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Proclamation of Amnesty and Pardon-The Exemptions-Reconstruction Conventions
and their Action-Action of the Legislatures of the lately Rebel States-Arrogance of
the Southern Leaders-Alarm in Congress and through the North
IX.
Progress of Reconstruction-Alarm of Loyal People of the North-Analysis of the Action of
the Legislatures in the Reconstructed States-Northern Democrats and their Sympathy
with the Rebels-Anomalous Condition of the Negro-Varying Views as to his Status
-Demand that he should have the Right of Suffrage-Legislation Ignoring Rights of
Colored Men-Laws passed in Alabama and Florida-Treatment of "Vagrants"-Poverty
a Crime-Intent of the Southern Laws-Action in Congress-Message of President John-
son-Joint Committee on Reconstruction-Bill Establishing Civil Rights-The Freedmen's
Bureau-Conflict between President and Congress-Tenure-of-Office Act-Impeachment
Trial and its Result
122
140
X.
Reconstruction continued-Bill offered by Thaddeus Stevens-Its Provisions and the Policy
it offered-Arguments for and against it-Blaine's Amendment-The South divided into
Military Districts-Military Rule to be established and the Civil Authority set aside-
Conditions under which the Military Rule would be withdrawn-The Bill passed by the
House-Amendments offered in the Senate-Danger of the Failure of the Bill-Con-
ference Committee's Action-The President vetoes the Bill-His Objections to it-Bill
passed over the Veto-" Carpet-Bag" Rule in the South-John A. Logan on Self-Govern-
ment in Louisiana.
159
XI.
The Country's Finances-Financial Burden at the close of the War-Different Views of the
proper Management of the Public Debt-Debts of England, France and other Countries
-"A National Debt a National Blessing "—Popular Desire for prompt Payment of the
Debt-Methods of raising Money by "War Taxes"-Stamps on Checks, Proprietary
Articles and Merchandise-Secretary McCulloch's Plans for Paying the Debt-First
Action of Congress for Funding the Debt-Tax upon State Bank Circulation and its
Advantages-Trick of a Western Lawyer-Reduction of Internal Revenue-Purchase of
Alaska-Democratic Convention of 1868-The Platform and Candidates-Resumption
of Specie Payments-Present Financial Situation
XII.
Issues of the Democratic Party in 1868-Overthrowing Reconstruction-Repudiation of Finan-
cial Obligations-Position of the Republican Party-Universal Suffrage and Maintenance
of the Public Faith-General Grant nominated by Acclamation-Schuyler Colfax for
Vice-President-Democratic Strength developed in the Campaign-President Grant's
Inaugural Address-Progress of Reconstruction and Conduct of the Southern Leaders-
Anomalous Position of Georgia-White Leagues and Ku-Klux Clans-Their Acts of
176
Violence-Military Rule in the South-Peculiarity of the Election of 1872-Horace
Greeley Supported by Democrats and Liberal Republicans-Close of the Campaign—
Defeat and Death of Greeley-Sketch of his Life .
XIII.
Grant's second Inaugural-Unexpected Sensitiveness to Criticism displayed-Condition of the
South-Quiet restored-Effort to remove Political Disabilities-Defeated by Democratic
Votes-Exception of Jefferson Davis and the Reasons for it-Convention of 1876-The
Platform-Principles supported by the Republicans-The Candidates and the Votes in
their Behalf-Rutherford B. Hayes Nominated-The October Elections-Close Vote
in November-States and Votes in Dispute Settlement of the Trouble-Democratic
Threats-The Electoral Commission-Inauguration of President Hayes-Civil Service
Reform
XIV.
The Civil Service-A Republican Measure and opposed continuously by the Democracy-First
Civil Service Case in the History of the Country-Thomas Jefferson and the Collector
of the Port of New Hen-Jefferson's Remarks on the Subject-Views of Eminent
Writers-Faults of the id System-Appointment of the Civil Service Commission-
Opposition of Certain Politicians in the Republican Party-Rules regarding Applicants
for Appointment or Promotion-Examinations, and how Conducted-Rules regarding
Women-British Civil Service-Its Popularity in Great Britain
XV.
195
215
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Protection to American Industries-Attitudes of the two great Parties on the Question-The
Republican the Party of Protection-Democracy and Free Trade-Tariff Laws from 1783
to 1861-First Period of Free Trade-Consequences to the Country-First Protection
Period-Views of our first five Presidents on the Advantages of Protection-War of
1812 and its Effect-Second Free Trade Period and its disastrous Effect-Opinions of
eminent Writers-Depression and Ruin everywhere-A Return to Protection-1824 to
1832-Prosperity again-How the Repeal of Protective Tariffs was brought about-
Third Protection Period-Views of General Jackson-Another Experience of Free Trade
-Accidents that favored the Free Traders in the late "Forties" and early "Fifties”-
Panic of 1857 and its Causes
238
XVI.
