Union or disunion in postwar politics speech
A speaker denounces Republican disunion tactics and urges reconciliation with Hancock. He condemns party greed, sectional hatred, and biased press, arguing for unity, loyalty to the flag, and end to hostility after the Civil War. He cites Grant and Garfield to press for peace and restoration.
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Enelizy
Republican Prena
Teria
Hayes Seomd
John W. Dungee
Virginia
South
Hancock
Union
Gar6eld
Chicago
Republican Party
Bro. Garfield
Grant
Cairo
Springfield
Flag
Congress
Electoral Commission
Address by Civil War veteran recalling shared hardships
A veteran from the Third Indiana Cavalry recalls marches and battles at South Mountain Gettysburg Antietam Harper's Ferry and other campaigns. He urges unity and action to preserve the Union urging charity toward all and the right prevail.
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Third Indiana Cavalry
South Mountain
Gettysburg
Antietam
Harper's Ferry
Wine Run
Slaughter Mountain
Second Bull Run
Upperville
Beverly Ford
Brandy Staten
Culpepper
Fredericksburg
Chancellorsville
Hooker
Battle of the Wilderness
Grant
Spottsyl
Dixunion
Eure
Political battle looming over Jefferson fame and federalism
The note frames October as a pivotal clash testing Jeffersonian influence against Federalism in the U S political scene. It contrasts Republican claims of waning Jefferson fame with Democratic denouncements of centralization and strong government as dangers to constitutional virtue.
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Jefferson
J. Berson
Johaon
Hamilton
Rudlicaliein
Republican Party
Jeferson
Democratic Party
Epon
Desserats
C. Sntite
Vigilant citizens demand honest vote in 1880 election
The piece urges Jefferson County residents to guard ballots and ensure a fair count. It attacks alleged fraud by opponents, calls for early voting and poll watching, and warns against bribery and ballot stuffing. It also urges intimidation of Black voters and demands suppression of supposed threats to constitutional rights.
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Heceve le
Fre Radfonk
Jefferson County
Brennevizm
Ford Fair Election Promotes Bipartisan Election Supervisors
A 1880 letter from the Democratic State Central Committee chair urges a joint circular with Republicans to ensure fair elections. It proposes that in any township where the Inspector is a Democrat a Republican chosen Judge and Clerk be appointed, and vice versa, to remove fraud concerns. The inquiry asks for an early reply.
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John C. New
Republican State Central Committee
Letter on election purity and judge clerk selection
Hon Wm H English chairs the Democratic State Central Committee expresses support for voter rights and lawful vote counting. He agrees to a circular outlining the agreement on selecting judges and clerks across Indiana precincts, awaiting joint circulation. Signed by John C New, Chairman.
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Wm. H. English
Democratic State Central Committee
John C
Bipartisan election agreement on precinct judges and clerks
Under a joint agreement sanctioned by Democratic and Republican committees, inspectors in each precinct will appoint a judge and clerk chosen by the opposite party. Signed by WM. H. ENGLISH and JOHN C. NEW, chairmen of their respective state central committees.
DePauw Glass Workers Hit Politicized Campaign
Local Republicans in New Albany push the DePauw glass works as a political lever praising young DePauw and a few workers for voting Republican. The piece skews to question the influence of the factory on elections and notes Washington C. DePauw disclaims involvement while his son and supervisors energize the campaign.
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New Albany
Ind
DePauw
Washington C. DePauw
Toc DePeuw
Ibeve
New Albany Plate Glass Firms Face Tariff Debate
The article argues that New Albany plate glass manufacturers back a Republican tariff plan to secure a monopoly and force high prices, insisting Republicans protect monopolies and Democrats oppose them. It claims company leaders align with the GOP for personal gain rather than principles.
