Great-Grandfather of Gen Grant in Georgia politics note
The piece discusses Johnson era tensions, Blair family biases, and Georgia politician speeches opposing reconstruction. It cites Senator Seward in Atlanta praising moderation, warns of violent backlash by carpetbaggers and negro enfranchisement, and questions Seymour's safety if elected. Also described is the Great-Grandfather of Gen Grant’s Revolutionary War militia roll exhibition at Chicago’s Sanitary Fair.
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Johnson
Democratic’ Parte
South
Lincoln
Blair
Montgomery Blair
Blairs
Silver Springs
Republican Party
Winchester
Louisville
Democratic Party
Seymour
Erchicen
Frank Blairs
Mient Putton
Gmi
Gaz
James L. Seward
Thomasville
Georgia
Florida
Congress of the United States
Burtuow
Atlanta
Seward
Toombs
Soward
Charleston
Cobb
Butt
Washington
Andre Johnson
Radical Party
Andrew Johnon
Provident
North
Nina
Guar- Ris
House of Representatives
Senate
Andy Johnson
Conander
Army
Navy
Cleo
Europe
Toombe
Mengtrea
Grant
Jaron
Feile
Apeak
Wig
Ohio
S*ate Journal
Stiogether Minty
Northern Democrata
Reg Vst Southerms
Niso
Phin Ie
Colb
Gommes
Vance
Hampton
Hill
Promiice
Lew Tidworth Times
Frank Gloir
Hit
Tein
Tmaool Thenge
Sherman
Keridan
Clowpa
Oliver Crommell
Napoleon Bonapart
Cromel
Bona
Lam
Democratic and Republican alignments stir 1860s North Carolina debate
The piece traces disputes over party loyalties with references to Gen Blair, Seymour, Grant and Colfax. It notes critics wrongly claim Blair’s college history, discusses Civil Rights and Reconstruction laws supported by Republicans, and includes a craftsman’s letter praising Union and equal rights while criticizing the Democratic party. It also covers Southern Democratic dissension and wartime allegiances within a turbulent 1860s political landscape.
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Sam
Democratic Party
Mero
Union Party
Wen
Rebola
Burns
Republican Party
Ilonco
Batt
Agity
Grant
Colfax
Nepublican and Union Party
Union
Tus Buacksmith
Horace Greeley’s Advice for Political Meetings
A reproduced 19th century note offers practical tips for organizing political meetings. Emphasizes fixing a day early, selecting two strong local speakers, preferring indoor events, and careful indoor acoustics. Advises concise preliminaries, prompt ground action, and respecting speakers’ time and travel costs.
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Horace Greeley
Republicana
Seymour Showing Wis Love and Gratitude to the Soldiers
The Albany Koning Journal recalls wartime sentiments as Seymour presents a reminiscence of troops returning from service. A colonel addresses the governor with a blunt remark about fallen and unfit men, noting that over a thousand left home and only about 300 returned fit for duty amid cheers from the soldiers.
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Wis
Albany Koning Journal
Voluntoora
Phelps Sevarely
Beymour
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