Reading Jackson's Farewell Warnings On Union Peril
Warren Ledger reflects on Andrew Jackson's farewell address urging vigilance to preserve the Union. The piece laments party strife, regional discord, and the rise of demagogues, arguing citizens neglect republican foundations and rely on politicians over careful scrutiny. It cites twelve years of discord, debt, and dissolution.
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Andrew Jackson
Jackson
Republic
Union
Washington
Iemagogues
Grant True to His Hates Sparked as Speech Attacks Grant
The Commonwealth denounces Ulysses S. Grant with a tirade claiming he acts from racial hatred and seeks a third term aided by carpetbaggers and negro voters. The piece argues his proclamation to southern whites would let freedmen steal money and trigger civil strife to influence elections.
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Grant
South
Vicksburg
George
Commonwealth
Profession and Practice After the November Elections
After Congress convened the Republican majority pledged reform to win public trust. A month in, the notable actions include endorsing the Louisiana corruption, refusing to probe the safe burglary conspiracy to avoid implicating Boss Grant, and passing the Senate Sherman bill for currency inflation.
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Congress
Louisiana
Grant
Senate
The New Oath and Political Reflections
A Harrisburg report questions if all legislators took an oath on voting integrity and mentions Maj. R. Taggart. South Carolina sends aid to Kansas and Nebraska, with calls to “shake hands across the bloody chasm.” Beecher notes growth in grace amid trials, and Tilton’s testimony is pondered. Hon. S. S. Wolf, Centre County Democrat, dies of typhoid pneumonia. Public debt rose by 8,059,997 in December.
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South Carolina
Kansas
Nebraska
Charleston
Convening of the Legislature in Harrissure 1875
The Democratic members met in the House of Representatives. John I. Lusk was chosen chairman. Patterson led Speaker ballots with 83 votes, Talley 15, Gunster 5. A committee of twenty-one set minor state positions, and Republican Senate officers were named for various posts.
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House
Patterson
Allegheny
Talley
Delaware
Gunster
Luzerne
Woolever
McAteer
Brockway
McGowan
Brown
King and Furry
Maj. McConkey
Dauphin
Reading
Geo. D. Herber
Mercer
A. H. Pay
Crawford
Geo. Fisher
York
Dewit
Northumberland
Frank Beamish
McDevitt
Philadelphia
Kettering
Westmorland
Durham
Montgomery
Golf
Ephriam Jones
Grogan
Ward
Northampton
Wolf
Columbia
Rotunda
Jacob Coleman
Theodore Sayee
Blair
McKnight
Markh
Cumberland
Wasson
Mifflin
Seitzinger
Schuylkill
Francis Morris
Bucks
John I. Smith
Payette
Senate
Russell Errett
Thos. B. Cochran
Lancaster
Lucius Rogers
McKeany
S. KE. Nice
W. A. Rupert
Cranford
W. Smiley
Venango
S. Childs
Gov Tildens Inauguration In New York State
Gov. Tilden is inaugurated governor of New York on New Years day after taking the oath. The article notes Dix’s earlier surrender, Tilden’s calm acceptance, and a moving reference to shared Democratic days, including Silas Wright. Dix departs for Long Island by three o clock, amid public praise.
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Sam Tilden
State of
New York
Assembly
Buffalo Courier
Dix
Silas Wright
A. DIX
Esquire
Hudson River
Glock
Long Island
Dorsheimer on Liberal Republicanism and Democracy
Lieut Governor Dorsheimer of New York argues in Albany that Liberal Republicans should unite with Democrats for 1876. He aims to perpetuate union and combat misrule, praising Cincinnati and Syracuse platforms and urging close party collaboration to celebrate a worthy Centennial. A Harrisburg visit to start the new Legislature follows.
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Albany
Dorsheimer
New York
Democratic Party of
Cincinnati
Syracuse
Harrisburg
Republican Majority in Legislature Destroyed in New Orleans
New Orleans reports a crisis as Radicals lose their majority in the House amid arrests and refusals to appear. Returning Board actions loom, with 40 Radicals inside the State House guarding ahead of a morning assembly. Troops may be deployed if unrest grows, while readers debate the likelihood of Kellogg securing a majority.
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New Orleans
Hfonse
St. Tammany
Rapides
Returning Board
State House
Kellogg
Sanders
Lhe State House
United States
Levisee
Caddo
Fall
Watciles
Warren
Louisiana political crisis and army in statehouse turmoil
The text reports the U S Army occupying the Louisiana State House after a forced expulsion of the legislature, criticizing Kellogg and De Trobriand for usurping legislative authority. It notes quiet in New Orleans, Sheridan’s call to prosecute White Leaguers, a passenger berth collapse anecdote, Beecher confession fallout, and a quoted poem about virtue and life’s grand song.