Prosperity of the Country from 1861 to 1865 not wholly due to Protection-Vast Expenses on
Account of the War-Efforts of Great Britain to destroy Industries of other Countries-
Opium Trade in China-How England built up her Industries by rigid Protection-Cause
of her Change of Policy-Hon. Thomas H. Dudley and Hon. James G. Blaine on this
Subject-British Statistics of Trade and Manufactures-Comparative Growth of Manu-
factures in England and the United States-Quotations from British Authorities-
Value of Home Markets-How the Farmer's Prosperity is assured-Growth of the
Country under Protection-Comparative Cost of Living in England and the United
States-Cleveland's Theory "the Tariff is a Tax "-Reciprocity and its Results-"Why I
am a Protectionist "
256
XVII.
Chinese Immigration-Bill to restrict it in Hayes's Administration-Discussion and Result-
President Hayes's Veto and Reasons therefor-Subsequent Legislation on the Chinese
Question-Restriction of Immigration from Europe-Views of prominent Politicians-Cam-
paign of 1880-Movement to nominate General Grant for a third Term-Popular Opposi-
tion-General Grant's Action-Technicalities of the Situation-Grant's Nomination for a
third Term advocated by Roscoe Conkling-304 Votes for Grant-Long Balloting-Gen.
Garfield nominated-Platform of 1880-Action of the Democrats-General Hancock nomi-
nated-First appearance of "The Solid South "-Assassination of President Garfield-
President Arthur-Events during his Administration
277
XVIII.
Our Foreign Relations-Conduct of Great Britain during our Civil War-Indecent Haste in
the Recognition of the Confederates as Belligerents-Violation of Promises to the
American Minister-How the Alabama was allowed to Escape-Connivance of the
British Officials with the Confederate Agents-Facilities denied to Union Vessels in
British Ports but granted to Confederate ones-Debate in Parliament-Why England
feared to recognize the Confederacy-Position of other European Powers-Speech of
Gladstone-The Shenandoah recruiting her Crew in Melbourne-Secret and Confidential
Instructions to the Colonial Authorities-The Geneva Conference-Rejection of Claims
for Indirect Losses-Settlement by Arbitration-Later Difficulties with Foreign Govern-
ments-The Samoan Trouble-Embroilment with Chili and near approach to War-
Lynching of Italians in New Orleans-The Behring Sea Controversy.
XIX.
290
Republican Convention of 1884-Preliminary Caucussing and Canvassing-The Candidates for
the Nomination-Blaine the general Favorite-How the Balloting went on-Withdrawal
of Gen. Logan and Nomination of Blaine-Wild Enthusiasm-The Platform-How a
straight-out Plank on Protection was obtained-Principles of the Party on the great
Questions of the Day-Mormonism and its Condemnation-Honest Ballot demanded-
Pension Legislation-Action of the Democratic Convention-Grover Cleveland nomi-
nated-Characteristics of the Campaign-"Rum, Romanism and Rebellion "-Cleveland
Elected by Burchard's Bungling .
XX.
Republican Convention of 1888-Liberal Supply of Candidates and their Names-The first
Ballot John Sherman in the Lead-Judge Gresham Prominent-Gen. Harrison fifth on
the List-Chosen on the eighth Ballot-Levi P. Morton for Vice-President-The Plat-
form-Free Suffrage demanded-Protection to American Industries-Demand for Reduc-
tion of Internal Revenue-Chinese and Foreign Contract Labor-Opposition to Land
303
Grants-Declaration for Bi-Metallism—Army, Navy, and Fortifications-Monroe Doctrine
and Civil Service Reform-Democratic Candidates and the Principles they upheld-Sum-
mary of the Work of Harrison's Administration-Finances in splendid Condition-The
New Navy-Growth of the Post-Office
XXI.
The Conventions of 1892-Movements for the Nomination of President Harrison to succeed
himself-Blaine again in the Field-" Dark Horses" in Prospect-McKinley, Alger,
Depew, and others-Republican Convention at Minneapolis-Proceedings at the Open-
ing-Gov. McKinley as permanent Chairman-His Speech on the Situation-The Plat-
form and its Principles-Mrs. J. Ellen Foster and her Speech-Call of the Roll of
States-Senator Wolcott of Colorado nominates Blaine-Hon. R. W. Thompson nomi-
nates Harrison-Their nominating Speeches-Mrs. Carson Lake and what she did-
Chauncey M. Depew's Speech seconding Harrison's Nomination-Harrison chosen on the
first Ballot-The Nomination made Unanimous-Gen. Horace Porter names Whitelaw
Reid for second Place on the Ticket-The Nomination Unanimous--The Democratic
Platform and Candidate-The People's Party and the Prohibitionists-Gen. A. B. Nettleton
on the Third Party Question
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327
XXII.
