Sunlit night prayer and a political tirade unfold
A fragmentary poem recalls a moonlit grave and divine solace. A long speech by Schuyler Colfax in Indiana denounces rebels and Democrat leaders, cites Knights of the Golden Circle, and argues wartime political lines with references to Lincoln, Union, and terms of peace.
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History at a turning point fuels resolve and victory
A call to action urges unwavering support for the war effort. The speaker appeals to God for victory, asks citizens to strengthen their soldiers, and envisions a united nation with a lasting constitution. The rhetoric ties current courage to the nation’s historical unfolding.
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Unparalleled Impudence at Copperhead State Convention
The Kent county activist Henry Fralick chairs a motion to urge Gov Blair to appoint equal numbers of Republican and Democratic state commissioners to receive and return the senate. Delegates disparage soldiers and accuse abolitionists while urging steadfast Union defense and universal loyalty.
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