Hancock's Cruel Treatment of Soldiers Revealed in Diary Excerpt
Lancaster Wis Herald reports on Dr Alf L Castleman's army diary accusing General Hancock of brutality toward volunteers in 1862. Includes witness Tom Langridge corroboration about water denial, harsh discipline, and punitive marches, recounting incidents near Chickahominy Yorktown and the Pamunkey River with hospital and supply abuses.
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Figure of speech in political rally remarks
The fragmentary text references public figures and voter expectations, noting citizens pressuring a speaker to be reliable in every utterance. It mentions Horace Greeley and a critic’s view of the candidate’s character, implying distrust and calls for selecting a different leader.
Grant Defines His Position at Warrenell Meeting
At a Sept 28 gathering in Warrenell ex-President Grant presided and read a short speech defining his political stance. He argues the Republican party protects life, property, public credit, and debt payment, supports production and education, and promotes equal rights, while criticizing the Democratic party for its inconsistencies and pursuit of total government control. He notes many former opponents now seek harmony and warns against a break with the Union, suggesting a return to loyalty through Republican victory.
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Olasana
Nasby cheerfully backs Hancock in Maine victory
Petroleum V. Nasby reports from Maine on General Hancock's reception after the Maine election. He notes jubilant crowds, vows to push unlimited greenbacks, and plans to move post office actions at the Corners. He mentions preparations to send Kentuckians to Indiana and the belief that a November victory will secure union prosperity.
Congress Raises Public Expenditures by One Million in Five Years
The World newspaper avoids the fact by claiming savings on part of the appropriation. The key point is total appropriations, which rose by more than 41 million dollars over the period, reflecting broader spending growth.
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Brevities and campaign snippets stir early partisan glee
A collated political roundup notes Fusion victory rumblings in Maine causing market jitters and securities price dips. Hancock applauds Greenbackers in Maine and Democrats in Arkansas and Alabama while Butler and Davis exchange barbed barbs over loyalty. Tilden’s cipher investigations and Reed’s win mark renewed GOP tensions.
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Alabama
Hancock and Buchanan Clash Over Political Hypocrisy and Ambition
A partisan screed rails at Hancock and Buchanan for insincerity and greed. It accuses Hancock of serving Confederates, defying Reconstruction laws, and seeking the presidency for personal gain, while labeling him as a creature of privilege with little regard for constitutional duties or the common good.
Maine Vote Variations Cloud Davis Victory Prospects
The Maine election outcome remains unsettled as town clerk returns differ from telegraphic totals. Republicans still claim strong legislative majorities and re-elected Congressmen, while Greenback votes rise as a growing opposition in several states. Analysts warn Republicans to stay vigilant and mobilize voters ahead of the presidential election.
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Royal North
York
Connecticut
New Jersey
New York
Hubbard
Smith
Noggain
Theorthern
WN. Y. Tribune
Hancock and the Democratic Critique in a 19th Century Editorials
The Indianapolis Journal criticizes Hancock as undemocratic and out of touch with common people, arguing his aristocratic background, privileged life, and alignment with regular army officers render him unsuitable for democracy. It contrasts him with Buchanan and accuses him of demagoguery and traitor manipulation.
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Buchannan
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Indianapolis Journal
Fusion and Confusion in Greenback Politics
A plainspoken critique traces Fusion era tensions between Democratic leaders and Greenbackers across the North and South. It notes Maine triumphs, Alabama hostility, and mixed reactions from Generals Hancock and Weaver, with risks of party consolidation and currency debate. The piece cites De La Matyr and Randall in Alabama, plus Weaver’s remarks on ballot integrity, highlighting North-South divides and potential party realignments.
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General Plaisted
Greenback
Hancock
General Hancock
Geenback
Alabama
de la Matyr
Indiana
Randall
Iowa
Weaver
Maine
Cooper-Institute
Bragg
Mark Twain
Democratic Party
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Greenock
North
Dex la Matyr
Horper
Philadelphia
Rebels Back Hancock With Enthusiasm For Support
The ex-rebels show gratitude to General Hancock, calling his Order No. 40 a surrender of U.S. authority to local rebel authorities in the South and in open disregard of Congress. They argue he deserves their vote of the Solid South for his service to the rebels. Indianapolis Journal.
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No clear article headline from fragmented text
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Bev Hancock Wade Hampton and Maine election delays with missing context, suggesting commentary on safety and overdue job attention before an election. Entities include Bev Hancock Wade Hampton and Maine, but no verifiable events or outcomes are stated.
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