Negro suffrage urged by radical state committees
A reconstructed political appeal urges voters to back the negro suffrage amendment, framing its passage as vital to the party. It contrasts support for Grant and the radical ticket with opposition to negro suffrage, urging consistency in casting ballots next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Radical
Radical Ticket
Ern
Freedmens Bureau
John M. Palmer
Colfax
Arkansas
Radical Congress
State of Arkansas
Delmar
Illinois
Domiin
John Mr. Palmer
Ea’ Harlan
Taxing bonds urged by radicals in Clark County
A radical bondholder threatens doubling taxes to force votes. The appeal targets the poor to unite with the Democratic party and demand taxation of government bonds and securities at the next ballot. It warns against fear of radical threats and urges every poor man to vote for candidates pledging bond taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Beelus
Democratic Party
Congress
Whdé
Dows
Butter milk Jim Offers Bitter Coffee Critique in Race
The Radical candidate James Martin attacks Democrats for high coffee prices under Republicans and urges poor voters to choose between him and Judge Mansyateyt, claiming a poor man should drink buttermilk, a stance unlikely to win votes among the district’s poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
eBrattermilk
Jim
James Martin
Congress
Palmer speech quoted on civil rights and black soldiers at Carlinville
The excerpt reports John M. Palmer praising black soldiers and urging equal rights while attacking rebels and urging loyalty to the Union. It notes Palmer’s claim that blacks “saved the day” at Petersburg and his willingness to partner with them, framed as a political pitch ahead of an upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Palmer
Carlinville
Republican Party
Petersburg
Democratic Declaration of Principles Cited in 1868
The text cites a July 4 1868 Democratic party declaration from New York, asserting the party’s nation convention trust in the Constitution as the foundation and limitation of government powers, amid remarks on Republican platform absence of this instrument.
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United States
Democratic Party
New York
Illinois Property Value Sparks Radical Tax Debate
A fragmented article cites the Illinois State Board of Equalizations valuing all property at 471,500,960 to argue for continued annual federal funding under radical rule. It urges voters to back the Republican ticket next Tuesday, referencing barriers and bar admissions across states and racial tensions of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
State Board of Equalizations
Columbia
South
Carolina
Radical
Voters recall tax burden of 1867 and per capita comparisons
The piece contrasts 1867 government costs with modern per capita taxes in England the United States and Napoleons era. It urges voters to back the National Democratic party promising full taxation of all property and unified currency for all classes and institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Napoleon III
England
National Democratic Party
Union and Constitution in Radical Platform Debate
The author attacks the Radical party for opposing the Constitution while praising the Union. He argues they ignore the U S Constitution in their National Platform and claim legislation is outside the Constitution. The speaker urges voters to defeat the Radical party in Congress to defend the Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Radical Party
United States
Thad Stevens
Congress
Palmer Stance on Negro Suffrage Alleged in 1868 Speech
The notice asserts John M. Palmer supported negro suffrage, citing a Carlinville speech from July 12, 1868, claiming he refused to deny the quotation when pressed. It exhorts voters to choose between suffrage support and opposition, urging a vote for or against Palmer.
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John M. Palmer
Carlinville
John R
Voter Choice Framed on Negro and White Suffrage
The appeal contrasts John M. Palmer who supports negro suffrage with John R. Eden who opposes it. It asks voters to choose between a candidate who endorses suffrage for all and one who favors white men governing America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Palmer
Sitysheean
John R. Eden
America
Platform promises and constitution mention questioned
A reader challenges the Radical Platform to show any reference to the Constitution of the United States. The note urges Chicago delegates to adopt the platform, read it, and bring the Constitution mention if present. It frames union support as contingent on constitutional recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
The
United States
Funding Bill Backed by Democratic Ticket Urges Vote
The Kimmunday Marion county Iowa Telegraph, once a Republican paper edited by a soldier, proclaims support for the Democratic party and urges approval of a Funding Bill described as a donation of public money to the democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimmunday
Marion’county
Seymour
Blair
Democratic ‘Party
Radical county politics and voting pressure described
The text discusses radicals influencing votes in county townships and urges Democrats to act, citing the Chicago Post and other radical sources. It portrays vigilant efforts to mobilize support, warning readers of perceived manipulation and urging resistance to intimidation.
Palmer as a Secessionist
A 19th century Illinois speech criticizes coercion and military enforcement of laws, highlighting a shift in Palmer’s stance from opposing conquest to endorsing disenfranchising “erring sisters” and elevating loyal Negroes. The piece questions whether conservatives should trust him as governor, noting his past opposition to military enforcement and current stump speeches.
