Campaign ticket candidates listed for state offices
Lieutenant Governor WM Bross of Cook. Sharon Tyndale for Secretary of State from St Clair. Auditor O H Miner of Sangamon. State Treasurer James H Beveridge of DeKalb. Superintendent Newton Bateman of Morgan. Congress at Large Samuel Moulton of Shelby. State at Large John Dougherty of Union. Francis A Hoffman of DuPage. Benjamin A Prentiss of Adams of Lee. $e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Tyndale
St Clair
Newton Bateman
Morgan
Samuel Moulton
Shelby
John Dougherty
Union
Francis A. Hoffman
DuPage
Benjamin A. Prentiss
Adams
Union County Candidates Endorse Harmonious Convention
The Union County Convention met Saturday morning with broad support for a ticket led by E. P. Nopuegs for Circuit Clerk and J. J. Pierson for Sheriff. H. C. Bereantar is nominated for re election as Representative and W. W. Robey for Coroner. The article lauds their records and urges a large majority win.
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Union County
E. P. Nopuegs
Col. Shaffer
J. J. Pierson
Cedarville
H. C. Bereataro
W. W. Robey
Robey
Secretary Stanton urges accelerated troop raise near 800000
Stanton says late call credits volunteering lowering the need to about 800000 with Grant seeking 100000 more for rapid Richmond capture and overthrow of rebel power. Remaining 200000 would guard captured forts and suppress guerrillas. public urged to fund reinforcements for swift peace and a clash of war and peace camps. Hurrah for Atlanta and Mobile and Uncle Abe.
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Stanton
Grant
Richmond
War Department
Abe
Miclellan
Atlanta
Mobile
Uncle Abe
Rumor on Mc Clellyn Nomination Decline
A rumor circulates that Mc Clellyn may decline the nomination if he rejects the platform on which the wages run. The note suggests uncertainty about consequences for the party if he accepts or refuses the offer.
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McClellyn
Union Meetings Urge Support for Union Cause
Union men and women are urged to join a campaign over the next eight weeks to determine the fate of the country. The call emphasizes liberty versus disunion and asks all loyal people to attend meetings and recruit friends for the Union cause.
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Issane
Platform contrasts in Civil War election rhetoric at Baltimore
The document prints the National Union Platform adopted at Baltimore on June 8 by the Lincoln Johnson ticket, urging loyals to compare it with Copperhead Chicago rhetoric to inflame support against secessionist foes and mobilize voters for victory.
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National Union Party
Baltimore
Lincotn
Johnson
Copperheads
Chicago
Secesh
Lixeaux
England
France
Tom
God
Gen. McClellan
West Point
McClellan
Washington
Richmond
Pope
Halleck
Franklin
Fitz John Porter
Porter
John Porter
Holt
Bishop Polk
Old Shady
Northwest
Rickey
Clark E. Carr
Galesburg
Dick Yates
Baltishore
Jread
Chi‘Gage
Vallandigham
Fe‘daid
Peace terms and Union fervor drive 1864 political rally
A partisan wartime column argues Jerr. Davis would accept only peace on independence, labeling peace advocates as for Confederacy. It lauds Chicago’s Copperhead Convention as fueling loyal effort, calls for Union men to rally behind Uncle Abe, and notes the Stephenson county turnout and plans to mobilize voters, including Illinois and Indiana soldiers returning home to vote in November.
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Megars
Gimwant
Jaques
Jerr
Davis
Democratic Party
Chicago
Uncle Aue
Mac
Stephenson County
Dick Ocksny
Stephenson
Ada
Andy
Deacon
Union Confirms Capture of Fort Morgan Mobile Bay
Union sources confirm Fort Morgan in Mobile Bay fell after a 22d attack and 28d surrender to Admiral Farragut. Fort Morgan was the main rebel strongpoint with further works remaining. About 200 prisoners were taken along with 60 guns and large war materiel.
Turned cloth from ancient mummies to warn readers
Ayer & Co receives cargo from Alexandria including linen turbans and robes of Hadjis and Hawadijs. The fabric, some used to wrap mummies for three thousand years, will be repurposed into paper for Ayer’s Almanacs. The piece laments the living fear of the grave despite safety.
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Turnes
Ayer & Co
Alexandria
Egypt
Pacis
Ayer
Daily Evening Journal
Fragmented political exchange in a damaged clipping
A fragment shows a conversation about a political platform, with a quoted remark implying disagreement between a Democrat and another speaker. The OCR text is incomplete, rendering full names, places, and dates unreadable.
Stephenson County Rally Delivers Loyalist Victory Speech
A large Stephenson County crowd packed streets and grounds to hear Governor candidate Dick Oglesby speak against the Copperheads. He denounced secession and praised Lincoln's war aims, urging unity, and defending the administration while recounting Civil War era grievances and Republican victories.
Campaign Opens On Promising Start Amid Enthusiasm
The piece conveys broad warmth for the campaign kickoff with strong listener enthusiasm. It notes Saturday began the campaign in a favorable way and signals positive momentum for the next eight weeks of activity.
The Platform of Chicago and Baltimore Platform Contrast
The text contrasts the Chicago Platform with the Baltimore Platform, highlighting strong Union loyalty and constitutional defense. It urges government vigor to quell rebellion, emancipation, loyalty to Lincoln, equal protection for soldiers, war aims, immigration policy, national finances, and opposition to European interference.
