Horace Greeley on Grant and Democratic fate in 1871
Horace Greeley criticizes Grant and warns that the Democratic Party could gain strength if it stands for principle. He argues the South’s debauchery and the Republican approach risk national distress, calling for a united stance to protect citizens and reform the administration while predicting fierce public reaction to Grant’s leadership. He notes political divisions and urges voters to align with a reformist, anti slavery stance amidst national turmoil in February 1871.
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Democratic Party
Lena
Horace
Greeley
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Hlorace Greeley
Nnne
Gmonn
Endorsement of Greeley Fueled by Rebel Motives at Baltimore
The piece argues Horace Greeley's support by Northern Democrats serves rebel aims to repay Confederate debts, restore rights to former Confederates, and empower Southern privileges. It cites speeches in Nashville and Kentucky, condemns carpet baggers, warns of Ku Klux violence, and asserts Greeley’s bid threatens Grant and Northern liberty.
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Washington
Pensiona
Morace
Jeff. Davis
Horace J
Arich
Grant
Gresley and Brown
Nashville, Tenn
Galladay
Congress
Brown
South
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Davie
Kentucky
Beox
Gresley
Horace Greeley
New England
New Haogland
Liberty
West
Republic
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Austin Blair
Frank Blair
Horatio Seymour
Voorhees
Hendricks
Hoffman
St. Landry
Ku Kluxe
Ene
Civil Service Reform Attack Rejected in Greeley Letter
In a Cincinnati nomination acceptance, Greeley pledges genuine civil service reform. The piece accuses supporters of insinuation and questions claims of honesty while noting exam figures for Treasury and Interior posts and urging voters to trust Greeley’s integrity.
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Greeley
Cincinnati
Democratic
Treawry Examining Board
Treasurer
Secretary of the Treasury
Examining Board
Interior Department
Notics
Patent Office
Grant
Liberalism defined as political tool in campaign
The Buffalo Commercial characterizes Liberalism as a weapon in the 1868 campaign. It claims Liberalism unites diverse enemies of Grant to oppose his administration, from Democrats to secessionists, through falsehood and misrepresentation, aiming to deny principle in politics.
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Buffalo
Grant
Sorehenda
Malignera
Laedy
Enthusiasm Across Peninsula Drives Republican Momentum
The article notes broad Republican enthusiasm across Michigan with new local organizations forming in towns and counties. It cites Gen J G Parkhurst of Coldwater as a Greeley candidate for Congress in the district, facing George Willard, and mocks the nomination as vanity. It references Horace Greeley supporters in local papers and the Wayne County convention's small showing of Greeley-aligned Democrats.
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Vicksburg
Gettysburg
Lookout Mountain
Mission Ridge
Michigan
J. G. Parkhurst
Coldwater
Greeley Ring
George Willard
Andy Johnson
Parkhurat
What Cole knows about Democratic stances in 1872
The excerpt recounts editorials from the Mirror on June 20 1872 debating Democratic alignment with the Greeleyites and white Republicans. It notes caucuses in Albion and Shariday, a Pittsburgh meeting of Western Pennsylvania Democrats opposing cross party coalitions, and mentions commodity prices and market activity as context.
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Cole
Albion Mirror
Horace
Mirror
Greeley and Brown
Gale
Ising
Democratic Association
Western Pennsylvania
Pittaburgh
Democratic Party
Provident
Elsoa— Mirror
Arbitration Court in Geneva Advances on Alabama Claims
Geneva reports show the Alabama Claims Arbitration Court meeting daily with only five arbitrators and the secretary present. Discussions focus on interest payments and continuation of sessions, with prospects for early completion and occasional secret deliberations in Geneva from Aug 29 to Sept 8.
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Alabama Claims Arbitration Court
Gunrva
Alexander Cockburn
Waite
Chamounix
Court of Arbitration
Mies
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Isle Royal Copper Digs and Island Life Report
Letter from A W M Dermorr describes Isle Royale in Lake Superior seeking copper with a 21 man party. He notes inland pits, ancient digs, copper tools, tame wildlife, abundant fish, no inhabitants, and a detestable hawk stealing their pet bird, followed by market notes on dry goods, hardware, and grain prices and trends.
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Isle
Royal
Lake Superior
McCargoes’ Cove
U.S
Chicago
Somasne
United States
Abhintiq
Pacific Sea
Atlantic States
Great Britain
Pacific States
California
New York Markets Echo Gold Rise Amid Treasury Policy Debate
The New York markets report gold advancing as premiums ease to spur purchases. Analysts question Treasury sales as a stabilizing tool, noting tariffs boosted gold reserves but unable to curb premium rises. With revenue changes looming, speculation grows on how fall business will unfold and the money rate fluctuates, closing near the day’s level.
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Minstein
Minnesota
Acarce
Treasury Department
Treasury
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