Greeley and Brown Face Southern Political Realignments
The document argues that Southern loyalty and white supremacy aim to block Republican gains, urging support for Grant and Wilson while warning that a Democratic victory would revive secessionist influence and reduce protections for Black citizens. It frames the North-South vote as pivotal, with focus on Alabama, labor, education, and the ballot's defense of freedom and equal rights.
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South
Alabama
Cley
Greeley
I Klux
Alabama Gaid
Liberty
Grand Wilson
North Carolina
Florida
Louisana
Mississippi
Ohio
Republican Party
Brown
Grant
Wilson
Republic
Vandhee
Democratic voice lauds Grant and fears Greeley in south
A speaker addresses friends in Alabama recalling Grant’s four years of calm government and denouncing Greeley’s possible policy as harmful to the south. He argues business and southern Democrats may oppose Greeley, urging Illinois Pennsylvania Ohio and the loyal North to back a Republican victory amid Ku Klux tensions. The event closes with the Glee Club performance and applause.
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General Grant
Greeley
Grant
Brown
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Ohio
North
Alabama
Buckley
Glee Club
Greeleys Letter Acceptance of Baltimore Nomination Excerpt
Taumany Hatz New York July 11 1872 Fellow blacklegs liars villains slums perjured traitors unhung rebels horse thieves keepers of dens of infamy blackguards scoundrels lewd ruffians hell hounds repeaters lovers of rum fathers of slaves and others. The content is a partisan rebuke of Democratic copperhead allies and echoes secessionist rhetoric with proposed postwar alignments and Confederate symbols.
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Taumany Hatz
New York
Wm. M. Tweed
Tribune
Lars
Jefferson Davis
South
White House
Presidential
Greeley movement in Cincinnati deemed a failure
The Cincinnati Times reports the Greeley movement in Cincinnati as a flat failure. Original Liberals Matthews Treadly Stallo Cox withdraw. current leaders are seen as treacherous and aiming for office via Democratic votes. Hamilton County Republicans are expected to support Grant and Wilson with a large majority.
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Greeley
Cincinnati
Matthews
Treadly
Stallo
Cox
Hamilton County
Grant
Wilson
Cincinnati Times
Liberal Republicans in Aurora Return to Fold Over Baltimore Convention
In Aurora Illinois on July 11 it is reported there is little enthusiasm for the Baltimore Convention. Several Liberal Republicans in the city vow to abandon Locofoco influence and rejoin the fold. Leading Democrats here express support for General Grant.
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Aurora
Ill
Baltimore
Grant
Baltimore Powwow Shows Sparse Crowd in Democratic Convention
Baltimore on July 11 reports a scant turnout for the Democratic convention with trains bringing in few enthusiasts. Kentuckians complain of a forced Greeley platform, while Southern rebels welcome subservient tunes. Citizens call the event a disappointment and urge a quieter funeral in a backwoods town for future displays.
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Baltmore
Greeley
Dem Democrats Split Over Opera House Plan in September
Baltimore July 10 straightout Democrats at Institute Hall waited for Opera House action. Bayard named as president of Straightouters convention with a call to nominate on a Democratic platform. Leaders vow resistance to conspirators, deeming coalitions as bargain driven and doomed. Bolters plan Louisville nominating confab September 3.
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Greeley
Cincinnati
Louisville
Bayard
Baltimore
Institute Hall
Opera House
Delaware
Blanton Duncan
Kentucky
Samuel J. Bayard
New Jersey
Jacob Townsend
Democratic Party
Bolters
Liberals ratification meeting in Madison attracts noise and discontent
In Madison on July 12, a Liberal ratification meeting devolved into noise from cannon and a brass band with scant support. Democratic lawyers George B. Smith and S. A. Penney spoke urging Greeley and Brown, but many Democrats balk at the sell-out, with some pledging to back Grant and Watson instead. Prof. Watkins announces practice in Freeport as advertising doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison, Wis
George B. Smith
S. A. Penney
Greeley
Brown
Grant
Watson
Debate over Greeley and Democratic loyalties in Freeport
The Freeport Bulletin quotes editorials and letters criticizing Times correspondence about Greeley. It argues that Times communications are false, accuses readers of political hypocrisy, and defends Freeport Journal publishing standards. It notes office services, pricing, and a Harper's Weekly binding offer.
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Harper's Weekly
Freeport
Journal
List of Letters Remaining Unclaimed in Freeport Post Office
The notice lists unclaimed letters at the Freeport Illinois post office as of July 15 1872 including Wm F Alston Paul Jacsson Curtis and others with instructions to callers to state advertised letter and the date of advertising. Office hours are daily 6 30 A M to 7 80 P M except Sunday with Sunday hours 8 to 9 A M and 12 to 12 30 P M and holiday hours from 9 A M with a half hour at noon and 4 to 5 P M.
