Indiana Democracy and War Time Resolutions
A historical overview showing the Indiana Democratic position during the war and how party members supported the Union effort. It discusses acceptance of principles associated with the Confederacy’s leaders and contrasts with actions against the rebellion.
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Indiana Democracy
Washington County
Indiana
United States of America
Democratic Party
Democratic
Union
South
Democratic Resolutions Echo Union War Opposition
A long collection of Indiana Democratic resolutions from 1862–1864 denounce the Civil War as unconstitutional and advocate peace through armistice or convention. The piece argues the party’s past stands against recent claims of loyalty and highlights regional county meetings opposing wartime measures.
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Marshall County
Fulton County
Allan County
Allen County
Fort Wayne
Madison County
Morton
Washington
Jackson
Clay
Joe
Olver P. Morton
Indianapolis
South
Brown County
Rushville
Huntington
Switzerland County
Vevay
Jackson Courty
Jackson County
Brownstown
Auburn
Clay County
Millsbury
Republicans Gain Two City Council Seats in Wilmington
In Wilmington Delaware Republicans win two seats on the City Council following today’s election. The result shifts local power as GOP candidates secure decisive victories in the city’s council races.
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Delaware
Welmington
Del
Irish Vote Emphasizes Irish Ties to Republicans
In an Jeffersonville speech Thomas MecSheehy argues Irish allegiance to the Republican Party over the Democrats. He cites Indiana examples of Irish officials favored by Republicans and accuses Democrats of limiting Irish influence and nomination defeats.
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North
Europe
England
Read
Republican Party
Ireland
Lyman Trumbull
Cause of Humanity
Cullom
Exposition Building
Trumbul
Lyman Trumoull
Collum
Democratic Party
Lyan Trumbull
Trish
Garfield
Trishman
Indianapolis
Marion County
Canada
Me“Mahan
Anderson
Voorheés
Orth
Trishmét
Indianaphelis
Associated Press
Insamen
Democrats
Wei
Thomas MecSheehy
Jefersonville
Tam
Sam
Democratic
United States
Barry
John X Deflex
Geiley
Thos
Myan
Hey
Putnam County
John Sage
Aso
Michael Price
Crawfordsville
Solored
Marshal
Fendricks
Voorhees
Richards
Colter
Hampton in Accord with Southern Ideas
Wade Hampton's Staunton speech is praised as a strong advertisement for the Southern Democracy and its principles. Observers note broad approval of Hampton's views, including praise for his references to Lee and Jackson and the hoped political shift with Hancock's election affecting Northern and Southern power dynamics.
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The
Tribune
Col. W. P. Read
Chicago
Union Catholic Library Association
Read
Republican Party
Party of Freedom
Progress
Union
Party of Intelligence and Enlightenment
Connell
Ireland
North
Sheve
Garfield
Hancock
Ohio
Pennsylvania
John F.gramis
Greybeard
Philadelphia
Wade Hampton
Staunton
Hampton
Lee
Jackson
Wen
Cincinnati
Lancock
National View condemns Alabama ballot abuses and calls for action
The National Greenback-Labor organ from Washington urges punishment of frauds in Alabama elections. It cites overt oppression in Huntsville and demands enforcement of laws to prevent future abuses, labeling the opposing party as hateful and subversive and urging voters to reject it.
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National ‘View
Greenback-Labor
Washington, D. C
Alabama
Hunts Baile
Congress
Malise
Turmoil at Toronto Church Marriage Ends in Unions
A Toronto church wedding descended into chaos as the groom's father and mother interrupted the ceremony. After a violent clash with the groom, the priest ordered guests out. The groom, drunk, later returned with rye, quarrelled with his father, and finally the parties reconciled with the wedding proceeding that night.
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Toronto Mail
Freak of Nature in Columbus Exhibits Dual Watermelon
Mr. Fred Wilheélin of Columbus exposes a twenty three pound watermelon containing a seven and a half pound interior melon with orange rind and brighter red flesh. The odd fruit will be shown at his room for a few days inviting friends to view the spectacle.
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Freak of Nature
Columbus
Enquirer
Fred Wilheélin
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