Death of BE Leigh ton and political turmoil across states
Telegraph reports the death of BE Leigh ton a seasoned Cincinnati pork and beef packer as well as shifting political notes from the New York court and national debate on internal taxes. It notes a hurricane at Teneriffe later officials announce Union Army veterans’ oaths and heavy party rhetoric amid Kentucky Democrats and Louisville council positions.
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Five-man delegations to Union Convention urged for Indianapolis
The piece urges full five-man delegations to the Union Convention in Indianapolis on the 20th proxime. It attacks the Democracy’s vigor in campaigns, warns against their return to power, and calls the State Central Committee to arrange half-fare railroad deals and early public meetings to organize and prepare for the February 20th vote.
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Democratic Platform Chooses House of Abundant Extravagance
The piece denounces the Democratic platform as a cache of falsehoods and mockery of Republican finance, citing past abuses from Swartwout to New York City, then contrasts with Indiana and other states’ debt reductions under Republican rule. It defends Grant against a Stanton dispute and notes Italy’s recognition of Mexico and a Harper’s Weekly critique of Taxes on Knowledge.
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Napoleon III
Crazy Train and Railroads Echo in Distant Dealings
A reflective reminiscence traces a 19th century business saga from New York ships and clipper captains to railroads and finance. The speaker recalls meeting James Gordon Bennett, Early clipper fleets like the Flying Cloud, and ventures with Grinnell Minturn & Co. plus Enoch Train & Co. The letter chronicles warnings of financial revolutions, rail and telegraph ambitions, and battles over Union speeches, Stock Exchange swindles, and Pullman Car pitches in the 1850s and 1860s.
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Nebraska U. P
Cumback Withdraws From Gubernatorial Nomination Bid
The Evansville Journal quotes supporters calling Mr. Cumback one of the most influential young men in Indiana and urging him to accept a State ticket role. They praise his eloquence and fidelity to the party and describe broad Republican backing across the state. They hope his voice helps unite the party during the upcoming contest.
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Col R W Thompson Declines Republican Nomination
Teane Havre Jan 14 1868 Col R W Thompson states he will not be a candidate for Attorney General or any office despite Marion county nominating him. He has no wish to return to public life and declined to permit his name to be used.
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Whisky seized at Lafayetter leads to sale in Indianapolis
United States marshal disposes of 275 barrels of whisky seized weeks earlier at Lafayette. The sale takes place in Indianapolis on the sixteenth of the month under federal seizure proceedings, with proceeds directed as prescribed by law.
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