Quip-filled political satire on soldiers and votes
The piece strings jokes about marriage, bread, and other topics, then pivots to a Quincy Herald critique of Union soldiers in 1864 versus 1868. It accuses Democratic papers of coercing soldiers to vote for Lincoln and counters with evidence that over 35,000 Union soldiers voted for McClellan in 1864, challenging slander about soldiers’ loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Herald
Lincoln
Herald
Andrew Johnson
J. Wilkes Booth
Abraham Lincoln
McClellan
South Carolina Sand Millers Described in Washington Lecture
T J Mackey claims Sand Millers, about twenty eight thousand strong, lack literacy and tradition, eat red clay, and are staunchly Democratic. He cites past voter raids and pens, notes alleged descent from Marion's men, and recalls a speech by a Republican speaker interrupted by a farmer who vows to vote Republican, despite calling Democrats. The piece concludes that the same law will elevate both Negroes and poor whites, framing the latest contest as a clash of loyalty and treason with the right prevailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
T. J. Mackey
Washington
Free School
Hull
Marion
Ginral Sharman
Wal
Gimal Sharma
State College Association Meets in Bloomington
On Tuesday July 7 the second annual meeting of the State College Association will be held in Bloomington and continue three days. Lectures are announced in the programme by President J M Gregory of the Illinois Industrial University President O P Hawes of the University of Michigan and President Flanchard of Wheaton College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College Association
Bloomington
J. M. Gregory
Illinois Industrial University
O. P. Hawes
University of HichigAb
Flanchard
Wheaton College
Illinois State Treasury June 1868 receipts and disbursements
Receipts show revenue fund and state debt fund interests with numerous entries including Schuyler County and Quincy City totaling 563,005 32. Disbursements list warrants from revenue fund and state debt, and payment to Central Railroad along with school expenses, reflecting a mid year fiscal account for Illinois in 1868.
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Illinois State Treasury
Wnant School
Schuyler County
OX Brown
Hannnck Ae
Quincy
Sebyee
Revenue
FTA
Central Railroad
Chicago Times lauded Confederate leaders and criticizes Democrats on labor
The piece defends Confederate leaders as capable citizens while attacking the Chicago Times for backing Unionist labor reforms. It notes Republican progress on eight hour laws and contrasts Democratic resistance to Northern enterprise with Republican actions supporting workers in eight hour measures and Navy yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Loyal Leagues
Times
Congress
Chicago Times
Sumner quote on intoxication as presidential ground
Prentice of the Louisville Journal notes Senator Sumner argues intoxication justifies both election and impeachment. He laments that view would imply a life of inaugurations and impeachments for the editor of the Louisville Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prentice
The
Louisville Journal
Sumner
Amnesty Proclamation by Johnson Stirs Political Debate
The controversial pardon grants unconditional amnesty for treason and related crimes to most late Confederates, sparing a few named leaders. It also raises issues of property rights, contrasts with Emancipation, and prompts criticism that loyal Southerners are left without remedies while traitors gain immunity. The piece contrasts this with ongoing Ashburn murder trials and broader Reconstruction tensions.
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New York
Anron Johnson
Democratic Party
United States
Andres Johnson
Jeff. Davis
John H. Surratt
John C. Breckinridge
Magon
Slidell
Blackburn
South
Douglas
Andrew Johnson
Immigrant Call Quoted in Quinty Herald Riff
The Quinty Herald quotes a plea inviting Germans Irish and other groups to seek a home and prosperity in the land of the free and home of the brave mentioning Africa as a source of national origin confusion in a brief historical note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free
Africa
Bancroft negotiates citizenship treaty with Wurtemburg
Bancroft is negotiating with the Government of Wurtemburg for an international citizenship treaty. The move mirrors treaties already concluded with the North German Confederation and Bavaria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancroft
Wurtemburg
North German Confederation
Bavaria
Edwin Booth Heads to New London Country House
Edwin Booth plans to spend the hot spell at his country house in New London Connecticut. He will endure the season away from urban heat while enjoying the seaside locale and rural surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Booth
New London, Ct
Independent Democrat Seeks Chase or Hancock in 1868 Race
The New York Citizen argues Grant and Colfax are strong but warns Democrats to avoid Copperhead platforms. It urges support for Chase or Hancock and pledges to back a loyal Democrat, while opposing any candidate who would censure four years of Civil War service.
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New York Citizen
Democratic
Grant
Colfax
United States
Chicago
Clay
Cass
Calhoun
Hunter
Webster
Gen
Scott
Mexico
Franklin Pierce
Seward
Greely
Tribune
Justice Chase
Hancock
Chase
Senate
Hendricks
New York
Tammany Hall
Cooper Institute
Copperhead
Union
New Apples in Chi market from the South
A mixed crop of notes reports new apples arriving in Chicago from the South, alongside data on public school attendance averaging 19,154 in June. The piece also mentions a new Putnam County newspaper, local harvests, and various incidents across Illinois.
