Illinois ballot candidates for governor and state offices
A historical list names candidates for governor and various statewide offices in Illinois. It includes Richard J. Oglesby of Macon County for governor and others such as William Bross of Cook, Sharon Tyndale of St Clair for Secretary of State, O H Miner of Sangamon for Auditor, James H Beveridge for Treasurer, Newton Bateman for Superintendent, and several congressmen at large and state at large contenders including John Dougherty Francois A Hoffman and Benjamin A Prentiss among numerous other named electors from multiple counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard J. Oglesby
Macon County
WM. Bross
Cook
Sharon Tyndale
St. Clair
O. Hf. Miner
Sangamon
Grete Treseure
James H. Beveridge
DeKalb
John Dougherty
Union
Francois A. Hoffman
DuPage
Benjamin A. Prentiss
Adams
Tariff Bill Passes Senate Amendments Report
The Senate approves the Tariff Bill after amendments and sends it back to the House. Wool duties rise as part of the changes. Reports claim Petersburg has fallen to Union forces south of the James River, twenty miles south of Richmond, marking a major strategic feat by General Grant and a clever deception of Lee.
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Senate
House
James River
Petersburg
Richmond
Grant
Lee
Virginia
Vallandigham Returns to Ohio to Rally Democratic Faction
Vallandigham travels from Canada to Ohio to address Democratic supporters. He defies the government and seeks renewed martyrdom to gain influence before the Chicago Convention. The move pressures party leaders to take a clear stance and may steer the convention toward a decisive policy.
The Copperheads at Springfield
The so called Democratic Convention at Springfield postponed platform and ticket to September while showing support for Vallandigham upon his return defying the Government. The War Democrats are urged to question party leadership and its ties to the old enemy.
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Springfield
Seasion
Vallandigham
Question of Radicalism in Platforms and Fremont
The Missouri Democrat argues the Baltimore platform is radical enough, while Fremont’s letter of acceptance is judged less radical than Cleveland’s. It notes Lincoln’s forthcoming letter may set expectations, and debates whether platforms gauge a candidate’s true stance.
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Fremont
Mo. Democrat
Missouri
Cleveland
Baltimore
Claybank
Lincoln
Lincoln and Johnson Nominated by National Union at Baltimore
Lanark Banner reports the National Union Convention in Baltimore chose Abraham Lincoln as presidential nominee by acclamation and Andrew Johnson for vice president on the first ballot amid strong support. The author praises their loyalty to the Union and predicts four more years to finish the work of putting down the rebellion.
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Howlett
Lanark Banner
National Union Convention
Baltimore
Abraham Lincoln
Andrew Johnson
Tennessee
United States
Abe Lincoln
Andy Johnston
Abe
Lincoln Ad Johnson
Union
Nashville
Johnson
Goddeller
Sotliedn
Len
Wathe
National Convention
Chonre
Union Party
Thia
Arsey
New England
Washington
Free States
Tentares
Ate
Auhion
Anaeloyal
Freedom Royal
Jatiter
Hag
England
Germany
Naghville
Grant
Potomac
Richmond
Sherman
Thomas
Atlanta
Europe
France
Maximillian
Mexico
Louia Napoleon
Indiana
Ohio
Gov. Johnson
Banner predicts Waehburhe renomination toast
A fragmentary political message claims strong support for Waehburhe and the party line. It asserts a large majority will elect based on a promise of stable leadership and a decisive public endorsement.
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Waehburhe
Plac
Peoplhis
Atpranion
Fte
Aentidheuté
Abe
Andy
Weadburne
Vallandigham Attacks Fremont Over Order Thirty-Eight
In Hamilton last week Vallandigham criticized General Fremont and the Order Thirty-Eight as unconstitutional. He denounced the alliance of Republicans with traitors, asserting the government should not yield to alleged grievances or enemy pressure. He claimed Fremont has betrayed the administration and harmed the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vallandigham
Hamilton
Fremont
Ander
Alana
Jongainca
America
Europe
Johan C. Fremont
Republican Party
Providencyight
United States
Debate on Slavery and Posterity in Wood Thayer Exchange
The report covers Congressional debate over an amendment to abolish slavery featuring Fernando Wood and Mr Thayer of Pennsylvania. Thayer denounces Wood’s pro slavery stance as barbarous while Wood claims posterity will judge the record. Discussion touches on election tickets and party strategy with Vallindingham referenced as a potential ally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thayer
New York
Wood
Fernando Wood
Chicago
Vallendigham
Val
Fernando
Fromont
Missouri Elects Lincoln and Johnson in Radical Ticket
The Missouri Democrat lauds radical views, endorses Lincoln and Johnson, and predicts unity for the national party in the crisis. It praises Johnson as a symbol of Radicalism and patriotism, envisions a radical Cabinet reconstruction, and a radical prosecution of the war to a righteous outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Lincoln
Jonson
Missouri Democrat
Abraham
Andy Johnson
National Party
Lincoln and Johnson Nominated as Labor Leaders in Democratic Paper
A Philadelphia Democracy organ mocks Lincoln and Johnson as backwoods figures while labor champions are nominated for office. A conversation with President Lincoln reveals risk of Grant capturing Richmond and Chicago nomination. Iowa Congressman Grinnell, a large farm owner, pushes wool growing and cites 479 West woolen mills versus 456 in the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Andrew Johnson
Philadelphia
Democracy
Grinnell
Congeas
Iowa
America
Committee adopts Senate pay raise for soldiers
Wasumoron June 17 The Committee of Conference on the bill to increase soldiers pay agreed to the Senate section with minor edits. It increases privates pay to 16 dollars per month and reduces the army ration to the old standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasumoron
Committee of Conference
Senate
Dispatches from the Petersburg Front Report Heavy Fire and Gains
Telegraph summaries from Wat motor to Major General Disa detail June 15 to 20 actions around Petersburg. Smith attacks and captures rifle pits and a main line. thirteen cannon and hundreds of prisoners taken. Hancock advances. Wright and Grant reports note strong forts and black troops praised. Butler reports abandonment of front works at Bermuda Hundred and railroad destruction. Petersburg remains contested with reports of enemy movements and mixed captures.