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Democratic Party
Republican Party
New Albany
A. G. Porter
J. A. Garfield
Radicals' Moral Tour Hailed as Indiana Scandal Point
The piece lambasts Beecher Conkling and Ingersoll as moral lepers, predicting their tour with William Tilton and others will reveal Republican decay. It imagines sermons on marital duty and ruined families to provoke boos and praise amid a questioned Indiana GOP stance.
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Beecher
Conkling
Indiana
Indiana Republicana
Tilton
Bessie Turner
Kate Sprague
Garfield
Arthur
Bob Ingersoll
Unity and harmony against sectional distrust in the Union
A speech appeals for concord and peaceful cooperation across states, denounces revival of war passions, and argues that Northern opposition to Southern politics endangers national unity and justice. It questions Southern plans and urges restraint and constitutional loyalty.
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North
United States
Opposition argues state loyalty and national honor in party conflict
The text asserts opposition to Democratic influence, claiming it endangers national honor and Union interests. It argues Southern states should govern locally without external power, while the North demands capable leadership chosen by education and inherent merit, opposing incompetence and ignorance.
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Democratic Party
Etn Feleuld
William S Hellman Democratic Candidate for Congress
A historical column extols Billy Holman later known as William S Hellman as a model of integrity. It notes sixteen years in Congress, refusing the salary grab, returning funds to the treasury, and earning a reputation as a watchdog at the U S Treasury. The piece argues Holman’s future conduct will mirror his past.
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Congress
Billy Holman
United States
Mr. Holman
United States Treasury
Treasury
Holman
Our County Candidates for Jefferson County Office Posts
The county Democratic ticket lists Israel Fowler Auditor Napoleon McKay Clerk John W Scott Treasurer Calvin Cisco Sheriff William Marquis M D Coroner Harry Jackson Surveyor Benjamin Mayfield Commissioner Middle District Edwin Leland Representative Louis Schoeder Prosecuting Attorney The party says this superb ticket should win a majority next Tuesday.
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Israel Fowler
Napoleon B. McKay
John W. Scott
Calvin Cisco
William Marquis
M. D
Harry Jackson
Benjamin C. Mayfield
Edwin G. Leland
Louis O. Schoeder
Democratic Party
Jefferson County
Schooley and Scott Tax Duties Criticized
Friends of Treasurer Schooley defend him by claiming Scott left all collectible taxes exhausted. The text asserts the Treasurer must levy and sell property or justify to the Auditor if collections fail. It accuses Schooley of neglect and of lacking collectors in the city and Milton township.
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Schooley
Scott
Schouley
Milton Township
Hon Amel J Gilpin Speech Read in County Courthouse
Hon Samuel J Gilpin delivers a masterly address at the courthouse on the 28th wit urging readers and Jefferson County soldiers to study the speech and vote as he pleads. Gilpin, a brave veteran of the Third Indiana Cavalry, advocates support for their comrade line.
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Herald
Samuel J. Gilpin
Jefferson County
Gilpin
Third
Indiana Cavalry
Protests Over Voter Import Rumors in Jefferson County
Amid reports cited by the Madison Courier and New York Tribune, discussion centers on Democrats allegedly planning to import voters into Jefferson County for an election. James A. Garfield is referenced regarding shares and a disputed loan, while criticism accuses officials of betraying the people and deceiving constituents through evasions and saleshoods.
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Jefferson County
Madison Courier
New York Tribune
James A. Garfeld
Ohio
Oakes Ames
New York
Gordonaville
Washington
Richmond
Old Dominion Ocean
James River
Old Point Comfort
Fortree Monroe
Hampton Roads
Rip- Rapa
Jamestown
Electoral vote projections for 1876 party strength
The opposition to the Republican party could win fifty seven electoral votes if they concentrate next November as in 10 Maine last Monday week. Applying the 1876 Republican strength ratio suggests Democrats would carry California by 12,000 and other states by sizable margins.
