Prominent 17th Century News Mixed Political Notices
The Troy Herald reports on a proposed ratification date for a new constitution, voter turnout expectations, and Wise’s balloon ascent at the Louisiana fair. It covers Massachusetts Republicans nominating Alexander H. Rice for governor and Adams as a preferred candidate, while Gaston is seen as certain to win. The piece notes convictions in whisky fraud cases, legal actions against party figures, Grant’s farm stock sales, and criticism of Postmaster Arnholt and the Missouri Lottery. It also mentions Columbus Delano’s resignation and Grant’s defense of implicated officials.
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Massachusetts
Alexander H. Rice
Charles Francis Adams
Gaston
St. Joseph
Wilk Jason
Bittinger
United States District Court
Jefferson City
Arnholt
Columbus Delano
Interior
Grant
Delano
Ohio Campaign Notes on Currency and Reform
The article discusses Ohio politics and national finance, criticizing Radical tactics and inflation fears. It argues for a middle approach to currency, opposing abrupt contraction or inflation, and stresses the importance of central government balance to protect business and debtor interests. It references Mr. Allen, party campaigns, and Morton, urging restraint and steady policy.
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Onic
19Th Foot
Ohio
Iato
Beng
Allen
Congress
Morton
Pittsburg
Maine
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Political and crime notes from an era
The piece critiques financial meddling by politicians and bondholders as the nation’s banks fund activity to enable resumption. It reports George D. Coleman’s appointment as Interior Secretary to fill a vacancy, with skepticism about cor ruption. It recounts a Chariton county lynching of a Black man accused of attempted rape, detailing the violent capture and mob punishment.
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George D. Coleman
Pennsylvanis
Delano
Judge Black
Theas
Chariton County
William Virgil
Dalton
Virgil
Outlaw Jesse Jamnes Shot in Kentucky Murder Plot
Thompson McDaniels, a noted desperado in McDaniels County, was linked to the Huntington bank raid and identified by a St Louis reporter as Jesse Jamnes. A feud with Seth Mason, Esq. led to McDaniel shooting Mason in Higginsville store, leaving Mason a cripple after months of recovery.
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Thompson McDaniele
Huntington
W. Va
Kentucky
Dillon Brothers
Jesse Jamnes
Loulaville
St. Louis James
Thomposon McDaniel
Diasperado
Seth Mason
McDaniels
Mr. Mason
The Bottom Rats in a Black Political Scene
In fractured dialect the man and Pete discuss politics and race in Atlanta. They mock Black leadership and accuse Democrats of pandering to Black voters while warning of radical influence and upcoming political shifts.
Veterans of 1812 Lose Two Ranks in Flight to Heaven
The ranks of the veteran army of 1812 are thinning as Capt. Hugh Newell of Cynthiana Kentucky died on the 18th alt and Gen. Charlier Graham of Linden Texas died on the 8th alt. Both served in the legislature and fought with Jackson at Horse Shoe.
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Hugh Newell
Cynthiana
Charlier Graham
Linden
Texas
Jackson
Horse Shoe
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Court of Appeals
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Toeke Road
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Jocola County
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J. W. Birkhead & CO
Chain of Rocks
Lincoln County
Troy Mills
Hove
Norton & High
Roy
Queers Blalk
Circuit Court
Midsouri
Highord CG
Magruder
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Jay
A. Skinner
Bluford Skinner
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Tuewit
Court Louse
Troy
Missouri
Piste Vendue
Big Cat
James Skinner
Thos. M. Carter
Dy J. A. McDoNnaup
TATE
Herald Office
Gee
Jodocus Alimodt
Platntid
Terenn Faye
Franz
Circuit Court of
Lincoln
Pete Cave
Lincolnly
Mierourt
Towit
Lancotis Qounty
Culvre
Herman Easterbrook
Cnivre
Iida
Jodocus Ami
Recorders Office
Said
Oln
Os. M. Cartel
J. A. Woes D
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Circuit Court of 187
Warner RE. Brown
Julia A. Freneh
Julla A. Freneh
Freneh
Recorder's Office
Julia A. French
Anale
J. Allen
Chitin
Thenre
Court House
Lincolln County
M. Carter
Sherid
R. J. A. Mulbon
Hwerife
Eircult Court
Tanvuln County
Sara Ve French
Warner E. Brown
Warner FE. Brown
St. French
Recorders
Contiiniig Weueren
Warren E. Brown
Nui
Potvovkai
East Dn
Warner
Brown
M. Canter
Sherif
J. A. McDox
Apple
Herife
Toue
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Julla
Julla B.roel
H. French
Julia Ki
Metey
Towonhip
Julia E. French
Aata
T. M. Carter
J. A. McDoxato
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