repudiation and greenbacks in postwar debt policy debate
A partisan tract arguing for swift repayment of federal debt through currency reform. It attacks Democrats for repudiation, praises greenbacks early in the war, and urges continuing specie payments while retiring debt. It blames the Democratic party for war costs, calls for taxation of bonds, and cites Ohio election stakes.
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Stalf Wey
Deertorat Party
Secretary of the Treasury
W Ho
McCulloch
Tewan
Mienibora
Congress
Pocia
Maine
Greanbarks
Greenbagka
Manhood Suffrage Debate Amid Election Speeches
Fragment from a late General Jobin Lee speech arguing for manhood suffrage and racial equality. It criticizes the idea that ballot access alone makes Black men equal and cites universal liberties from the Declaration of Independence. Also notes Union Pacific Railroad Omaha branch completion of 550 miles.
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Jobin
Lee
Lient
Democrate Ara Apathakthat
Union Party
Chovrs
Rvanuns
Democratic Party
Winnor
Great Meet ing of Oct 2 at Lancaster
All Talon residents urged to prepare for grand demonstration on October 2 in Lancaster. Speakers include Lee the orator, ex Secretary Dennison, and Capt. A. McClure. Calls for large citizen procession with flags music and patriotic devices to energize Union Republicans before the election.
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Lancaster
Lee
Union
Ohio
William Dennison
Lincoln
Andy Johnson
McClure
Election Call and Rail Road Progress in 1868 Campaign
A political appeal urges Union Republicans to vote for Hayes and local candidates, urging wives and mothers to canvass and mobilize turnout. The article also reports progress on the Lancaster to Columbus railroad line with grading near completion, awaiting winter settling and spring tie laying, aiming to open by 1868 for commerce. It foresees economic benefits for the valley and the nation as the line connects major markets and spurs growth. The piece notes a large reception for a German patriot in St Louis and a Union speech by a congressional candidate, plus a brief foreign wheat market forecast and a San Francisco hand organ fund-raiser for orphans.
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Lancaster
Columbus
Cond I. V. Railroad Company
Chicago
Charleston
American Republic
Debates on Presidential Future and Freedom Themes
The Clayton Herald reprints editorials from Un Herald and Louisville Journal on Grant Johnson politics and possible final presidential election. It argues against monarchy under Johnson, warns traitors, and recalls Republican liberty. It critiques greenback repudiation and cites Morton on debt payment. It notes rural crops and farmers in Muskingum.
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Clayton Herald
Clayton
Delaware
Thiessod
Mia
McConaughy
Apoe Ja
Tittle
UN Herald
Soan
Sane
Grant
Grant and Johnson in Reconstruction War of Words
A Wall-written editorial argues for patience with General Grant, praising his past record and predicting victory over Andrew Johnson's policies. It lauds Grant as divinely guided and asserts Congressional Reconstruction as just and humane, while noting Buchanan’s grave illness amid political turmoil. The piece reflects late 19th century partisan rhetoric and includes a pomological convention report and pleas to attend Lancaster.
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Genera
Grant
An Wa
Andrew Johnson
Abraham Lincoln
Topine
God Poer
Joseph
Moses
Pharoah
Christ
Johnson
Congress
Specialized dental promises from Dr Von Nonhonst offer
A garbled notice praises Dr Von Nonhonst for dental services and captions his clinic as best in the city. It touts low prices like L240 30 for teeth work and promises perfect results. The piece also includes an “Errors of Youth” cure claim and shows misspelled names and stray details.
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von Nonhonst
Lavicanter
Lotte
Apwanis
von Honnmar
Ahienby
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