Seven-Thirty at Par and the Nation’s Faith
The essay scrutinizes the phrase Seven Thirties at Par as a symbol of national trust in the civil war era financial policy. It recalls Jay Cooke’s influence, warns against speculators, and argues that the seven percent bonds at par reflect enduring belief in American resilience and the push toward specie payments.
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Savings Bank
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Ezekiel
Say Cooke
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Eldorado Mining Gold and Silver Company
Pir
America
Richmond Bounty Money Dispute Sparks Public Interest
The Richmond Town Board faced questions over a bounty claim for John A. Winans and A. W. Grimmer tied to substitutes for volunteers. Certificates dated May 18 1865 and a petition supported the account, while council stubs show higher issued orders and missing values. The Board of Health audit totals only $249.93 for the year.
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Bousty Moyer
C. D. Wescott
John A. Winans
A. W. Grimmer
Richmond
John Wiley
Joux Wiley
G. D. Wescott
Board of Health
Wilderness of Winter Gives Way to Spring Longing
The author reflects on the end of winter and the approaching milder season. Vernal imagery returns as vegetation awakes, celebrating spring’s renewal while contrasting youth and wealth with the somber winter of old age and decay.
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Vis
Siberia
Ministers in Politics Sparkward Sentinel Says Unfit
The Sentinel declares that gospel ministers are unfit to dabble in politics amid recent clashes over church involvement in public affairs. The editorial argues for a strict separation of pulpit and political action.
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General news notes from Washington and abroad
General Almonte named Maximilian’s minister to France replacing Hidalgo. Reports confirm the French evacuation of Chihuahua. Clement C. Clay granted day parole rights at Fortress Monroe. I. Davis may be nominated for New York port collector. Sen Saulsbury’s intoxication on the Senate floor. two senators ill. Texas and Iowa reports include cotton bales, Customs measures, and war punishment talk.
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