Grant as tyrant and usurper in Civil War era warning
A partisan defense of civil liberties amid alleged martial law in Louisiana under Grant and Sheridan. The writer urges impeachment of Grant, equating him with a tyrant and predicting eventual political collapse, with calls for organized resistance and defense of republican institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Grant
Muuch
George
Supreme Court
Milligan
Great Britain
New Orleans
War Department
Phil Sheridan
Union
George Lil
Louisia
Congress
Sheridan
Iris
Auditor General report errors prompt call for explanation
A Patriot editorial urges explanation of a $100000 discrepancy in the state treasury tied to Pennsylvania Railroad bonds and notes clerical errors in the auditor general’s statements. It warns the governor’s report is unreliable until corrected and calls for careful management in May. The column also notes the Tilton Beebe r suit trial, the President’s upcoming message on Louisiana, and inflation bill votes in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auditor General
Pennsylvania Railroad
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Treasury
Morrin
Tilton
Congress
Louisiana
Century longing for departed greats in political clash
The writer laments the absence of historic figures like Henry Clay Webster and Benton in Congress and urges the people to act against what they call tyranny. He praises Thurman’s Senate start, imagines the impact of eloquent speech, and yearns for a revived great statesman to condemn military usurpation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clay
Senate
House
Sheridan
Grant
Webster
Benton
Cas
Congress
Thurman
Kentucky
Paris Green Poisoning Sparks Soil Safety Debate
A scientific discussion led by Professor Le Conte and echoed by Silliman, Alexander, and Mitchell concludes that arsenic and copper poisons kill plants and soil over time. The piece condemns careless Paris green use by farmers, noting repeated deaths from drugstore misuse and urging caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Conte
Academy of Sciences
Silliman
Alexander
Mitchell
Scientific American
Impeachment Call Over Grant’s Lawbreaking Actions
Editorial argues Grant should be impeached for contempt of law and attempted use of force to dissolve a legally elected State Legislature. It urges Congress to act, warns Democrats, and cites public anger and potential replacement by a credible Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Congress
Forty-fourth Congress
N. Y. Sun
House of Representatives
Offce
House
Senate
Congress Delivers Resolution On Louisiana Military Interference
Mr Cox offered a resolution denouncing U S military intervention in Louisiana, calling for withdrawal of troops and punishment of offenders. The joint Bloomington Harrisburg debate centered on governance and the rights of state legislatures, with Indiana Gov Hendricks urging protest and a special committee to express sympathy and condemnation. The Harrisburg House adopted the resolution 86 to 73, G W Allen voting no, appointing members Gor man Reighard Parker Irwin Mitchell Bailey Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
House of Representatives
Louisiana
Judiciary Committee
Wrenzas
United States
General Assembly
Gov. Hendricks
Indiana
House of Representatives of
Harrisburg
Garmon
Warenras
G. W. Allen
Messrs. Gorman
Reighard
Parker
Irwin
Allegheny
Mitchell
Bailey and Smith
Chester
Morning talk on old politics with Fritz and Hans
In a lively, dialect heavy dialogue Fritz and Hans debate the 19th century political scene. They mock Republicans, praise Democrats, and recount rumors of elections, figures, and influence, ending with a dramatic exchange about Mr. Columbia and a staged fight.
