Rally for Appomattox and Grant in Blue Banner Song
A rousing Civil War era chant praises General Grant and Appomattox. The lyrics vow loyalty to the Union and the blue troops, promising to drive the Confederate Grey before them and never forget the fighting boys in blue.
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Stonewall Fackson
Amd
Lee
Appomattoxy
General Grant
Davie
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Grant and Colfax Serenaded at Washington
Washington May 22 A large enthusiastic crowd gathered in front of Grants house for a spontaneous tribute to Grant and Colfax. Speaker Outwell praised Grants war service and urged support in peace. Colfax spoke of the Chicago Convention choice and declared Grant first in war and peace with Liberty and loyalty as guiding ideals.
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Maine
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Chicago
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Vicksburg
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Freeport College Scholarships Offered to Disabled Veterans
A letter in the Freeport area proposes free college scholarships for disabled Civil War veterans, covering forty northern Illinois counties and parts of southern Wisconsin. One Stephenson county slot is promised, with eligibility requiring entry by July 15, and appointment by the county judge before July 1. The note mentions two scholarships for Stephenson due to the local college location. The broader article also cites the Albany Evening Journal recounting an assassination attempt on General Logan and editorials praising The Nation.
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Illinois
Wisconsin
Freeport
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Bayliies & Brorax“n
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Albany Evening Journal
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Chicago
York
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Hahn
Louisiana
Teinois
Martin Bower
Orange Ville
Monrdé
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