19 Oct 1864
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Newspaper
Allen County Democrat
Location
Lima, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1864
Page
1
A long defense of Union, Lincoln critique, and McClellan’s nomination outlines the 1864 political clash. It urges voters to back McClellan as the path to restore the Union, end division, and achieve peace, while painting Lincoln as adverse to constitutional rights and national unity. The document cites party factions, wartime outcomes, and calls for broad conservative support to defeat Lincoln.
The piece advocates bypassing future drafts by voting for candidates who pledge peace and conscription of all men aged eighteen to forty five, highlighting rallying supporters to back anti draft measures. It urges forming a bloc to end bloodshed and promote policy changes for immediate relief.
A fragment from a 19th century Democratic platform condemns four years of war, calls for ending hostilities, and urges peace via a constitutional Union. It denounces federal military overreach in Kentucky Maryland Missouri and Delaware and warns against future military interference in elections. The text critiques executive power and civil rights abuses while defending state rights and the press.
The Friends of McClellan urge perseverance as election results in Ohio Indiana and Pennsylvania show McClellan gaining strength over Lincoln. Despite local losses, many supporters remain steadfast due to old party ties personal friendships and loyalties amid shifting political currents.
In a Minnvis speech Senator Richardson denounces government spending on feeding and clothing African Americans while soldiers’ families are claimed to be the primary beneficiaries. He cites Quincy and Washington camps as examples, arguing white soldiers’ dependents are not granted similar aid. He questions why funds extend to blacks but not to whites.
The Baltic Sun reports that John Hickman, former prominent Pennsylvania congressman, cannot support Lincoln’s re election and also opposes General McClellan. The piece notes influential Abolitionists and others reacting to Hickman’s stance as implying political doom for Lincoln in 1864.
The Democrata and Republicans clash over restoring the PSTON and emancipating negroes. A Pottsville Pa. journal argues against McClellan citing a rise in tonnage costs, urging mechanics and laborers to consider the issue before voting on November 1.
The document claims Lincoln was nominated at Baltimore by a convention influenced by office-holders and party hacks while contractors and placemakers pushed his rivals. It notes many upright patriots abandon Lincoln in favor of McClellan, citing broader party and popular opposition.
A Chicago Times correspondent describes a Democratic gathering in Jersey County with a large delegation. The piece notes that 141 former Republicans belong to the McClellan club in Jerseyville, reflecting shifting political alignments.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a political scene in Indianapolis with phrases about no money no prosperity and a German sounding phrase Next November they are resolved to have no Lingola. The readability is limited but suggests civic discontent and planned action in the upcoming election.
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