Democratic party platform on Reconstruction and unity
In a Cass Township record the democratic party outlines its national convention positions. It calls for immediate restoration of states under the constitution, amnesty for past offenses, debt payment in lawful money, equal taxation, and removal of abuses in administration. It condemns radical faction oppression and warns against federal overreach and military despotism.
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United States
Freedmen’s Bureau
Congress
Tha Radiea Party
Houses
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Tun Stiles
Europe
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Andrew Johnson
Democratic Platform and Centennial Warning Speech
The text outlines Democratic Party criticisms of President Johnsons administration, condemning corruption and debt, opposing centralization, praising soldiers, and urging protection of states rights. It endorses land distribution policies, gratitude to soldiers, and calls for economic reform including currency changes and the repeal of Prohibitory Liquor Law in favor of regulated licensing.
Joint Discussion Prompts Voter Interest In October Meeting
The note announces a joint discussion by Ton Smyth and Judge W J Leffingwell for October 10 at this place inviting all voters. It notes Maine returns show a Republican vote drop since 1966 by about ten thousand with a Democratic gain. A radical candidate for Congress Suyin is quoted making a controversial remark about racial equality.
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Maine
Suyin
Congress
Smyth
Connecticut Local Election Delivers Democratic Victory
The Tuesday contest produced a sweeping Democratic win in Connecticut with a five thousand vote majority. The result signals strong support for the party within the state and calls for national unity as the phrase Let us have peace echoes through the report.
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Tne
Connecticut
Irish fear and bigotry in radical newspaper tirade
A heated excerpt attacking Irish Catholics and immigrants portrays them as criminal and uneducable. The piece targets priests and democracy, links emancipation to societal decay, and mocks Irish political figures, including a reference to Brownlow as his gubernatorial foil.
Maine Election Signals Democratic Triumph for Seymour
The Dud Herald reports Maine’s radical gains collapse to a 19 440 majority, a net democratic gain of 8 688 as 1866 radical margins were 28 142. If Maine trends hold, Democrats could push Seymour into a large statewide victory in New York Ohio Pennsylvania and beyond.
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Seymour
Dancer Whelatany
New York Tribune
New York
Seymon
Blaix
Empire State
Ohio
Padiana
Pennsylvania
Oratio Seymour
Herald
Cotton Competition Abroad and the South’s Prosperity
Day Book argues for raising cotton prices to fifteen cents to boost Southern wealth, claim ing European demand could siphon vast gold into the region within ten years if black emancipation were reversed and white control restored. It asserts cotton superiority over India and Egypt, promising massive national wealth through controlled production and export.
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Egypt
South
Saly
Europe
Indias
South America
Turing
Democratic Pick Renews Jones County Clerk Candidacy
Fred and Dunham declined to run for clerk of the district court in Jones County. The central committee selected Wim. Cline of Monticello as Democratic candidate, described as an old resident honest and capable, expected to serve the county’s best interests.
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Dunham
Jones County
Central Committee
Wim. Cline
Monticello
Cline
Herald
Grant rejects prisoner exchange and condemns it
A Civil War letter recalls General Grant’s stance against exchanging Confederate prisoners. It contrasts his quote alleging liberation would prolong the war with Gen. Butler’s humane efforts to repatriate ill troops. The piece asks readers whether Northern voters should back Grant, predicting Seymour and Blair gains.
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Andersonville
Grant
Butler
Beast
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Sherman
Seymour
Blair
Political items spark a portrait gallery of radical rogues
Marpers Weekly paints a satire of the era with caricatures of War moth the carpetbag governor of Louisiana and Governor Bullock of Georgia. It notes seemingly bipartisan shifts in San Francisco and warns Republicans to heed warnings about Radical nominees. Colfax and Wheat appear in the piece as critics of policy and loyalty.
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Louisiana
Bullock
Georgia
San Francisco
Continen
Seymour
Blair
Lincoln
Radical Party
Simon Cameron
Pennsylvania
Republican Party
Wheat
West Virginist
Ril Smith
Kanawha
Iowa Road Amendments Protect Gardens and Burials
The act amends Chapter 46 of the 1860 revision to restrict state and county roads from passing through gardens orchards or ornamental grounds adjacent to dwellings and from disturbing burying grounds. It requires owner consent for removal of dwellings or buildings if the gardens are over two years old. Approved March 26 1868 by the Iowa Secretary of State.
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General Assembly
Towit
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Iowa
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Stare
Es Moines
ED Wrigit
Town threshing machine act amended mandate guard rules
Chapter 45 of the Eleventh General Assembly requires threshing machine operators to guard against accidents under section 1. Violators face a misdemeanor with fines from one to fifty dollars per day. Approved March 24 1868 in Iowa. Des Moines May 1 1868. Secretary of State certifies true copy on file.
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Des Moines
JD Wright
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Iowa
Te District Court
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Board of Supervisors
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Orrick
Ihereby
Iowa Notary Public Qualification and Real Estate Tax Sale Provisions
A compilation of 1868 Iowa acts detailing notary public qualification including seal conformity, duties of clerks and the secretary of state, and a separate act on taxation of sold real estate. It specifies seals must conform to law, procedures for acknowledgment, and penalties for officials failing duties. It also covers marking sold properties for taxes, treasurer notices to buyers, and forfeiture penalties with fund allocations for schools and injured parties.
Repeal of Road Taxing Provisions in Township Law
A 19th century statute repeals prior chapters and sets township road funding rules. It requires township trustees to determine annual road taxes on the April meeting, specifying rates of at least three mills and up to labor payments. It authorizes funds for plows, scrapers, and road work, with allocations to general township use or specific road projects.
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Tenth General Assembly
Board of Supervisors
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Ninth General Assembly
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Gentral Assembly
Road district financial duties and labor requirements stated
The act outlines road district control by city, tax notices posting, and penalties for nonpayment. It assigns road tax expenditures to district needs, sets general township funds, bonds for equipment, and appoints custody of tools to trustees. It also mandates labor by able-bodied residents aged twenty one to fifty on public highways.
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Lhereby
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State
Provision for Erection of Deaf and Dumb Asylum Site
Iowa acts authorize building a deaf and dumb asylum at Council Bluffs. Commissioners Officer Baldwin Mann approved site near Council Bluffs and set plans for main building and wing. Governor joins commission. bonds required. superintendent to oversee construction with fixed compensation.
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Deaf and Dumb Asylum Building Funds Authorized
The act appropriates 120,000 dollars from the state treasury for erecting the deaf and dumb asylum buildings. Payments require verified work and materials, with audits and vouchers, and bids must be sealed in four cities for a complete project by Oct 1, 1870. Publication is required in multiple newspapers without state expense.
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Des Moines
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Burlington
Anid Commissionrra
Daily Bugle
Conneil Bluff
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Lhereby
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Iowa Crops Protection Act Distains Stock Damaged Property
The act allows distraining livestock damaged by others between sunset and sunrise. Trustees view and appraise damages, issue notices, and set per diem charges. Owners may reclaim stock within thirty days by paying damages. remaining stock is sold at public auction to the highest bidder.
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General Assembly
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Iowa
Board of Trustees
P. U
Public Stock Distress Provisions 1868 Act Summary
The text outlines distraint procedures for stock, duties of trustees, and distribution of proceeds in a county. It includes daily damages, deductions from proceeds, and payment to claimants within set timeframes. It also covers penalties for releasing stock and the annual decision to submit stock tax provisions to voters. Approved April 7 1868.
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Traateer
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