Illinois Gubernatorial and State Officers Ballot Snippet
Voters see candidates for Governor Richard J. Oglesby Macon County and Lt Governor William Bross Cook. Also listed are Secretary of State Sharon Tyndalf St Clair Auditor O H Miner Sangamon State Treasurer James H Beveridge DeKalb and State at Large Join Dougherty Union Francois A Hoffman DuPage Benjamin A Prentiss Adams. Dist B 1 John V Parnell Anson 8 Miller 8 John V Eustace 4 James 8 Pogue 5 John J Bennett 6 William T Hopkins 1 Franklin Blade 8 J C Conkling 9 William Walker 10 Thomas W Harris 11 F A McQuurdy 12 A N Metcalf 18 8 Clifford Chicago Winnebago Lee Mercer Henry Grundy Iroquois Sangamon Fulton Shelby Fayette Madison
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Tyndalf
St. Clair
O. H. Miner
Sangamon
Por
James H. Beveridge
DeKalb
Dougherty
Union
Francois A. Hoffman
DuPage
Benjamin A. Prentiss
Adams
John V. Parnell
Anson
Miller
John V. Eustace
James
Pogue
John J. Bennett
William T. Hopkins
Franklin Blade
J. C. Conkling
William Walker
Thomas W. Harris
F. A. McQurdy
A. N. Metcalf
Clifford
Chicago
Winnebago
Lee
Mercer
Henry
Grundy
Iroquois
Fulton
Shelby
Fayette
Madison
Tennessee applies full Lincoln Johnson electoral ticket
The loyal people of Tennessee field a complete Electoral Ticket for Lincoln and Johnson. The Chattanoogazette supports it zealously, naming States Attorney Frederic Ingalls of Stephenston, Sheriff J J Piersol of Buck Eye, Circuit Clerk Ef P Hodges of Freeport, Representative H C Burchard of Freeport, and Coroner W W Robey of Rock Run Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic
Ingalls
Stephenston
EF. P. Hodges
Freeport
Tennessee
Lincoln
Johnson
Chattanoogazette
Financial Daze as Gold Falls amid Lincoln Victory
The article notes the likely re election of Mr Lincoln and the swift suppression of the rebellion causing gold to fall daily. Prices decline with it while government securities grow stronger each day.
Joint canvass invitation for Wasnurne and Stiles in district
The letter invites a joint canvass between Mr. Wasnurne, now with the Union Executive Congressional Committee, and his opponent Mr. Stiles. It notes Wasnurne’s October return to meet Stiles and urges Stiles to defend the Chicago Platform before mixed audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasnurne
Washington
Union Executive Congressional Committee
Stiles
Chicago
Not Dead Soldier Returns to Support Old Abe
An amused crowd, including Republican Unionists, watches as Josefh Luxon of Old Co. A of the ltch. returns on a crutch after being presumed dead. Luxon proclaims strong support for Old Abe and Andy, declaring the "boys" nearly all behind them. The piece mocks Democrat Jim Robinson and notes Luxon’s revival boosts morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jin Robinson
Josefh Luxon
Old Co. A
Ltch
Joe
Abe
Andy
Mac
Speech by Mr Robinson Attacks Lincoln and Praises Sheridan
A Democratic gubernatorial candidate's Thursday city address criticizes Lincoln and Union policy while praising Sheridan's victory in the Shenandoah Valley. He denounces press suppression and treason fears, but avoids honoring Union soldiers and battlefield triumphs, to the crowd's mixed reception. The speaker notes Burnside at Fredericksburg and Lee's losses unsparingly, omitting broader Confederate defeats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Robinson
Chicago Pines
Vallandigham
M. Y. Johnson
Lincoln
Phi
Rene
Legat
Burnside
Fredericksburg
Lee
Grand Union Rally at Dakota Village Mass Meeting
A Grand Union Rally is planned for Dakota Village at 1 PM on Wednesday October 5 inviting residents from Central and Northeastern parts of the County. Speakers include Hon. Joan IT Avpams Hon. W P Narramore Hon H C Burcuanrn Hon U D Meacham. The Dakota Brass Band and the Freeport Gler Crue will provide music.
