Stephenson County Republican primary candidate announcements
A series of 19th century notices from Stephenson County candidates announces bids for Clerk of the Circuit Court Sheriff and other offices. Names include Charles Welty Jo ans Hayes Willian Cox and Dr John Seebold, all subject to the Republican County Convention in 1863 1864 and 1883 with dates and locations in Davis Jefferson Lena and Rock Grove.
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Phen Pitories
George Oster Howe
Msip
Davis
Evleaf
Realt Court
Daly
Shao
Il Iself
Circuit Court
Charles
Welty
Ward
Stephenson County
Republican Company
Joan IL Hayes
Jeferson
Fis
Weise
Agron Wallot
Lena
Civiult Court
Hias
Tan Muggust
John F Seebuld
Ruck-Grove
Reoorter
Vorkus Oy Rock
Second Ward Republican Caucus Meets in Freeport
Multiple ward and town Republican caucuses scheduled for Saturday September 12 with open polls and county convention delegate selections. Meetings listed include Second Ward Freeport Third Ward Hilver Creek Introm Tack Rog Tun Davis Mercy Winslow Lancaster West Point Kent Ridott Florenceville Ducati and more with times ranging from afternoon to evening.
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Gilye
Freeport
Court House
Ward
Catinety
AY Ngreen
Second Ward
Pennsaylvania Trouge
Statie County
Buckman
Third Ward
Ofice of Lalley & Brawley
ATV O'Espel
Choos Dng
Hilver Creek
Verry School Jonge
Hing
Hhree
Clanchard
Com
George Osterhout
Davis
Om Sitieday
Cidélosing
Deltentos
Hho
Winslow
Walcox
A. Phere
West Point
Lena
Kent
Wingard
Holl
Silas Whister
Republian
Ridott
Ridott Centre
Loveland. Com
Postponed Meetings and Vermont Election Victory
Postponements noted for HARTY meetings and a visit of Colonel John Dougherty and Col. B. N. Bates to Freeport, while Vermont’s election results favor Republicans by a large margin. The piece argues Democratic efforts failed to stop the GOP gain and hails Vermont as first to fire the copperhead reaction. Hurrah for Vermont.
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John Dougherty
B. N. Bates
Freeport
Babaibeb
Vermont
Blictin
Fcb
New England
Zions Concluktariyns
Émnest
Ilayé
Green Mountain
Pendleton Withdraws Illinois Speaking Plans Amid Ohio Canvass
The Bulletin reports George H Pendleton has withdrawn all Illinois appointments due to Ohio canvass demands. It questions implications for Illinois Democrats and cites a Springfield dispatch confirming the bow to the Ohio situation. The piece notes anticipated Pendleton speeches and party dynamics in Dixon Illinois and broader contest for the fall election.
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Bulletin
Stephenson County
Pendleton
Geo. J. Pendleton
Ilinois
Dixon
United States
George Hi
Gen. McClernand
Democratic State Central Committee
Springfield Register
George
Geo. II
Illinois
Ohio
Thinais
Yimes
Seymour
Blair
War of Words Over Prisoner Exchanges Continues
The Buffalo advertiser published Meredith statement refuting a New York World sensational claim by Robert Ould about prisoner exchanges. The note details historical cartel suspensions, treatment of negro troops, and paroles seized by guerrillas, arguing Confederate charges lack truth and citing events from 1863 to 1864.
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Qedychaggings
Grint
Peyain
Buffalo Adigiiser
Meredith
United States
Aupésey
Buffalo Commercial
New York World
Robert Ould
Nel
Jei
Davis
Congress
Vicksburg
Chickamauga
Hus
Ogle
Guerrilas
Ohio copperheads and repudiation debate linger in 1868 campaign
The letter discusses Republican strategy for the 1868 national campaign, noting uneasy support for repudiation and Greenbacks and a preference to avoid broad overseas conversions. It contrasts Ohio’s copperhead condition with scenes in Illinois and Vermont, while predicting continued political realignment and the impact of Grant and Colfax on the Democratic Party.
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Agienna
George
Ohio
Italy
Vermont
Gobi
Grant
Colfax
Lilinois
Parole exchange debate and Confederate prisoner policy
Forwarding the paroles to Tichtoond and the rebels demanded a prisoner exchange. Mrs Culley refused, citing rebel government plans and mistreatment of captured Union soldiers. The account notes 1864 exchanges, Grant’s limited power, and overview of prisoner return obstacles.
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Tichtoond
Culley
Belliah
United State
Gert GranGe
Deere
Unite States
Grant
Robert
Colin
Burraro
Editor defies publication of Wade Hampton speech in full
The Bulletin editor dodges a direct issue and offers selections from Wade Hampton's speech. The writer accuses him of forgery and secrecy, demands the full record be printed, and challenges the editor to publish Wade Hampton's entire oration, or none at all. The piece frames partisan bluff and urges truthfulness for readers.
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Bulletin
Wade Hampton
Flo
Seymour
North
Death notices honor Gov. Swain and North Carolina history
The obituary recounts Gov. David S. Swain of North Carolina, his Chapel Hill residence, his long public career from Buncombe County legislator to governor, university president, and later roles. It highlights his conservative, scholarly nature, deep knowledge of state history and men, and notes his impact on education and public life. The piece salutes his character, memory, and the loss to future historians.
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Hon-Davidb. Swaine
Gokéborg North Carolina
Eral S. Dy Atkeing
Gov
Swain
Ty Raleigh Steinar
Chapel Hin
Ghout
Davin Lowry
Buncombe’ County
Caver Y Newton Academy
Chupa Fe
Chapel Hill
Buncombe County
Inign
Ryo. Distilee
Eltetics
Leplalt
Board “of Internalments
Jadec
Superior Courts
Brateyand
Tony
Mlonor
William White
Gov. Caswell
North
Carolina
Mitel—Phillips
Death of John Bolande After Rock Run accident
A sad accident near Rock Run Bridge cost John Bolande his life. He was visiting a daughter when a buggy mishap unseated him, injuring a shoulder and arm, fracturing two ribs. He died Friday the 28th and was buried Sunday the 30th. a funeral drew many locals at Rock Grove church. Friends note his Civil War service and loyalty to Lincoln era Republicans.
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Eprron
John Bolande
Rock Run Bridge
Rock’ Grove
Lincoln
Freeport
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