The Footprints of Time / And a Complete Analysis of Our American System of Government, with a Concise History of the Original Colonies and of the United States, in Chronological Order

by Charles Bancroft

” 16—Catacazy, the Russian Minister, called home at the request of our government.

” 29—Investigation of abuses in the New York city government commences. W. M. Tweed surrenders to the sheriff.

1872.

Jan. 2—Brigham Young arrested on a charge of murder.

Mar. 7—Trial and conviction of Kuklux prisoners in Ala.; 3 sentenced to imprisonment for 20 years.

Apr. 1—The colored people celebrate the adoption of 15th Amendment.

May 3—Horace Greeley nominated for President by a convention at Cincinnati, O.

” 22—The General Amnesty Bill signed by the President.

” 30—Graves of the Union soldiers decorated throughout the country.

June 6—Grant and Wilson nominated for President and Vice-President.