Union Platform Resolves for Reconstruction and Loyalty
The document advocates Ulysses S. Grant for President and Wade Hampton for Vice President, denounces Andrew Johnson, endorses impeachment, promotes economy in government, calls for strict taxation reform, and supports veterans pensions and Stanton’s leadership, urging unity to preserve the Union and restore Civil War gains.
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Union Party of
Olio
Congress
Ulysses St. Geant
Wade
Andrew Johnson
Democratic Party
House of Representatives
Senate
Court of Justice
Republican Party
United States
Federa
The
Republic
Ohia
Edwin M. Stanton
War Department
Fidence Lion
Nalion
Conynil
Aunty Seward's Oceanic Land Auction Spoof
A dialogue riffs on land and island bargains from Athaleeburg to the Fegee Islands. Aunty Seward is urged to scout options from continents to rocks with prices across the globe. The humorous piece lampoons real estate huckster charm and gullible buyers.
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John W. Bowers
Greene Common
Peter Sidler
Court of Common Pleas
Greene County
Ohio
van Wert
van Wert County
Serrenmer
R Stevenson
Sheriff Greene Co
Plain Narrative of the 1864 Bucyrus shooting and aftermath
The Bucyrus Journal recounts a dated account of the 1864 shooting at Dr Fulton’s drug store during Civil War tensions. It defends certain locals, condemns Forum assertions as false, and describes the prelude, confrontation, and ensuing melee amid Democratic and Republican clashes in Bucyrus. It notes threats to returning soldiers, the gunfire at the drug store, and political provocations surrounding Union loyalty.
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Bucyrus Journal
Rader
Bucyrus
Fulton
Buccyras
Union
Democratic Party
Forum
Lincoln
409Th Regiment
Sims
Adam High
Forwa
Sim
Dr. Fulton
Republican
Forrest
Port Pillow
Mr. Clements
Major McDonald
Colonel Lembert
Mr. Fulton
Controversy over local political violence and blame
In a sharp rebuttal, the writer condemns home front abuse of soldiers, condemns attacks tied to political factions, and assigns blame to local figures for failing to prevent violence. The piece defends their party from Forum attacks and vows to avoid further discussion unless misrepresentations persist.
Brotherhood admonition marks a temperate party shift
A fragmented note discusses a hesitating response to insults aimed at workers patching faces and removing a stain from a coat. It notes the ratification was not fully successful but may be revisited as impressions from the recent conflict ease and candidates adjust to the platform. Petroreem V Nasany, Postmaster, signs as PM.
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Yooniversal Brotherhood
Petroreem V. Nasany
P. M
Wich
Democrats Reach Appomattox in the 1868 Campaign
The New York Tribune notes Democratic generals and politicians switch to Grant in a shift likened to Lee’s retreat toward Appomattox. It reports Lindsey, McCarthy, Wilson, Gordon, Weston, and others bolting Seymour, while Johnson, Chase, and cabinet members weigh or pledge support for Grant and Colfax.
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Petersburgh
Sheridan
Five Forks
Appomattox
Lindsey
Kokomo
Towa
Wilith
Seymour
Grant
Dennis McCarthy
David S. Wilson
Gordon
Indiana
George M. Weston
Bangor
Blair
South
Thomas N. Stillwell
United States
Venezuela
J. L. Swift
Evarts
Seward
McCulloch
Colfax
Andrew Johnson Himmself
Justice Chase
Appomattox Court House
New York Tribune
Tricky Dutchman and the cider prank in Vermont
A Flemish traveler named Shon tries a cider trick in Vermont. a Yankee plays a prank that backfires, leaving Shon with a bleeding mouth and plans of revenge. The tale ends with Shon vowing to return to Holland on the first train. The piece pairs a mock folktale with aphorisms from Epictetus and short quotes about famous figures.
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Vermont
Shon
Yank
Himmel
Frau
Mynheer
Holland
Worn Hat Pledges Rebel Against Fremont Victory
A Stockton column recalls McGreggor of Mariposa who swore never to wear a hat again until Fremont won the presidency. It notes twelve years without head covering, then shifts to Columbus Statesmen items about arrests and quirky local incidents, including a baseball score and odd quotes.
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Kreveixe
Stockton
Cal
McGregeor
Mariposa
Pshg
Fremont
Premont
Lias
McGreggor
Columbus
Robert Dunlop
Cincinnati
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Mett Mills
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Indianapolis
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Huntington
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Merit Mills
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Court of Common Please
Putnam
George W. Diltrand
Francis Rennemyer
Putnam County
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Delphos
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Francis Rennenmyer
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Balge Road
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Guloz
Turner & CO
Tremont Street
Boston
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van Weert
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Venti
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Aveust
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SuHeriff’s
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Ridge Township
Matthew Mahin
Dr. Roback
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Said County
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Charles Eo Nette
Mich
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Berher
Arent Sneccn
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Solon Palmer
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