Maine Goes Union a Republican Turn for 1868
The piece argues that Maine's election returns show a 13,000 swing from Radical to Democratic in 1868, signaling a broader surge for Seymour and Blair. It asserts gains in Ohio Pennsylvania and others will deliver the Union ticket, condemns Radical finance and corruption, defends former wartime editors, and calls for unity among Union supporters despite heated rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Laine
Union
Nto
Ohio
Seymour
Blair
Pennsylvania
Seniour
Massachusetts
Illinois
Iowa
Wisconsin
Vermont
Indiana
Turbulent World News Mix of Revolts and Trials
A chaotic digest reports Paraguay revolutions and General Lopez suspected dead, New York arrivals of English cricketers, Surratt’s second trial set for next Monday, and radical politics amid elections. Also recounts a fatal Rochester locomotive explosion, a Nashville plowing match, bishop burial, and violent crime tied to a Berlin-like era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Yates
Echange
George Washington
Paraguay
Lopez
New York City
John
H. Surratt
Butler
Congress
Hancock
Missouri Republican
Rochester
Nashville
Tennessee
Rads
Herald
Pendelton
Loth
Springfield
Tulford
Canada
Finney
Pennsylvania
Brussels
Ohio
Maine
Seymour
Main
Buchanan
Georgia
Johnson
England
Alabama
Panama
Prince
Conejo
Cabivouig
Gamble
Wiefo
Pond
Talented lieutenant deserts party for Seymour and Blair
A prominent young lieutenant, praised as a gifted writer and orator, leaves the Republican fold in protest against Negro-loving pandocracy and supports Seymour and Blair, signaling a notable political division in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Blair
Unclear bet on New Jersey election sparks dispute
A letter cites a New Jersey Republican hash of bets on Blair Seymour and Grant with a $15,000 wager and a $5,000 death proposition. The writer challenges the bet, proclaims support for Blair and Seymour, and notes Democratic papers are urged to copy the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batu
Tribune
New Jersey
John J. Blair
Grant
Seymour
Blair
Mts Nbo
Moses Monars
Wickedest liar claim tied to Benedict's Bondholders
The text proclaims a claim to the wickedest liar in christendom tied to our town. It notes he may be seen in Benedict's brick on the second story, where he is hired to perform dirty work for the county bondholders.
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New York
Baltimore
Christendom
Benedict
Unblemished War Record Questioned in Kentucky
A fragment questions a citizen’s unblemished war record and asks what term fits a man joining the army solely to make money under Freedmen's Bureau rules in Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ierald
Kentucky
Freedomen
Local Loyalty Called Into Question By Herald
The Herald criticizes Stanrow and Lincoln's loyalty claims, arguing their testimony fails to prove the loyalty the paper favors. It suggests true loyalty would acknowledge a black man as equal to a white man, a standard not found in the area.
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Herald
Plated Opr Radicals Hold Open Meeting
Last Tuesday week the Radicals of Marshal held an open meeting but adjourned without discussing business or entertaining their authorize, promising to make up for the failure. Tuesday night brought no activity as the place was not lit and the event yielded little. No sound will wake them to plunder again.
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Heatherney
Harlan
Edgar
Gro
Wwe
Prematuire
Athey
Santee
Public meetings for Seymour Blair supporters scheduled in several towns
Supporters of Seymour and Blair plan meetings in York Melrose Bowman's Wabash township and Darien with Democratic clubs to be formed. Speakers include Scholfield Whitehead Marlan Littlefield Jennings Tower Hare Redick Howe and Crookshank. A joint discussion between Gen Anderson and Gen Kitrones is set for Marshall Illinois on September 28 1868.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Blair
York
Melrose
Bowman's
Wabash Township
Darien
John Scholfield
Whitehead
Ed Marlan
John Littlefield
F. I. Jennings
James W. Tower
Mark Hare
Robt. J. Redick
Jos. A. Howe
N. M. Crookshank
W. B. Anvenson
Liertor
Epward Kitrones
Illinois
Wil Hald
Marshall
Ill
Lark County Court
John W. Barlow
George E. Allhands
Emily Allhands
John FP
Allhands
Mary J Hunt
Greenville M
Hurst
Lucinds E. Scarsdorff
Clark County Court
Towit
Garrett Allhands
Clark County
Goorge E. Allhands
Emily Allbands
John F.allhands
Lucinda E. Scarsdorff
A. B. Briscoe
Dulancy
Sol
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Democratic
Presidentoratio Seymour
Gen
Frank P. Blair
Missouri
Rshall “Messenger
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Adn
The
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Warre- Head
Ourself
Wuinrenead
Frost
Cincinnai Enquirer
Forney
Washington
Sheridan
Senate
House of Representatives
Morgon
Caf ‘Ghiavnan
Republican
Committee
Robert 0. Schenck
Union Rep
Congressional
Dist
Casey
Westfield
W. B. Anderson
Milrose
Martinsville
S. Wahirrngan
C. Com
Cheep Clothing
Josiah F Martin
Yeung Au
Bent Dumal
Philadelphia
J. & EW. Noss
Patie Square
Terre Haute
Fto
Nigee
Janney &Son
AB. Weisz
Tien
M. Harlo
Deera
I Republieee
Oficeg
Circuit Cx
C. Niguuts
Opublican Party
Sherif
Dr. Simzon Jumper
Repblican Party
Oake of
J.P. Krentz
Montgomer
Montgomery Hause Marshall Illinois
Palace OF Music
Ohio Street
Toe Court House
Terre-Haute Inc
Chickering & Sot
Knabe & Co
Steck & Co
Robert Nunns, Gale & Co
Carhart & Needhams
Prince & Co
West
Brown
Melvin
China
Queensware
Glassware
Sav
Liam
Spencer
Hemingray
GEO_ SCOTT
Main St
Néily
Reeders
Jomer Stock
Amy
Joan Sullivan
Marshall, Illa
Martha Stateler
Clark
Ilinois
S. B. Stateler
Mark Circuit Court
Lewis M. Edwarda
Charles W.avhjtson
Clark County Tinois
Thomas W. Cole
Clark Circuit Court
Sonorrery
Ril
Teeter & Dressmaking
E. J. Lockard
Ee J. Logkard
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