Leaders of the Republican Party in the Fifty-second Congress-Biographical Sketches-Vice-
President Morton-John Beard Allen-William B. Allison-Nelson Wilmarth Aldrich-
Shelby M. Cullom-James Donald Cameron-Lyman A. Casey-William Eaton Chandler
-Joseph A. Dolph-Henry L. Dawes-William P. Frye-Anthony Higgins-George Frisby
Hoar-Joseph A. Hawley-Eugene Hale-Frank Hiscock-John P. Jones-Justin Smith
Morrell-Charles F. Manderson-John H. Mitchell-James McMillan-Thomas Platt-
Algernon S. Paddock-Matthew Stanley Quay-John Sherman-Leland Stanford-Wat-
son C. Squire-William Morris Stewart-Philetus Sawyer-Wilbur F. Sanders-Francis
B. Stockbridge-Henry M. Teller-Edward Oliver Wolcott-James F. Wilson-William
Drew Washburn-James G. Atkinson-Charles Addison Boutelle-Nelson Dingley, Jr.-
Henry Cabot Lodge-Thomas Brackett Reed
353
REPUBLICAN
FOR 1892.
CANDIDATES FOR
LIFE OF BENJAMIN HARRISON.
I.
Ancestry-Birth-Religious Training-Early Tutors-Juvenile Impressions-Farmers' College-
Miami University-The Presbyterian Church-Becomes Engaged-Graduates-His Com-
mencement Oration-L. W. Ross's Reminiscences-Studies Law in Cincinnati-Marriage—
Moves to Indianapolis—Birth of Russell Harrison-Appointed Clerk of the United States
District Court.
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II.
Harrison as a Lawyer-Indianapolis Bar-First Important Case-An Old-time Court-room-
A Legislative Investigation-Wallace & Harrison-Fishback & Harrison-Reporter of the
Supreme Court-Fishback, Porter & Harrison-Fishback, Porter, Harrison & Hines-
Harrison, Miller & Elam-Legal Methods-The Sons of Liberty Case-The Lieutenant-
Governor's Case
III.
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Harrison enters Politics-His debut on the Stump-The Fremont Campaign-Recognized as
an Orator-The Lincoln Campaign-Reporter for the Supreme Court-The State Can-
vass-Debate with Hon. Thomas A. Hendricks-Meets Hon. Daniel W. Voorhees-A
Great Triumph-Enlists
387
IV.
Harrison's Career as a Soldier-Lincoln's Call for Troops-Gov. Morton-Recruiting-Com-
missioned as a Colonel-Studying Tactics-Bowling Green-Rebuilds a Bridge-Running
a Locomotive-First Engagement-Commands a Division-Scottsville-Gallatin-Protect-
ing the Road to Nashville-Lavergne-Murfreesboro’—Resaca-Close Fighting-"Little
Ben "-Cassville-New Hope Church-Officiating as a Surgeon-Chief of Brigade-Gilgal
Church-Kenesaw-Peach Tree Creek-Gen. Hooker's Eulogy-Brevet Major-General-—
The Old Mill-A Desperate Encounter-Special Duty-With Sherman-Special Duty in
Indiana-Chattanooga-Brigadier-General. . 391
V.
Harrison Resumes Civil Life-Urged for Governor in 1875-Declines-Orth Nominated but
withdraws-Harrison Nominated without his Knowledge-He complies with the Popular
Wish-Colonel Morgan's Prophetic Suggestion-The Canvass-Barnum's Hordes defeat
him-Speech at Danville-Counsel for the Government-The Railroad Strike-His Sym-
pathy for the Laboring Man-Speech at Richmond, Ind.-The Mississippi River Commission
-Entertains President Hayes
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VI.
Harrison a Delegate to the Chicago Convention in 1880-Urged to be a Candidate-Favors
Garfield-Elected United States Senator-Garfield wants to make him Secretary of
State-Declines-Garfield's Comment-The Chinese Question-Speech at Indianapolis-
The Pension Claims--Soldiers must be Remembered and their Services Rewarded-Civil
Service-Prohibition-Great Campaign Speech in Iowa-The Tariff-Free Trade as regards
the Laboring Man-In full Sympathy with the Laboring Man
VII.
Address to his Colored Fellow Townsmen-Civil Rights-Changes wrought by the War-Dele-
gate-at-Large to the Chicago Convention in 1884 - Gives a Hearty Support to Blaine
-Ratification Meeting at Indianapolis-Speech on Blaine-The Isthmus Canal-Foreign
Policy-The Navy-Ratio between Gold and Silver-Speech at Danville, Ind.-Trusts
and Combines-Subsidies for American Steamships
408
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