Democratic Platform Adopted by New York Convention 1868
The document outlines the 1868 Democratic platform adopted in New York, affirming states’ rights, constitutional limits on federal power, and opposition to Reconstruction measures. It commits to restoring states to rights, economic prudence, protection of civil liberties, and loyalty to the Constitution, urging unity across former party lines.
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Blairs letter and Radical clash in 1860s style mix
The item blends political screed on Blair accepting the nomination for Vice President with excerpts and commentary on Radical actions, Confederate loyalties, confiscation proposals, and a Macon rally. It references Governor Brown from 1804, Chicago Convention outcomes, and London press observations on political plagiarism and empire costs.
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Georgia Senate Deadlock and Colored Soldier Memorial Debate
The Georgia Senate on July 25 1868 debated a motion to investigate the eligibility of colored individuals to hold office, referencing constitutional rights and a memorial for Ransom Montgomery. The session included discussions on voting, a pending resolution to address contested seats, and a push to clarify the election of state officials while noting a divided vote and procedural rulings. The House met the same day with motions to honor speakers, set suspensions, and plan elections for United States Senators and state officers, followed by an adjournment until Monday.
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Belief Bill Tabled And Senate Skirmish Reported
Telegraph dispatches from Washington recount the Senate tabling of the belief bill rejecting Pankey of North Carolina and Haby of Louisiana with Young of Georgia. A gunman attacked a man named Queens on a resident’s grounds, leaving a throat cut and no whites harmed. In financial notices, cotton and markets show little change while bonds and commodities fluctuate. The House aims for a short recess as Senate deadlines loom and Mississippi politics stir debates about carpetbagger influence in Virginia.
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Reconstruction debate and a violent Mississippi murder noted
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City Affairs and Court Bail in Fatal Charge
Bamep A T Floney posted bail of 3000 for next term of the Superior Court to face a charge of killing Foostom Thursday. A lost English lever watch with old chain and gold fastening was reported in Mus City this morning, with a reward offered for its return. The caucus of radicals last night reported Labtwell of Meriwether County defeating Joseph Brown by ten votes for the Senatorial side of the 8 Bump long term.
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