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Illinois
Carlinville
South Carolina
New York
Republican Party
Outrage on a White Woman by Negroes
Ann Mostrz reports a white woman aged sixty assaulted and ravished by three Black men on city outskirts in broad daylight with injuries endangering life. Citizens pursue suspects. A marketman was robbed and beaten nearby. The note links the event to Reconstruction and urges voting for Seymour and Blair.
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Mostrz
Ann
Radical Party
South
Seymour
Blar
Terrible scaffold scene in Russia halts execution
A youthful Moscow region felon aged 18 faced death for killing seven. He fainted as the guard prepared the condemned, was lashed with a red hot implement, then spared when a court secretary halted the push. Instead, he was ordered to hard labor for life and sent to Siberia two days later.
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Atl'ambov
Russia
Gorski
The
Criminal Court
Sccretary
Siberia
Congressmen Elected in Pennsylvania Democratic Gains
The article lists Pennsylvania congressmen elected with party, noting Democratic gains. Samuel J. Randall and John Monet are identified as Democrats, Charles O’Neill as a Republican, reflecting statewide voting trends as of the upcoming November election.
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Congress
Pennsylvania
Samuel J. Randall
Charles O'Neill
John Monet
R Reading
Ohndemocrat
Democracy and Conservative Victory Urged After 1868 Elections
In urging voters to support Democrats and conservatives, Joan A. McCiervanD argues that recent October results in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana reveal a waning radical influence and growing democratic strength. The piece cites historic margins from 1864 and casts future wins as pivotal toward Lincoln era goals, urging united effort to secure the presidency.
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Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Lincoln
McClellan
Congressional
Joan A. McCiervand
Radical Congressional candidate denounced in Civil War letter
A sworn letter from J. G. Wheatly accuses John A. Logan of pro-Confederate ties and wartime actions. Wheatly recounts recruitment at Marion and a night march with Captain Brooks, claiming Logan urged loyalty to the Confederate cause and aided rebel efforts. He declares the truth of his grievances and his suffering since.
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Marion
Willamson County
Thorndyke Brooks
H. Cunningham
Court House
Brooks’ Company
Jefferson Davis
Belmont
Cunningham
Brooks
Logan
Pillow
Congreca
Sbolitioc Ists
Shiloh
J. G. Wheatly
Tax Manwrrups or Mizzi0ns
Fragmentary text discusses wealth and taxation with references to millions and the idea of vast financial power. It remarks that many businesspeople hear the claim of immense wealth but few reflect on the scale of trillions and compare wealth to common trades like cobblers.
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Brogeie Zorn
Purging Congress in Ohio Narrows Radical Majority
The radical majority in Ohio is shown as 4710 votes, down from nearly 60,000 in 1864. Democrats claim gains of over 55,000 votes since then. Ohio elected six congressmen, a gain of four, with majorities around 15,750 and radicals winning by totals near 20,460.
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Ohio
Congress
Gress. Dia
Haj
P. W Strader
Job Stevenson
R. C. Schene
Wm. Lawrence
Tore
Wall
John A. Smith
T. Wilson
Pol
van Trump
George W. Morgann
Hartin Welker
E H Moore
Jno
A. Bingham
Vwt
Jiopson, Ambler
Bee
Mont
Dem
Maj
Co Wee
Anes
County Board Proceedings from October 1868 Meeting
The Clark County Illinois board met October 19 1868 with N Hurst N Craig J L Ryan R Brown H Taylor H Linton T Janney W H McNary H P Redman T Soward H Jennings and A B Briscoe clerk present. Janney named to prosecute suits against R C Robinson and H Harlan. The clerk was ordered to draft a petition to reduce officer fees to old rates and copies sent to each supervisor. Bills allowed for jail work lumber and sheriff attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Ilinois
Auburn
N. Hurst
Anderson
N. Craig
Cumberland
John L. Ryan
Douglas
Robert Brown
Dolson
Hiram Taylor
Darwin
H. Linton
Marshall
Thomas H. Janney
Martinsville
Wm. H. McNary
Parker
H. P. Redman
Orange
Thomas Soward
Wabash
H. Jennings
A. B. Briscoe
Joseph A. Howe
Mr. Brown
County
Robert Huston
J. B. Arbuckle
J. B. Washburne
John’ Te ‘Ryan
Hiram ‘Taylon H. Linton
a T _sanney
Vane
Clark Comney
Board of Supérvisors
A.B. Brisoor
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