Civilian leadership vs military rule in U S presidency debate
The piece defends Civilian leadership for the presidency, arguing military background is not essential. It cites Jackson Grant Adams and Napoleon as contrasts, stresses personal character, and notes Maine election trends toward Grant Colfax with large Republican majorities.
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Jackson
Mickory
John Quincy Ademe
Merry Clay
Grant
Republican Party
Wen
General Grant
Congress
John Adams
Julie Tyler
Frank Sierce
Washington
Buchanan
Andrew Jubowoo
Cromwell
Kinglands
Commonwealth
Napoleon
Jimeol
Liccula
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Soliew
le Hes
Binese
Maine
Lineole
IMM
Colfer
Vermont
Colfax
Debates on Heroes and Luck in History and Politics
A reflective column argues how societies underestimate great leaders like Columbus Galileo and Grant, attributing their triumphs to luck or others' skill. It cites critics, defends merit, and notes contemporary calls for unity within the Democratic party, then mentions U.S. expansion and Midway Islands as naval milestones.
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Columbus
West
Bpaniside
Cassive
Coser
Galileo
Napoleon
America
Homes Empire
Caesar
Brutus
Teatileu
French Empire
Grant
Aia
General Grant
Dellmont
Vicksburg
Appomator
Democratic Party
Maire
Montgomery
Silver Springs
St. Louis
Frank
Blair
Gore
Blairs
Mlaire
Lawee
Camson Ag
Bates
Retelilbums
Deniel
Dickiness
Seymour
Siewert
Mr. Reysond
New York
Bern
Dell Rompesy
Elihis
Bealy
Berthen
Wolf
Antares
Lelee
Campaign chatter and temperance thoughts ripple through 1860s notes
A garbled page mixes politics with temperance arguments and notices. It glances at Seymour and Blair, party tactics, and Republican praise, then shifts to a mail-route extension from Vancouver to Freeport, and ends with a Democratic-Deacon gathering expectation to address national debts and reforms.
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Hiram Cochran
A. Hrooks
P. A
Vancouver
Pella
Freeport
Cowlita
Ams
Josiah Lee
Prospective Growth and Early Washington Territory Outlook
The article notes anticipated prosperity as state resources develop and cites strong interest from San Francisco and Eastern capitalists. It mentions fires in Washington Territory, a new theatrical troupe, local legal actions, and public expenses. Reports of bumper crops and grain surpluses in Oregon and California are included, with shipping and rail developments affecting markets. Washington Territory’s Secretary E L Smith visited, underscoring official ties.
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Union
San Francisco
East
Wen
Molliday
C.K. Tilton
P. C. Brinck
O, C.K. BR
Eet
Vis
Meccne
Polote
Columbia
Washington Territory
Monticello
Olympia
Uro Fino Hall
Delschneider
Hoffman
Yely & Moses
Portland
Kenry Miller
Portland Press
Virgin Bay
Nicaragua
Pacific
California
Washington
Oregon
Port
New York
Messrs. Brockway & Mercer
Sean
Fort Kodise Letter from Alaska Describes Harsh Life
A private August letter from Fort Kodise Alaska details harsh climate and remote living. The writer notes tall grass edible salmon berry fruit and primitive Native customs while recounting near catastrophe at sea and a severe shell explosion injuring two soldiers, with one severely injured and a grave outcome possible.
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Fort Kodise
Alaska
Isis Ae
Indiana Et Bee
Fort Kenny
Keony Harbor
Graham's
Bour
Kodiae
Herling
2D Artillery
Cooper
Burling
Bluth
Turbid tale of pursuit and strange events on the shore
A fragmented account describes Julio Baronet being chased through the streets near a bridge, losing clothing, and swimming to shore after a boat mishap. The report links various local figures and oddball incidents, including laborers, ship schedules, and political musings, in a mosaic of late 19th century dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frese
Ingane
Julio
Ford Street
Button
Momdgat
Elies 2 Foster
Mud Bay
Eeaoe
Reagan
Queen Charlotte's Island
Jack
Sitka
Washington
Flanders
Idaho
Victoria
Muwataa
Coleman
Mount Baker
Newell
Walla Walla
Congress
Republican
Warren
Pubret
Watson
Solomon Wateoo
Os Wauen Anya
Auvea Peer Bastlipe Goteaiedli
Ageio
Iim
Evans
Uarfield
Birth
Struve
Tripp
Cneellach
Cochran
Heary
Jones
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Jacksonville Sentinel
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K. T. Coleman
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