Break in the Republican party debated during holidays
The piece notes Congress will see constituents still loyal to the party during the holiday break. It cites Samuel J. Tilden’s January tax fraud trial beginning on the anniversary of Jackson’s New Orleans victory, and contrasts Tilden’s challenge with historical figures. It also surveys a cold winter with St Paul area ice and unusual river travel.
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8. J. Vippen
Congress
Samuel J. Tilden
Jackson
St. Paul
Minn
Fort Snelling
Minnehaha
Mississippi
William Dull
Mercer County
Wesley Walters
Mr. Ayers
Convoy Bulletin readers hear of season and local concerts
A January 1 1878 subscription push for the BuLLetin notes a $1.50 annual price in advance. Convoy residents report two festivals and two concerts this week, one by the Baptist Sunday school on Christmas Eve and one by the Lutheran Sunday School on Christmas night, both deemed complete successes.
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Baptist Sunday School
Lutheran Sunday School
J. Fr. Weisman
Huntington
Ind
F. A. Mullan
Ada
Clark Glenn
Pleasant Township
Kile
Presbyterian Cemetery
Benjamin Bowers
Potts
Narrow Gange railroad survey crosses Belden corners crowd
Local surveys by Medaugh and Belden for a switch location drew onlookers as the Narrow Gange route was discussed. Neighbors including T Exeline, Squire Evans, and Engineer Demmick canvassed the area with modest funds remaining to raise.
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Belden ’S Corners
Medaugh & Belden
T. Exeline
Squire Evans
Demmick
Rush of Southern Office Seekers
The Cincinnati Gazette notes a rush for office under the new regime with applicants for the U S Marshal Eastern Virginia post. Three Confederate brigadiers and Major General Harry Heath, who led a Gettysburg charge, compete. The only surviving son of Chief Justice Marshall, a lawyer, is also among applicants. The salary is $2,000 annually.
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United States
Virginia
Harry Heath
Gettysburg
Marshall
Hayes to suggest expedients for civil service recoil
The Indian is quoted noting that three Confederate brigadiers are among the candidates for United States Marshal of Virginia. It suggests President Hayes should in his coming message propose a course to soften the Civil Service reaction after issuing a general order.
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John Mitchell
Thomas Cally
John Shilling
van Wert
Ohio
Thomas Cully
Clark & Darnell
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