The Doctrine of State Sovereignty Speech Clash
A Rockford address by Robert G Ingersoll denounces the Democratic claim of state sovereignty and praises Garfield. He argues the party uses ballots and threats to defend slavery and calls Hancock untrustworthy, urging Illinois voters to back Garfield for national unity and liberty. The speaker lauds Garfield as educated, honest, and capable, urging citizens to vote their conscience to preserve the nation.
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Grant Reveals Inside History of Order No 40 and Hancock
The Cincinnati Gazette publishes Rev. C H Fowler’s interview with Ulysses S Grant in Galena on September 21. Grant denounces Hancock as ambitiously pro presidential and explains Order No 40 aimed at enforcing Congress Reconstruction laws. He cites Sheridan’s removals and Johnson’s pressure, and notes his own view of Hancock’s South policy and presidential prospects.
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Appalling Democratic Record Cited Against Trust in Change
The piece argues the Democratic party offers no real appeal to the country and presents a damning five year record on key issues. It contends a party that has governed recently would bring chaos, urging readers to study the evidence on resumption public expenditures rebel claims pensions and treatment of Union soldiers.
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Debate over suffrage and ballot integrity in political rhetoric
A political speech critique denounces Democratic claims of preserving suffrage while alleging a biased, racially charged attack on Black voters. It cites a table of historical county results to argue that free ballots and fair counts were undermined, while warning of anti liberty rhetoric and unequal protection of rights. The speaker condemns party hypocrisy and urges defense of franchise equality.
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Free Ballot Told By Evarts Speech
A forthright defense of suffrage and liberty in a New York speech by Evarts. The speaker attacks political demagoguery and praises equal rights while critiquing party platforms for undermining black suffrage and weakening the nation. He warns that true liberty includes protecting the weak and the ignorant.
Evarts Attacks English in Cooper speech over democracy
The speaker assails the Democratic nominee Mr English, questioning his liberalism and lack of connection to the toiling millions. A lawyer tale is cited to illustrate alleged hypocrisy and favorable treatment of friends in collection of a small debt. The anecdote underscores distrust of English and party sincerity.
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