Gov Stone Letter Attacks Democrats Over Militia Oath
A Martinville era editorial denounces Governor Stone for alleging a secret Democratic militia in every county, claiming the governor fabricates anonymous letters to justify partisan militia power. It argues Democrats favor an efficient militia but reject oaths that bind officials to partisan loyalty and warns of political misuse of state force.
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Gov. Stone
Maletat
Buckram
Corinth
Thia
Baker
Ile
Hia
Stone
Lincoln
Stons
Crewe
Ileanl
Chayge Democrata
Partizan
Basia
Uneion
Loagurcase
Ovary County
St. Louis
Mhule
Stunu
Stang
Altaoan
Beltera
Goon Nomination in It Congressional District
Democrats in the It Congressional District nominate Hot J. K. Hornish of Keokuk for Congress. Hornish previously ran two years ago and carried a small share of the home vote. His main rival is Me. Cornish whose campaign faces disunion and political opposition.
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J. K. Hornish
Keokuk
Congress
Mgr. Hornaia
Hontary
Weleon
Rich Joke Nomination Report From Pa Delegation
The fragment notes Joal Sisteict of Pennsylvania nominating Hon. Joahus Bailey for Congress. Bailey reportedly missed, then declared some stance, with unclear details and garbled wording about loyalties and motives.
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Joal Sisteict
Pennsylvania
Joahus Bailey
Congress
Bailey
Pasvinnar
Democratic party accused of breaching public trust in recent era
Fragmentary prose accuses the Democratic party of deceiving the public, diverting attention from core issues, and harming national liberty. It contrasts with Republicans, condemns corruption and taxation, and urges reflection on four more years of Lincoln era politics and national safety.
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Aanger
Peta
Hia
High Court
Politiea
Atentopy
Font Democrats
Democratic Party
Republicaaa Party
Republican Party
Republican Trials Amid War Time Political Upheaval
The piece critiques the Republican Party during the Civil War era, arguing it lacks clear principles beyond war for emancipation and faces internal division. It contrasts Lincoln supporters with abolitionists against him and warns that Democratic gains or missteps could imperil the republic and its liberties.
Campaign Herald Stirring Northern Town Readers
Demand for the Campaign Herald shows broad enthusiasm in Northern Town as supporters from both major parties subscribe and flood clubs with copies. Editors urge continued distribution to every household to sway public opinion and strengthen democratic engagement ahead of the election.
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Tiwo
Amang
Republicana
1860 Republican leaders promise peace economy and Union
The text claims Republicans touted permanent peace tighter economy and wider prosperity if in power and argues the results show contractors price-seekers and undertakers benefited while others did not. It questions whether it is right to continue a party in power.
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Feaders
Mathers
Reformers Threats and Plans for Union and Slavery
A Virginia and national political tract argues that the Republican party pursues disunion to abolish slavery, using threats tied to Lincoln and McClellan. It cites Mr Stevens and Seward and warns of a Western Confederacy if McClellan is elected, urging voters to resist revolution and defend the Union at the polls.
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Republican Party
Tey
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Stevens
Beecher
Greeley
Sumave
Seward
Raymond
Simon Cameron
Chicago
Cain
Racopo
Earrish
Arma
Pennsylvania
Congress
Virginia
North
South
Abraham’ Lincoln
McClellan
Auburn
United States
Meint
Union
Marah
Mr. Seward
Republican National Executive Committee
Western States
MacClelland
Mei Lincoln
McClullan
No Peace Nomination Declared By NY Newsy Editorial
The NY Newsy declares no nomination forthcoming as Thos Seymour James Wall and D W Voorhees support Me Clellan Pendleton and oppose bolting. Democrats are earnest and divided on vital issues. Lincoln must be beaten, say the people.
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N.Y. Newsy
iSeves Ten
Lincoln
Outrage at McClellan Club Meeting in Sixth Ward
The Missouri Republican reports a violent riot outside the Sixth Ward McClellan Club on Washington Avenue. Stones flew from a troop of soldiers and abolitionists, windows and flags were damaged, and police security halted the mob as members sought orderly proceedings and the event continued without interruption.
