Evening Star Editorials
This newspaper clipping contains three editorials, none with signatures. The first affirms Mr. Harlan’s claims that Andrew Johnson supports "negro" (sic) suffrage, praises Johnson for his sympathy and honesty, and reminds readers that Andrew Jackson also supports this cause. The second announces that the Evening Star advocated ratifying the Constitutional Amendment because of financial gain, before calling on citizens to reject it as the forerunner of black suffrage. The third conveys hearty approval on the appointment of Col. William G. Moore as paymaster in the regular army, gives his credentials, and personally congratulates him.
Dates
- circa 1868
Conditions Governing Access
Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.
Conditions Governing Use
The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Abstract
This newspaper clipping contains three editorials, none with signatures. The first affirms Mr. Harlan’s claims that Andrew Johnson supports "negro" (sic) suffrage, praises Johnson for his sympathy and honesty, and reminds readers that Andrew Jackson also supports this cause. The second announces that the Evening Star advocated ratifying the Constitutional Amendment because of financial gain, before calling on citizens to reject it as the forerunner of black suffrage. The third conveys hearty approval on the appointment of Col. William G. Moore as paymaster in the regular army, gives his credentials, and personally congratulates him.
Biographical/Historical Note
William George Moore was born in 1829 in Washington, D.C. He served as a secretary to the Secretary of War, then as Andrew Johnson’s personal secretary, before becoming paymaster in the army. In 1870 he was appointed commander of Washington’s Light Infantry, and in 1886 he became the superintendent of the Metropolitan Police force for Washington, D.C. As superintendent, he oversaw many innovations in police procedures and was widely admired. Moore died on July 12, 1898 in Washington, D.C. while still serving as police superintendent.
The Evening Star newspaper was published in Washington, D.C. from 1852 to 1972. It was designed to be politically neutral and local in character.
Arrangement
This collection consists of a single folder.
Acquisition Note
Special Collections purchased this document in 1975.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository