Buckeye Republicans Plan Delegates for County Convention
Here will be a meeting of the Republicans of the town of Buckeye in the town house on Tuesday evening September 1st at 7 o'clock for the purpose of sending four delegates to the County Convention. Present are local party officials and community figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County
Plymouth Wall
Freeport
Carguit
Alro
Fresport
Judicial District
Hitneis
Jon A. Logan
Tsuo
Gham
Winn Bape
Suz
Bruphenson
Tu Daviess
Yay
Buckeye
Stephenson County Republican Candidate Announcements
A series of 1868 and 1888 notices announce candidacies for Clerk of the Circuit Court and Sheriff in Stephenson County. Entries reference George Osterhout Davis, Charles E. Welty, Jonn R. Hayes, Agron W W Hall, and others, all stating candidacy subject to Republican conventions and dates in Freeport Lena and Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson Cour Pleoase
Freeport
George Oster+hout
Davis
Davia
Vothrs
Charles E. Welty
Waddaing
Stephenson County
Jonn R. Hayes
Jefferson
Agron W.W. Hall
Lena
Kentucky Election and Grant Welcome in Freeport
Kentuckys election results favored the Democrats with a large majority as Union and rebel sentiment shaped the fallout. General Grant traveled home to Galena, greeted by a crowd in Freeport. he appeared in plain dress and acknowledged supporters, while locals cheered and fired a thirteen-gun salute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Grant
Freeport
Priddy
Tellégram
U.S. Grant
Galend
Stephenson Street
Grant
Democratic Club Speech Night in Hettinger Block
About fifty or sixty youths gathered at the Democratic club rooms to hear Meacham Abrams and Braisted. Meacham apologized for a poor reception at Rockford and explained finance issues in a lucid manner. O Connell from Dublin told a pointlessly long story. Abrams claimed a big heart and Braisted declared readiness to stump this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Club
Hettinger’s Block
Meacham
Abrams
Braisted
A. D. Meachium Esq
Court House
Rockford
Winnebago
O’connell
Hiiling
Dublin
One Grant Club Votes to Gut Evenings After September First
A New York Grant Club with business aims votes to end evening activities after September 1 until after the election. The measure targets all evening events, signaling a campaign pause during the political period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Grant Clubs
Townsend on Seymour and Buchanan in Town Gossip
George Alfred Townsend compares Horatio Seymour to James Buchanan, noting resemblance in failure traits and political reach. He mocks Seymour as a lifeless, slender figure lacking individuality, contrasting him with past presidents and criticizing Democratic leadership and discipline.
Rebels Vote Democratic Ticket Amid War Tensions
The final move of the rebels before the war was to back the Democratic ticket. After the conflict began, a similar shift appeared as the rebels moved from rebellion toward democracy, highlighting a cycle between political allegiance and upheaval.
Largest flag ever made in the country for $500
A Seymour and Blair campaign flag finished in New York measures fifty feet by thirty feet and is claimed to be the largest flag in the nation. It is described as to be used as a winding sheet next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Republican Mags Meeting on Public Square Aug 11 1868
The notice invites Republicans in the county to a meeting on Cheraday pvenlue the 11th where Hon D McCart will discuss political issues before the True Lights. A large platform and conveniences will be provided. the event is by order of the President S F Aspinwalt Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freerorn
Cheraday
McCartsney
F. Aspinwalt
Sec’y
Home of Colfax Visited in South Bend Indiana
A Cincinnati Chronicle correspondent describes Schuyler Colfax’s unostentatious South Bend home, a modest cottage with simple grounds, contrasting with the town’s wealthier residences. The piece recalls Colfax’s early editorial work at the Register, his steadfast stance on paying national debt, and the public esteem he holds after fourteen years in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Chronicle
Bend
Ind
Colfax
United States
Sietor
South Bend
Schuyler Colfax
Ohio
Zeegister
Congress
Saul
the Chronicle
Government debt claim misleads readers
The piece notes some Democratic papers tout an unfunded debt figure of four thousand million dollars. It suggests this implies a stance to ignore rebel debts and compensate emancipated slaves, hinting at political messaging rather than solid fiscal facts.