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Missouri Republican
Sixth Ward
McClellan Club
Seventh
Washington Avenue
Washington Aivenia
Judge Kram
D. Killinn
John Hogan
Normar J. Coleman
van Waggoner
Apeakersa
John J. Yore
Mr. Crevelin
Aod
Jim Lane
Lincoln
Ataway
Nowdd
Greeley and McClellan in 1864 political row
In a curiously colored Telegraphic analysis, Greeley recommends McClellan for president, while defending his own newspaper stance. The piece suggests McClellan could carry several major states and questions Lincoln’s administration, ending with a controversial Washington order on recruitment marking and bounty jumping.
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Washington
Mansnat Gey
D.C
Tl. Whitmore
Springfield
J. Nf. Baxter
U.S. Vols
McHf
Gona
Bureau
Libby Prison Vote Report Reflects Soldier Grievances
Fragmentary report notes soldiers in Libby Prison, unable to be exchanged, pressing Lincoln and War Department on equal rights for black soldiers and changes to McClellan’s nomination context. Indicates tensions over terms of exchange and political reaction to the war’s racial policy.
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Libby
George B. McClellan
Lincolna
McClellatse
Lincoln
Primary meetings set for delegate election across Dubuque County
Saturday primary gatherings will be held countywide to elect delegates to Abe County Convention on the 29th instant. The aim is to raise clubs for the Camrarex Henano. organizers expect participation at each meeting and in every township and post office. Cost is 0 to 50 cents, affordable for every man. Democratic meetings should advance plans to raise a Hewanpgerire club.
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Dubuque County
Rnnter
Stench
Hewanpgerire
Wratar was Cast in Lincoln Era Debate
A partisan note argues that each vote for Abraham Lincoln in 1860 cost the country a soldier and $3000, questioning whether repeating that investment is wise or desirable. The brief raises the political and economic stakes of the 1860 election.
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Wratar
Abraham Lincoln
Union talk and editorials on Lincoln in the 1860 era
The piece cites August 16 1860 editorials from the Chicago Tribune and Providence Press noting staunch Unionist and anti-restoration sentiment. It mentions Rev Gilbert of Danbury urging Lincoln support and Rhode Island concerns about McClellan rising in popularity. It also notes Saint Louis Union shifting toward McClellan Pendleton.
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Chieno Tribune
the Tribune
Lincoln
West
Connecticut House of Representatives
Gilbert
Danbury
Thad
Providence Press
Rep
McClellan
Rhode Island
McClelan
Saint Louis Union
Johson
Pendleton
True Issue and No Lying in Springfield Republican Rant
The Springfield Republican denounces Republican allies with harsh critiques under the headline The true issue and no lying. It accuses party presses of aiding the enemy, praises McClellan, and notes editorials and letters from figures like Fernando Wood and Wisconsin’s Jon A. Widrige, while reporting soldier support for McClellan and mentions adverse public sentiment about peace timing and postwar political alignments.
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Springfield
Mass
Union
Fies
McClellan
Mrr
Pendleton
Fernando Wood
George B. McClellan
Lincoln
Jon
A. Widridge
Wisconsin
Washington
Chicago
Wm. S. Groesbeck
Cincinnati
Administration
Detroit
Drec Ress
Insane Asylum
Kalamazoo
Abe Lincoln
Joe Miller
Fred Pouglee
Dan Ries
Joe Bowers
Ratification Meeting in Albany Includes Van Buren Letter
Dispatches describe a large Albany Ratification Meeting where John Van Buren supported McClellan by letter. The letter urges Lincoln’s retirement by March and McClellan as candidate to pursue peace on Union terms, while noting Davis’s overthrow as essential.
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Albany
N. Y
John van Buren
McClellan
Sohn van Buren
Abraham Lincoln
Jefferson Davis
Davis
Richimand
Resolutions Adopted by New York Democratic State Convention
The New York Democratic State Convention adopted resolutions endorsing Gen. George B. McClellan for President and George Pendleton for Vice President and pledging electoral support. It condemns Lincoln's administration, praises Democratic principles, and honors Governor Horatio Seymour and state soldiers.
