CAPITAL GOSSIP ON ROUGH PARLIAMENTARY POLITICS
A verbose 1876 dispatch critiques the Associated Press and Father Gobright, detailing tensions around the Morton re election and alleged Republican funding of campaigns. It notes Bristow’s conduct, suspicions of internal party secrecy, and claims about 1872 Indiana results and costs to the National Republican Committee. The piece frames political maneuvering in Washington and Cincinnati during a heated presidential year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wastrserus
D. C
Gobright
Treasury
Joeve Bristow
Judge Bright
Tennessee
Father Gobright
Masupactor
Dick Smith, Halstead & Co
Kentucky
Cincinati
Associated Press Agency
Washington
Father Gobrigh
View
Brito
Thei
Grant
Bright
Bristow
Securite
Bostow
Mary Merritt
Holly
Associated Press
Associa’ d
Fats
Trta
Morton
An- 3
Alwayeen
National Republican Committee
TNL
Lean
Philadelphia
New York
Indiana
Stonewall Jackson Resigns Over Secretary of War Interference
The 1862 Richmond incident shows Stonewall Jackson protesting a War Department order that recalled Gen. Loring from Romney to Winchester. He cites loss of strategic control, defects in consultation, and vows to return to the Institute while praising the expedition's gains. The Virginia governor is urged to act and restore his autonomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Stonewall
Loring
Romney
Hampsire County
Winchester
Jackson
Virginia State Library
Swiscugster
Secretary of War
Sretary
Morgan County
Hampshire Court
Morton funds and bribery claims in 19th century politics
A speaker asserts that Senator Morton paid $40,000 to secure legislative seats, arguing Republican campaigns used money to buy votes in doubtful districts. The speaker notes Bristow’s clean record as a contrast and says Morton’s practices are widely alleged within the party, though not proven publicly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Morton
Grant
Unc
Senate
Bristow
Stonewall Jackson Remembered as Nation’s Great Prop and Army Leader
A memorial tribute recounts Stonewall Jackson’s steadfast service from 1861 to his death in 1863. It lauds his strategic genius, unyielding discipline, and the governor’s foresight in preserving his commander, comparing him to Cromwell and Hannibal and noting his impact on the Confederate cause and wartime morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Johnson
Lira
Robertson
Bayard
Counry
Hardihood
Cezar
Cromwell
Hannuel
Hn Sewport
Excavations at Olympia Reveal Temple of Jupiter Progress
Berlin correspondent reports Olympia excavations advance with the Temple of Jupiter freed from rubbish. Found pavement of twenty three thick blocks, a terrace in front, and an altar foundation. Lions heads in three styles show staged construction. inscriptions honor Empress Faustina and reveal Ageladas and Praxiteles. West side yields pedestals, capitals, and a terra cotta lions head collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Parthenon
Faustina
Ageladas
Apeladas
Argeladas
Praxiteles
Moun Tains
Sophocles
Lycomedes
Lucius Mummius
Zeus
Pausanias
Ancient statue of Victory uncovered in Messene dig
Excavations reveal more large base blocks a marble wing and fragments of the goddess enhancing the statue’s beauty. The sacred precinct and surrounding inscriptions in Ellis dialects clarify the original layout and access to Zeus. Several ancient slabs show traces of painting and fabric remains, as work in the Alpheiss Valley continues. Also notes a medicinal advertisement for Hi Stomach Bitters claiming relief for various disorders and general vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pausanias
Zeus
Messene
Linay
Ellis
Alpheiss
Sale of Real Estate and Executions in Greene County Missouri
Court orders sheriffs to sell land and property at public auction to satisfy debts. Cases include parcels in sections and quarters of Greene County with detailed descriptions and dates, with notices for bankrupt estates and probate sales. Public sale to be held at Springdale during lawful hours, following court terms in Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamet
Canada
Albata
Bo Uawal
Moraera
Numense Progra
Greene County
Teyon Et Loling & Laugentery
Gian W. Kootney
le Anderson
Springfeld
Stanley
Greens County
Apatyem
David Vai Ier
Davia Putte
Spgrt
Springfald
Greece
Eabl Deli
Casseone Alopremil
Joe Berks
Pumlicas IO
Charles
Beck
L. Peek
Iran
Sprigfiel
Greene
Prone and Common Pleas Court
Freee County
Missouri
Sian Tex
Henry Matlock
Susan Jeasup
Sain
Il Pny
Aatiafy
Saltestite
Springdeld
Firak Momlay
Tareene
Queriers
Misiuri
Wiliam
Minonri
Walt
Quidier
Sherif
Circuit Court
Joel Abbot
Dell
Munouri
Asid
Henderson Janis
Wownabip Wenty-Nitie
Tony Heenty
Ak Thorthwest
Tomus N' Eunaise
Tange
Stephens
Innit
Descrier Leone
Walnutaireet
Fubright
Phelpe
Supnia
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Capital Gossip
Norton
Shortiern
Stonewall Jacksor
Wading
Tralis
Ny. Letcher
Letcher
Virginia
Richmond Iwaig
Jupiter
Olympia
Ieee
R. Robertson, J Eter
Uwe
Appleton’s
American Cyclopadia
United
Americus
Grewler
Bixben
Ratteon Aufientter
Firastland
Aroveris
H, Chambers & CO
Louie, MO
Nyennial
Broadway
Perth
Ayer
Rnmaney Or
C. Ayer & CO
Lowell
Maes
L. W. Hubble & CO
Springfield
D10
Southwest
Foe Oke
Geo. A. Olmatend
Mary Olmstead
Sameeren
Newton & Griffith
Ginseng, &c
ST. Louis Life Insurance Company
Pat Capital
Asvelx
Aur
South Sirset
St. James Hotel
Springheilntd, MO
Buckeye Reaper and Mower
Evans Brothanrs
Twelfth
Poplar Streets
Union Depot
OMLY
Otederdtaa
LEAR
Obacco
Springfield, MO
Bey
Fein
Arciuns
Barrie
Oye
Looupe
PiNadul al Staytmi
Wanguberacin
Ben Wither
Emeltem
Roy Amey
Jelseth
Cincinnati
Wimbledon
Graham
Laberty
Kansas City
Surgical and Medical Institute
Srngptely, MO
Pally
Tyrone
Willan Ra
Sisomart
Arhoth
Fuksecka
Brat
Stern
Henry Walton
Justine
Aersee
Ateak Treet
St Lewin
Rttier
St. Charles Street
St. Louis
Brest
Vetaary
Bester
Marriac
Ares
Etna
Jena
Etphymcas
Cagat
Permet
Sopmea
Ik Crouse
Weber Witcomiea
Taocatia
Beset & Pari
Alfessenes
Umecinete
Jacques
Eee
St. Loui
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