Democratic Party Platform Excerpts Highlight Civil Rights and Tax Reform
A historic party platform outlines aims to restore states to union rights amnesty for past offences and regulate suffrage. It calls for one currency, equal taxation, reduced military, abolition of the freedmen’s bureau, and protection for naturalized citizens while condemning radical party oppression.
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Democratic Party
Union
United States
Freedmen’s Bureau
Congress
Radical Party
Dalteng
Democratic Conventions Rally for Federal Balance and Economy
The document urges states rights against federal overreach by Congress and defends Johnson while praising his resistance to Congress. It calls for economy, repealing the Prohibitory Liquor Law, and substituting legal tender currency. It champions land distribution for public benefit and unity across parties.
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Conviention
Democratic Party
United States Treasury
Joint discussions on political issues announced
Stacy and J L Sheean will discuss current political issues at Rome on Oct 22 at 7 PM Madison Oct 28 at 7 PM Monticello Oct 20 at 7 PM Langworthy Oct dist 7 PM SugEAN opens Rome Langworthy. Stacy Madison Monticello to close. Township committees to arrange venues.
Seymour on the stump read speeches of Gov Seymour
The piece urges fair minded readers to study Gov. Seymour’s Buffalo and Chicago speeches. It praises his calm reasoning and logic, saying he speaks to national affairs with reason, not passion, and urges careful reading.
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Gov. Seymour
Buffalo
Chicago
Voters Registration Law Aids Late Registrants
The registration law allows retroactive registration for those who failed to register in September or October if they provide a valid excuse and file an affidavit. Blanks will be sent to every election precinct in the county to facilitate the process.
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J Allen
Priev Bates
Mant Lospgy
J.C. Thomas
Karte Rice
Anna Smith
F. F. Beardsley
Monticello Township
Monticello
Alles
M. M. Moulton Pres
A. TL Martin
Sec’y
Democratic Ticket Advocated Amid Grain Crisis Warning
A partisan call urges voting the Democratic ticket amid fears of a financial crisis worse than 1857. It warns Wheat under eighty cents per bushel and claims bond-holders shift to government funds, depress coin payments, and flood the market with grain.
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Voto
Dietz McDaniels Backed by Court House Clique Urges Rotation
The speaker accuses Jake Dietz and McDaniels of being chosen by the court house clique and ignoring the rest of the county. The question raised is what Dietz's claim to suffrages is, noting long county support. The call is for rotation in office and urging a vote for Cline.
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Jake Dietz
McDaniels
Court House
Dietz
Cline
GF Spot The Renegades
A terse political note urges vigilance against improper voting. The author warns that no Democrat should be found guilty of voting irregularities, signaling concern over integrity in the electoral process.
Vote the Straight Ticket in Final Battle of Radical Party
A call to voters to join the straight party ticket and avoid scratching names, framing the race as the last desperate struggle that will seal the radical party's fate if defeated. The message emphasizes a decisive, era-defining political moment.
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Radical Party
Qualified nominee ready to serve county office
The candidate has long county residence and strong local reputation. Described as a capable, efficient public servant dedicated to the people.
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Ilo
Vote for Win Chino and A J Byerly for Clerk
The message urges voters to support Win Chino and A J Byerly as clerk and recorder, presenting them as honest capable men of integrity respected by those who know them.
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Chino
A. J. Byerly
Iowa 1868 Capital Plans and Bank Taxation Acts
The document records Iowa laws 1868 including an act authorizing the Census Board to solicit plans for a new state capital building and to fund repairs, plus sections on taxation of National Bank shares and related public works provisions. It details advertising requirements, cost options, and durability criteria for a fireproof capital, with appropriations for testing stones and vaults. It also covers bank share taxation, assessor duties, and adjustments for federal currency acts.
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Census Board
General Assembly
Iowa
Board of Commissioners
Aid Board
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
State OF Iowa
Sears
Des Moines
ED Wright
Acts of Congress
United States
Ner
Congress
Northwestern Mining Company sworn in by Iowa assembly
Chapter 133 grants legalization to the Northwestern Mining Company for its acts and elections in Jackson and Jones counties Iowa. The act states all mining operations for lead or galena are validated and made legal for all intents and purposes.
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Northwestern Minnng Company
General Assembly
State of
Iowa
Northwestern Mining Company
Jackson and
Jones
Relief of Louisa County Tax Allocation Act
An 1868 state act provides that Louisa County receives back taxes due from railroad taxes for years 1862 1864 1865 and 1868 and directs the State Treasurer to credit Louisa County with the amounts. If excess has been paid to other counties the Treasurer will withhold or adjust at the next tax distribution. Approved January 31 1868.
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Lonisa County
General Assembly
Louisa County
Local Powers Regulate Beer and Wine Sales
The law excerpt describes municipal authority to prohibit or regulate intoxicating liquors including beer and wine. It notes incorporated towns, cities, and general incorporation law distinctions, and deems beer and wine as intoxicating liquors for regulatory purposes.
Act to Encourage Agriculture and Fund Reports
Chapter 136 establishes state funding for county agricultural societies based on annual membership receipts and proper reporting. It details distribution of Iowa State Agricultural Society reports to universities libraries and state offices, and requires immediate effect upon publication. Signed by Secretary Wright and approved April 7 1868.
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General Assembly
Iowa
Tasane
Auditoria
State of
Jaw
Starr
Des Moines
ED Wright
Thomas Cavanagh
Polk County
Pell County
State OF Iowa
Orrict
Sxc’y
ED. Wright
Secretary of State
Mitchell County
Yuard
Mitchel County
Solidiera
Board of Supervisors
General County
Towns State Register
Homestead
State Land Office
State Register
The
Town Evening Statesman
EL Wright
Sec
State
State Agricultural Society
State of Laws
Arid Society
Iowa State Agricultural Society
State University
State Library
State Agricultural College
Secretary of State Agricultural Society
County Agricultural Societies
Agricultural Society
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M. M. Bleakmorh
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Andrew Johnson
J.C. Dietz
Cirn Rep
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Seymour
Renegades
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Laws OF Iowa
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Iowa Homestead
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Abel Brothers
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South
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Gregg & Bro
Twogood &Son
McKnight
Came & Johnson
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Fletcher Burnight
Cai
P.P. Perliolas
Pices Ag
Boots & Shoes
Menlota
Call and Civemontrial
Rehrbach
Perialat
P. P. Periolat
J. G
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Dell Ana
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Orrick
Keripexce
Centre
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