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Dakota Village
Joan IT
Avpams
Non. W. P. Narramore
Vallandigham Backs McClellan In Ohio Campaign
Vallandigham takes the stump for McClellan this week in Ohio. He wrote the Chicago platform and moved McClellan’s unanimous nomination at the Chicago Convention. He is actively working for Mac’s election, and the question remains what McClellan will do if chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vallandigham
Ohio
McClellan
Mac
Chicago
The Extent of Their Confidence in McClellan
The piece mocks McClellan supporters by challenging them to stake wager on his election. It claims they lack belief in his chances and show no confidence, insisting they cannot be prodded into betting or admitting belief. The writer asserts a universal skeptical rule with no exceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClellan
Little Mac
United States
JAS
Butler
Broadway
New York
P. B
Grant
DT Gay
Tandy
Pamuayks
Department of Trade
Messrs
Fairbanks
Beening Post
Cheebeman
St.Crosa
Barnes
U.S
Theork
Fim
Consistency and Critique in McClellan Speech
A speaker labeled as consistent attacked Honest Abe Lincoln for arrests while praising McClellan for similar actions against the Maryland Legislature. The piece notes the audience split, accusing the speaker of pandering to Copperheads and appealing to those who would swallow his arguments without scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Abraham Lincoln
Vallandigham
Johnson
Sheehan
Lincoln
McClellan
Maryland
Jim Robinson
Mr. Lincoln
Little Mac
Copperhead
Debates over War Costs Stir Illinois Crowds
Jim Robinson speaks to a sizable mixed party audience arguing prices and taxes rose with the war. He accuses opponents of demagogy while urging support for war until rebels surrender, contrasting patriotism with opposition. Loyal citizens react with resolve and willingness to bear war costs.
Political reproach amid Civil War era voting records
A fragmentary political extract accuses Pexpieton, Renmson, and others of opposing pay for black soldiers and voting against enrollment bills. It urges readers to examine Congressional Globe records to judge Robinson and contrasts him with Oglesby, Moulton, and Andy Johnson, challenging support for such men and laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diers
Allen
Pexpieton
Renmson
Pexnintox
Ropiygon
Robinson
Congress
Congressional Globe
Oglesby
Moulton
Andy Johnson
Fremont Withdraws From Canvass For Lincoln Support
Fremont withdraws his name from the canvass saying no man should encourage a plan risking liberty. He shifts to Lincoln, praising the honest man who served four years as the ranks unite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Lincoln
Col Shaffer Resigns and Returns Home to Support Re election
Col Shaffer resigns and comes home to work for Honest Own Ant until the election. He opposed Lincoln but deemed him honest and true and urged every patriot to aid in his re election and defeat of the Chicago platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Shaffer
Ant
Col. S
Uain
Lincoln
America
Chicago Platform
Sheridan Triumphs in Shenandoah Valley Campaign
Reported last week Sheridan crushed rebel forces in the Shenandoah Valley. He captured 16 artillery pieces, won Fisher's Hill, and seized thousands of prisoners. The Confederate army in the valley appears routed and Sheridan's advance threatens Lynchburg and Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priv. Susnipay
Shenandoah Valley
Sheridan
Fisher’s Hill
Lynchburg
Grant
Weldon Road
Richmond
Lincoln
Washington
Sherman
Trishman
How the Soldiers Vote in the 1864 Election Specimen
A Civil War era field survey from Camp or 467u Inn, Vet. Ver. Ing, Mourney Waits Riven, Ark., Sept. 14, 1964, reports D Co. of the 46th voting for Lincoln over McClallan by 36 votes with three undecided. The 2d Brigade recently moved toward White River, health reported as good, and greetings sent home.
