Democratic slanders and Republican virtue amid Civil War rhetoric
A 19th century polemic contrasts Harper’s Weekly with Democratic foul language against Lincoln, Sumner, Chase, Seward, and others. It laments party slander, predicts enduring insults to any patriot, and warns Republicans to endure Democratic mud as they pursue leadership and honor. The piece cites repeated vilification from Democrats and cautions against emulation of their tactics.
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Harper's Weekly
Republican Party
Abraham Lincoln
Charles Sumner
Gerritt Smith
Chase
Seward
Fessenden
Mr. Chase
Fessensen
the Treasury
Grant
Mr. Hayes
Evarts
Sherman
General Garrold
Democratic Party
Blaine
Fremont
Garnell
Lincoln
Sumner
Elsino
Curtis
N. Y. Tribune
Irish tariff history fuels Irish-American political clash
Irish-American mass meeting at Chickering Hall denounces Cleveland and free trade while praising protection and Republicanism. The piece argues England’s policies ruined Irish industry, drove emigration, and shaped Irish-American voting against free trade. It cites English restrictions on wool, beer, and textiles and traces Ireland’s decline from Union free trade to emigration.
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Chickering Hall
England
Cleveland
Ireland
Trish
Leland
America
Tribune
The Real Reformer Question on Official Losses
A reader questions whether the piece covers all dishonesty costs, asking if losses include fraudulent vouchers or only what balances show. The writer notes statistics cannot capture all improper payments and discusses the comparison between Republican and Democratic administrations, acknowledging exclusions and limitations.
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A & Sect
Blaine Letter on Irish Voters and Free Trade Politics
A Blaine letter from Augusta Maine in 1860 argues that Irish Americans side with England against protective tariffs, urging unity with Republican policy. It notes England’s support for free trade and Democratic aims, predicting Irish-American defection as campaigns stress protective duties and domestic industry. The piece links Irish sentiment to national policy and 1860 political alignments.
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Blaine
Augusta
Robert Emmet
Iriahmen
England
Englshmea
Ireland
America
Garfield
Huskork
Macrity
G. Buaixy
United States
Wisconsin
Bi Rallanon
Mississippi Voices on Election Violence in Copiah County
Senator Hoar of Massachusetts denounces Democratic methods in Copiah County Mississippi during a July 15 1884 rally. He recounts armed bands terrorizing Republican voters including the shooting of Matthews and a display of intimidation to secure a Democratic win.
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Senator Hoar
Massachusetts
Boston
Senate
Copiah County
Miss
Mathoda
Mississippi
Wheeler
Bailey
Matthewa
Matthews
Kim
Snlcss
Matthewne
Exu
Age Matthews
Coplah
Yazoo
Democraic Committee
Dixon
Independent Movementa
State of Currency Reform and Blaine Endorsement Noted
Fragment from Lewiston Journal letters showing Holon Chase backing Mr Blaine for the presidency amid currency reform debate. The writer aligns with labor protection and American industrial prosperity, arguing Congress can establish legal tender in wartime and praising Blaine as a future leader for wealth producers.
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Solon Chann
Blaine
Lewiston
Cragn’s Mills
August
Lewiston Journal
Theas
United States Supreme Court
Congress
Greenback Party
James G. Bluine
Ila
United States
Alvifife
Army of Wealth
Bovox Coase
False Democratic Claim About War Vote in 1864
Fragmented OCR presents a disputed charge that more Democrats than Republicans served in the Civil War and that soldiers’ ballots favored Lincoln and McClellan. The text then attempts to list how soldiers from various states voted, noting gaps and garbled passages about Minnesota and New York. It reflects partisan contention and an imperfect vote tally.
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Abraham Lincoln
George S. McClellan
New York
Minnesota
Ganeatonne
Lewour
de Calion
Medison
Wis
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Philadelphia Press
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