Johnson Names Grant and Sheridan as Small Thinkers
Andy Johnson’s harsh critique of Grant and Sheridan marks them as little men both physically and mentally. The Herald notes Johnson's judgment appears validated, suggesting Grant should be United States Senator with chances equal to his judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Herald
Grant
Sheridan
Johnson
United States
Remove the Army From the South and Political Fury
A Civil War era editorial commentary argues for nationwide republican government and immediate withdrawal of federal troops from the South. It condemns Grant and his supporters, predicts a violent electorate response, and notes Democratic press sentiment about Sheridan aiding a 1876 Democratic presidential bid. The piece frames constitutional enforcement as urgent and warns of forthcoming political upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen’ Sheridan
Washington
Tibune
Massagoosetts Riot Narrative and Turtle’s Endgame
A garbled account recounts a mass confrontation with Massagoosetts as crowd tensions rise in a republic’s klaproom scene. A figure named Kastikutz faces a perilous end, with references to Shculius Cesar, Penner, and foes like Columbia. fear, ritual mockery, and violence unfold as friends mourn and seek a final dramatic turn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bia
von Kiip
New York
Shculius Cesar
Nefer Vas
Kurtens
von Vile Agin
Jon Kastikutz Kums
von Feller
Jon Kantikutz
Golden Horn
Nix Camarous
Kastikutz
Gorg
Nefer
Nick Wise
Tonin
Teddy
Dorson
de Boor
Mit
Columbia
Joe
C. C
Magor
von Lot
Fellexa
de Dune
Shohn Brown
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Warrer Ledger
Allen
G. W. Scofield
B. Curtis
Harry Clay
Paris
U.S
W. A. Wallace
Clearfield
U. S
Clarion Democrat
Wallace
Tom Scott
Democratic Party
Richard B. Irwin
Donn Pratt
John W. Forney
John B. Storm
Schumaker
Brooklyn
Beecher
President Grant
S. L. Cox
Louisana
Fritz Saguir
Tidionte
Dalks de Hans ‘Anenvagier
Cobham
Frite
Hans
Himel
Fritz Sagnix
Hans Vannennigler
Fritz
Aldevile
Barty
von Fish
Agin
Nix Varsta
Ding
Kasel Garten
von Shentleman
von Great
Harrie
Abe Warren
Warren
Altevile
von Frog
Hans Vanugn
Nagier
Nottie
Von
Mr. Columbia
Nix
von Brize
Arkansas
West Virginia
Tunder
van Rount
Andy Johnson
South
N. Y
George Dakes
Ter Magor
Reet
Hinan
Gorg Wite
Billy Atams
der Korps
Fritzi
Dunder
Blixen
Hane Vanennagler
Vile
al Ofer
Torefer
Sum
Temnokrats
Corus
Glory
Allelua
Ee Ee
Allegheny Val
Ap BY &Ittsburgh Railway
Tralna
Titusville
Pleasant Valle Issottaburg
Fentonville
G.W. Ry. Crossing
Palooner
Vermont
Cassadaga
Laona
Jamestown
Falconer
LD. Thayer
CG. A. Churn
Lake Shore Road
Dunkirk
East
Weat
Kew Boot and Shoe Shop
Pay. Deyserer
Hickory Street
Carver House
Mr. Byseker
Guy OC. Irvine
Philip Byseker
Feo
Market Street
Jomn Riwa
Wen
Madero
Ayune
Keystone
Te-seph Morse
Warren County
Eatute
W. M. Limdsey
Variety Mall
Hazeltine, Orr & CO
Warren, Pa
D. M. Gross & CO
Greenland Brothers
Ay Do
Dundiue
Tals
Iackets
Weed Sewing Machinnes
Warren Library Association
Tamitary
W. M. Lindsey
Cha’s H. Noyes
Betsy Jones
F. D. Reeves
Lieut
WH. Schnur
Law
Corporal Byron Sutherland
A. D. Wood
Venice
Nice
Naples
Union School House
J.P. Wells & Co
Nazeltine
Orr & Co
Industrica
Tor
Orkinen
Publahedt
Numbeer
Screntiig Ammerican
Mi Beri
Sorex
Janerican
Messia, Munn & Co
Munn & CO
Park Row
Wlrceisy
Washington, D. C
Pancy Goons
A. Ruhlman
Liberty Street
Lee
ANG Caudros
Ae Wee
Butterick
Omant
George Scott
A. Jamieson
Champion Trimmer
Addreys S
Particwar
West End
Old Exchange
Paultlip Gruber
Oor the
Andrew Meehan
Second Street
First National Bank
Jene
Apital
H, Evans
Tidlate, Pa
Cashion
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