Grant praised by Warren paper for steady leadership
The Warren Mail extols General Grant’s administration as honest, economical, and peacekeeping. It cites debt reduction, tax relief, and a tariff bill, praising his frontier policy, equal rights, and treaty diplomacy. The piece also notes political frictions, Akerman’s cabinet nomination, and a vote on repealing Franking privileges.
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Grant
N. Y. Tribune
Gen. Grant
Senate
House
Johnson
Treasury
Cuba
Sherman
Sheridan
Spotted Tail
Red Cloud
Washington
Congress
Akerman
Georgia
Rudolphe Wins Diamond Cup Billiards Match in New York
In New York on the 31st Rudolphe defeated C Dion by fifteen points in a close fair game for the diamond cup and $1,000. Final scores show Rudolphe 1,471 after 54th inning and 1,585 total with key runs 111 106 150 122. Dion 1,485 with runs 179 90 108 138 150. A separate note: Gen Butler received a $2,000 fee as counsel before the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolphe
Dion
House Passes Apportionment Bill With Senate Amendments
The House passed a new Apportionment bill for Congressmen. The Senate amended it and, on Judge Scofield's motion, referred the bill and amendments to the Judiciary Committee after a sharp discussion. Critics say this signals defeat for the current session. After the census, both houses may act more intelligently.
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House
Senate
Scofield
Judiciary Committee
Democratic Victory Sparks Debate Over Defeat
A 19th century report notes Oregon Democrats held an 18 vote majority on joint ballots and questions how many wins equal a defeat. It also mentions Meriwether Akerman’s confirmation as Attorney General on the 23d instant without dissent and describes Westinghouse brake trials on an excursion train with air brake system testing.
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Oregon
Mr. Akerman
Southern railroad adopts air escape apparatus trial
Rail officials praise a new air escape cock that releases air easily and places full control in the engineer. The device impresses Southern railroad officials who plan to install it widely, including on the Philadelphia and Erie Road cars.
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Southern Railroad
Philadelphia & Erie Road
Jefferson Davis Addresses Sunday School Picnic
The Religious Herald of Richmond reports Jefferson Davis speaking at a Sunday School picnic. He praises moral and religious training for the rising generation and notes the speech honors the cause of constitutional liberty fought for by the Revolution. He expresses gratitude, saying the compliment reflects the broader cause rather than himself.
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Fe Jeff. Davis
Herald of
Richmond
Domestic life at the White House praised as harmonious
Grace Greenwood reports from Washington that the presidential household is unusually happy and graceful, a noble example for American homes. She cites guests at the White House who witness harmony and kindness, kept private amid power and public attention.
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White House
Grace Greenwood
Washington
The
Tribune
United States
Prairies
Pneumatic Tubes Link Glasgow and London Telegraphs
A letter describes an iron tube pneumatic telegraph between Glasgow and London and major cities. Messages are dropped into pasteboard scrolls and travel instantly, as a bell signals arrival at the distant General Post Office four hundred miles away.
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Glasgow
London
Post Office
Evolution of Pennsylvanian suffrage across constitutions
The Frame of Government of 1682 opened suffrage to freemen, followed by the 1701 Charter of Privileges broadening county rights. The 1776 constitution under Benjamin Franklin extended voting to all free men 21 and older, shaping later reforms through 1790 and 1939 which narrowed to white men over 21.
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William Penn
Pennsylvania
Charles III
Penn
Benjamin Franklin
Mfflin
John Sargeant
Global rail per territory ratios draw old world map contrast
The text presents rail density comparisons by country and territory. It notes Illinois with one mile of railroad per fourteen square miles, France one to twenty six, Great Britain one to nine, and the United States one to sixty one. The figures illustrate varying rail networks across regions.
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Illinois
France
Great Britain
The
United States
Diverse 19th Century Facts Span Debt Crops and Travel
A mosaic of notes reports on state debts including Michigan and Illinois figures, Mississippi wheat ripening, Maine lighthouses, California bamboo, Virginia debt, and Philadelphia schools. It notes a London era refinery, steamship lines from Stettin to New York, and regional developments from Corry to Denver with dates, venues, and prices.
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Mississippi
Michigan
France
Chicago
Illinois
Maine
California
Virginia
Philadelphia
Grocely
Carlyle
United States
Dickens
Constantinople
Olive Logan
San Francisco
Erie County
Western Penitentiary
Pittsburgh
Corry
Titusville
Church Run
Boston
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Warren Mail
Warren
LE Whittemore
Dickering
Ramsey
Cameron
Scott
Gen. Butler
Supreme Court
Whittemore
Erie Dispatch
Westinghouse
Cincinnati
Stettin
Germany
New York
England
Wales
Garfield
Washington Territory
Jamestown & Franklin
Oil City
Jenny Lind
Paris
Portland
Bayard Taylor
Vincent, Hawlett, Milburn
Blind Preacher
Barnum
Alf. Burnett
Calfornia
Schuylkill
Red Stockings
Atlantic Club
Bull Run
Wilcox Tannery
Burnside
North Carolina
Europe
Parepa
Carl Rosa
Gilmore
Denver Pacific Railroad
Denver
Venango
Conneaut
Washington Township
Erie
Pittsburg
Alfred Vail
Morristown
N. J
New Jersey Historical Society
Anoka
Berry and McMullen
Philadelphia Athletics
Haymakers
Trojan
Mr. Bonner
Dexter
Ethan Allen
Mr Bonner
Bonner
David Clark
Hartford
Jacksonville
Fla
Sprincreap
Mass
Jordan
Willard
Capitol
Banks
Norristown Herald
Charles H. Stinson
Montgomery
Chester
Delaware
Union
Long Island
George Palmer
George Wilkes
Palmer
Warren Retail Market
Rel
First National Bank of Warren. Capital
Eporit
First National Bank of
Resources
Liab
U.S
Moses Beecher
M. Beecher
Cashier
M Warens
Orns Haut
R. Brown
State of
C. F. Reese
George Ball
Citizens Savings Bank
Warren, Pa
Eureka Drug Store
Tidioute, PA
J. N. Bolard
M. D
Throute
M N. Bolard, M. D
Gyandin’s Bank
Beecher & Copeland
Warren County
Nonarro & Davidson
Carver House
Thomas Hanley
Irvington
Peter Masterson
John W. Folwell
C. T. Bandle
J. S. Wilbur
J.S. Wilbur
T. Bandle
Francis Clark
Township of Columbus, Warren Co
B. Howard
Columbus, Pa
William Long
Pittsfield
Wugh Long
Savings Bank
L. F. Watson
G. KR. Barger
Dixkcorors
O. LU. Hunter
P. Falconer
P. J. Trashel
O. C. Allen
B. Nesmith
W. I. Shortt
Ian
J. B. Browns
Variety Hall
J. E., Spencer, & CO. N. Y
Caurron
Otto Haber
Sata
Western
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