Grant likely next President as 1868 campaign opens
The article argues the 1868 race is already underway with strong support for Grant nationwide. It contends Democrats struggle to unite a nominee, noting Pendleton, Hancock, Seymour, and Johnson factions. It asserts Grant’s leadership will secure victory, recalling his Virginia triumph over Lee and the crushed rebellion.
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Grant
Chase
United States
Gen. S. Pendleton
Sear
Johnson
Gen
Hancock
Mrs. Surratt
Horatio Seymour
New York
New ‘York
Virginia
Lee
Stanton Reinstated Sparks Congressional Turmoil
The Senate restored Secretary Stanton to the War Department after his expulsion by Congress. The President stays cautious, avoiding communications while Congress plans to press for information via a House resolution. Maryland Governor Swann loses to William T. Hamilton as successor to Reveritty Johnson. The New York Herald backs Andrew Johnson for President. An Eastern Canada earthquake raises questions about Seward province negotiations.
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Congress
A.J
Stanton
Senate
War Department
Gen. Grant
War Office
Washington
House
Secretary of War
Mr. Stanton
Wm. T. Hamilton
United States
Maryland
Reveritty Johnson
Swann
Union Party of
Hamilton
A True Statement on Reconstruction and Racial Tensions
The Alabama Republican argues that Democratic papers sensationalize incidents to harm emancipated people. It asserts blacks lack a conspiracy to harm whites, while accusing Alabama rebels of plotting to defeat Reconstruction and disfranchise voters after the 41st Congress election. The piece accuses rebels of seeking to restore vassalage.
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Alabama
Is He Satisfied Our Readers Followed Our Editorial
Readers who followed our extended account of the Rocky Mountains will recall Geo. Francis Trait. We criticized his gab and conceit as the party moved west. He was later arrested in Queenstown on suspicion of Fenianism, a claim he denies while vowing to return to share future ravings.
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Rocky Mountains
Francis
Hopoine
England
Queenstown
Old Albion
Free America
Black person and copperhead politics in wartime rhetoric
The piece attacks Democratic editors and its readers for using the term Black person in anti emancipation era speeches. It argues this language mirrors tyranny and prejudice, linking copperhead rhetoric to British and Turkish oppression. The author condemns racist strategizing in political discourse and calls for equal opportunity for all citizens.
Cedarville Festival Nets Over One Hundred Dollars
From Cedarville on January 18 1868 Ep Journal reports a charity festival for the Unto Sunday School as a complete success. A large crowd filled the hall enjoyed meals and music while letters were distributed at the post office. The fundraising netted about 112 dollars and 20 cents, likely a record for the town. Local ladies organized the event and earned high praise. D T
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Cedarville
Journal
Journal of
D. T
Baileyville Division installs officers and promotes temperance
In Baileyville January 1868 the Baileyville Division No. 6918 of T. installed officers at the M. E. Church with Past Grand Worthy Deputy T. B. Bailey presiding. Officers named include Levi Clark W P Mrs E Ellicott W A William Debenham Chap 5 William Elliott T Mrs Debenham F S Miss M Hunting R S Miss Rebecca J Elliott Conductor Miss Schofield A C Thomas Shuler S B Samuel Sargent C B. Rev Mr Newton spoke on Not Another Drop, followed by Joseph Scott on temperance. A temperance song by six girls sang with organ accompaniment. Music by Henry and Mrs Knapp received praise. The division, now sixty five members, aims to expand and compete with Freeport in the temperance movement.
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Baileyville
M. E
Order
T. B. Bailey
Levi Clark
W. P
E. Ellicott
W. A
William. Debenham
William Elliott
Debenham
F.S
M. Hunting
R.S
Miss Smith
A. R
Rebecca J. Elliott
Schofield
A. C
Thomas Shuler
Samuel Sargent
Newton
Joseph Scott Esq
Knapp
Washington dispatch on politics and rail progress
From Washington and Warington dated January 11 1868 the writer comments on national politics including Grant as favored candidate for President and Democratic leadership uncertainty. He notes legislation around Stanton and War Department, praise for Gen John C Cox for patent office appointment, NH election bets, Meade and Ord in radical favor, and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad improvements toward a faster Washington to Baltimore route with bridges and attractions along the line.
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Horton
Freeport
Johnson
Hancock
Grant
Wilvest
Pendleton
North
Jerry Black
Old Hickory
Stanton
Senate
Howard
Andy
War Department
Granger
John C. Cox
Ilinois
Interior Department
New Hampshire
Granite
Meade
Ord
Baltimore & Ohio R. R
Washington
Baltimore
Wheeling
Garrett
Decatur Letter Praises Freeport Journal from Dixie
A 1868 letter from H. G. Thomas of Decatur Alabama expresses steady readership of the Freeport Journal. He sends 1.40 and requests back issues up to January 1st, noting he cannot be without the paper to stay connected with “God's country” and home.
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Freeport Journal
H. G. Thomas
Republican State Convention Nominates Grant for Presidency
Connecticut at its Republican State Convention nominated Gen. Grant for the Presidency by a unanimous vote. She also declared support for paying the national debt in good faith according to its tenor.
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Connecticut
Gen. Grant
Destitution in Alabama a Humbug says Alabama Republican
An Alabama Republican rebuttal argues North Alabama harvests are abundant and people have enough to eat though cotton and corn fetch low prices. It accuses copperhead papers in the North of spreading starvation fears and claims money is scarce due to lack of buyers for cotton and corn. The piece suggests destitution reports are political swindling by the Democratic party seeking power.
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Copperhead
North
South
North Alabama
Alabama
Democratic Party
A Stout Stream and a Tough Story
A Baltimore firefighter recounts a hard rescue in a burning building. With no escape, he directs a child down from a fourth-floor window using a massive three-inch water stream. He tightens his hold with body and coat, sliding to the pavement unscathed, inviting verification at the scene.
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Baltimore
Jackey
Leap Year 1868 Promises Longer February and Proposals
A 1868 Leap Year note celebrates February gaining a 29th day and predicts more marriages, bolder proposals, and social perks for women. It jokes about timid suitors, coquetry lessons, and the old idea that leap years empower ladies to act on love before masculine hesitation wanes.
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Thomas
Peter
Marty
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Jare
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Decatur
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Song of the
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