Ternoon
John Young
Exchange
Pennsylvania Railroad
Rumors of Charges Against Local Officials Roil New York
In New York rumors spread that anti Taumany leaders planned to file malfeasance fraud and overcharge charges against the sheriff county clerk and registrar. Sheriff Bernard denied any notice of charges and called rumors idle and election year nonsense. Authorities also report silver coin circulation and treasury backing, with demand for standard dollars rising as gold premium dwindles.
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New York
anti-Taumany Party
Bernard
Darin High
Jersey City
Sherman
Treasury
Ohio
Indiana
Sub-Treasury
San Francisco
London Times Urges Fast Action to Halt Russian Afghan Advance
The Times publishes a Calcuttia cablegram calling for immediate concentration by England to stop Russia. It warns that under current events an alliance between Russia and English enemies could be tolerated and notes the funeral of thirteen Unknowns from the Princes Alice disaster in Woolwich.
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London
London Times
Calcuttia
England
Afghanistan
Times
Russia
Woolwich
Toll of disaster rises as hundreds still missing
Report notes 60 bodies recovered and estimates over 1,000 people aboard at the time of collision, with fewer than 200 escaping. Bodies drift ashore at Lepcock as the funeral procession continues.
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Thas
Lepcock
Exposition Opens in Drizzling Rain Draws City Crowd
St Louis reports a large turnout for the opening of the exposition. Despite drizzle, organizers call it the finest yet with many strangers in town and expect attendance to reach new heights this year.
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St. Louis
Striker Clash at Adams Mill In Patterson Subdues
In Patterson New Jersey at Adams Mill a noon disturbance arose as new workers from Wall River Massachusetts arrived to take strikers’ jobs. Several arrests occurred but the commotion was quelled. Strikers vow to persuade the newcomers to leave, with no further trouble expected.
Illinois Treasurer in Defalcation Scandal Rocks Woodford County
Metamora Sept 9 Ayers Whitaker former Woodford County treasurer is found to be a defaulter for about 30000 dollars with 19000 owed to the state. He has fled taking papers, risking further shortage revelations. Whitaker was elected by the Democrats and was in his third term amid county consternation.
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Metamora
Ayers Whitaker
Woodfurd
Whitaker
Debates on Specie Payments and Debt Burdens in 1868 Speech
The excerpt presents John Sherman’s 1869 letter and his Senate speech of January 1868 arguing against gold payments. It explains specie's effect on debt, claiming it raises payments from $74 to $100 or $100 to $135, burdens debtors, and increases currency costs.
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Senate
United States
Opposition to sudden currency shift warned by speaker
The speaker contends changing the contracts to a new gold or convertible standard would impose severe distress. He warns lawmakers to allow debtors time to adapt and cites historical transitions from depreciated to stable currency. He notes widespread losses across railroads banks and agriculture and mentions a strong third district greenback showing.
The Greenback and the Constitution Debate
A discussion argues that claims asserting greenbacks are unconstitutional are invalid. The text notes constitutional amendments 15 times and suggests the constitution is fallible and can be improved as society progresses, while questioning whether currency legality settles the issue.
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