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Freeport Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1867

Page

7

Anti National Copperheadism Opposes Union Reconstruction Roles

The Copperhead party described as a State Rights faction is labeled disunionist for opposing the national debt, currency, and Congress laws. It seeks to suppress rebellion and reconstruct the nation only with Unionist exclusion, pushing to honor rebellion and treason as worthy. The text cites Calhoun, Buchanan, and Jeff. Davis as proponents of State Rights doctrine.

Copperhead Confederate Party State Rights National Congress Calhoun Buchanan Jeff. Davis South United States

Return Soldier Critiques Political Loyalty After Civil War

A returned soldier compares voting choices with military loyalties and accuses supporters of dishonoring fallen comrades. He argues that backing the Democrat ticket equates to treason against the Union and cites Gen Sheridan to condemn treachery.

Buchanan Jeff Davis Gen. Sheridan

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