National Republican Convention Report From Chicago
The Norwalk Rejector summarizes the National Republican Convention in Chicago begun on the 20th with Governor Ward presiding. Carl Schurz is elected temporary chairman, Hawley named permanent chair, and committees on credentials permanent organization and resolutions formed. The day sees speeches by notable figures and the rejection of unresolved resolutions amid lively applause.
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Norwalk
Chicago
Ward
National Republican Committee
Praver
Bishop Simpson
Carl Schurz
Lincoln
B. R. Cowan
Ohio
Luther Caldwell
New York
F. 5. Richards
Tennessee
California
Colorado
Gov. Hawley
Soldier's and Sailor's Convention
Messrs
Hassaurek
Palmer
Illinois
Sickles and Cochrane
Declaration of Principles of the National Republican Party
The document outlines postwar positions from equal civil and political rights to federal debt, taxation, and Reconstruction. It condemns repudiation, calls for economy and reform under Johnson, honors Lincoln, defends naturalized citizens, and supports liberal immigration plus reconciliation with former Rebels under impartial justice.
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Union Party of Ohio
National Republican Union Party
United States
Congress
Wuat
Ulysses &. Grant
Benjamin F. Wade
Andrew Johnsui
Democratic Party
House of Representatives
Andrew Johnson
Senate
Osio
Republican Party
Conessip
Unon
The
Republic
Pac
Ohio
Edwin V. Stanton
War Department
National Regilcen Party
Chicago
South
Abraham Lincoln
Great Britain
Rey
Schurzt
Democratic patriotism amid rebel symbols and voting rights
The piece proclaims democracy is universal while condemning Confederate symbols in South Carolina New Orleans and Ohio. It argues Democratic efforts to curb symbol display and voter access fail to disenfranchise college students and injured soldiers, asserting enduring use of the emblem.
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South Carolina
New Orleans
Hancock
Ohio
Banner of true Republicans unfurled for the fight
The passage proclaims true Republicans who backed Grant and Cotfax have raised a banner to symbolize universal freedom. It asserts the party will endure against despot opposition both domestic and foreign and vows to carry the flag to the end of time as a warning to foes.
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Grant
Cotfax
Party of Universal Freedom
Grant speech opens campaign with praise for liberty and loyalty
May 21 eyewitnesses report General Grant receiving cheers after a humility filled speech. Colfax and Pike appear, praising Grant as the nation’s leader in war and peace. The crowd moves to Colfax’s home with speeches stressing emancipation, loyalty, and a victorious path to the White House.
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General Grant
Colfax
Pike
Maine
Chicago
Republic
Ocean
Ulysses S. Grant
Applauss
Vicksburg
White House
Chief Justice Chase Steered Johnson Verdict Toward Victory
The Newport Tribune notes the influence of Chief Justice Chase in shaping the Johnson verdict. It credits Chase with swaying Van Winkle and others, suggesting his exertions aided Johnson and foreseeing Grant’s triumph. The piece urges supporters to protect Chase while preparing for Grant’s victory.
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Newport Tribune
Chace
New York Tribune
Chases
Tribune
Mr. Chase
Chase
Tie
van Winkle
van Winkle. He Did His Utmost, Happily In Vain, To Carry Those of Messrs
Anthony
Sprague
Henderson
Andrew Johnson
Messrs. Chase
Johnson
Grant
Questioning Parents in Admixture Law Sparks Debate
A Toledo Commercial editorial criticizes a Democratic Legislature for a visible admixture law that allows voters to be asked about their parents. The piece warns it could humiliate supporters and targets Stark county for possible probing questions amid partisan tensions.
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Stark County
Stark
Haman
7Joledo Commercial
Sheriff Election Pledge Ordeal Told At Findlay Corrier
The editor of the Findlay Corrier recalls being besieged by about 150 men seeking endorsements for sheriff at the Democratic County Convention. A farm visit adds a rural anecdote of a boy on a gate post asking about his father’s grave digging for a dog burial, noting the farmer killed himself while shouting at candidates. The tale highlights intense pressure from office-seekers.
