Grant for President and Peace Rally Amid Civil War Echoes
A flurry of political notices and dispatches emerge amid postwar debates. The piece urges voters to back Grant for peace and lawfulness, contrasts him with rebels, and extols his leadership. It includes reports on California earthquake impacts, Colfax’s Cleveland speech, intercepted dispatches, and Fort Pillow massacre reflections with Democratic and Republican rhetoric interwoven.
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Railroad Slaughter Near Greenbush Leaves Dozens Hurt
On the Judsen River Railroad near Greenbush last night a smoking car and two passenger cars were derailed and destroyed. About forty persons were injured, several seriously. A woman believed from Erie, Pennsylvania, was killed. John Davidson of Lyons, New York, died at the Delavan House this morning. W. D. Murphy of Cortland, Massachusetts, was badly hurt. Mrs Adolphus of Auburn and Adv C H Bailey of Rochester were injured. Others taken to the Delavan House for treatment.
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Who vote for Seymour and Blair in Belmont county
A speech condemns Copperheads and draft dodgers favoring Seymour and Blair, noting deserters and Rebels vote for them while Republicans lose. The Barnesville Enterprise reports Belm on county fair crowding causes J oseph Hulse of Stumptown to collapse and die, possibly from fair excitement over horse events.
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Grant era endorsements from Civil War leaders urged to support Grant
Letters from generals including Sherman Howard Pope Sheridan Kilpatrick and others praised General Grant citing his firm character leadership and fitness for the presidency. The piece contrasts Democratic opposition with calls for Union support and a Grant Colfax ticket.
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Fragmented Civil War Era Political Toasts and Voter Sentiment
A tumult of party rhetoric features sarcastic mottoes about candidates Seymour and Blair, calls to disperse carpetbaggers, and pro Confederate allegiances. The text names generals and figures praising or supporting the ticket, reflecting factional strain and sectarian commentary.
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