McClellan Accepts Democratic Nomination for President
General George B. McClellan acknowledges his nomination by the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. He stresses Union preservation, constitutional law, and a prudent return to peace, urging restoration of the Union and responsible governance while accepting the candidacy in September 1864.
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Democratic Platform Urges Peace and Union Restoration
A fragmented 19th century party platform argues for immediate cessation of hostilities to restore the Union. It condemns military interference in elections and calls for preservation of civil liberties, state rights, and wary resistance to executive overreach. The text references Kentucky Maryland Missouri and Delaware and notes sympathy for soldiers and sailors.
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Libery
United States
Kentucky
Maryland
Missouri
Delaware
Democratic Party
Unclear Names in McClellan Letter of Acceptance
A fragment lists numerous individuals including Charles Reemelin Thomas Bartley Joan Vattier John Schiff William Gilmore Luther Smith Charles Lamison Willian Telfair William Il Creighton Judson Beebe Edward Stowe James Haly Henry Moore James Emmit Charles Johnston Neal Power Robert Constable Oliver Swaney Charles Aten David Paige Simeon Hunt with a directive quote about the Union as the condition of Peace.
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Chas. H. Johnston
Neil WW. Powers
A. Constable
O. J. Sweeney
C. M. Aten
R Paige
Simeon JL. Nunt
Charles Reemelin
Thomas W. Bartley
Joan L. Vattier
John Schiff
William J. Gilmore
Luther Smith
Charles N. Lamison
Willian B. Telfair
William IL Creighton
Judson A. Beebe
Edward S&s. Stowe
James G. Haly
Henry C. Moore
James Emmit
Charles H. Jonnston
Neal Power
Robert A. Constable
Oliver J. Swaney
Charles M. Aten
David R. Paige
Simeon L. Hunt
National Democratic Ticket Electors listed for President and Vice President
The document names electors for the National Democratic ticket for President and Vice President. It lists CHARLES BEEMELIN, JOHN L. VATTIER, JOHN SCHIFF, WILLIAM J. GILMORE, LUTHER SMITH, CHARLES N. LAMIEON, WILLIAM B. TELFAIR, WILLIAM H. CREIGHTON, JAMES EMM JOARSTOR, ROBERT A. ILE, WARES, DAVID B. P. and others.
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Charles Beemelin
Thomas W. Bartley
John L. Vattier
John Schiff
William J. Gilmore
Luther Smith
Charles N. Lamieon
William B. Telfair
William H. Creighton
Judson A. Beebe
James Emm Joarstor
Robert A. Ile
Wares
David B. P
The Eighth of November and the nation’s fate
The piece urges Allen county voters to rally for the Eighth of November. It contrasts democracy against Black Republican rule, warning of disunion, war, and oppression if Lincoln is re-elected. It extols Democratic history of stability, urging readers to choose prosperity and liberty through their vote.
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Allen County
Abraham Lincoln
Warning from 1860 Democrats on Lincoln’s reelection
In 1860 Democrats warned that Republicans would cause the bloodiest war and threaten liberty if Lincoln stayed in power. They claim Republicans threaten to destroy the Union and suspend the Constitution to push their schemes, urging patriots to vote in November.
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Union
Abraham Lincoln
Republic
Lincoln
War Burden Falls on Laboring Poor in Tax Debate
Fragmented text notes a war burden on the poor while the rich invest in U S bonds to evade taxes and gain gold, criticizing a system that strains laborers while others profit from taxation policies. The legible parts indicate social inequity and dissent during wartime.
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U. S
Reading Pa Speech Warns of A One Million Draft
Governor Seymour warns in Reading that Washington signals a new draft likely to reach one million men. He recalls 1862 calls and argues Lincoln’s re election would force more drafts, heavier taxation, and war’s further toll. The piece cites political shifts and party loyalties amid war anxieties.
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Seymour
Washington
Allen County
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Fragmented Civil War rhetoric on Abraham Lincoln and party power
A collage of 19th century editorials praising Abraham Lincoln while attacking Democrats and urging unity or independence. The pieces quote Mobile Register and Richmond Dispatch opinions, praising Lincoln, condemning Democrats, and speculating on victory margins if one voice commanded a million votes.
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Richmond Exawiser
Abraham
Promhe Rishon Enquirer
Massachusetts
Democratic Party
Vrom
Mobile Register
Republican Party
North
Stephens
Washington
Richmond
Lincoln
Beware of Fraudulent Tickets and Government Deceit
A fragmented note warns of fraudulent tickets and impostors in league with a corrupt party that seized control by deceiving the public, signaling distrust in government and urging vigilance against manipulation.
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Eirsa Rae
Georgia Resolutions and Stephens on State Sovereignty
The letter from Vice President Alexander H. Stephens, written from Crawfordville September 22, argues that true peace can only come from respecting state sovereignty and the consent of the governed. It praises the Georgia legislature for endorsing a Convention of States while warning against peace via unilateral Union coercion.
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Rebellion rhetoric and tax critique from Civil War era
A wartime political broadside denounces abolitionists and Lincoln, arguing the rebellion is not near defeat and claiming a Democratic win would bring peace. It cites conscription, drafts, and taxes, asserting the poor bear war burdens while the rich dodge service, urging voters to favor McClellan and oppose Lincoln.
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