Republican Senatorial and Supervisor Conventions Held
A Monroe County Republican gathering in New Lisbon and Sparta set dates for county and district nominations. Delegates from Adams, Jefferson, Monroe, and other towns elected to the ninth district convention to choose a candidate, with supervisor districts 2 and 3 scheduling meetings for September 4 and 5 1866 to nominate county supervisors. The dispatch notes mixed coverage of Grant’s White House visit and a boxing prize report from Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Central Committee
Republican Union
Monroe
Court Houge Hall
Sparta
County Board of Supervisors
Munroe
la Crosse
Wisconsin
New Lighon
Delerses
Pomalid
Leon
Liteatte
Angeloa
Adrian
Ridge- Wilton
Portland
Jefferson
Grecofiel
Sheldon
Eaton
Wellington
Glendale
Oakdale
Clifton
T. D. Streef
Eat Con
Soseph Thatcher
D. J. Meloy
New Lisbon
Janeaa Co
Wn Wedsdaday
E'Eiek
Adams
Munroe County
Dipes oFry
Starts
Ward 3d Dist
Monroe i County
Loyal Southerners Convention Heads to Philadelphia
A Philadelphia meeting of Southern Unionists aims to defend reconstruction and restore the Union. The piece contrasts it with the prior Bread and Butter convention, praising loyal Northern support and naming Massachusetts figures like Emerson and Boutwell among organizers. It notes pressures on Southern Loyalists and vows strong Northern representation to back loyal rights.
Guillotine in Moton Sparks Civil War Rhetoric
The piece denounces President Johnson’s admin and Philadelphia Convention factions, accusing loyalists of aiding a bloodthirsty purge. It reports General David Atwood loses the assessor post to Tyath Smith, a Copperhead ally, praising the shift as a rebuke of Johnsonian policy and party betrayal.
Reconstruction support grows across northern states
From Pennsylvania to Indiana and Illinois reports claim a solid Union majority backing the congressional plan of reconstruction. Copperheads lose ground as Geary, Logan and other loyal candidates surge, promising strong legisla tive backing and a loyal U S Senate delegation. The editorial celebrates a broad shift toward Unionist victory and banners Democracy as discounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addiond
Pall
Union Party
Pennylvania
Keystone
Fetter
Clurser
Geary
Dudze Kalley
Congress
Indiana
U. S. Senate
Political conventions and alleged betrayals in a Civil War era scene
A fervent critique of the Madison and Philadelphia conventions. The writer accuses Doolittle of selling favors and betraying loyalists, praising rivals and prophesying shifts in political support. The piece also mentions Col. Celkins and a telegraphed message to Ireland on Fenian matters.
Deathless rebuke as a political exile parts company
A harsh open letter scolds Goon Lye Carl of Brack River Mally for deserting the Republican fold to align with opportunistic politicians led by A Johnson of Tennessee. It warns of loneliness and ruin, questions a federal appointment lure, and bids Carl farewell for choosing self over party.
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C. C. Pope
Brack River Mally
A. Johnson
Tunnessee
Lave
Carl
Andrew Suliason
Csr
Call to Southern Unionists for Philadelphia Convention
A fragment from a Southern Union Convention invitation urges North and South to reunite in Philadelphia to renew a pledge for liberty order and law. It contrasts with the Doolittle Randall bread and butter convention and condemns calls to Northern copperheads or Southern rebels to swear allegiance to a President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pula
North
Doolittle & Randall
Disgusted Beard and Butter Nutline in District Assessor row
A private letter hints at opposition to A Hyatt Smith as District Assessor. The Madison and Monroe County scene shows distrust of political operatives and a hint of canvassing for “bread and butter men” by a traveling agent tied to the Capitol Democrat Union. The tone reports cool reception and speculation about local loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Hyatt Smith
Democrat
Capitol
Dr. B—rs
Luton
B—rs
Democrat Unio
Watertown
Hyatt Smith
Doolitile
Madison
Caikins
Madison Chien
Monroe County
Fortresa Monroe
Jeff
Davis
Newak
Monte
Ay Vinislor
Butler Speech at Gloucester Calls for Southern Policy Shift
Telegraphic summary of Gen. Butler’s Gloucester Mass speech argues for curtailing Southern power and a march on opponents if needed. It covers his view of Civil War causes, rebellion penalties, Congress representation, and calls for free and impartial suffrage while warning of renewed action if opposition persists.
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Butler
Gloucester
Mass
Bathory
Comos
New Orleans
Bombarous
Boston
Aus
Congress
Aml
Philadelphia
Doat Johnson
Sheridan
Weeping at a political convention amid postwar tension
A chaotic scene described as the Philadelphia convention unfolds with leaders and delegates crying openly. Reverdy Johnson and others are named amid reports from the Chicago Tribune and Richmond letters, while the tone mixes satire and news of wartime politics.