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Vet
Mourney Waits Riven
Ark
Borrors Freerort Journa
of D Co
Lincoln
McClallan
2D Brigade
White River
D Co
R. W. Hensurr
Copperhead Candidates Challenged Over Civil War Votes
The column denounces James C. Robinson and James C. Allen as Copperheads dyed in the wool and records their votes on Civil War era measures. It lists resolutions from 1864 to 1868 opposing armistice or praising Union troops, noting Republican majorities and several Democrats voting patterns, and harshly criticizes the two men for their positions and absences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James CU. Robinson
Copperhead
James C. Allen
George IL. Pendleton
Green Clay Smith
Allen
Pendleton
Rownson
Mr. Smith
Aten
Pendietus
Kosisson
Pennynde Wood
Washburne
Pexvivron
Routesey
Noterious Long
Ohio
Robinson
Dade
Pescreton
Allen and Robinson
Promising Platitudinous Platform From Nominating Convention
A political tract comments on a Democratic platform and its alleged betrayals. It attacks General McClellan and the convention for endorsing resolutions criticizing the government and prisoners of war, calling the platform hypocritical and unpatriotic.
Why Jim Robinson Snubs Victory Talk in Shenandoah Speech
In a scathing critique, the piece accuses Jim Robinson of withholding news of Union victories and gold declines from supporters last Thursday. It blasts him for alleged ties to contractors in New England and hints at campaign funds from hay and oats contracts, naming Malburn and Stiles as figures connected to the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Robinson
Phil
Sheridan
Shenandoah
James
Robinson
Hardihood
New England
Tilnoise
Malburn
Uncle Sam
Stiles
Congress
A Virginian on the suasion as wr was
Benjamin Wood Hunter of Alexandria Virginia once one of Virginia’s largest slaveholders writes to the New York Tribune. He argues northern conciliatory sentiment misreads Southerners as cowards and that only a free Republican government can endure. He asserts personal stake in slavery and predicts disruption of the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Wood Hunter
Alexandria
Virginia
New York Tribune
North
South
Washington
Abolition Loyalist Urges Fremont Republicans to Stand Fast
A Fremont paper reader criticizes the paper’s presidential coverage and urges Republicans to adhere to abolitionist principles. He praises Lincoln and Johnson on emancipation, warns of a slave-power backlash, and calls for unity to support Baltimore nominations over the opposition. He quotes the New York Tribune and stresses keeping aligned with abolitionist aims and party discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Congress
Baltimore
Union
Lincoln
Johnson
Europe
Tsay
Tean
Mississippi
N. Y. Zridune
From the 40h Regimens Camp oy rus gr dat
A wartime letter describes marching from Morganzia's Bend to the Om River under Lt. Col. J. 4. Jones, with prisoners found roadside and a subsequent expedition from Murgevela to Port Mudseu. Brig. Gen. Denudla leads infantry and cavalry downriver, landing at Port Mudseu and engaging near Ibtector before nightfall. ongoing skirmishes and movement are detailed with place names and unit signs.
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Morganzia’s
J. 4. Jones
SP. M
OM River
Gin
Denudla
Murgevela
Port Mudseu
Iain Aedes
Wriving the Rebs on the Mississippi River Campaign
Soldier diary entry recounts prison captures at Clinton and Morganza, march toward Port Hudson, boat travel up the river, heat and fatigue at Natchez and Vicksburg, sickness among officers, a burial near a Fifth Tennessee unit, and expectation of pay as camps near White River are established. Major McCracken and Lt Steel noted, a drowning incident occurs, and Provost Marshal reports are mentioned.
