Political attacks and postwar factions in Washington
The Wilmington Post denounces General Grant for Southern Republicans and rebukes the Potter committee while defending Stephens and Key. It accuses James B. Anderson of lying about intimidation in East Feliciana and cites witnesses to election outrages during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Grant
Cracy
United States
Key
Mr Stephens
Potter Committee
Mr. Stephens
Jas. B. Anderson
America
East Feliciana
Returning Board
Ezekiel Glover
J. M. Harrell
W. Morrisburg
J. Lean
Frank Lyne
Henry Hinith
E. A. Rigby
Potter committee and homestead debates stir national tension
The piece argues the Potter committee reveals deep Louisiana political intrigue and predicts civil strife or farce. It cites witness Anderson’s confession of misleading the Senate committee and discusses retroactive homestead protections being overturned by the Supreme Court, with broader implications for debtors and state politics. It notes international diplomacy as Berlin invites major powers for a San Stefano Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States
New York Sun
Alexander H. Stepheny
Hayes
House
Senate
Stephens
Confederacy
Jefferson Davis
Bedford
Assassination Attempt on Emperor William II in Berlin
Reports from Berlin describe an assassination attempt on Emperor William II as he rode along Unter den Linden. Dr Karl Edouard Nobiling fired multiple shots, wounding the emperor but not fatally, and authorities announce a regency for the Crown Prince Frederick William. Nobiling, a Protestant of good family, is in custody with investigations noting long planning and motives tied to political unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
William
Unter den Linden
Berlin
Sud
Trinee
Frederick William
Karl Edouard Nobiling
Iis
No- Diling
Ace
Peror
Lois
Sd-Iists
Lesvos
Kerlin
Nobiling
Moedel
Haedel
Nor Gling
Halle
No. 18
Kingdom of
Saxony
Tie
Beers de
Stuteo
Liseaied Leaperc
Glowing tribute to Capt Flanner and North Carolina Battery
A Virginia newspaper prints extracts praising Capt Henry G Flanner who led the battery after Capt Potts death in May 1864. It lauds his bravery on outposts from Richmond to Petersburg and recalls Latham Perry and the unit’s northern Virginia identity. The piece also quotes denial by Gen Grant about Taylor’s Virginia campaign claims and criticizes public figures in a heated political context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbermian
Henry G. Flanner
Potts
Richmond
Petersburg
Appomattox
Star of the Confederacy
Ncw
Godfrey
Cortez
Hanover Court House
Sam’l W. Latham
John M. Perry
Flauner
Virginia
Latham
North Carolina
Ecto
Post
Dr. Flannee
Suffolk
Longstreet
Flanner
Grant
Paris
Richard Taylor
Taylor
Lincoln
Stanton
General Taylor
Gieneral Taylor
Richie
James River
Paylor
Lee
Washington
James
Mr. Lincoln
Mr. Stanton
Myself
Livoels
Market Mours and Auction Notices
Fragmentary market notice describes an auction schedule with a sale time around 1 o clock and mentions a tree, emerald, and partial buyer details. Availability of items and exact bidders are unclear due to damaged text.
Baltimore Grand Jury indicts two on forgery charges
The Baltimore Grand Jury presented indictments against George W. Bishop and Isaac W. Helm, both judges of the Orphans Court, on two charges of forgery. A local convention backed J. C. Blackburn for re election, with Republicans noting Democrats hold power if national government shifts. The piece also reports royal condolences for Emperor and updates on poet William Cullen Bryant recovering from a fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic
Court of Baltimore
George W. Bishop
Orphan's Court
Issac W. Helm
Frankfort
J. C
Blackburn
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Wilmington Post
W. P. Canaday
Wilmington, D. C
Monsine
Messrs. Stephens’ and Key
Associated Press
the Potter Committee
Shakespeare
Richard II
Fallstaff
Shylock
Imayes
Louisiana
Dostmaster General Key
Anderson
Packard
Senate Committee
Sherman
Ami
Ali
New York Times
the Peace Congress
Germany
Europe
Stafford Northcote
House of Commons
England
Prince Bismarck
Count von Bulow
Beaconsfield, Salisbury
Odo Russell
Great Britain
Count Schouvalod
M. Pooutril
Ambassdor
Russia
Andrassy
VooHay“meile
Austria
MM. Waddington
DesteVallier
France
Count Corti
Count de Launay
Italy
Turkey
Geralt
Lonpoy
San Stefano
Trussia
Iris
Bexcel- Juney
Ipe
Emperor
Iivisa
Uic Greasers
Sgcces
Usai
Susp Guendttieh
Mayes
Lewinine Courier Journal
Paraze
Henry Watterson
Samuel J. Tilden
Mr. Tilden
Roe Live
Aapertinlty
Market Street
la Sons
al Wholesale
Betaal
Erie
Hhis Ation
Vas Dent MacMahon
Tlayes
Washington Sfarty
Virtetia
Cea
Wiliam Callen Bryant
Tuusday
Dba Cick Pot
Bryant
Hi Wheney
Peg Yourse
Kadevid
Raleigh
Gov. Wiste Itor Merrion
Olvir
Tate Ter
Nees
Aed Satel
Adrian & Vollers
John Dawson
North Market Street
Wilmington
N.C
Leeally
Peiteway & Schulken
St Louis
N.K. Cor
Iriel
Canara
ASH & Robbins
Fulton Sthret
Raooeel YH
Ana Tars
Miscel,aneous
N. D. Gilbert's Bakery
D. Gilbert
Zummerman & White
N. W
Yamoveriaan
Jamett
Hereadter
Mington
Maks
Kinciss Marine
Janet Ty
Dll
Russell
Barn
Wilmagton, WC
Ier
Powbbe Nes Dee Mt
Ayer Aed
Loring
Ervaranebers
Watt Lee Pbeats
Wal Puprell
Thacepta
Samisante
Reineke
Marius
Mailee PE Eengs
Ieee Pee
Lorton
I. M. Dart
Somme
Water Chet
Wek Ork
Deata Moos
Piper
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