Chicago Convention Heralds Peace Journey After War
The Chicago convention is praised as a historic step toward national healing and peace. It pledges to elect McClellan, end bloodshed, and unify states under an honorable peace, with the campaign cry Make way for peace echoed from coast to coast. The piece laments Lincoln’s actions and envisions a broad, salvific settlement if generous terms prevail.
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Abolitionists and Lincoln Support Debate Cited in Editorial
A Philadelphia editorials argues for Lincoln reelection with drastic language calling for every resource to defend the government. It warning abolitionists would fight to prevent a second Lincoln term, criticizing Grant’s draft policy and the war’s human cost as part of the political clash. The piece portrays the Democrats and abolitionists as threats to the nation.
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McClellan’s Early Life and Civil War Rise Summary
George B. McClellan, born 1826 in Philadelphia, trained at the University of Pennsylvania and West Point, rising quickly to lieutenant, engineer, and commander. He served in Mexico and the Crimea, then held railroad and engineering posts before taking command in Ohio and the Army of the Potomac. His 1861 Washington leadership aimed to reorganize, discipline, and ready a large force to strike multiple Confederate points, despite political friction and demand for rapid action.
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McClellan Praised for Breach in Critical Moment of War
A contemporaneous account extols General McClellan for stepping into the breach at a pivotal moment in the Civil War. It credits him with saving the North from invasion, uniting scattered Army of the Potomac, and allowing a strategic shift toward Richmond while criticizing others for failures and political strain. The piece frames Lincoln, Stanton, and Confederate movements within a critique of command and policy.
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Great Democratic Convention Sparks Certainty of Victory
From the Galena Democrat Sep 1 report on the Chicago convention, describing immense turnout, orderly debate, and firm pledges to enact the platform. The piece foresees Lincoln’s six month term ending next March and predicts his ouster by a coalition of critics and profiteers.
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National Democratic Committee Formed in Chicago Rooms
The Chicago Times reports the National Democratic Committee meeting in Sherman House rooms. Delegates from Maine to California named members, with August Belmont chosen as temporary chair and I C Prince as temporary secretary. A provisional executive slate and resident committee were formed, with Prince to act as treasurer. The body adjourned pending the chairman's call.
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Pendleton Speech Nominating Plea For Democratic Principles
George H. Pendleton addresses the convention after nomination. He expresses deep gratitude for the confidence shown and pledges fidelity to foundational Democratic principles, promising to work with proper men to restore and preserve the government for future generations amid loud, prolonged cheers.
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Davidson Markets New Dysentery Remedy Bottles
Mr Davidson advertises two larger altexof Dixonia Dlackberry Carmina tive bottles at sixty cents and one hundred dollars per bottle to treat dysentery and related illnesses. The notice claims the remedy is effective and cheaper than alternatives, urging readers to try a five cent bottle first for comparison.
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