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Tientenant
Clinton
Port Tudann
Morganza
Natchez
Steel
Babcock
Mt. Steel
Staver
Vicksburg
McCracken
Telson
Saga
Davis
11Th Tia
Teatarta
T5th
White River
Interesting Letter From Allatoona Soldier in 1864
From 03D Regiment near Allatoona Georgia in September 1864 a private writes of lonesome camp life, Wheeler raids, Atlanta’s fall, and Union plans. He praises Sherman, notes unit reorganizations, captures and losses, trading days for vegetables, and Southern hospitality while fearing long railroad delays to Nashville.
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Allatoona
Here
Nashville
Atlanta
North
Sherman
McClellan & Vallandigham
Hth
10Th Towa
26Th Mo. Reg
99 Tt
26Th Mo
Iowa le
Iowa Cavalry
Department of the Cumberland
Oxford
Mise
Kingston
Jackson
Champion Hills
Wickebury
Mission Ridge
Chattanooga
Dalton
David Shearer
Oo. D
Stephenson
Oo. K
Indy
America
Tam
Journal
Freeport
Stephenson County
Hitle
15Th
A. C
Jovanan
Ofice
Luok
P. O
Rebels Support McClellan Despite Old Ties
Nashville correspondent notes rebel sympathizers still favor McClellan while opposing political union with the Yankees. Sheridan's victory over Early and Breckinridge is announced. a local reaction confirms doubts about McClellan’s chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville, Tern
Chicago Journal
McClellan
Sheridan
Early
Breckinridge
Stanton
Johnson
Which Convention Was More National in Nominating Presidents
A fragment comparing two party conventions. One nominated Annamn Lincon, with delegates from twenty seven states and nine territories, favored by all except Missouri. The other nominated Gro B. McGrew, from twenty three states, with smaller-body support heavily guided before the first vote. The question asks which was more national.
Stines Column on Clergymen and Mr Stine’s Stock
James Robinson reports a tale about clergymen united only against the devil, then praises Stine’s clothing emporium as the town’s best stock. He notes prices drop about 26 percent and urges readers to see the store’s offerings for themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Robinson
Robinson
Stine
Mr. Stine
Mr. S
Remarked Warnings Then Catarrh Cure Promoted
The text urges that warnings were given about danger and an unseen enemy, then promotes Dr. D. HL Schleye's Liquid Catarrh Remedy as a pleasant speedy cure for catarrh before consumption takes hold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. HL Scelye
TANDY'S ROUGH NOTES AND OLD-TIME DRY AD S
A miscellany of camp meeting anecdotes and military mischief ends with a sales pitch for boots at Tandy's. Midsection promotes Doe's Cough Balsam as a trusted remedy for coughs and throat woes, touting its long-standing reputation and affordability. The piece closes warning readers to beware this weather for throat troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doe
Cee
Gough Balsam
HAGANs Magnodia Balm Declared Delightful Beauty Product
A promotional notice extols HAGANs Magnodia Balm as a remarkable remedy for sunburned skin. It promises to transform damaged hands and faces to a smooth, youthful texture, removing freckles and roughness without harmful ingredients. Patronized by an actress, the ad emphasizes elegance and fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HAGAN
Actresae
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Morgan
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J. J. Piersol
Buck Eye
H.C. Burchard
W. W. Robey
Rock Run
oStocy
Sditon
Grand Union
Mass
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U. D. Meacham
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The
Freeport Gter Crue
Mar
Col. Shaffer Coming Hone
Hobinson
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Polk
Jeff
Cobb
Thomson
Traftor
Napoleon
Sensible
Stines
Ives
Edward A. Wilson
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Thos
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Chemiat
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Tripp, Goodrich & CO
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Cincinnas
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Omkeleman
Cheeseman
Uw Rarpitt
Nathaniel Maypatr
Pantory
Kings County
Pat
Grey Hambng
Bryan
Pulmonic WA
Bryan Ing
Mo Baran
Bayan
Ohana
Brrar
Brvan
Bos
Bavan
Job Mobel
Bole
Cortlandt Street
Emmert , Burrell, Agente
Weowly
PB. H. Drake & Co
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