Abraham Lincoln Era Platform Endorsed at Chicago Convention
The text discusses a Republican platform adopted unanimously in Chicago, praising Lincoln and Hamlin, outlining aims to preserve prosperity and oppose slavery, and urging comprehensive reform to restrain corrupt officials and protect national interests.
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Chicago
Republican Party
Missouri
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Boston Herald
Lincuin
Fragmented political speech on Lincoln and Lincolnism
Fragmented ruins of a political tract attack on Lincoln and Reconstruction era figures. The text rails against Republicans and supporters of Lincoln, claiming tactical manipulation and moral danger, while predicting consequences for opponents and praising Democratic rhetoric. It references Lincoln, Douglass, and an implied election dynamic.
Corruption claims loom at convention amid fraud allegations
The article describes alleged corruption at a convention with talk of withdrawals and fraud. It cites a 19 904 French rule about funding from New York to Connecticut and ached expenses paid from the federal treasury. It names Buchanan and favors, and mentions a job split to a favorites company. The treasury reportedly faced a quarterly million dollar strain.
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Connecticut
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Isis
Federa Treasury
Buchanan
Fevorites
Henjawin
Slidell
Sureu Ene E
Republican meeting notes show weak attendance and early talk of a central club
The report records a sparse turnout at a Republican gathering last Saturday, noted for insufficient notice and an incomplete central club plan. Minutes indicate appointed committees to draft a constitution and by laws, with adjournment lacking a formal resolution as members live far apart.
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Disappointed but supporting Republicans in 1860 bid
The speaker expresses cautious disappointment in the National party’s choice but pledges sincere support for the declared candidates. He urges unity to advance the party’s platform and the country’s welfare, hoping trusted allies maintain their friendship and proceed without delay toward the stated objective.
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Washington M fatiers and political discourse of 1860s
An inexact missive-like summary notes philanthropic scene at Representative Hall where a girl faced sale, securing freedom after Republican fundraising effort. It then shifts to Seward, Lincoln, and party dynamics, with references to Wendell, the Covade Committee, slavery resolutions, Fillmore era grievances, and Chicago nominations. Agricultural and dietary notes follow, praising mutton and venison, before a Japan embassy anecdote and Sardinian Congress papers presented to the U.S. Speaker.
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The piece notes a Democratic push against Republicanism, proposes expanding Republican controls in publishing, and reports on the Colonization Society contract, slavery debates in Methodism, Ohio Democratic turmoil, Taney’s health worries, Boston police corruption, and local curiousities framing a volatile political era. It traces party dynamics, press plans, and public notices amid sectional conflict.
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