Election rhetoric and wartime pledges from a 19th century paper
A fragmented political speech collection urges Republican turnout for the November election. It quotes quotes about General Hayes, prior victories, and calls for removing social ties to Republicans in Ohio Indiana and beyond. The text includes references to Indiana governor races and Cincinnati polling irregularities and threats against radicals. Ex. Gov. Perry, of South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Bue Jeans
Harrington
Hayes
Gov. Perry
South Carolina
Revival of Trade and Prosperity After Civil War War
The text notes widespread revival in trade across the nation due to bountiful crops and expanded cultivation. It argues the era of commercial depression following wars has ended, and prosperity will return if Hayes and Wheeler are elected to avert calamity and restore order.
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Hayes
Wheeler
Victory Speech Rallies Republicans Ahead of November
A partisan proclamation declares strong Unionist gains on every skirmish line in Ohio Indiana and the Midwest praising Republican progress and urging vigorous effort to defeat Democracy in November. It warns of Democratic loyalty to rebel elements and calls for unity to secure victory.
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Ohio
Indiana
Army of Freedom and Progress
Vermont
Maine
Colorado
Republican Party
Tilden
People of America
Further Evidence of Southern Intolerance
The piece argues that the South shows extreme intolerance of political dissent against abolition and Republican views. It cites intimidation, murder, and social ostracism against Black and Republican supporters, and warns that Tilden’s election would embolden this oppression while Hayes would bring honest leadership and patriotic service. The piece notes gains for Republicans in Indiana and shifts in legislative power as context.
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Cincinnati
Mississippi
Lnst
Tilden
Hendricks
Constitutional Amendments and Southern Voter Rights
The piece denounces Democratic resistance to constitutional amendments and calls for strict federal enforcement to protect Black voters. It condemns Wade Hampton and Southern factions, warns of renewed conflict, and cites the New York Times urging federal action to assure electoral equality and safeguard rights nationwide.
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Democratic Party
Tilden
White House
Hamburg
South Carolina
Mississippi
Texas
Wade Hampton
Vance
South
North
New York Times
Louisiana
Peace and loyalty in a polarized democracy
A political opinion argues that preserving peace requires keeping the party that won the Civil War in power. It claims the Democratic Party is influenced by former Confederates and warns that a Tilden victory would revive rebel forces, urging loyal voters to expel the element of democracy to sustain national order and prosperity.
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Democratic Party
Tilden
McClellan
House of Representatives
Proclamation Calls South Carolina Bandits to Submit
The President urged armed bands patrolling South Carolina to disperse and submit to lawful authority. War Secretary ordered all Atlantic Department troops to report to Gen Ruger in South Carolina. He pledged to not handle the banditti with gloves, insisting lawlessness end now.
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South Carolina
Secretary of War
Department of the Atlantic
Ruger
Republicans Tap Indian Field for November Voter Push
Democrats rally the party while Republicans press with nationwide work. The piece notes Republican efforts across regions targeting the upcoming November canvass, highlighting proactive outreach and organization.
No apathy now and march toward victory
A wartime rallying cry urges total effort and duty, warning against skulking as the enemy sees earnestness and urging every solid man to seize victory. Included is criticism of William H. Tilden’s legislative inactivity, noting sparse votes and missed chances on major bills. A looming Russia Turkey war is expected to boost US prospects and caused London stock panic.
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Ohio
Indiana
Russia
Turkey
London
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