Reconstruction Era Principles Declared by National Republicans
The National Republican Party at the Chicago convention on May 2 1868 issues a declaration praising Reconstruction achievements, urging equal suffrage and steadfast payment of public debt, urging economy, anti repudiation, and condemning Andrew Johnson. It supports naturalized citizens rights, immigration, and reconciliation with former Rebels under impartial justice while reaffirming the Declaration of Independence principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Republican Party of the
United States
Chicago
Congress
Andrew Johnson
Abraham Lincoln
Great Britain
Schorz
Democratic Retrenchment Reflected in Ohio Legislature
A Delaware Gazette summary attacks the Democratic legislature for long sessions and high per diems totaling about 166000 in expenses, plus earlier 93000 by Republicans. It accuses Democratic actions of disenfranchising crippled veterans, restricting voting by ballot color, unseating a elected senator, expanding costly offices, and neglecting reforms and asylums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware Gazette
Dayton
Farmer's College
Reform School
Democracy pledge on currency and bonds by Horatio Seymour
A quotation attributed to Horatio Seymour declares that if the Democracy gains power there will be no discredit on currency and no speculation in paying bonds with paper money. The remark frames monetary and bond reliability as a political pledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horatio Seymour
New York
Albany
New York World
Confederate Commanders Clash Over Surrender Terms
General Grant and General Pemberton debate surrender terms during the siege. Pemberton refuses unconditional surrender, vowing to fight on while Grant insists his forces are ready for the siege’s next phase.
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Pemberton
Grant
Republican criticizes Democratic spending pitch in county election
A Van Wert county article accuses a Republican of spreading a deceitful circular about county commissioners. It claims Auditor McConahay signed without awareness, detailing payments to Capper and Montgomery and contrasting with the Democratic incumbent. The piece defends current officials and denounces the anonymous flyers as lies.
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Cain
McConahay
Montgomery
Capper
Board of Commissioners
Goodwin
van Wert
Quote from Wade Hampton on party aid
A historical remark attributed to Wade Hampton condemns employing anyone who aids the Republican party. The quote reflects partisan sentiment and calls for exclusion based on political allegiance.
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Republian
Wade Hampton
Political shifts and recantations in the 1868 campaign
A Cincinnati dispatch notes new recruits aiding Grant and Colfax with Union soldiers and officials rallying in Indiana districts. It recounts the 16 Reasons controversy and Colfax’s 1867 denial to Harper's Weekly, labeling the circular a false fabrication and highlighting Democratic editors' stance as the election looms.
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the Times
Grant
Schuyler
Sorvin Benn
Ind
Sir
Schuyler Colfax
Harper's Weekly
Whieves and Hirelings Stir Postwar Debate
In postwar rhetoric Rebels and Copperheads face accusations of treachery while Sherman is attacked for his campaigns. Union veterans and citizens denounce attempts to forget the conflict, claimible robberies by soldiers are exaggerated, and critics label Gibson a thief while praising Wade Hampton and Forrest as heroes.
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Sherman
Grant
Attila Sherman
van Wert
Gibson
Wade Hampton
Forrest
Springfield
Voter loyalty noted at Napoleon Democratic meeting
Delegates at the Napoleon Ohio Democratic County Convention report strong party loyalty with many voters claiming lifelong support and having voted the Democratic ticket since age seventeen. The anecdotal remarks illustrate pockets of steadfast adherence amid local political activity.
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Sexr
Napoleon
Ohio
Fort Pillow and Forrest Denounced by Democratic Press
The Memphis and Ohio papers recount Gen Forrest’s peace pow wow in Memphis with Rebel officers and warn of armament if conflict resumes. They condemn Forrest’s threats, the Fort Pillow massacre memory, and say Democrats back then would not shoot patriots, signaling no quarter to Union loyalists. Albert Pike signs a card urging Democrats to obtain colored-men employment cards through the Central Democratic Club.
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Fort Pillow
Forrest Peaks
Negro Butcher
Forrest
Memphis
Johnson
United States
Tennessee
Blair
Ohio State Journal
Albert Pike
Memphis Appeal
Democratic Club of Colored Men
Central Club
Central Cla
Martin Kells D. Danbury
Thos. C. Smith
Albert Puke
Central Democratic Club
Obituary and miscellany from Washington and beyond
Monday night last Thaddeus Stephens of Pennsylvania died at his Washington residence after a long ill health. He served as Lancaster District representative in Congress for about twelve years and helped shape national policy with a vigorous mind despite infirmity. The note also recounts General Forrest urging renewed rebel action with the Democratic party, and a humorous letter misfire about a job in agriculture. A flood-damaged Frederick City house is cited, and a Dayton Journal report predicts a large peach harvest in the Great and Little Miami valleys.
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Thaddeuus Stephens
Pennsylvania
Washington City
Stephens
Congress
Lancaster
General Forrest
Andrew Johnson
Memphis
Democratic Party
Seymour
The
Dayton Journal
Great
Little
Miami
Manster
Nasby Quidone
Randall
Lincoln National Monument Association
United States
Monument Fund
Lincoln
U. S
Lincoln Movuments Co
Radical Party
whiskey—Grant
Jeff Davis
Convention nominates Grisell and Thompson in Sth District rally
The Sth District Congressional Convention at Kenton appoints officers and committees, endorses the National Union Republican platform, and nominates T. E. Grisell for Representative and Gen. David Thompson for Elector. Adjournment set for October with a district central committee named.