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Philadephia
Darius N. “Ouch
Massachusetts
One
South Carolina
Pierce
Biz Bethel
Perry
Reverdy Johnson
Browning
Doolittle
Randall
Cowan
Bates
Javen
Moses
White House
Johnson
Seward
Olina
Dobneon
Convention
Sat
Jonathan
Daron
Pychias
Nigus
Euryalus
Chicago Tribune
Vallandigham and Southern Delegates Stir North's Democ racy
A Wisconsin Public Press article blasts the Philadelphia Democratic stance on Vallandigham and the Southern delegates. It denounces their demand to withdraw Vallandigham, praises his loyalty to the Union, and urges Northern Democrats to support him while criticizing Doolittle and Randall. The piece calls for a Unionist delegation from Wisconsin and lists state and district names for forthcoming conventions in September.
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Son
Doolittle
Madison
I. A. Calkins
A. Hyatt Smith
Philadelphia
Carlet
Congress
Colorado
Trant
Copperhead
Burt
Chilfot
Hunt
Philadelpha
Doolifte
Col. Celkins
North
Miurd Dn Lee Press
Wisconsin
Great Union Party
Randalls
Doolittles
Vallandigham
iTon
C. L Vallandishaan
Mr. V Wallendighama
Nlandigham
Lincoln
Lingah
Vallendigham
Randall
Yallandigham
Bin
Pelieys
Vallandighant
Philadelphia Convention Delegates Appointed for Southern Unionists
The Union State Committee appoints delegates to represent Wisconsin at the Southern Unionists Convention to be held in Philadelphia next week. They attend as honorary members to support the Union, with other Northwest states sending similar delegations. The State Committee names 73 delegates from various counties to participate in Philadelphia.
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Wisconsin
Andrew Johnsen
Revellins
Ehen
Cil
Republican Sions
Crossz
Congress
LE. Webb
la Ponte Go
A. Taylon
Plover Co
I. L. Vsr
la Grosse
John Turner
Juneau
B. UF
Alban
Portage Go
Coim- Beies Fron
Massachusetts
Philadelphia
Republica State Committee
Ellaalehie
Gov. Bullock
Cov
Andrew
Charles Lanner
Ralph Waldo Emerson
J. G
Adelphia
Lewis
J.B. Casady
Tale
David Atwood
Hopkins
Fick
Alles
Flon
W. KE. Smith
E. H. Galloway
W. H. Ramsey
Ve A. Bentley
Col Onn Hatch
L. HE
Sree
Geeo
Jee Browne
M. L. Hoa Harzia
J. D. Northen
J.G. Stee
Ful- Pe
Wilson
Ton
Charles Seymouries
Abraham LixcoLy
United States
Union
South
New Orleans
Memphis
Republic
State Committee
Eireyday
Union State Committee
Thihix
Wis
Southern
eSouth
Coxmitree
Fez
Negeast
Delezites
Ec Nionictes
Phil
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W. H. Farnean
W. C. Wilson
SPA Art A
Republicin
Union County Convettion
Exch
Nana
SW. Plerce
Chatiwinun Unies
Astana
Sohn Turner
Keto Welan
Feneae
T Dsterle
Jetiraeta
Calon
Wonrae
Lar
Diermtot
Guast Ann
Brean
Washington
General Grant
Suutfier
Grant
Chicago
Massilona
Poly
Johngon
Lebels
Baal
Leo
Pennsylvania
Great Union
Bread and
Waterloo
Burren
John B. Smith
Milwaukee
Bronson
Rufus Cheeney
Whitewater
Pines
Timemon
Afate!Journal
St. Louis
The
State Journal
Tyath Smith
Janesville
Drafr
Gen
Atwood
A. Johnson & Co
A. Wyatt Smith
Jel Davia
Hay
Andrew Johnson
Smith
Republican Party
Juhozon
Donlittle & Rendall Asre
Roberts
Ireland
Goon Lye Carl
News OF the
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Zanes » Oba
Lye
Richmond
New York
Vico A P
New Lak Central Raiload
Democratic Party
Phiadelphia
A. Jol
Jobson
Hen ‘Ehanged
Wsrees
Ator Smithe
Nous
Beaumont
John Pierpont
Medford
Pariposa
Cal
Chicago Tribne
Horn
Cincurr
Moxnor Cousty
EE. Webb
Tuly
Tomah
Imaaid Biock
County of
Mource
Cisim
Ofetick Pom
Blomellan
Clonrac
Saleia
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Mone Selesk P
Osa, McMielan
Sheriff
Monroe Co
Monroewxry
Tryon & Dioxryson
Sherwe
Cimcurr
Monnox, Counts
AL XL Mann
Gillelf Tida Mullery
Mon
Robert
E. Gillett
Robert E. Gillett
Bell
Vilelage
McMillan
Shei
Wirgaullan
MownethrnriDy
John W. Scott
Dive
Mooroe
Goutheast
Wiscontinee
Darei Baraboo
Edunty
Martin
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