Political quotes from Greeley and Wilson on race and union
A compilation of 19th century remarks criticizing racial intolerance and political division. Horace Greeley urges open discussion on presidential candidates and supports Grant for 1872, while accounts condemn anti immigrant and anti American sentiments. May include calls for free vote and disunion as a test of southern sentiment.
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Iay Wilson
South
Horace Greeley
Pittsburg
Greeley
Gratz
A. D
Pennsylvania election result shows 47429 vote margin
The Republican majority in the October election for Congressman at Large was 47,429, a sizable margin indicating strong support for the party in that race.
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Pennsylvania
Look to the Legislature in Local Election Appeal
The message urges voters in the Senatorial district to back Henry Green for Senator and A M Jones and Jones 8S Taggart for the Legislature, claiming Lyman Trumbull seeks to trade votes. It warns Republicans to resist trading and to deny Trumbull's influence.
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Lyman Trumbull
Lyman
Henry Green
A. M. Jones
Jones
Taggart
Lyman ‘Trumbull
Henry Green for Senator Rally in Stephenson and du Daviess
Republican voters in Stephenson and du Daviess counties are urged to support Henry Green for Senator. The call emphasizes he is a true, honest, and reliable man and asks for a strong majority and rally behind the entire Republican ticket.
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Stephenson
du Daviess
Henry Green
Horatio C. Burchard Campaign Appeal
A persuasive civic notice urging support for Horatio C. Burchard in the congressional race. It praises his honesty trustworthiness and reform efforts and urges voters to cast ballots next Tuesday for the Hon. Horatio O. Burchard against his unnamed opponent.
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Horatio C. Burchard
Congress
Horatio O. Burchard
Greeley Catechism Prompts Voting Guidance
Democrats are urged to read the Greeley Catechism before voting or working for Horace Greeley, with a note to check the separate column on the matter next Tuesday.
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Horace Greeley
Greeley
Look Out for Last Cards on Election Day
Stephenson County residents warned to be vigilant about fraudulent last cards and deceptive tactics before the election. Officials urge voters to ignore suspicious notices and rely on official channels for guidance.
Vote Early Urges to Cast and Mobilize Republican Votes
A political plea urges voters to cast ballots early and then actively campaign to secure the remaining Republican vote. The message emphasizes diligent effort to ensure the party's turnout and influence in the election.
Vote for Piersol and Union Heroes
A veteran call to vote and support Jeremiah J. Piersol and his allies in the Union cause. The message cites Piersol’s wartime service and a rebel bullet carried as proof of sacrifice in defense of the country.
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Union
Jeremiah J. Piersol
James S Cochran for State's Attorney in Stephenson County
A campaign appeal urging voters to elect James S Cochran as State's Attorney in Stephenson County, promising a faithful careful and efficient officer and asking voters to roll up a majority in his favor.
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Stephenson County
James S. Cochran
Bring Out Your Votes Rally in Stephenson County
Republicans across Stephenson county press for a strong turnout next Tuesday urging every GOP voter to cast ballots and deliver a solid majority for the Republican ticket with a rallying call to bring out the last vote.
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Stephenson County
Victory Call Urges United Vote Effort Next Tuesday
A rousing plea encourages residents to vote as a united community to secure a decisive victory against Greeley’s forces. The appeal stresses full participation, urging every neighbor to cast and count ballots without omission.
Watch the Polls Urges Republicans to Vote Early
The message urges Republicans to vote early and monitor polling all day next Tuesday. It calls readers to ensure friends vote and to swell the grant majority beyond the 1868 level.
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Grant
One Day Call to Vote Next Tuesday
A civic appeal urges citizens to dedicate one day to the election. It stresses duty to right, justice, peace, and orderly finances, urging early voting and vigilant participation until the last ballot is counted, endorsing earnest, upright leadership.
Young voters urged to back Grant over Greeley
An urging message tells first time voters to cast ballots for Ulysses S. Grant next Tuesday to bless their last hours and ensure their children glory in the deed, and to avoid Horace Greeley.
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Horace Greeley
Ulysses S. Grant
Voters urged to work for full ticket victory
A call to voters to not rely on others and to actively campaign for every item on the slate from President to Coroner, emphasizing personal effort and vigilance to secure a grand victory.
One Day to Vote for Grant and Republican Ticket
Citizens are urged to participate on one designated day next Tuesday to elect the President. The message frames electors as king-makers and asks voters to choose four years of peace and prosperity or chaos and ruin, urging support for Grant and the Republican ticket.
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Grant
Great Presidential contest urged in Stephenson county
In Stephenson county a Presidential contest is described as already decided with victory for Grant supporters. The call urges rallying, canvassing, and ensuring every allied vote is cast next Tuesday to back good government and oppose demands to reopen the rebellion.
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Stephenson County
Grant
The Great Mass Meeting Tremendous Turnout
A gala day for Republicans as a massive gathering fills the event with energetic turnout and party spirit. The rally showcases broad support and a buoyant political mood for the GOP campaign.
Magnificent torch light procession boosts Republican morale
In Freeport a massive Republican show drew thousands for a Carpenter speech on October 28 with a six hundred strong torchlight parade. The event featured hundreds of horsemen, 400 carriages, and banners praising Grant and victory. Garish tableaux included a railroad wagon display and Greeley caricatures as crowd energy surged ahead of Tuesday’s election.
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Greeleyite
Forreston
Florence
Toran
Greeley Club
Grant Boys
Tanners
Hulburt
Stephenson Street
Look Out for Lies and Election Slanders
A warning urges vigilance against Democratic falsehoods planned to be released on election day to mislead Republican voters. It condemns last minute slanders and calls voters not to be swayed by deceptive campaigning.
Gratz Brown Struggles After Speech in Belleville
Distilled soft shell crabs ruin Gratz Brown as telegraphic Belleville report notes he arrived at the hotel sick and required two men to help him up stairs. After about two hours he recovered enough to deliver a ten minute speech.
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Gratz Brown
Belleville
B. Gratz Brown
Wheat harvest growth predicts strong prosperity
The country reports wheat production about one sixth above normal and export demand is notably healthy. Officials say the favorable crop and robust foreign market should yield broad prosperity for the economy.
Speeor Address By Hon H C Burghard at Wilcoxon Opera House
Hon H C Burghard spoke to an intelligent audience at Wilcoxon Opera House revealing party distinctions and political principles. The speaker urged voters to consider party aims over personal gain, noting the Republican rise and Democratic loyalty to names, with references to historic figures and the need for principled governance.
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Carpenter
Atkins
H.C. Burchard
Speeor
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H. C. Burghard
Wilcoxon Opera House
Wiles House
Grant Ae Club
James G. S. Best
H. C. Burchard
Breeport
Busine
Dette
Democratic Party
Repu
Otherulwer
Fairfield
Ins
Jackson
New Orleans
Clay
A. Douglas
Eead
Cal
Regis
Eas
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John Dougherty
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