Reconstruction Principles Adopted by National Republican Party
The 1868 National Republican Convention in Chicago issues a declaration of principles praising Congress reconstruction, equal suffrage for loyal Southrons, and national finance reforms. It condemns repudiation, calls for tax equity, economy, and radical Johnson reforms, honors Lincoln and soldiers, supports naturalized citizen rights, and endorses immigration and impeachable ideals. The platform closes praising democracy and universal equality across American soil.
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Republicans Sweep Pennsylvania and Indiana in Big Victory
October returns report large Republican gains across Pennsylvania Ohio and Indiana with majorities in state races and Congress. Grant Colfax likely carry Lincoln states with new Senate seat and governorships. election day celebrations erupt in Hamilton as Schenck tours Third District with cheering crowds and bell-ringers.
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Rumored Vallandigham Effort in Hamilton Mentions Majorities
Ohio district results detailed with estimates of General Schenk leading Vallandigham, variations from official counts, and Democratic gains across counties including Butler, Clermont, Seneca, Lawrence, Meigs, and Delaware. Totals show mixed outcomes and adjustments from early counts.
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Union Republicans of Ohio Celebrate Midterm Results
Message praises results of last Tuesday elections showing Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Nebraska backing constitutional liberty and the National Union. It declares Grant and Colfax secure, notes three U.S. Senators and forty-six congressmen elected, and urges continued vigilance until national victory and enduring peace are achieved.
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Copperheads fall in Indiana as Baker leads by 1500
The Copperheads are defeated in Indiana with Baker winning by about 1500 votes. Republicans also win the state ticket and seven Congress members. Ohio shows no change. Pennsylvania’s majority narrows to around 10 000 to 11 000, giving Democrats cautious comfort for November. The Republicans are optimistic for bigger gains next month.
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Louisville Courier Adopts Grant Victory View After Election
The Louisville Courier declares Democratic defeat in Pennsylvania Ohio and Indiana and predicts Grant will be the next President. It urges peace prosperity under Grant and notes Johnson to Greenville Tennessee before Grant takes the Executive chair in 1869.
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Sailor Demons Mesmerism in Sunderland Bar Incident
A Newcastle paper reports a sailor at the Ferry Hotel Sunderland fell under mesmerist McKensie’s passes and remained semi conscious. He wandered into dangerous extremes, climbed a roof, and later was removed to the workhouse as authorities tried to restore him.
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McKim and Zimmerman Expand Salesroom for New Goals
McKim and Zimmerman enlarged their salesroom to accommodate a fresh stock of goals, signaling a broader inventory and new customer access.
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Vallan digham at Dayton polls challenges wounded soldiers
On election day in Dayton Vallan digham a Democratic candidate for Congress along with Democratic officials challenged every wounded soldier at the Soldiers Home ward polling place. Soldiers faced detention and swearing in as they attempted to vote after long morning to afternoon lines.
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The New York Press on the Election
The New York press debates yesterday's state and national results. The Herald calls Pennsylvania a death blow to Democracy and hints at Grant’s victory. The World doubts final outcomes while The Times reports a Democratic overthrow. The Tribune likens it to Five Forks of 1868.
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Gen Grant Serenaded After Election Returns
The Associated Press reports Republicans won all states voting. Gen. Grant was serenaded by the Lead Mine Band at E. B. Washburne’s residence where returns were received. Congratulatory speeches followed by Washburne and Isaac N. Norris amid enthusiasm.
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Republicans Jubilant Over Ohio Pennsylvania Indiana Returns
In San Francisco on October 14 Republicans paraded with music fireworks and cheering for Grant and Colfax after strong returns from Ohio Pennsylvania and Indiana. The enthusiasm was wild even near midnight as news arrived.
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Blair’s rapid college, party pace, and whisky boast
The snippet mocks Blair’s speed through Yale College and hints at fast political work, citing quotes from U S Journal Okio Patriot Salem Republican Cardington Republic and remarks attributed to Blair and Grant about the upcoming presidency and peace.
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New Orleans Militias Mock Confederate Flags Threaten Name Changes
In New Orleans two military groups The Seymour Guards and The Blair Guides parade with Confederate flags. The Democrats mock their stance proposing a new name Blair and Seymour Rattlesnakes, arguing honesty over loyalty while warning about Klan threats and poor marching decorum.
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Spain’s Revolution Reaches New Junta Control
The article reports the revolutionary Junta or Convention in Spain seizing power as the Queen seeks refuge in France with 23 million reals and crown regalia. It notes quiet elections for a permanent Junta, steady support from Andalusia merchants, and possible action from Napoleon with Versailles as the next scene.
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Mrs Anna Stout Dies in Bordentown at Advanced Age
Mrs Anna Stout daughter of Francis Hopkinson signer of the Declaration of Independence has died in Bordentown New Jersey at an advanced age.
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Election report mentions Grant prisoners at Saturday parade
An old resident recalls seeing a long procession of General Grant's paroled prisoners during a Saturday celebration, confirming the observer's view of the event.
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Women mutiny at Madrid cigar factory fled director coup
Report notes a female mutiny in Madrid ciga r factories where workers went to a director’s office demanding a hearing. The director offered a hearing via a committee of the three oldest ugliest workers, a deputation that was never sent. Local Ottawa Township returns show the Canada Draft Sneak won the Justice of the Peace race by about 50 votes. Vallandigham urged moving to Lima as Canadian patriots boast Democratic ideals in Lima Gazette.
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Grant Support Urges Voters to Back Victory This Fall
A political letter argues that securing a victory this fall is as essential as the 1869 Ap pomatter effort. The author, Major General Pure H Saertaay, U. S. A., calls on every citizen who loves their country to vote for Grant.
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Grant and the People The Picture of a Presidential Nominating Ideal
A montage of quotes and notes about Ulysses S Grant emphasizes his appeal as a people's choice for president. It highlights his loyalty to authority, republican ideals, and calls for peace amid Civil War memory. The compilation anchors Grant’s public persona in 19th century political rhetoric.
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New Postage Stamps Showcase Revolutionary Designs
The New York Evening Post reports on the National Bank Note Company winning a four year contract to supply government stamps. Stamps feature a post-boy, a locomotive, Washington portrait, the Declaration painting, a steamer, and Burgoyne surrender, with ink that resists reuse. It also covers market reactions linking Democratic success to gold and bond movements, plus assorted anecdotes and letters.
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