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Maine
California
Colorado
Minois
Nevada
New Hampshire
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Ruta prepares outrage mill attack before election
The Ruta plans a pleadir working of fice to push a wave of lies aimed at swaying voters. They cycle through scare topics from rebel chains to bonds and negro importation, hoping to defeat the Democrats.
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Bugaboo
United States
Duty to Democrats in Indiana Election Plea
The piece urges every Democrat in Indiana to fulfill their duty on election day and cast ballots for the Democratic ticket. It stresses voters are ready and calls for active supporters to ensure a rousing victory. It frames voting as a privilege and appeals to pride in participation.
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Indiana
Allocation of election watchers in Indiana precincts
The letter directs cooperation between Indiana Democratic and Republican state committee chairs. It states Democrats shall appoint a judge and clerk where a Republican inspector is present. If denied, it implies planned fraud, and Democrats may place watchers over the Election Board as their legal right.
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Republican State Central Committees
Indiana
Garfield urged to veto rebel claim payments in treasury row
The letter calls on Garfield to publicly pledge that he will veto any bill supporting rebel claim payments if elected. It notes Republicans have charged the treasury with over one hundred million dollars for these claims and cites Hancock urging an end to the theft from the public purse. The Democratic party claims to have taken a proper stance on the issue.
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United States Treasury
Garfield
Democratic Party
Gen. Hancock
Madison Democrats vow fair count, deter ballot stuffing
A partisan pledge declares there will be no ballot-box stuffing next Tuesday in Madison. The speaker appeals to peaceable Democrats to uphold suffrage and warns that any attempt will be met with harsh punishment to prevent crime.
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Madison
Hancock Speech on Union Preservation at San Francisco
A 1861 Fourth of July oration in San Francisco declares that despite calls to dissolve the union, the speaker affirms respect for rights and aid to redress wrongs while defending the government formed by the United States as a priceless heritage to preserve to the last extremity.
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Hancock
San Francisco
Warning to Foreign Democrats on Voting and Preparedness
A political notice urges foreign born Democrats to carry naturalization papers when voting and to be ready for possible legal challenges or emergencies, alleging radicals aim to block Democratic voters and create obstacles at the polls.
Fragmentary Quote on Rights by General Hancock
A damaged OCR fragment attributes a general statement about juries rights liberty and property to a top actor named Hancock. The line mentions trial by jury freedom of speech and property but text is garbled and partial.
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Conpus
Eatrest Fom
Hancock
Democrats Call for Straight Ticket Support
A political pitch urges voters to back the Democratic ticket in full, arguing every candidate on the slate is worthy of unqualified support from honorable men.
When the rebellion was crushed secession era ends
A quoted line attributes the collapse of secession to General Hancock, noting the rebellion’s defeat marked the end of the heresy of secession and lasting unity.
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Gen
Hancock
The Democratic Congress Under Fire and Praise
The piece argues the Democratic Congress has not enacted salary grab laws or subsidized illicit schemes and contrasts Republican past abuses with current economy. It questions Secretary Sherman and urges replacing him to test Treasury balance and honesty statistics against Bristow era figures.
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New York World
Sherman
Democratic Congress
District of Columbia
House
Treasury
Bristow
He who murmur ast his Jot
A terse adage warns that muttering or complaining invites hardship. The saying likens grumbling to walking barefoot on thorns, urging quiet endurance and resilience amid discomfort. It reflects a stoic, cautionary tone about controlling one’s response to trials.
Market Reports From Wheat to Wool and Eggs Notes
Market briefs note price shifts in flour brands such as Trow's Perfection and Invincible while wheat prices rise. Reports list commodities including red and white wheat per bushel, eggs, butter, chickens, navy beans, potatoes, molasses, sorghum, and Swiss cheese with varied quotations. The dispatch cites observers from Magnolia and O Neuse with reported figures around 20 to 45 cents and notes general market movements.
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Trow’s
Invincible
Triumph
Se Retail
AK City
Atte Asine Magnolia
N. O
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