Republican State Convention Delegates Urged Illinois 1872
The Republican voters of Illinois are requested to elect delegates to a state convention in Springfield on May 22 at 12 m to nominate candidates for the November 1872 elections and to elect forty two delegates to the national convention in Philadelphia. Delegates are apportioned by 1868 Republican presidential vote. counties to send representation and clerks of the Supreme Court include three grand divisions. Signers include the Republican State Centre Committee and county leaders.
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Illinois
Springfields
Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Republican State Centre Committee
Union Republican County Convention Notice
The Republican voters of Stephenson County townships and Freeport wards are asked to send delegates to a county convention at 1 p m on Thursday May 16 1872 in the Circuit Court Room Freeport. Delegates will select eight to represent the county at the Union Republican State Convention in Springfield on May 2 1872. Each township and ward votes plus one delegate for every fifty Grant votes in 1868 or fraction over twenty five. A list of townships wards committeemen and delegate entitlements follows.
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Stephenson County
Freeport
Circuit Court Room
Springfield
General Grant
Palmer versus Palmer sparks Chicago fire of rhetoric
The piece derides John M Palmer and Horace Greeley while accusing Republicans of corruption via Trumbull's three Senate elections. It mocks the Cincinnati conference and rebukes Palmer for his actions, claiming he has made an ass of himself.
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Horace Greeley
Cincinnati
John M. Palmer
Palmer
Palmer and Greeley Quarrel Cited Amid Contradictions
The record notes John M. Palmer issued conflicting statements while Jorace Greeley, amused yet habitual, retorted with a sharp rebuke, saying Villain, you lie. The exchange reflects the era’s volatile political rhetoric and personal animosities.
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John M. Palmer
Jorace Greeley
Grant Strength With the People, Not Politicians
The passage asserts President Grant enjoys mass support among laborers and merchants, while critics including Greeley, Trumbull, Schurz and their allies know it. It accuses opponents of falsifying facts to mislead voters and undermine his standing.
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Grant
Jorace Greeley
Trumbull, Schurz & Co
Copperhead papers swing Republicans toward Grant
The Chicago Times and rival copperhead sheets push Republicans back into the party fold. The Syracuse Standard, a leading Liberal paper, says the Cincinnati Convention will be a Democratic Copperhead affair and now endorses Grant with full support.
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Chicago Times
Syracuse
Cincinnati
Grant
Syracuse Standard Backstops Liberals Coverage
The Syracuse Standard reverses its stance on the Liberal Party, signaling a shift in editorial posture and audience alignment for upcoming elections. The move follows recent political developments and local reactions to Liberals' platform and candidates.
Palmer declines Governor bid amid Oglesby push
The Freeport Journal recalls Gov. Palmer’s reform stance, then notes a post on his renomination bid. Palmer explains he cannot support Grant, cites Sheridan and Chicago fire order, but suggests the real reason is Oglesby’s candidacy. He declines to run, hinting at a response to Oglesby.
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Freeport Jovanat
Palmer
Springfeld
Philadelphia
Illinois
Dick Oglesby
Grant
Gen. Sheridan
Chicago
Sheridan
Oglesby
Captain Scott
Callers and Signers in Illinois Liberal Republicans Tale
The piece attacks John Y. Eustace of Lee county and Fred Sackett of Whiteside as false Reformers steering toward the Cincinnati Convention. It notes Sackett’s failed confirmation as Collector of Internal Revenue, mocks Chicago Tribune praise, and ties the figures to Democratic and pro-Andrew Johnson sentiment, challenging party loyalty and intent.
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Illinois
Cincinnati
John Y. Eustace
Lee County
Fred Sackett
Whiteside County
Chicago Tribune
Dodge
Senate
Sackett
Horace White
Johnny Eustace
Congress
H. C. Burghard
Andy Johnson
Jeff Davis
John V. Eustace
Lieutenant Governorship Candidates Placed Before Convention
The article notes that John L. Beveridge, currently a member of Congress at Large, is a candidate for Lieutenant Governor. It also mentions O. B. Farwell as a candidate, with Judge Wait and Mr. Bates in the field, signaling a robust slate. The piece urges the State Convention to select the best men for the November ticket.