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United States
Unite States
United Rates
Arméeican
Rome
Abraham Linenin
Pacific
Thie
United Gates
Resolutions of the Democratic party on war powers and unity
The document condemns military interference in elections in Kentucky Maryland Missouri and Delaware and urges restoration of the Union through peaceful means or a forthcoming convention. It denounces wartime power under military necessity and calls for accountability, liberty protection, and support for soldiers while preserving states rights and federal union.
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Earthern
Fallera
Cca
United Sates
Kentucky
Meryland
Missouri
Delaware
Democratic Party
Forcn
Eevluam
Biate Elahta
Citien
Resolved rebuke of military vote interference sparks riotous convention
A late Chicago rebel convention denounces direct military interference in elections in Kentucky Maryland Missouri and Delaware. It lists Breckinridge Morgan Buckner Gilmore Quantrell and others as rebels and vows to resist with all powers. Delegates accuse War Democrats of threats and plot to disfranchise loyal citizens.
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Eprron
Jeff
Davin
Lettia
Aétitucky
John
Breckinridge
John Morgan
Gen
Buckner
Maryland
Milbourhne
Sterling Price
Quantrell
Boyo Fs
East
Tennessee
Haa
Congress
Davia
Kentucky
Missouri
John C. Breckinridge
Harry Gilmore
Chambersburgh
Lawrence
Ohio
New Jersey
Indiana
Pennsybania
War Correspondent Sees Clear Path To Peace Through Fresh Troops
Wm Swinton argues that the military outlook is hopeful and that the quickest peace lies in bold blows against the rebellion. He cites Grant's claim that a hundred thousand fresh troops could end the war in fifty days, and warns the draft will test the nation’s resolve and determine the election’s consequence.
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Wm. Swinton
New York: Times
Grant
Danville Road
Virginia
Hood
Sherman
Demoralized War Messages from Confederate Papers
Articles from Richmond Kraminer and Richmond Dispatch torment Lincoln’s re election plans with you and Lee, Early, Caner Finnegan blamed for political maneuvers. Northern Peace Democrat papers mock voters while urging antiwar positions. Stark County Democrat quotes condemn volunteering.
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Richmond Kraminer
Southern War Democrat
Grant
Lincoln
Sherman
Atlante
General Lee
Chicago
General Early
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Richmond Dispatch
Caner Finnegan
Lee
Selingagrove
Pe.) Times
Northern Peace Democrat
Abe
Jeff. Davis
Stark County Democrat
Sherman Captures Atlanta and Cleaves Confederacy
Major General Dix receives confirmation from General Slocum that Sherman has captured Atlanta with the 20th Corps occupying the city. Sherman’s main army moved on the Macon road toward East Point and defeated rebel forces near there. The report notes Hood’s weakened position, the Gulf States’ strategic loss, and the broader impact on Confederate resistance, while praising Sherman’s maneuvering and predicting further Union gains.
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Dix
Slocum
Atlanta
Sherman
Macon Road
East Point
H. W. Sroceum
Hood
Hardee
Chicago Evening Journal
Cattahoochee Bridge
Gulf States
Macon
Satisfied cures promised by Dr Seelge remedy
A historical ad touts Dr D H Seelge’s Liquid Catarrh Remedy as a speedy cure for head throat and lung diseases including consumption. It also notes Bryan’s Puthonic Wafers for cough and hoarseness and ends with a colonial quip about Dutch sailors reacting to Farragut’s gunfire.
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D. H. Seelge
Bryan
Wynkoop
Iceland
J. J. Potter
J.J. Potter
Brooklyn
N. C
Gilead
Elecamps
R. D. Wynkoop
D. 8
Barnes & Co
New York
Helmstreet’s Inimita ble Coloring Restores Hair Color
A historical notice promotes Helmstreet's Coloring as an easy process to restore hair to its natural color. It claims the product revives vitality, using a capillary application method and oral sustenance, contrasting with dyes that are lunar caustic and harmful.
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Helmstreet
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Cook
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James H. Beveridge
DeKalb
of Lee
John V. Farwell
Anson
Miller
Winnebago
John V. Eustace
James
Pogue
John J. Bennett
William T. Hoykes
Franklin Blade
J. C. Conkling
William Walker
Thomas W. Harris
F. A. McCurdy
A. N. Metcalf
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Grundy
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Fulton
Bhelby
Fryette
Madlaon
Tooner
Trish
Plymourn Ian
Freeport Union
Glee Club
Union Co. Central
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Conorr Hang
Sncais
E. B. Washburne
Conroys
Orn Ane
Muerinas
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Freemen
Marshal Srerna
Douglas
W. P. Narnamore
Oneco
Lompano Brothers
Ogesby
Wlinois
Oglesby
Congress of the
Buchanan
Lincon
Donelson
Dongola
Ilinois
Knights of the Golden Circle
Tresson
K.G.C
Sons of Liberty
Song of Hell
Dre
Apecimen
AwRanam Liscoux
Crea
Iverson
Georgia
B. Weshburne
Atlente
Plymouth Hall
Br. A. Storrs
Lumbard Brothers
Storre
Peace Democracy
Fernando Wood
Peoria
Thomas H. Seymour
Peges
Mesery, Gilmore and
Jacques
Jeff Davis
the War News
Ke, M. Stanton
Bennet Pieters & Co
Brown
Charles S. Robinson
Troy
Brooklin
Loys
Freeport
Bec. 27
T. 29
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Pec
Pecatonica
Mill Grove
Brewster, Xpg
Fi. T
X. Porsons
Calisaya
U.S
Drake
Drake & Co
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D. S. Barnes & Co
Broadway
York
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Remely
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I Tarke
M. D
Fergie
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