Southern whiskey cases and Mississippi impeachment
The article reports on political turbulence with talk of the Duance question in Congress and a Mississippi impeachment probe of Gov Ames. It notes pleas in a whiskey ring case, mentions Babcock’s likely statements, and outlines eleven impeachment charges including removal of officials and arming militia in Clinton.
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Mississipi
Gov. Ames
Vicksburg
Crosby
United States
Flanagan
Warren County
Clinton
Mississipians
Gubernational Outlook Reflects On Col. West
The Saline Democrat notes rumors about Col. West’s health as newspapers chase sensational reports. It asserts such talk won’t hasten his demise and predicts he will likely be governor if nominated and elected, while he attends court and remains vigorous.
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Saline Democrat
Aeea
Col. West
Colonel West
Record of Republican misdeeds in ten years cited
The Montgomery Mail mocks Republican leaders in Congress for a supposed “glorious record” accusing them of infamy. It names attacks on the Freedmen’s Bank scandal, the Port Office contracts at Steamboat Port, and moral decline tied to figures like Colfax, McDonald, McKee, and Tomorphy, alleging widespread corruption at home and abroad.
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Montgomery Mail
Congress
Bacar
Ee Stephens van
Colfax
McDonald
McKee
Tomorphy
Babcock Trial Reactions Split Across Papers
Various editorials from Cincinnati and Louisville reflect on the Babcock case. They debate the verdict, jury instructions, and the weight of circumstantial evidence versus character testimony. The piece notes prosecutors and defense actions and cites presidential remarks about guilt and escape.
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Cincinnati
Oo Ge
St. Louis Ring
Babcock
Deathbed Faith of Alexander H. Stephens
A clergyman who visited the ailing Alexander H. Stephens in Atlanta reports the statesman remains prostrate and hopeful, awaiting the Divine will with trust in the Almighty Redeemer. The minister quotes Stephens expressing submission to God and belief that Heaven knows what is best.
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Alexander H. Stephens
Atlanta
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National Democratic plea and Senate on Billings nomination
The text presents a National Democratic appeal urging unity to obtain an economic, pure and free government. It lists many named members of the party and calls for cooperation, dated February 22, 1876 in Washington. It then reports Grant’s nomination of E. C. Billings to the U S District Court in Louisiana and criticizes the senate and Edmunds on the nomination, arguing it shows republican reform failure and condemning integrity requirements for judges.
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National Democratic Party
Thomas A. Walker
Cockrel
Frank McUappes
Ww. J. Barnum
Charles B. Easton
Charlies E. Dyke
M. V. Bb
de Wee V. Ransom
James K. Kellyicholas van Styck
Thomas G. Simmons
Wm. B. Bate
B. B. Smiley
John Good
John Blair Huge
George i
Thomas M. Patterson
Augustus Sehveli
Frederick O. Prince
National Committee
Washington
Senate
Grant
E. C. Billings
United States District Court
Louisiana
Durell
Billings
Grant Ao
Edmunds
Vermont
Judiciary Committee
United States
Munds
Sun — i Ly
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Troy
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