02 Sep 1868
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Newspaper
Terre Haute Weekly Express
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1868
Page
2
The Columbus Journal reports Dayton Ledger pursues loyalty certificates for Vallandigham while New York World led Seymour's case. A claim that certificates and documents proving Wilkes Booth loyalty and character are about to be published is unconfirmed.
The Journal notes no Democrat will bet on Seymour’s election while betting on Grant. It cites bets among party leaders from Morrissex to Dobbins, arguing professional betters favor Grant over Seymour.
Doatxe and Frank Bare clash with Gen. Fremont in Missouri. Fremont and his staff face bitter name calling including demeaning epithets toward German officers. Germans in St. Louis plan measures in November.
Journal notes that the Government is preparing to payout to bondholders this month. The line references Hendricks and Eberton and mocks eastern sharpers who bought delegates for Wall Street gold.
The passage portrays Democrats as causes of national mischief, credit destruction, and bloody upheaval. It argues every action and resolution is tailored to such outcomes, claiming infamous rebels are deemed truer Democrats by their supporters.
The tax editor of the N. S. Democratias hails Democratic prospects in Ohio Indiana and Illinois with a boastful remark about Western supporters being “WHITE and they are alive.” He praises soldiers who defended the Union and their recognition of the sentiment quoted.
Senator Yates of Illinois drew an enthusiastic ovation in Springfield as he spoke to the state. The article calls his speech rare in eloquence and effect and a strong campaign document, praising him as one of the country’s best popular orators.
Illinois exchanges note Gen. Bish is posted for a speech at Mattoor in October. If his appointment occurs early, he might visit this city. A Journal quip suggests sending a committee and offering inducements to attract him, noting his bedfellow preference.
The article reports a new rebellion taking root in Arkansas with Ku Klux support for Frank Bratt’s policy. Counties are in uproar as inflammatory appeals flood the Memphis press, stirring passions among rebel factions while Union supporters feel caught off guard.
Col. John P. Baird of the 85th Indiana reports letters from Vigo County citizens urging soldiers to desert and argues such writings harm war effort. He notes specific deserters from P Y Buskirk and Jeptha Moss and warns leaders of the party in power at home influence men to quit. He urges support for the Proclamation as a means to end the rebellion.
A readable wartime letter discusses abolition, war prospects, and political maneuvering. The writer cites a national convention, a 600000 man spring levy, desertions, and general unrest. Mentions Mike Kledsoe and Jesse at a store in Linton and a spelling night at an old schoolhouse.
A letter discusses possible civil conflict in Indiana and the North opposing a proclamation. The writer mentions gathering information within his scope, urges keeping cool, and predicts a six month timeline for action. They speculate on a state committee to manage troops and criticize government proclamations.
The article compares Secretary McCulloch’s July 31 1868 public debt figure to March 31 1865 and argues the rise reflects wartime and postwar costs. It cites veteran pay, bounties, and Army exit expenses, notes reductions in debt and taxes under Republicans, and criticizes Democratic claims.
The document cites collected lines from 1860s speeches by Blair and Gilman, requests for Georgia speech copies, and a DeKalb county dispatch noting a large public meeting. It mentions reactions to Democracy rhetoric and a political demonstration influencing votes in Indiana and Iowa.
A Grant movement address at a Frankfort Grant meeting discusses backing General Grant over Mr. Chase, urging conservatives in the North to vote for Grant to protect the country. The speaker reflects on Chase's nomination, Southern politics, and factional scheming at the New York Convention, with notes on Seymour, Blair, Hampton, and Forrest.
Treasury ex-collector Smith is in custody under examination as railroad sale details unfold. The Herald cites a complex financial plan valuing bonds and stock of the A. G. W. Company at tens of millions, with fees to receivers and various allocations.
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