Drunken Engineer Blows Arctic Engine Toward Destruction
A wild fireman seized control of the Arctic locomotive near Poughkeepsie causing it to race out of control toward New York. The fireman, recently employed by the road, was dismissed after the perilous run. Water pumps failed, boiler pressure rose, and the train halted only when the engine ran out of driving power.
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New York Times
Uildson River
Arctic
Poughkeepsie
Zeondatt
New York
Ima
Ohvine
Cen’ Ab
Steubenville
River Division
Cleveland and
Pittsburgh
Salt Ran
Weils Township
Jefferson County
Belmont County
Union
Kulux Democracy
Cheveland
Wheeling
Pathers
Stitl
Eng
Bull Hun
Lubout
Wig
Bellair
Weils
Wells Township
South Carolina
Reconstruction Demands and Loyal Soldier Support
A war era item quotes Democratic leaders Blair Wade Lampton and others advocating harsh Reconstruction terms, including no slave debt payment, full rebel preservation, and disenfranchisement of loyalists. It also records a local veteran Moe Nixon vowing to vote for Grant, praising his courage and the soldier’s sacrifice.
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Blair
Wade Lampton
Forreat
Grant
Moeaes Nixon
A. Twentyeninth
Iowa Volunteers
Helena
Prominent Tammany Sachem Endorses Grant Despite Rebels
A letter from Pierrepont and Stewart argues for Grant against rebel candidates, urging unity among Democrats and business support. It cites Southern sentiment, warns of economic ruin if Seymour and Blair win, and includes fundraising pledges. The exchange links Lost Cause rhetoric to political fate and national prosperity.
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Decclares
Grant
Pierrepont
Tammany Stal
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Brorn Avusce
Satcanpay
Vo Aled
Stewert
Grant Canoniftee
Dean Sia
New York
Wade Lauimpton
Charleston
Bo EL Lal
Confederacy
Seymour
Blair
Vetelain
Cates
Seymour Wid Blair
Gen. Grant
Epwanns
Col James O Borny backs Grant and Colfax in DC Conservative talks
Col James O Borny, head of the Conservative Soldiers and Sailors in the District of Columbia and president of a major DC Conservative club, endorses Grant and Colfax. He favors peace under Grant over war under Seymour, warning war may follow if Seymour is elected. Many ex soldiers aligned with DC Conservatives make similar declarations.
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James 2. O'Borny
Soldiers’ and Sailors
District of Columbia
Washington
Grant
Colfax
Seymour
Fiendish outrages and political heat from Alabama dispatch
A long dispatch reports Robert Otte denouncing Democratic nominees while recalling Civil War loyalties. It cites a fire attack on Hon. TN Barr’s lumber mill and outbuildings in Stoprod, Alabama. The letter urges restraint, loyalty, and unity with no war, praising Union allegiance and patient resistance.
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TN. Barr
Stoprod
Hastaoma
Ron
Bare
Dar
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Alabama
Ivitating
Mouroe County
Monroe County
Why They Will not Vote for Seymour Letter from Allen woman cites true patriotism against Seymour
A private Allen letter recounts a railroad car conversation arguing that no Democrat with Civil War sacrifices would vote for Seymour and instead would back Grant. It cites Isrie County gains for Grant and notes Georgia Legislature actions fueling Northern Democratic opposition, per Ohio and Avanta Georgia Era remarks.
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la Crosse Democrat
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Isrie County
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Sone
Andersonville
Tabby Orisons
Scymour
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Tn Avanta
Era
Georgia
North
Democornty
Adda
Democrata of
Democratic Party
Democratic Legislature Costs and Postwar Debates Across States
The piece surveys 19th century state legislative sessions, noting Ohio’s 1808 long term, 1861 Republican contrasts, and 1868 expenditures. It quotes editorials criticizing Democratic economies, reports on postwar violence rhetoric, and mentions party leaders like Wade Hampton and George S. Pugh, plus voter sentiments in Pleasant Valley and Grant–Colfax support.
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Maine
Dave
Perry
South Carolina
Wade Hampton
Robert Toomba
Towell Cobb
Butcher Forrest
Syes
Doc
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