Republican Meeting Roadshow Dates Across County Villages
Asem area officials announce Republican meetings across multiple towns from September through October 1568. Officials include Circuit Clerk Joseph Bailey Vor and Sheriff Wal Elam Polk Vor, with speakers planned at Deltora Leroy Maen Vista Osceola stocke City Nido Station Lawleyville Loran Village Freeport Keener Jaren Wy eh McConkells Grove Tarlen Freeport Tyurendaye Hondath Lena Roc Grove Cedaryife Kleckners Selo House and Vauroskilh’s schoolhouse. All events are scheduled for evenings with participation encouraged.
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Republican County
Cetral Committee
Deltora
Itu
Leroy
Satrday
Woti
Maen Vista
Osettocke City
Mesday
Nido Station
Wennesday
Su I Lawleyville
Loran Vulage
Sansday
Luviur Ds
Campaign endorsements and Civil War veterans highlighted
A late 19th century political notice extols Joseph Bailey for Representative, Captain William Polk for Clerk, Sheriff candidate Joan Hayes, and Coroner nominee Casper-Schultz. It praises their war service, business qualifications, and loyalty to Republican ideals, while quoting General Henry Deining on trust in postwar governance. The piece emphasizes local county support and the candidates’ past records.
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Joseph
MaBailey
Ouraaminen
Jennys Mo Bailey
William Polk
Stephenson County
Palle
Tieutenant
Sheridan
Missionary Ridge
Polk
Jim
Joan Hayes
Fort Donelson
Jefferson
Wallin Casper-Schultz
Galena Street Drugeist
Schuttz
Anmy
Grant Silent as Democratic Rhetoric Heats Up
In a charged intra party moment, Republicans praise General Grant for his restraint and consistency, while Democrats struggle with contested promises from Seymour and Horatio Seymour’s camp. The piece notes Grant’s measured, decisive statements and hints at strategic silence, contrasting it with Democratic leaders who flip positions and face growing scrutiny from supporters and rivals. Vermont and Maine signals bolster Grant, while Horatio Rasidy’s group faces criticism for overtalk.
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General Grant
New York
Greenbicks
Ike
Intie
Intie Would Take Ebubip
Ahd
Snon Rai Ya
Ted
Horatio Rasmidy
Repti
Grant
Horatio Haa
Hevetdford
Gilént
Silentiss Grant
Seymour
Pendleton
Wade Hampton, Forrest, &Co
Horatio
Democratic Inconsistency and Historical Figures
A reader questions the Budge tin editor’s shifting critique of the Republican party labeling it the God and Morality party then accusing it of replacing Christ with Obi. The letter contrasts past and present Democratic stances and recalls Robert E. Lee and Ulysses Grant in a reflection on authority and governance.
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The
Budgetin
God and Morality Party
Republican Party
Obi
Democratic Party
General Schurz speech sparks German vote and threats
In Freeport a brawl over Carl Schurz remarks inflames German voters as Republicans gain ground. Democratic foes warn of danger, accuse Schurz of lies, and recount threats and intimidations seen in saloons and streets while efforts to resuscitate the party continue.
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Tliésb
Carl Schurz
Democratic Party
Schurz
Freeport
Rim Jake
Judicial Convention Elects D W Jackson District Attorney
The 14th Judicial Convention comprising several counties met at Plynoth and Breeport on 1865. Delegates accredited included Winnebago Stephenson and Jo. Daviess counties. After multiple ballots D. W. Jackson was declared the nominee for District Attorney. The convention adjourned sine die with H C Burchard secretary.
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Plynoth
Breeport San
Orsder
R. Ve Ankeny
Stephenson County Republicap
Jd. H. Addams
Row
Winnebago
Cour SY
Winnebago County
Win. Brown, Co. M
Michael Early
B.C. Bailey
J BE. Richardson
J. F. Bayler
ALS
Ar Dyke
Me ‘Wight
Dunwell
Stephenson County
John H. Addams
Robert Little
J. 8. McCall
J.B. Hindley
Bi Wright
H. ©. Burchard
Jo. Daviess County
S. K. Miner
G. W. Peppon
J. H. Morse
J. W. Lake
Teerrata B
Br Fee
C. M. Brazee
D. W. Jackson
R. CG. Bailey
H. C. Burchard
Vote on President taken aboard train from Rockford
On the railroad train from the Fair in Freeport on Sep 19 1868 a vote for President was held. Reported results show Grant receiving four votes from gentlemen and ninety seven from ladies with a total of five to one in the gentleman's car. Seymour is mentioned with minor counts.
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Freeport
Friend McCann
Rockford
Grant
Seymour
Democratic intraparty clash over Andrew Hinds nomination
Report shows Democrats pushing for Hinds for Representative, amid calls for a split. Supporters urged the effort, believing Republican dissatisfaction would aid his bid. After nomination, Republicans in Stephenson County unified, shifting toward common goals with the Democrats to face the election.
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Andrew Hinds
Stephenson County
Freeport Tanner parade plans for October 14 under General Palmer
The Freeport Tanners announce a grand procession on October 14 led by Captain Shas. Avis and Lieutenants MegLaughlin and Riggy Shiards. About one hundred men already march to the Howard House to hear General Carl Schurs and Judge F Edsall. Organizers aim to recruit 500 to 1000 Tanners in Freeport with all Third District companies joining for a large northern Illinois demonstration.
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Youngman
Bridge Street
AWD
Court House
Palmer
C. C
Ter
Avis
Taughlin
C. C. Shiller
Ward
MegLaughlin
B&f
Aspinwall
Avas
Ariel Lights Ty Tanners
Je, Harding
Aml
Howard House
Carl Schurs
F Edsall
Mavi Brown
New Lite
Jve
Freeport
Illinois
Winslow Republican mass meeting sorrows and satire
A Winslow letter defends a Republican mass meeting and pole raising on Saturday last, refuting a Copperhead account in the Journal and Bulletin. It contrasts reports of a procession and notes demographics. Another section recounts a Democratic meeting at Bed Bug Hall with attendance figures and party remarks.
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Eastor Journal
Winslow
Copperhead
Tam
Journan and Bulletin
JovurNan
Bulletin
Freeport
Bulletin of
The
Lith ii
Tito
Toyas
Tyottes
Bed Bug Hall
Andrew, Hinds
Count -Maidle
Andrew
Hinds
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Gail
Grang
Repubnicas
Gelena Gazette
Winglow
United States
Techengon County
United States Senate
Cate
Freeper Bulletin
Gold for the Bondholders at 1862 Table Hearings
The piece discusses Republicans and Democrats clashing over gold given to bondholders and repudiation fears. It notes a 1862 table on the question of payments, with accusations of dishonored promises and party blame. The 1868 property assessment shows an overall eight percent drop with 44 counties up and 54 down.
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