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New York
Geo
McClelan
L Pendleton
United States
Geo. B. Mee Clellan
Unian
Electors of
Democratic Party
National Army
Congress
Lincoln
Abraham Lingola
Union
Horatio Seymour
Who is Responsible For the withdrawal of McDowell’s Corps
A historic political tract features quotes attacking Abraham Lincoln over Civil War events from Manassas to Chancellorsville and beyond. It names Lincoln as responsible for defeats, suspensions, and strategic decisions while praising a conservative union in the election context. The piece argues for unity against Democrat opposition and frames Lincoln as a target of critique.
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McDowell
Richmond
Abraham Lincoln
Pope
Manassas
Antietam
Abraham Iincoln
Fredericksburg
Chancellorsville
Abraham Linccoln
Mexico
Abraham Lineal
Abrahm Lincoln
Springfield
Illinois
American’ Union
Long Prisoner Roll Call from Iowa Troops in Campaign
Col Joseph B Door wounded, Major Richard Root and many others listed as prisoners or missing. Wounded in side, hands, or ill reports, with numerous officers and soldiers named across companies A through L. Officials state prisoners are well treated and in hospitals. dated Davenport, Iowa.
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Joseph B. Door
Richard Root
John EH
Issett
Wold Belfield
Comelius Bennett Prisimpr
Das
Pritchard
W.S. Don Cuddington
D Warren
Wm Christy
J M Guthrie
Seward Thornton
Thos -Myres
Geo W Burns
Jas W Moore
Jahn
Loomis
Gro
M Detwiler
John C ‘Powers
EB Doane
GF Anderson
Geo W Perse
Jackson Morrow
PC Morshiser
W McCanon
Joseph HL Cobb
MM Walden
WF Ogle
Eliot Shurtz
Andrew Ff Yipton
Juln Davee
James Harton
S58
Haight
Henry Morland
Peter IW Seay
Corpls
John ‘T Millard
Charles Eliott
John Moore
Hugo Fineley
Das H Wither
Alex Sample
Haugh Villa
Geo Worthington
Win Mo Patterson
Mhf Lancaster
Reed Hayden Drivsing
Sergi Joukobf Watkins
Proeate SA
Joh B. Reed
John Mardecin
Corp
Theodore Blake
Privatesy
LG Andrews
James A Benson
Silay Beales
Eljah Conley
Martin Douglas
Thos Gorkin
Das Futlerton
Orlando Kirkham
Geo Miller
Dael Miller
Gro Manson
Win Stalty
Das Scott
Timoth Tillurd
Rebt Vance
Lynan Desein
Wm. Myers
Alé
Serge
Hour Ardlott
Ed Parnsworth
EH Frost
Geo Wo Healshanse
Washington Masters
Ro Morrison
Thos Malling
Geo J Reed
John McKeon
Benj. Verder
J J Walker
John W Piedo
Doy Delay
Geo W
Edgington
John Watton
Co. L
Albert G Heiley
Doh BR Dowlin
Jas Mo Nige
LA Brock
Roe Brown
Frank A Phomar
Oa Morrill
Jas W Pacnesu
BB Sutton
WB Breeson
Verice Brennan
Cyrus Gorwood
Mbv Evans
John Fitzpatrick
Isaac McPheeters
John Stricking
David Woods
Wm Rane
Herman Winebish
Freek Bell
Win Holt Win Appleton
Patrick Davis
van Wimberly
Cyrus T Macy
Maurice Lyons
Warren Kerr
Geo Olsen
Rudolphh Hotmaster
Joseph Johnson
Mrswing
Vo Ro Stevens
Hod Gardner
Henry Horeus
Win JT Wright
John Ziamereun
L—Priveners
Serats
Hom Lyens
W Faller
1 Wetheron
Ted Owen
Corells MD Westcutt
J Clark
Jasey A. Beorian
Lowa Cay
N.B. Basun
Towa
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George Tickner Curtis
Fillmore
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Bramlette
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Jacobs
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D. Prentice
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Commeregial College
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