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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1876
Page
6
A dramatic wartime monologue honors Northern and Southern soldiers, condemns treachery and fraud, recalls battles and losses, and urges unity and continued resolve to defend the nation and its veterans. The speaker criticizes betrayal and defends honest sacrifice.
Col. Ingersoll denounces the Democratic Party as responsible for secession, slavery, and attacks on the Union, praising Republicans and urging support for Hayes and Harrison in Indiana. He claims Democrats harmed the nation, vows defense of rights, and calls for voting the Republican ticket.
In Indian avorts September 21 the most sensational feature at a reunion in this city of the Boys in Blue is Rev. E. W. Flower of Detroit exposing Sam J. Tilden's hatred for Union soldiers. Flower, a former Lighth Michigan Infantry soldier, lost a leg at Spottsylvania and later held federal posts. The Rev. Flower recounts a letter read by Senator Logan detailing his interview with Tilden in 1865 about a government position.
E W Flower writes to denounce Thad and defend Civil Service service record. He cites fraud prevention and loyalty to union as reasons against electing a Copperhead. Flower, limping from wounds, argues patriotism and dedication amid Civil War controversy.
A patriotic 19th century tract lauding the Republican Party for founding and preserving the Union. It credits the party with emancipation, reconstruction, revenue reform, education expansion, homesteads, peace, and national progress, arguing its enduring supremacy is essential for the nation’s future. Strong references to Lincoln era actions, civil rights gains, and foreign policy achievements.
A lengthy critique argues James P. Sinnott’s published defense for Horace G. Tilden fails to prove Tilden’s innocence on 1862 1863 income tax charges. It accuses Tilden of evading direct denial and relying on an unreliable clerk to deflect responsibility. The piece notes alleged falsifications and cites Chicago Alton & Terre Haute earnings as key to the dispute.
The Chicago Tribune critiques Sinnott for not providing a clear abstract of Tilden’s earnings and expenses from 1862 onward. It argues that Sinnott’s voluble, unsatisfactory view fails to illuminate professional services, railroad income, and dividends affecting Tilden’s wealth.
A collection of Civil War era political notes and dispatches referencing Hayes and Tilden, opinions on Union and secession, and a large Republican demonstration in Indiana. It includes quotes about loyalty, state rights, and the War's gains, with mentions of Governor Chamberlain, Gen. Harrison, and James Russell Lowell.
A quip about a building versus a vein prompts a call for an ambulance. The remark, attributed to a 4 point in jal Hall, contrasts art gallery with gas artery in a sharp street exchange.
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