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Domestic News
February 16, 1870
The Morning Star
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Serious consideration in some quarters to organize newly acquired Alaska as a territory, though agent McIntire notes few voters and suggests military command is preferable to creating offices for ambitious individuals.
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A project seems to be entertained seriously in certain quarters to erect our newly acquired possessions, Alaska, into a territory. The cat under that heap of meal is so big that she can't be covered up. In that region, agent McIntire estimates that there are less than two hundred voters. The affairs of the country can as well, and better be managed by a judicious military commander. But then, there would not be a chance for a batch of impecunious and ambitious fellows to hold offices. A territorial organization would provide several very pretty sinecures.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Alaska Territory
Territorial Organization
Military Management
Voters Estimate
What entities or persons were involved?
Agent Mcintire
Where did it happen?
Alaska
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Alaska
Key Persons
Agent Mcintire
Event Details
A project to erect Alaska into a territory is seriously entertained in certain quarters. Agent McIntire estimates less than two hundred voters there. Affairs can be better managed by a military commander, avoiding offices for impecunious and ambitious fellows. Territorial organization would provide sinecures.