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Smith
Richmonds
Malvern Hilla
Orty Port
Beatty's Henge
Hancock
City Port
Tames
Town Island
Petersburg
Doxtmann Laxpina
Beauregard
James
Drury
Lee
Appomattox
City Point
Butler
Bermuda Hundred
Richmond
Jamestown
Fort Powhatan
Stanton
Pitkin
Sheridan
Richmond Whig
Fitzhugh Lee
Bampton
Hia
Sherman
Bartimons
Terry and Turner
Waltham Junction
Darley
Longstreet
James River
Drury’s Bluff
Banucoa Hurpano
Ward & Co advertisement endorsed by Gazette
The Army and Navy Gazette invites readers to note the advertisement of Messrs. Ward & Co. The paper states personal acquaintance with the firm and vouches for their responsibility in all business arrangements. It notes the notice is for readers unfamiliar with the firm and that others need no recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
8. M. Ward & Co
Army and Navy Gazette
Nmagan
Akia
Evre
Demass Barnes & CO
Broadway
No Humbug endorsement for World Heir Restorer and Zylg balsarmum
Rev RB H Pollock of Cincinnati Ohio states a firm policy to verify products before recommendations. He confirms the merits of Mrs A Allen's World's Heir Restorer and Zylg balsarmum after trying them. He notes they are sold by druggists everywhere with a depot in New York at 198 Greenwich Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Pollock
Cincinnati
Ohio
Allen
Greenwich Street
New York
Uown's Buoxcuigy Toones Offer Relief and Confidence
The products claim full confidence in efficacy and tested quality. They are described as useful for irritated throats and aiding articulation for military officers and voices. They promise prompt relief to soldiers exposed to weather changes and apply to coughs and colds, with portable use mentioned.
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Uown
Johnson Addresses Union Rally in Nashville Speech
Governor Johnson delivers a fiery Union defense at a Nashville mass meeting praising central unity, condemning rebellion, and calling for harsh penalties on traitors. He asserts emancipation benefits whites, promotes foreign distrust, and urges vigorous war to restore law and freedom nationwide.
A Sketch of His Life and Services Andrew Johnson of Tennessee
A biographical sketch recounts Andrew Johnson born Raleigh North Carolina December 29 1808. It traces his early poverty and self education through reading and perseverance after apprenticeship and shows his journeyman years in Laurens Court House South Carolina and later moves west taking his mother, facing early marriage troubles, and settling in Greeneville Tennessee to start a business as a tailor and peddler.
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Andrew Johnson
Tennessee
Raleigh
North Carolina
Johnson
Laurens Court House
S. C
Isleigh
Gresaville
Tenn
Bualpes
Long Career of a Tennessee Statesman and Governor
The narrative traces a politician’s ascent from village alderman in 1828 through multiple terms as mayor and state legislator. It details his 1840s congressional service, 1843 to 1853 tenure in Congress, 1841 state senate election, 1858 governorship, 1867 Senate term, and role as Militar Governor. It emphasizes his opposition to internal improvements, support for Union and emancipation during the Civil War, and lifelong defense of the Union against slave oligarchy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hfe
Sénate
Congréau
Jackson
New Orleanon
Meredith P. Gentry
U. S
Johnson
United States
Union
The Count of Death and a Soldier’s Cough Remedy
A Victorian style sketch discusses Death as a ruler with ministers like Consumption fading due to healing arts. A duel between Ensign Stebbing and the Thunderborn Invincibles officer ends in a stalemate. the Lieutenant, fatigued, seeks Bryan's Pulmonic Wafers for a cough, selling for 26 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stebbing
Thunderborn Invincibles
Bryan
Sir James Clarke's Female Pills advertised in New York
An 19th century advertisement touts Sir James Clarke's Female Pills as a universal remedy for female difficulties and obstructions. It offers bottles of 50 pills post free for $1 plus stamps, and promises to send the recipe and directions free of charge upon request from a Mr. John B. Ogden at No 60 Nassau Street, New York.
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James Clarke
Sir James Clarke
Queen of
England
John B. Ogden
Nassau Bt
New-York
Orreseman
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Curistie
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