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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1872
Page
3
A heated political speech denounces Reconstruction era policies and centralization while praising Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses Grant. A zealous agent confronts Abner Tul Abner, leading to a deadly exchange as the agent is killed by a pistol shot.
At a May 22 Springfield rally to ratify Illinois Republican nominees Hon. Richard J. Oglesby delivered a lengthy speech praising postwar reconstruction. He recalled the end of rebellion, the return to law and order, and the selection of men to lead in national councils to rebuild the nation.
An 1860s New York Post critique argues Greeley would have failed as national leader in crises. It asserts his stance on secession and coercion would have weakened the Union and undermined Lincoln era efforts, contrasting decisive actions with imagined pacific negotiations.
Extracts from General Grant’s correspondence emphasize obedience to superiors and national will. He prioritizes successful arms, requests removal if unsatisfactory, executes orders faithfully, and upholds republican governance with liberty as the foundation.
A collection of old quips and gags presented as humorous fragments. Bits include editor jokes, divorce lines, whiskey duty, back hair with a honeycomb, a neighborly smiting, missionary poverty notes, ship lineage banter, wedding puns, and ministerial quips.
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