Hancock Letter to Sherman Sparks 1876 Election Debate
A facsimile of General Hancock's 1876 letter to General Sherman is published, stirring debate in the Radical press over treason, the 8x7 commission, and plans to seat Mr. Tilden. The Washington context and military stance on peaceful presidential succession are examined, with emphasis on legality, the role of the army, and the constitutional process.
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Gen. Hancock
Gen. Sherman
Mr. Tilden
New York World
Washington
St. Louis
New York
W&e
Pacific Coast
Pacific
Congress
Jefferson
Capitol
Executive Mansion
Senate
House
Ocnn
Tilden
Wheeler
Gov. Hayes
Tam
Wishmerp S. Hancocr
W. T. Sherman
Army of the
United States
Tanner's Folly as Moral Question and Fasting Flaws
The piece argues Dr. Tanner misled by claiming a forty day fast. alcohol vapor baths and weak nutrition invalidate his claim. It condemns the experiment as harmful, impractical, and lacking scientific value while noting public ridicule and moral concerns.
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Tanner
Tead
Tanber
Tie
Barnun
Cardiff
Nauphet
Chirendon Hall
Judge Buxton in North Carolina political feud over loyalty letters
A xenial yet harsh critique targets Judge Buxton, radical gubernatorial candidate, alleging a letter from Harnett County to Governor Solden urged troops to uphold his power amid postwar unrest. The piece laments a past era of bloodshed, urges vigilance, and recalls revered mothers shaping notable figures.
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Buxton
Harnett
Solden
Dudge
North Carolina
Courtesy Defined as Social Return and Civic Virtue
The article argues courtesy is the duty to consider others and defuse offense. It contrasts courteous behavior with discourtesy, noting honest people value others' feelings and avoid caustic remarks. It warns blunt honesty can wound, urging restraint and tact in expressing private opinions.
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Neilor
Eitiyls
Ethars
Elis Mund Bot
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Ghewe
Hancock
Sherman
Mation
South Carolina
Ruger
Allo
Determe
Louisiana
Supreme Court of Theate
Roger
Besi
Mississippi
Ollie
Ehe
Glinston Sentinel
Geo. M. Mathes
Sentinel
N.C
Gaston House
New Berne
S. R. Street & Son
the National Hotel
State Mouse
Raleigh
Street & Son, Owners and Proprietors
Preston Roan
Winston 2Nd
I. W. Durham
Winston, N. C
W. T. Vogler
Winston
N. C
Aes
Merchant's Hotel
Crutchfield & Stedman
Beck & Moore
T J. Brown JR
Brown
Vaughn & Prather
Brown & Vauaun
James D. Patton
RAND
Tobacco Manufacturers
Cary Street
Richmond, Va
Box
Winston, N
Poconos
Judge Buxton
the Newbernia
Ein Luu
Richter
George Herbart
DeMaistre
Mme
Samael Johnson
Cromwell
Carran
Ceniut
Srn
Michelet
Napoleon Bonaparte
Goxihe
Jifel
Garhe
Brankfort
John Randolph Sa
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