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Newspaper
The Weekly Echo
Location
Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1868
Page
2
Fragmented notice lists Democratic clubs in Calcasieu Parish Lake Charles and surrounding areas with officers and addresses. Colored and regular clubs named, including presidents Henry Bilbo Wm Edwards and Frank Tillman, plus references to Bailey and other candidates amid critical editorial remarks about the Opelousas Journal.
The Courier of the Teche quotes a Louisiana Democratic appeal urging loyal voters in the parish to back Seymour and Blair in the electoral college. It argues for defeating Grant and radicals, emphasizes fidelity to party principles, and notes Bailey’s nomination as a key local figure. The piece stresses turnout, loyalty, and the need to carry Louisiana to influence national results.
The article critiques early telegram reports of election results. It notes Republican claims of victories in Pennsylvania Ohio and Indiana may have been overstated by pre election estimates. Philadelphia after review suggests Democrats could still retain Pennsylvania and that Republican margins were not overwhelming.
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