Subject: Political corruption

This pamphlet presents the findings of a Joint Investigating Committee on public fraud in South Carolina, specifically focusing on the claim of Hardy Solomon. The investigation implicates Solomon in a large-scale fraud scheme involving former Governor Franklin Israel Moses, Jr., who served from 1872 to 1874. Published in 1878, the pamphlet details the accusations and evidence related to the alleged fraud, highlighting a significant political scandal during the Reconstruction Era in South Carolina. The involvement of Hardy Solomon, a Jewish man, and Governor Moses, Jr., son of a Jewish man, adds a layer of complexity to the case within the context of Southern politics during this period.

Newspaper article from the March 9, 1821, edition of the Rhode-Island American and General Advertiser, published in Providence, Rhode Island. The article discusses accusations of bribery against Mordecai Manuel Noah, who denies the charges and has subsequently been appointed Sheriff of New York City.

This pamphlet, published around 1874, is a scathing attack on the "California Bank Ring" for its efforts to obstruct Adolph Sutro's authorized tunnel project. It highlights the conflict between the Bank of California's influence and Congressional authorization, questioning which entity ultimately controlled power in the United States. The pamphlet's strong language underscores the intensity of the conflict surrounding Sutro's endeavors.

This pamphlet, published circa 1869, is Adolph Sutro's response to a smear campaign launched by the Bank of California against him and his Sutro Tunnel project. The Bank of California, fearing the tunnel would impact its profits, allegedly initiated attacks on Sutro's reputation. This pamphlet serves as Sutro's defense, detailing the accusations and presenting his rebuttal. It offers insight into a California banking scandal and the business conflicts of the era.