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Greeley and Free Trade Debates Shape Election Tone
The piece argues Horace Greeley’s wartime patriotism and amnesty stance affect party dynamics. It notes Republicans and Democrats hedge on free trade versus protectionism, with West and South aligning to protect their interests. It praises war Democrats and laments editorials that mock Greeley, while urging clear understanding of his stance toward the South.
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New World
New York Tribune
Greeley
Neti
Union
Garrison
Wendell Phillips
Mr. Greeley
Aoe
America
Philadelphia
Henry Wileya
Massachusetts
Days of the Republic
Watson