Reconstruction era principles from the 1863 National Republican convention
The document from the National Republican Party gathered in Chicago on May 21 1863 declares principles on Reconstruction equal rights and suffrage in loyal states repudiation debt taxation economy and debt reduction reform of Andrew Johnson admits Lincoln’s death and criticizes Johnson calls for European power opposition naturalized citizens rights immigration and universal liberty with motions to restore rebels and uphold Independence Declaration principles.
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National Republican Party of the
United States
Chicago
Congress
South
Andrew Johnson
Abraham Lincoln
Great Britain
Jeanitanste
Schurz
Our County Ticket
A tribute to county nominees highlighting their wartime patriotism, service, and qualifications. It urges Union citizens to give earnest support and notes their political character as liberty loving and deserving of suffrage.
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Union
Look Out for Frauds and Election Vigilance
A call for vigilance against frauds at the coming election urges careful checking of ballots and voter eligibility. It warns that the Democracy party deploys new schemes and urges readers to scrutinize tickets to ensure each name is correct before voting.
A New Dodge In Van Wert Zimes Electioneering
The Van Wert Zimes delays its issue until Monday and will be sent by horsemen to townships. The piece plans to present a batch of alleged lies to hinder voters from answering. Union men, the writer argues, are not swayed by such political humbuggery.
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Tucker
Memphis Avalanche
The
Democracy
West Tennessee
T. R. English
To the Polls Van Wert Rally for Democratic Victory
Union citizens of Van Wert urge a large turnout to boost the county ticket. The appeal denounces Democratic opponents as hypocritical and deceitful, urging a decisive victory at the polls.
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Union Citizens of
van Wert
Connecticut Ours. A New York Tribune report on CT losses
Democratic demonstrations foretell Republican gains in Connecticut as town returns show shifts from spring tallies. Stamford New London Danbury Waterbury Middleton and New Haven swings illustrate a statewide move toward the Republican ticket with urging to vote for Grant as the nation heads to the November elections.
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New York
Connecticut
Vermont
Maine
Stamford
New London
Danbury
Waterbury
Middleton
New Haven
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Connecticut votes for peace and Republican gains
The document argues Connecticut voices for peace and predicts Democratic losses in November. It cites municipal results in New Hampshire Vermont and Maine and disputes premature victory claims by Hartford Times. It notes New Haven’s 917 Democratic majority versus 2253 last spring and predicts offsetting statewide losses.
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Connecticut
New Hampshire
Vermont
Maine
Hartford Times
The
Times
Cincinnati Inquirer
Incerser
Brooks
New Haven
Kentucky
Cincinnati Gazette
Political attack on Tucker over county finances in Van Wert
The letter denounces Prof Tucker for charges about county spending and defends the 1867 audit by Cowan and Rosz, declaring no officer acted dishonestly. It accuses Tucker of slander to influence voters and urges farmers and citizens to see through the rhetoric and vote.
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Tucker
van Wert
Exline
Court of Common Pleas
van Wert Times
C. W. Cowan
Aggmar
Danprday
W. Cowax
Rosz
I. D. Craix
the Times
Crawford and
Walnut Streets
O Sec
Ohio
Franklin Street
Crawford Street
Walnut Street
Iniet No
Washington Street
Crawier Street
Walnut Streeet
Franklin
Raw
Battle-Felt Call to Vote with Rebels and Allies
A urging to vote alongside rebels and their sympathizers and those who stood by you during battle. The message echoes battlefield loyalties and collective voting action in the face of opposition.
Ulysses S. Grant Quotes From Civil War Era Letters
A collection of Grant quotations spans his stance on presidential nomination loyalty to orders authority and the people. Key lines include support for Grant from Appomattox to his call for peace and republican principles. The letters reflect his views on liberty government and adherence to higher authority.
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Grant
Memphis
Address of the National Committee at Philadelphia rally
Soldiers and sailors at Philadelphia call for support of Grant and Colfax in the coming election. They urge comrades to vote for the Union state ticket and declare October 13 a national holiday to honor veterans, linking victory at Five Forks to Appomattox.
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Philadelphia
Chipman
Union
Grant
Colfax
National Committee
Horatio Seymour
Robert E. Lee
Democratic Party
South
Seymour
Blair
Unoin
Republican Party
Ulysses S. Grant
United States
Union State
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Nebraska
Sheridan
Five Forks
Appomatox
A Talk With a Democratic Soldier
A veteran dialogue in Michigan pits a U S regular from Detroit against Democratic politics revealing postwar tensions. The soldier defends loyalty to the Constitution while critics warn of tax burdens and public debt as figures debate Seymour Blair versus Grant. The exchange highlights partisan divisions among veterans and lingering Reconstruction disputes.
