A Disgusted Democrat From Merioran Seeks Union Vote
A Mississippi letter from a former Indiana soldier urges Republicans and Union loyalty amid Southern Democratic control. The writer recalls Union-era conflicts, warns of secessionists rallying under Hancock and English, and urges voters to back Garfield and Greenbackers to preserve the nation. He reports敬 pressures in Polahatchie and Butler and warns of possible militia action if Democrats prevail.
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Vague War Era Appeal Echoes Across History
Fragmentary text recalls urging citizens to vote and honor fallen soldiers from Bull Run to Appomattox, urging resolve and recognition of sacrifices in wartime history. The passage emphasizes justice, humanity, and appealing to patriotism and the home front.
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Washington Letter on Garfield and Southern policy
A Washington Letter describes travel north from the capital and a vote aboard a train showing Garfield 445 to 133 for Yanecek. It critiques Southern claims and Democratic positions, notes Garfield’s Chautauqua appearance and reception, and urges clear party stance on postwar debts and payoffs.
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Electoral Commission debated as Democratic fraud claim
The piece argues the Electoral Commission was a Democratic creation and, after tracing its passage in 1877, asserts every key decision counted as law and that the alleged fraud rests with the Democratic vote in both Houses. It contrasts the commission’s verdict with the Republicans’ failure to block it.
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Unclear Content About Exchange Leaves Readers Suspicious
The fragmentary text discusses payment promises and suspected individuals amid a long silence. It mentions a request for a reply while referencing multiple unnamed parties and generic topics, leaving the core facts and context indeterminate.
What Shall the Harvest Be In Southern Land
A poem-like piece questions the future of the South with lines about sowing seeds of strife and fear. It contrasts madness and hate with virtue and truth, ending with a pledge that the harvest will be judged by patriots and mercy. It mentions Larry O Hannegan and Kendall's Spavin Cure as quoted names.
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Garfield Leaves Army For Congress After Chickamauga Honor
General orders from Chattanooga dated October 10 1863 announce Brigadier General J A Garfield chosen to represent citizens in Congress. The general commends his intelligence integrity capacity and army service and relieves him from duty as chief of staff with thanks for gallantry and wise counsels at Chickamauga.
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Sea-Horse uses Kendall's Spavin Cure praised for horses
An advertisement proclaims Kendall's Spavin Cure safe and effective for blemish or lameness in horses and humans. It notes no blistering and widespread satisfaction, claiming it has aided thousands of spavined horses and is now popular. Read the advertisement in another column.
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Bogus Diploma Notion Debunked in Detroit
In Detroit on August 21 authorities deny any knowledge of a Philadelphia rumor that Dr. Buchanan, linked to fake diplomas, has been located or arrested here.
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