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the Times
Louisiana
Gov. Kellogg
State House
United States
The
Picayune
General Assembly
Kellogg
de Trobriand
Kelogg
House of Representatives
House
Millranky
Missoury
New Orngans
Fon
Wm. Betnap
Mississippi
Arkansas
Congress
Vicksburg
Miss
P.H. Sheridan
The Strange Confession and a Doctor’s Fatal Promise
A London correspondence recounts a tale of a young wealthy woman who confessed love to a London physician two years after first sight. She offered to marry him, he refused, she vowed to die, and soon she was found dead with letters revealing she had left her entire fortune to him. The autopsy showed heart initials matching the doctor’s name, likely carved years earlier.
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London
North British Advertiser and Ladies
Theother
Italy
Dr Boschee’s German Syrup Promoted Across U S
Three years after its U S introduction Dr Boschee’s German Syrup is advertised for coughs colds chest congestion consumption and throat and lung diseases. The ad claims 300 000 sample bottles distributed yearly and nearly 1 000 pharmacy letters praise sales and satisfaction. It urges readers to visit J F Wells & Co to obtain a sample bottle for 10 canta and try the regular 76 senta size.
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Boschee
United States
Germany
J. F. Wells & Co
Mostly Young Men and the Christmas Drinkings
A Washington dispatch notes a Christmas police report of many intoxicated people, mostly young men. The piece argues the line of concern runs deep for families, portraying mothers and fathers fearing their sons may join the ranks. It laments ongoing drunkenness, urges temperance, and questions whether homes, examples, or policy can curb the trend.
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New York Tribune
Washington Dispatch
Louisiana
Pacific Mail
Washington
Washington Station
Ana
Tilden and Dorsheimer at Albany Inauguration
Albany dispatch describes the new governor Tilden and Lieut Governor Dorsheimer at the oath ceremony. Both leaders displayed strong contrasts in bearing with Tilden a soldierly civilian and Dorsheimer described as a towering, handsome figure.
The Beecher Tilton Case Called In Brooklyn Court
The Tilton Beecher case opened in Brooklyn City Court before Judge McCue with Tilton absent. Beecher’s counsel moved to proceed as Beecher had a related Supreme Court matter. jurors were sworn for the scandal case. Testimony from James Drake described a reply by Moulton calling the article a falsehood. Beecher attended the afternoon session. scattered campus humor and domestic life snippets followed.
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Tilton
James I. Drake
Staten Island
Europe
Woodhull & Claflin
Moulton
Produce Exchange
Beecher
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H. W. Beecher
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Centre County
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Pennsylvania
Frank D. Moulton
Mr. Beecher
NoJark
Central Depot
Johnson
Saginaw
Mr. Johnson
Caleb Cushing
Starvard School of Technology
George 3. Loring
Iean
Fort Scott
D. W. and
P. Ry. Denot
Warren, PA
Pennsylvania Rail Road
Philadelphia & Erie R. B. Division
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Wmrie Mail
Gorry
Erie
Corry
Erie Mail
Philadelp
Warren Accomn
Rie
Irvington
Oli Crack
Irvineton
Oli Creek
R. W. Warren
M.S
WH. A. Bald
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Philadelster
Bups
Meshani
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Tha Sun
New York City
Horace Waters
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Broadway
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Waters
Bethesda
Col
Dunbar
Waukesha
Wis
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Engsburty
Dies Seminary
Tarrytown
U J Fay
Camden
Gmo
Stimson & Co
Portland
Maine
Coats
P.O, Vickery & CO
Augusta
GEO. P. Rowell & CO
Panxon
Torx
Union Agricultural Society
Sugar Grove
R. m
D. B. Jagger
Iron County
Andrew Meehan
Second Street
First National Bank
Warren County
George Scott
HL. A. Jamieson
Georg
Prop’r
Jones
Leo
Aviamse
Chicago
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State
Tilden and Dorsheimer
Albany Cor. N
Tribune
Gov. Dix
Withers
Tilden
Gov
Dorshemer
Mr. Dorsheimer
Mary Jane
L.fe
Me Me
D. M. Gross & CO
Lanarst
Fisner
Jamestown Alpacas
Soc
John Stevenson
Market Street
Pittsburgh
Peana
Chas. P. Henry
Vervack
Brireer
Pine Family Groceries
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