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Kennox
Oro
Kenton
Parlee Carlin
M. B. Walker
Jas. Irwin
Allen
L. T. Hunt
Hardin
T.E. Grisell
Wyandot
Henry Porch
Hancock
J. M. Brown
Maj. Dickman
Mercer
Chas. Kurtz
Auglaize
Jas. M. Robinson
Brown
E. W. Hueston
Mr. Brown
Virginia
Ulysses S. Grant
Senate
Schuyler Colfax
Indiana
Horatio Seymour
Frank P. Blair
W. T. Wilson
T. E. Grisell
Robinson
Grisell
Lima
David Thompson
J. B. Rothchild
J. B. Robinson
J.B. Rothchild
Gen. Thompson
E. T. Dunn
P. Cunco
Col. Alexander
van Wert
T. W. Allen
M. C. Collier
Seymour Speech on Currency Divides New York Democrats
At the Albany convention Horatio Seymour spoke as a delegate at large on currency and bond payments, urging gold and silver instead of depreciated paper. Newspapers report Germania in Ohio backing Grant and Colfax, while Elmira Gazette supports Grant and Colfax. Sol Meredith also backs Grant.
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J. M. Brown
M. B. Walker
Prest
Germania
Democratic Journal
Zanesville
Ohio
Seymour
Blair
Grant
Colfax
Gen
Sherman
New York
Chase
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J. HF. Poster
Ohio State
Isaac R. Sherwood
William White
Board of Public Works
James Moore
John A. Norris
Supreme Court
Rodney Foos
David Tod
Samuel Galloway
van Wert County
James E. Morrison
James L. Price
Stephen Capper
Thomas A. Alban
CUR
George H. Pendleton
Republican Judicial Convention
Putnam, Allen, Auglaize, van Wert
Delphos
Court of Common Pleas
Vicksburg
Mississippi
Democratic Viotto
Camm
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
David Kilgore
Muncie
L. M. Bundy
New Castle
Fifth
Lindsey
Thos. N. Stillwell
Venzuela
Robert N. Hudson
Terre Haute
Thaddeus Stephens
Commissioner of Agriculture
Col. Capron
Frederick City
Whittier
Barbara Fritchie
Stonewall Jackson
Jas. Inwiy
LT Boss
Pendleton
G. Ruphert
Wheeler & Wilson’s
London
Paris
London Times
Wheeler & Wilson
American Institute
N.Y
Europe
British America
West Codies
Central and South America
Turkey
India
China
Japan
Bishop Clark
Mr. Howe
Singer's
Allen, Anglaize, Mercer
van Wert Counties
Arcade
Elis
G. G. Rupert
Acenr
Anglaize
Roback
Wastecan Notary Public
H.C. Glenn
Justice Peace
J. Alonzo Gleason
Andrew J. Gleason
J. A. Cleason & Bro
Spoke and Bending Factory
Pick
HarcHer
TEA & Coffee
S.swineford
Orler
Young Hyson
Old Hyson
the Empire Tea Coss
Empire Tea Company
Clarks
Co. Matin
W. A. Clarke
Vo Chanx & Purmort
Ookfeller
Raes
W. A. Clark
Acrnr
Arcave Brock
van Werr
Ouro
White Lead Works
B.A. Fahnestock & CO
Amsle
EAD
Blig
Pittsburgh
John Unslett, Jr
Faunestock
Haslett & Schwartz
A. Melsheimer
C. Emerson, Pres.j
A. Burt
First National Bank
of van Wert
Capital
UL S
Fanuw. Ae
Wwolis
J. E. Morrison
Burt
Thos. J. Eisner
Wheeling
Wet Virginia
Pennsylvania Medical University
Philadelphia
Eclectic Medical Society of
West Va
Fort Wayne
Tnd
DR. Melsheimer
Spencer
Bennett
G.& BS Wax Sealers
Liverpool
FOX & Slade
POX & Slade
Gilliland & Meredith
Marin
Jacob T. Martz
Cinermath & Mackinaw Rail | Road Company
Said Rail | Road Company
the State of
Darke County
Common Pleas
Darke
Covert
Cincinnati & Mackinawail Road Company
Court-lomsé
Greenville
Darae
Vn Marcapay
Cincinnati & Into Rail Road Company
Heme
Darke, Mercer and
Cineinnati & Mackinaw
Coma
Darke, Mercer
D Company
Olio
Knox
Cin. & Mack. R. R. Co
Sherife
Chile
James Petit
Philip Week
Said
Towit
France
Sou
P. Richey
Sueeter’s
Iss
John Blair
Court of Common Peas
Alex. R.strother
Cadens
Alex. R Strother
A. W. Baker
M. J. Brewer
Ten Wah P. Richey
Longsworth & Krout
Dr. Krout
Swinetford
Longsworth & Krouct
Agency
van Weet
Arnes
Union Township
Tron van Wert
Honglin
van Wert and
Paulding Road
Fe Sree
Liberty Township
Vana Wert
York Township
Jennings Township
Market
Township Line Road
Tully Township
Dixon
State Line
Wat Wert
Vine and
Water Streets
M. OL. —Tuttle
le Pleasant Township
Thos
Goood Head
Newbie
South Pinge
Washington Township
Strother
Clark & Son
Deslres IN
Hollinger House
Main Street
Gen. A. Jacobs
Wen
Solemrn
Bonewitz
Jesuk
Ms Sich
Tz & Johns
A. Jacobs
A. D. Ik
TM Tryon Penne
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