Carpet-bagging voters questioned under state law
The claim targets Democratic voters imported into the county asserting they lack residence for voting. The quoted 1868 law defines temporary entry without intent to home as not gaining residence in a county township city or village.
Debts and Political Charges Amid War Aftermath
Thurman notes national debt up 156 million since war end. Pendleton cites a 124 million decrease. McCulloch records a 266 million decrease. General Sickles claims treason is made odious via Tammany Hall and Democracy.ollows a partisan lament on Democratic rebels.
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Thurman
Pendleton
McCulloch
Sickles
Tammany Hall
Soldiers vote for Grant at Savin Rock reunion
The Hartford Post reports a 10th Connecticut reunion where about 75 officers and men gathered. Lieut. Frank Otis, who lost an arm, led a vote for Ulysses S. Grant, prompting cheers and a refrain that the fight remains the same. The Memphis Avalanche touts help for colored men to join a procession, sparking backlash.
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Hartford Post
Seymour
Union
10Th Connecticut
Savin Rock
Frank Otis
Ulysses S. Grant
Grant
Colfax
Otis
Outrage at Sandusky City Meeting Hits Gibson Support
In Sandusky City Fifth Ward a Democratic mob pelted Gen. Gibson with stones and missiles as he faced a crowd, injuring listeners. The paper cites partisan motive, calling it a dastardly act and predicts it will bolster Gibson’s districtwide majority.
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Sandusky City
Gisson
Gen. Gibson
Fifth Ward
Georgia
Camilla
Gen Gibson
Erie County
Foremont Jour
Taxes and Equal Taxation of Property Across Classes
A political broadside denounces a Democratic platform advocating equal taxation of every property type including government bonds. It claims the plan taxes everything from flour and meat to clothing and furniture, arguing the poor would bear the same rate as the rich and asking how laboring men will respond.
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Michigan
U.S
Detroit
Seymour
Blair
Fction
Sherman
Wade Hamton
Toombs
Gill
Forrest
Hampton
Chicago
T. LI
Seynour
Republian
S. O
Democratic Party
New York
Georgia
South Carolina
Alabama
Grant
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West Weekly Bulletin
J. J. Ros
Republican Union
Gen
Ulysses 8S. Grant
Schuyler Colfax
Ohio State
Isaac R. Sherwood
William White
Board of Public Works
James Moore
A. Norris
Supreme Court
Rodney Foos
David Tod
Samuel Galloway
Thomas E. Grisell
van Wert County
James E. Morrison
James L. Price
Stephen Capper
Thomas A. Alban
Our County
van Wert Zimes
Ours
New York Tribune
Appomattor
H. Swertman
U.S. A
Ers
U. S. Grant
Ulysses Grant
Appomatox Ceat House
Ulysses
Lee
Chase
General Grant
President Johnson
Democrats
Gibson
Yankee Robinson
Giaitano & Mercprin
Leeds
Timothy
Europe
America
A. P. McConahay
Jewelry and Fancy Nation Store
McConahay’s
E. A. P. McConahay
Zoological Department
James Melville
I. N. Alexander
R. Frisnix
Charles E. King
King
Chas. E. King, M.D
Ll.d
E. Humvrareys
Remsen
P. Perennine
Blossurg
Penn
C. D. Jones
Racine
Wis
Biste House
Astor Place
Henry Fisher
American Bible Society
American BieLe Society
M ‘Tos. J. Fan
Ezra C. Lanepon
Fourth St
N.Y
C. A. Meusheimer
Delphos
Husa & Watsa
Oscar G. Moses & Co
Cexthannr Sr
Y-E. W
Skoyer & Klein
the People’s
Promer
Main Street
U. W. Hertz
G. G. GG
Cabinet
C. Cc. Coss
A. S. Burt
N. Alexander
Sheripe
Court of Common Pleas of
James Petit
Philip Week
Supremeer
A. D
Towit
Abe
Batha
P. Richey
Stierler
Chios
Said
York Township
Said Township
York
Ridge Townships
Petitioner
Ras
Longsworth & Krout
Dr. Krout
Swineford
Gice
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