Baltimore nominates Greeley for President and Brown for VP
The Baltimore convention on the first ballot nominates Horace Greeley for President and Gratz Brown for Vice President, adopting the Cincinnati platform. Brown's nomination is made unanimous. The article notes reactions from supporters and opponents, calls out Hoffman of New York, and criticizes certain Republican figures amid Cuban and domestic politics.
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Gratz Brown
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Greeley
Bayard
Delaware
Jerry Black
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Ohio
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New York
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Union
Gen Jill of Ga backs Horace Greeley in the 1872 race
Gen Jill of Ga declares against Grant, arguing voting for Greeley would bring relief and warning that Grant’s election means robbery and oppression. He says a Democrat might win but is unlikely and stresses protecting property life and liberty.
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Greeley Support Grows Across North States In 1852 Echoes
In 1852 observers note shifting sentiment as support for Grant weakens and Greeley gains. Bets through Mr Bently of Memphis challenge two southern states for Grant. Colfax’s town shows Republicans backing Greeley and Minnesota clubs form for him. Ida Greeley appears as a symbolic First Daughter figure amid Tilton influence. The New York World admits Democratic odds shift and questions opposition to Greeley.
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Elegant Extracts From the Radical Nominee’s Speech
Henry Wilson's anti Know Nothing tirades spar with Catholic and immigrant opponents. The piece urges Democrats to unite with Horace Greeley, forgive past feuds, and reduce taxes while opposing oppression. It cites Greeley's stance on Democratic support and calls for national unity against factionalism.
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