Monetary policy and civil rights in postwar America
In a broad speech, the speaker argues for maintaining the gold standard and expanding a silver dollar, condemns the Mississippi plan of terror in the South, and warns that Democratic efforts to nullify election laws threaten constitutional governance. He urges Republicans to defend free, fair elections and support a strong, reforming party agenda.
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Speech by Carl Schurz on resumption and currency policy in 1879
Carl Schurz delivers in Cincinnati arguing for resumption of specie payments, rejects General Ewing’s inflationary program, defends the Republican policy returning monetary authority to business, and warns Democrats against greenback substitution and centralized power. He frames the Ohio campaign as national in scope and cites coin reserves, bond funding, and bank note circulation to attack inflationists.
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Confederate River Voice Endorses Voter Violence in Mississippi
A Southern speaker praises shooting a political foe tied to Reconstruction and Black Republicans, arguing juries and voters must join the defense of white homes. The verse vilifies Mrs Chisolm and calls for harsh consequences for Northern influence. Also cites Reno and Virginia City anecdotes of ministers joking during meals.
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