New York Republicans Form Monitor Clubs for Governor Candidate
The Republicans of New York organize Monitor Clubs to honor their governor candidate, who financed the first Monitor and aided its crew at Fortress Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fortress Monroe
Blair a Confiscationist letter from Frank P Blair
General Blair writes from July 11 1865 urging disbandment of his corps and thanking soldiers for service. He discusses land allotments and the creation of a citizen soldiery in the South while linking the rebellion to European threats against Mexico. He argues for peaceful restoration of the republic and hints at future duties if European aggression continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bales
Oulsville
Republic of Mexico
Mexico
Pacific
Frank P. Blair
Gen. C. Cupim
Pedestrian Mark Grayson Plans Transcontinental Walk
The Chicago Times reports Mark Grayson, author actor and pedestrian, aims to walk 1,858 miles from Richmond to Omaha in 47 days, starting July 8. He will later attempt New York to San Francisco in 75 days beginning September 15, carrying a Democratic flag and delivering sixty speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Times
Mark Grayson
Richmond
Omaha
Blue Ridge
Aleghany Mountains
Chicago
Notice to Tobacco Manufacturers From Internal Revenue
Officials in Chicago Illinois publish a 1868 notice to all snuff tobacco and cigar makers. It requires businesses and individuals in the trade to burnish local details and provide inventories of tobacco snuff cigars and boxes held on July 20 1868 and inventories monthly through January 1869. Paper blanks and instructions available on request at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of the Ass Sepsor
Art Internal Revenue
Internal ‘Revenue Law
Hin
Delirious Private Miles O Reilly's Self Destruction
The article reports the death of Private Miles O Reilly after a night of heavy drinking at a hotel. He smoked chlorformed to steady nerves and died from a lethal dose. Prominent in politics, he favored Chase's nomination and leaves a widow and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles O'Reilly
Charles G
Owen Mae
Chase
Halpine Ha
Agai
The Coming Horse Fe naught Aims At Turf Glory
Fe naught, a chestnut stallion owned in Boston, won the $10,000 race in Buffalo. His best time before Wednesday was 9, and his last half of the third heat showed remarkable speed, finishing the distance with a lead of eight lengths in 1:11. Doble praised his pace, noting Fe naught's speed past Dari Mace in the final quarter. Experts call him a potential coming horse in American racing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenaught
Buffalo
Boston
Turf
Political fealty and wage threats in state race
The New York Times argues that if Mr Griswold uses power to fire Irish workers at his Troy ice works for planning to vote for Seymour, his action would be condemned as cruel. The piece contrasts this with Wade Hampton facing strong Democratic opposition and notes widespread laboring class voting patterns in the South for General Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Griswold
Repubican
North
The Par virtuoso Delgardo rises from slavery to fame
Juncture Delgardo, famed violinist and leader of Empe Maximilian's orchestra, performs Livori's celebrated piece The bird on the tree imitating the nightingale. A former Louisiana plantation slave, he earned freedom after his master was shot during bushwhacking. Delgardo's skill surpasses many composers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Delgardo
Webster Opposes Ratification of Treaty and Alaska Gold Visit
The article reports Mr. Webster opposing ratification of a treaty cited as a miserable bank. The House nearly refused $7.2 million in gold for Alaska. A Baron referenced in a remark about a master, noting an iceberg. It also mentions a twenty foot seam of anthracite coal surpassed Lehigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Webster
Californ
House of Representatit
Bortoeckl
Alaska
Lehigh
Horseradish Remedy Claimed For Hypochondria Cure
A New York Times correspondent notes a proposed home remedy for a phobia like hypochondria. He states horseradish mixed with oil, taken a tablespoonful and retained in the stomach, plus a poultice of game over the wound, has proved a prompt cure in several instant cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yo Times
America
Public figure questions Freedmen Bureau spending
The public learns from official statements about Freedmen's Bureau finances, noting discrepancies in reports of annual consumption, cloth rationing, medicines, salaries, and schooling. The document critiques spending, claiming white rebels received more aid than Black beneficiaries, and questions the handling of funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freedmen’s Bureau
Wiley
Ton
German Polar Expedition Seeks Franklin Remains
A German Arctic voyage sailed last May with twelve ships of eighty tons each under Captain Weg. Reports say the fleet has advanced to latitude seventy five near Greenland coast aboard the German Polar Hunter. Wanderers hope to meet whale and learn if Sir Franklin's crew remains survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Pole
Eeweg
Gitland
Esquimaux
Sir Franklin
Proclamation by Howard and New Editor Sparks Paper Debates
Howard issues proclamation while the assistant editor of a young paper responds with a new editorial stance. The local publication battles over direction, tone, and readership as staff negotiate control and future coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farger Howard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Areeport Journal
James
McCall
Bilfor
Propristor
Ulysses S. Grant
Illinois
Triana
John M. Palmer
Macoupin County
Governenty
John Dougherty
Tifton County
John A. Logan
Jackson County
Edward Rummel
Peoria County
Erastus N. Bates
Marion County
Charles E. Lippincott
Cass County
Washington Bushnell
LaSalle County
Elihu B. Washburne
Jo Daviess County
Board of Equalization
John D. Platt
Robert E.logan
Whiteside County
Andrew Shuman
Cook County
John Reid
Will County
Gustavus Koerner
Lorenz Mentano
Moses M. Bane
Join W. Blackburn
Joux D. Strong
Stevirx A Hurlbut
Jesse S. Hindruup
Thomas G. Frost
Samuel C.parks
Bdward Kitchrul
Daniel W. Munn
J. Henderson
James McCoy
Tosukt O. Glover
Daswon G
Chas. F
Springer
Republican County Convention
HR. Laveryny
Dakota
Florence
West Point
Jurgen
Bua
Eet Betopatos
KO. Wooolworth
Chatriian Ja Daviess Co. Central Cony
HOV
Ankeny
Chartian Stephenson Co
Central
Joan TV Squlen
Winnebago Co
Pole
Kentucky
Holland
Buckner
Union
Judas Iscariot
Doolittle
Republican Party
Democratic ‘Party
South Carolina
Townsend On
Seymour
George Alfred Townsend
Horatio Seymour
Troy Times
Mr. Seymour
James Buchanan
Buchanan
Utica
Lancaster
Buchanaga’s
Duke of
Quloster
Frank Pierce
Tyler
Polk
van Buren
Horatio Eymour
Tome
Democratic Party
Nepescripe
Mr. Colfax
Blair
Farewall
Bates
Internat
Semmes
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!