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Freeport
Illinois
Alston
Paul Jacsson
Curtis & Rf
Paol
H Irvine Samuel Smith
Mitchell W D Witt
M Nirkirk
Lizzie Ward
Sarah N. B
Ambrose and Rhodes Wed in Monroe Wisconsin
In Monroe Wisconsin on July 11 a marriage was performed by Reverend Bushly uniting D W C Ambrose and Miss Mary Eliza Rhodes both of Freeport Illinois in a ceremony linking two families in a small community notice
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Monroe, Wis
Mr. Bushly
D.W.C. Ambrose
Mary Eliza Rhodes
Freeport
Obituary notices of Mrs Hulburt and Mr Frazier
In this city on the 8th inst Mrs Harriet wife of Capt R W Hulburt aged 36 years formerly of Rahway N J united with the Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia and later with the Second Presbyterian Church where she aided Sabbath School work and bore a charitable spirit. Also at Schellsburg Pa on July 1th Scott P Prazine aged 82 years and 7 months and the death of Mr Frazier after residing here about ten years and returning from Colorado Territory. he was active in Masonic circles including Evergreen Lodge Freeport Chapter Naval Arch Masons and Freeport Commandery Knights Templar and their resolutions of respect accompany his passing.
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Harriet
R. W. Hulburt
Hulburt
Rahway
New Jersey
East
Presbyterian Church
Philadelphia
Second Presbyterian Church
Schellsburg
Bedford Co
Penn
Scott P. Prazine
Frazier
Colorado Territory
Bedford County
Scott
Evergreen Lodge
Freeport
Naval Arch Masons
Buckeye Mower and Reaper inventor unveils new self ra king rake
Mr Lewis Miller, sole inventor of the Buckeye Mower and Reaper, perfected the New Sidix delivery self ra king reaper that bundles at the driver s will. Tested in Ohio and Iowa harvest fields it drew crowds and high praise at fairs and expositions. At the Kansas City Industrial Exposition it received a fifty dollar premium as the best new agricultural invention of the year. A pamphlet with cuts explains construction and invites orders. the rake will be known by a forthcoming name.
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Lewis Miller
Las
Ohio
Iowa
Kansas City
Miller's Improved Table Rake and Farm Implements
Miller's Improved Table Rake is listed along with a large stock of Junior and Senior Mowers, Droppers, Rotary Tillers. The firm promotes 1872 pricing and terms with W. G. Barnes & Co at 61 & 08 Galena Street. Sweepstakes Threshing Machines by C. Autman & Co of Canton Ohio are also offered with mounted and down Carey compensating powers.
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W. G. Barnes & CO
Galena Street
Carey
C. Autman & Co
Canton
Ohio
Dress Goods Sale at Best & Morgan
Dress goods all reduced with items like Silks at 1.60 and 1.50, Pongees 85 cents, Poplins 20 cents, and various alpacas and plaids. Stock described as too large with broad discounts across dress fabrics from 25 cents to 85 cents and other fabrics at reduced prices.
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Best &Morgan
Shawls Stock Shortage Cited By Best Morg
Retail listing notes large stock of shawls including Paisley Stripe Ottoman and Shetland varieties. Prices span 4.50 to 22.50 with calls for Black Cashmere and Black Silk items. Some entries list Best. & Morg pricing at 6.50, 9.75, 22.50.
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Shetland
White Goods Items and Prices From Marsgailles Listings
Local shop lists white goods with prices including Marsgailles Stripes 30 cents, Marseilles Fig ured 25 cents, Victoria Lawns 25 cents, Stripe Nain sook 25 cents, Stripe Batis tero 45 cents, Yosemite White Goods Grass Cloths 20 cents, White Swiss 20 to 50 cents, French Jacquets fine 25 cents, Percales in stripes 20 cents, Dress Linens 45 cents up. Stock is too large.
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Marseilles
Victoria Lawns
Nainsook
Yosemite
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Hion
W. B. Allison
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Ile
Butletin
The
Freeport Journal
Times
Bulletin
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Freeport Post Office
Giles
Catharine Phillips
Henry Phillips
Waddams
Estray
Charles Mays
Freeport, Tuly
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Mower & Reaper
Miller
H.P. Bigelow & Co
Bishop Lawns
Polanaises
I, P, Bigelow & Co
the Citizen and Round Table
Thomas Brooks
London
Messrs. Armstrong & Co
Boston
Citizen
Beekran Street
P. O
Best & Morgan
Chicago
St. Louis
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