Trainiac Tragedy After Man Falls From Car On Whitehall Run
A man being transported to the Insane Asylum in Jacksonville, while on a St Louis and Jacksonville train out of Whitehall, leaped from a car platform and was struck by wheels. He lost a leg above the thigh and an arm above the shoulder. He was returned to Whitehall and believed beyond help. The paper did not learn his name.
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Monsieur
Saire
Saire, I Don’t Swallow My Wive Into Shape of Pills.” , “Ethlinda
United States
Matilda
Cincinnati
Burns
Poes
Wisconsin
F. A. Moore
Northwest
Trempeleau River
French’s Island
Mississippi River
St. Paul
LaCrosse
Waukee-se-hoong-er-er
Se-es-ka
He-nee-kee
Snake Chief
la Crosse
Seeska
Seesha
Heneekee
Trempeleau
Chan-no-nega
Channonega
Mr. Moore
Chan-no-ne-ga
Sees-ka
Chicago
Illinois
Putnam County
Hennepin
Sangamon County
Cahokia Creek
East St. Louis
Francis Beatty, Jr
Virden
Bloomington
Jeremiah White
Frederick
Bushnell
Shawneetown Mercury
Springfield
Macon
Kankakee
Francis Wittram
Terre Ute Road
Wood River
Alton
Wim. H. Carroll
Bunker Hill
Insane Asylum
Jacksonville
Carrollton
Carrollion
Emery
Durand
Texas
Mattoon
Oing North
Theentral Road
Carthage
Metamora
Woodford
H. A. Homeyer
Upper Alton
Dunleith
Carthage Epublican
Carthage & Burlington
Ottawa
Iil
Cobden
James Calvin Smitey
Richard O'Neal
O'Neal
St. Louis
Whitehall
Ilinois State Journal
Lumber wagon accident claims life near Jacksonville
David B. Smith, residing east of Jacksonville, was killed when his wagon laden with lumber frightened by a mysterious object. He was thrown from the wagon and the vehicle passed over his chest, causing death within minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Jacksonville Journal
David B. Smith
Jacksonville
Telegraphic Items
George Ringwald was mortally wounded while trying to rescue a friend arrested at Grenphis. A salt water spring equal to Virginia salt works was found at 360 feet in Big Voor Valley Hawkins County Tennessee. The American Central Railway is to reach the Mississippi at New Boston in about six months with Iowa work underway. Crow Indians raided Fort Ellis, took 31 horses, pursued to the Yellowstone, stock recaptured, two Indians killed. Five horses stolen from Garrison F. C. Amith were recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ringwald
Helena
Montana
Herald
Fort Ellis
Hart
Yellow Stone
F. C. Amith
Paris encounter ends in capture of street con artists
A medical student rescues himself from a medieval Paris trap by feigning wealth and offering a five minute prayer window. Four robbers, a decoy girl, and others are arrested after a detective intervenes, saving the narrator from death and securing convictions for life in the galley.
Mechanics Fair to Open in Chicago July 18
A Mechanics Fair is planned in Chicago starting July 18 for six days. Reports list various local incidents including deaths, accidents, and political notes such as Butler’s impeachment report to be shared with the House. Other items cover storms, lightning hits, and health board actions in Chicago and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ruppelius
Peoria
Kalamazoo
Lake Michigan
Gen. Butler
Daniel Donahue
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Cotton
Board of Health of Chicago
Walker
State Street
W. RR. Mould
Citizens’ Productive Fund Company
Ilis
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Alex. H. ‘Stephens
Meade
Elisha J. Kirksey
Columbus C. Bedell
Jas. W.*. Barber
William O. Duke
Robert Hudson
William D. Chipley
Alva C. Roper
James L. Wiggins
Robert A. Wood
Henry Rennis
Robert W. Blair
Milton Malone
Georgia
Kirksey
A. H. Stephens
Marshall
Stephens
H.C. Whitley
Whitley
Geo. F. Bertt
Alexander Gordon Bennett
Duke
Barber
Hudson
Ku Klux
Bennett
Amanda Patterson
Betts
Chipley
Bendell
Bedell
Amanda
Bedel
Wade H. Stephens
Republican Party
Germany
Shelby M. Cullom
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Europe
Cullom
Paris
Mademoiselle 2
Monsier
Monsieur le
Seine
Monsieur le Docteur
Monsieur le Ducteur
Mademoiselle
Bank of France
Aspen
Reus D’armes
Udd
New York Sun
Einhorn
Flindcers
Prof. Morais
Philadelphia
Gen. Grant
Capt. Donaldson
Great Republic
Henry Anderson
Council Bluffs
Bureau County
G. W. Stipp
B. N. Stevens
Milo Kendall
Prince Louis
Hesse Darmstadt
Victoria
England
Prince
Princess of Hess
Windsor Castle
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