Demands of party loyalty in wartime letters from 1861
A long, fragmented 1861 correspondence exposes clashes over Democratic and Union loyalties. Messages discuss Blair and Seymour, party consistency, and attacks on Republican allies. Included are endorsements, contracts, and moral arguments tied to the Grant and Sherman era political divide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remania
Democritic Journal
Séymont
Blair
K. K. Ix
Zavesvillé
Courier
Muskingtom
Seymour
Blairy
F. P. Blair
Democratic Party
N. Y
Secens
Wise
Richmond
New York
Forrest
Vallandigham
Wash Mc ‘Bean
Grant
LaCrosse Democraté
Cincinnati Enquirer
Sherman
Chase
Seymour Woh
Westbote
Volksfreund
Germania
Stolenti
A Arnold
Depatinctt
Tial Ba
Major McKinstry
Jig Penchald & Kearns
Murphy
Verdin
Bacause
Copperhead
Sheriff
John O’neil
Mbelsnis
McKinstry
Gbneratthis
Bogg
St. Genevieve
Brank P. Blair, Jr
Lewis ‘W. Bogg
Honest and dishonest officials across parties noted
A contemporary observer remarks that many Republican officials are dishonest but many are honest, while an honest Democratic official in minor departments is scarcely seen in their circle. The comment underscores perceived partisan integrity gaps within government.
Memphis Democratic Meeting Critics Grant Defence
At a Memphis Democratic meeting rebels targeted General Grant with harsh rhetoric calling him an infamous liar and a failure. Protests referenced a $5,000 bet and public wagers continuing amid partisan exchange and printed rebuttals about Grant’s generalship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Sale
Grant
Billingsgate
Des Moines and Des Moines Valley Railroads Promise Growth
The article describes railroads advancing into the prairie forming new towns with Council Bluffs as a terminus. Des Moines rises as a future second city with booming timber, coal, crops, and a growing population of about 16,000. It notes industry, fruit vine growth, and political tensions around the Copperhead sentiment, ending with a reflection on democracy among settlers and a faded Lost Cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac
Bealinba
Ithig Prairie
Council Blass
Missouri River
San Francisco
New York
Outa
Des Moines
Tla
Ilinois
Davenport
Aggsayan
Theeport
Mississippi
Waters
Granit
Colfa
Capitol
Jarvis
Billingsgate
Curran
Burke
Exposition in New York Wool Show and Politics
Readable scraps describe a wool and textile exposition beside Crosby's, with wool textiles, shawls, and related goods. mentions posters and a political meeting on Aug 5 to nominate candidates for President and Vice President, noting Susan B. Anthony's expected presence and ongoing Democratic and Republican tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tioh Butane
Satichotheir
Mungo
Sonevila Bntitidhdston Pbuitioni
Susan B. Anthony
Lnabili
American ’ Association For the Advancement
Vnow
S and
Mark Smith
Heay
Raen
McVicker
Moss
Mr. Smith
Hyman
J Aso
Cox
Seymour Defends Democrat Plan On Currency
In a New York speech dated mid March, Horatio Seymour argued a large portion of government control rests with 2.5 million and later 12.5 million people in humble circumstances. He claimed Democrats aim to "cest" by paying hands in depreciated currency, alleging violation of government contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horatio Seymour
Wolfe
Seymour
Sale Pikels
Ig Inc
Nisipaih
A & Bone
New ‘York
Democratie
Seymo
Roscoe
Conkling
York Tribune
Hi Grant
Ulysses
Horatio ‘Eaing
John Banvard
Grant
Irgason
Grange and
Henaven
New York
McClellan Backs Seymour and Blair in Contested Race
McClellan supports Seymour and Blair in the disputed contest. He watches the clash between factions from the safe side of the ditch, as he tends to do.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClellan
Seymour
Blair
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MIA Constantivos Vv
Heaton
Frank Blair
Jim Neal
St. Louis Arsenal
John H. Bowen
Jarank'p
Beata Jr
Bowen
Wee Ba
McKinstry Orb
Xugrte
Igor
General McKinstry
B. Gishard
Charley Elleard
Frank P. Blair
Elleard
St. Louis
Frank
John
Neal
Avishi
Moinstry
Farrar
General Meigs
Missouri
Blair, Jr
Meigs
McKingétry
United States
Wade Hampton
General Grant
Stampton
Wilkes
Spirit
Raehisean
Anon
LLANE
Ittada
Andy
Onelevision
Hational
Twoaias Bhatigeeches
Ainc
Eta
Wadd Hampton
Semmes
Toombs
Witeik
Steneialatigeipia
Hancock
Hartford
Metropolitan ‘Democratic Club
Henry
Conon
Albany
New-York Tribune
Pirot National Bank of
Girard
Béni
Franklin
Philadelphia
Brick Pomerly
Boymour
Reublican
Heshad
Rejdide Rho Protecoecy
Wi HyWard
Nion Paper
Union
Shelbyville
Tenn
Andrew Johnson
Nash! Gazette
Pete
Charleston
Seth Wilbur’ Pain
Sacramento
de Witt County
New
Englaid
Schuyler Colfax
Pomeroy
Crosse, Democrat
Sailo
Kid
Colfax
Pallant
Seymr
Spo
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