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Ee How Yee
Findlay Corrier
Bob
Hisself Barkin
Carpet-bagger and rebel in the Democratic arena
The Columbus Journal reports a five hundred dollar prize set to keep Thomas A. Scott a professional diver under water from sunrise to sunset while a New York World and other papers link carpet-baggers and rebels to supporters of Grant and Colfax or Democratic nominees, framing political loyalties as heated wagers.
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Epon.t
Breferences
S. T. Wilkins
Buffalo
N. Y
Annie Monroe
Chicago
Dubnge
Iowa
Phillip McCarthy
Louisville
R. A. Patterson
New Bedford
Mass
Erma Walworth
Milwaukee
Wis
T. W. Pitt
Cleveland
Ohio
Melodeon
Dardy
Harper, Wilson & CO
Broadway
N.Y
Grant and
Colfax
N.Y World
Columbus Journal
Thomas A. Scott
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van Wert
Official
the County
Union Ticket
Schuyler Colfax
Ohio State
Isaac R. Sherwood
Supreme Indge
William White
Board of Public Works
James Moore
John A. Norris
Supreme Court
Rodaney Foos
David Tod
Samuel Galloway
Union Platform
Logan
Gen. Grant
of Liberty
Ben. Wade
Benjamin T. Wade
Scioto (O.) Gazette
William Allen
Chillicothe
Times
New York Times
Albany Aras
North
Judge Chase
John the Baptist
Putnam County
Piqua
Ats
Diekman
U. Army
Mr. Nealton
Stockholm
Baron Stepner
Roback
Cdis Ab
Woolen Mills
Hinmelreget & Conklin
Cassimeres
P.S
Himmellright & Fon
May
Choice Family
Scott & Corns
Agency
van Wert, van Wert County
Union Township
Unioun Township
Hoaglin Township
van Wert and
Paulding Road
van Swert
Liberty Cen
York Township
Jennings Township
Market
Township Line Road
Tanly Towns
Dixon
State Line
Vine and
Water Streets
van Wert Rime
East Addition
West Tillition
M. HL
Puttie
Fale
Tut
Oeasant
Ven
Union Townsip
Cleerel
Prince Alberts
Peach Blows
Long Johns
Pinkeyes
Saldivixien No
South Range
Emst
Theoord
Freee Vrees, &c
Washington Township
Galle
Ged. Strother
Down With
Eshy
Vinston Bowes
Steen
Lee Abe Shseeer
Tere Eeeeee
Eis H
Wilze &Sonhs
Scream
Porto Rico
Choice Coffees
FOX & Slabe’s
Richmonds
J. Alonzo Gleason
Andrew
J. A. Cleason & Bro
Spoke and Bending Factory
Sieien Rusvers
Piow Haspres
Singletrees
Neen Yours
Harener
Asp
Hamer
Haspres
Milldward's
Wosi
Jeaus
Thos. J. Hisner
Wheeling
West
Pennsylvania Medical University
Philadelphia
Eclectic Medical Society of
Wet
Taving
Ihiove
Pelshemer
Gilliland & Meredith
G. A.R. Scott Post
Morrison
Lawrace Swineford
M. Viner
Joe Hetrick
Stem
Robert File
Rennis Welch
Dev
H. J. Wise & Sons
Picherel
Hoxglin Township
van Wert County
Spice Run
R. Walburn
Spice Ron
J. P. Johnson
S—Pd
Executrinx
Nuton Leasure
Elizabeth Leasure
Newton Leasure
Cincinnati & Mackinaw Rail Road Company
General Assembly
State of
Court of Commons
Darke County
Greeneville
Darke
Jane
J. T. Martz
Potts
Crete
Fort Pasement
Jones Brothers, & Co
Cincinnati
Charles W. de Moss
Eliza A. Demoss
Dr. Roback
A. H. J. Wise & Sons
An Wert
Clark's Book Store
North Stone Qrarty
Liberty Township
van Wert i County
Willow Fork
Little Auglaize
Dayton
Davis Johnson
Gev
B. Holt
P. S. Spahr
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