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John L. Beveridge
Congress
O. B. Farwell
Wait
Mr. Bates
Governor Blair and Cincinnati libel against Grant rebuffed
The article reports that Gov Blair of Michigan will not attend Cincinnati events and asks friends to stay away. It details sharp rebuttals from Gen John A Dix Marshal Roberts and others denying affiliation with the Liberal movement, and recounts commentary from The Nation and The Chicago Times on tariff issues and party dynamics. It cites Springfield Journal support for Grant and Palmer Kellogg, notes Republican resolutions by Senator Trumbull, and critiques Col Hecker’s stance on temperance and the Cincinnati convention, concluding with defenses of Grant against slander and a farewell to Hecker.
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Gov. Blair
Michigan
Cincinnati
John A. Dix
Marshal O. Roberts
Greeley
New York
Chicago Times
Porkopolis
Springfield Journal
Palmer
General Grant
Congress
Republican Party of
Finois
Springfield
Republican Party
Trumbull
Cot
Fars Hooxer
Chicago
Grant
Corts Vention
Hooxan
General’ Assembly
Illinois
Col
Heckin
Col. Hecker
Hecker
Lyman Trumpany
Hzoxer
President Grant
Hecent
Jim Fisk
Jay Gould
Copperhead
Col. Hacker
Twenty-first Illinois
Who Is Gibbons In New York Politics
The New York Tribune asks the question who is Gibbons. He is the President of the Workingmen's Central Union in New York and pledges their 20,000 votes to Grant in November.
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The
New York Tribune
Gibbons
Workingmen’s Central Union
New York
Grant
False Imputations Against Grant Administration
Freeport Bulletin argues against Grant, claiming the Treasury loss under Grant is greater than all prior administrations combined, then countering with figures from Jackson and Van Buren eras. It cites Samuel Swartwont, comparisons of government revenue, and asserts Grant’s loss percentage is the lowest since Jackson. Senator Wilson is referenced.
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Grant
Treasury
United States
Freeport Bulletin
Samuel Swartwont
Jackson
New York Custom House
General Jackson
General Grant
John Quin Adams
John Tyler
Presiden Tyler
van Buren
Senator Wilson
Springfield Copperhead Organ Reflects Liberal Movement Insight
The Springfield copperhead organ and its Chicago counterpart the Times show concern and knowledge of the Cincinnati Liberal movement, revealing an aging but significant sense of the movement's nature and design.
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Springfield Copperhead
Chicago
The
Times
Cincinnati
Immense Republican Rally in New York Address
A large Republican gathering in New York featured speeches by General Sickles and Senators Wilson and Trumbull. Wilson defended the party, praised Lincoln, and urged unity while disputing Trumbull’s criticisms and touting civil service reforms and amnesty policies.
Fragmented Political Speech on Powers and Corruption
Fragmented OCR text captures a political rally with references to the old flag, the blue and gray factions, and critiques of government power. It mentions figures like Trumbull Wilson Robeson and a call for unity, diligence, and conciliatory conduct toward opposing supporters.
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Ee Trumbull
Cory
Mr. Wilson
Wilson
Spina
Trumbull
Trumbul
Robeson
Cincinnati
Delphia
Appliug
America
Palmer and Palmer on reform and the 1868 political scene
John M. Palmer argues against renominating Grant and outlines reform goals tied to civil rights, governance, and honesty. He cites 1856 party strength in Macoupin county and warns that federal overreach and wartime measures must be checked by state and local reforms. He stresses the need to win public trust through accountable government and a return to constitutional liberties.
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John M. Palmer
Ner
Macoupin County
Coar
Spri
Gran
Canvays
Cess
Repu
Grant
Great
Chicago
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