Lincoln and the fight against despotism and slavery
The passage praises the Republican struggle against tyranny and slave propaganda, asserting harmony with the Constitution, framers, poets, and sacred word. It argues that Republicans would guard and defend the nation if entrusted with leadership, clinging to a stainless historical record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Reconstruction Principles Declar at Chicazo Convention
Fragmented excerpt of a 19th century Republican Party platform presented at a national convention in May. It voices support for Congress reconstructions, equal suffrage for loyal men, debt obligation, federal economy, Lincoln's death, Johnson's presidency, naturalized citizens protections, veterans honors, and immigration policy, with resolutions praising loyalty and urging universal rights and constitutional principles across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Republican Party of
United States
Chicazo
Wis
Congress
Abi
Andrew Johnson
Abraham Lincoln
Great Britain
Lrave
Npaien
Croise
Lugey Bean
Patie
Keranonst
Gener Schurz
Loys
Viasat
Democratic Retrenchment in Ohio Legislature 134-Day Session
Ohio State Journal criticizes Democratic retrenchment citing a 134 day session at five dollars daily the longest and costliest in state history with adjournment planned for November first and a six month next session. It claims over one hundred thousand dollars wasted by salaries and expenses and questions taxpayer impact. It notes last year’s Republican Legislature spent 93 543 dollars while the Democrats project total annual costs around 215 000 dollars.
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Hhrlow Richmond
Roxanna Richmond
Indiana
H. Campbell
Michigan
John >. Hodle
Licking Counts
Ohio
A. D. Lor
Court of Common Pleas
van Wert County
C. P. Edson
Harlow Richmond
John &. Bodle
Mintiff
Harlow
Range
Campbell
Nancy E. Hammell
William Hammell
Will Hammell
California
Nex Coon
Neon Ae
T Avert
Mlammell. Cc
Ee & Daexeesz
A Bondholder's Doctrine Defends Paper Dollars
A fragment argues against government claims of bond value, accusing it of deceiving laborers pensioners and workers. The speech decries a supposed willingness to pass off money as worth more than its real value, labeling it a national falsehood spread across the country.
Fragmented 1860s Democratic rhetoric on election threats and defections
The article surveys Democratic rhetoric and threats surrounding the election, noting Southern leaders like Wade Hampton and Frank Blair pledging insistence on victory by any means, while Republicans report defections to Grant and Colfax. It cites speeches, club resolutions, and public figures across multiple states, highlighting tensions over Reconstruction and voter loyalty.
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South
Wade S Hampton
Seymour
Blair
White House
Fractured views on loyalty and union in public discourse
The text argues a conservative stance venerating the Constitution while aligning with Raphael Semmes who pledges loyalty to the old flag if Seymour and Blair win. It questions whether such men will secure peace and prosperity, preferring the old flag to the stars and bars in a divided national mood.
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Albert Pike
Seymour
Blair
Memphis
Mr. Ramsey
Georgia
North
Louisiana
G. L. Bittinger
Montana
Boone County
Towa
Eleventh Judicial District
Grant
Colfax
John Hall
West Virginia
Tammany Hall
Nathaniel Boyden
Congress
North Carolina
Boston Daily Advertiser
Douglas
McClellan
Hiram Simpson
Raphael Semmes
Alabama
Democracy Versus Currency and Loyalty Certificates Scoop
A Dengue of political quotes and rumors surfaces as allegations arise about papers claiming Vallan digham’s loyalty and Wilkes Booth’s character. Reports cite the Dayton Zedger and the N Y World as publishing examples from Seymour’s case while confirmation is lacking.
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Dayton Zedger
Vallandigham
N. Y
Seymour
Wilkes Booth
Col. Journal
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van Wert
Zepublica
Union Ticket
Ulysses 8. Grant
Schuyler Colfax
Ohio State
Tsgs
Isaac R. Sherwood
William White
Board of Publc Works
James Moore
John A. Norris
Supreme Court
Rodney Foos
David Tod Samuel Galloway
James E. Morrison
James L. Price
Stephen Capper
Thomas A. Alban
The
Ohio State Journal
Vember
Rynders
Trurant
Howell Cobb
Atlanta
Frank Blair
John Forsyth
Mobile Register
Meridian Mercury
Mississippi
Wade Hampton
Charlestown
Hampton
Columbia
Republican Banner
Nashville
Fort Pillow
Forrest
Johnson
General Forrest
Green Clay Smith
Seymour and
Washington
Virginia
Democratic Party
New York
Democrat
Mobile
Vicksburg Times
Colonel Broadhead
Missouri
Eeree
White Boys In Blue
Muncie
Ind
Fighting Boys In Blue
Anderson
O. Pool
Shawneetown
Illinois
Grant and
Pool
Concord
N. H
Sen. A. Harris
Cincinnati
First
Ohio Revenue District
Ile
Miles J. Shinn
Wayne County
Richmond
Montgomery Journal
Crawfordsville
Calloway Nosler
Wm. A. Gulick
New Jersey
Kingston
Middlesex County
First Ward
Grant Club
Alleghany City
Penn
Cornelius
Mishawaka
Union Township
West Va
Portland
Portland and Kennebec
Mr. Pendleton
Nelson Cullings
Democratic Executive Committee
Baltimore County
Raleigh
N.C
Nat Boyden
A. W. G. Carter
Sol. Meredith
Sam. L. Leffingwell
Lebanon
Mexcen
Copperhead
Wepakonda
Mungen
Fred. Douglass
Joratio Seymour
Sheriff’s
State OF Ohio
van Weer Country
J. Charles P. Richey
Sat
Codten
Board of Public Works
Auglaize, Mercer, Wyandot, Hancock, Mardin, van Wert and
Allen
Horsals
Allen, Auglaize, Mercer, van Wertand
And
Putnam
H. J. Wise & Sons
State of
Pleasant Township
Tully
Jennings Ridge
Hoaglin
York
Harrison
Liberty
Wiltshire
W. A. Clark
Acestr
Arcane Brock
Onto
Spencer
Bennett
G. & B.S Wax Sealers
Willshire Washington Tully
Liberty Jennings
Liverpool
Jdge
Harrison Union
Jackson
Sheriff’s Office
A.D. Nsos
Charles P. Richey
van Wert Co
FOX & Slade
cHeics
Mary Ann Artis
Indianapolis
Davis Johnson Ted
Court of Common Lews
Judson Spicer
FON & Slade
Cowan & Epson
Davis Johnson
Court of Common Pleas of
Ohico
J. Edward B Drake
P. Richey
Suenire
Vas Weer
Rages
Buiter
le SS
A. P. McConahay
Jewelry and Fancy Nation Store
McConahay’s
McConahay
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Longsworth & Krout
Br. Krout
Schmeterd
Longsworthel & Krout
Bibe North Stone Quarry
J. Alonzo Gleason
Andrew J. Gleason
J. A. Cleason & Bro
Bensing Factory
Siena Russers
Ax, Pick
Harcurr and
Hammmer
Hanpies, Ke
S.swineford
Young Hyson
Old Hyson
Japan
Imperial
the Empire Tea Cows
Empire Tea Company
Pennsylvania
White Lead Works
Rh. A. Fahnestock & CO
Ead Blig
Pittsburgh
Mer
John Haslett, Jr
Fahnestock, Haslett & Schwartz
Eby C. A. Melsheimer
Clark's Book Store
Dr. Roback
C. A. Meleheimer
Thos. J. Eisner
Wheeling
Pennsylvania Medical University
Philadelphia
Eclectic Medical Society of
Fort Wayne
Inid
EAS
van Wert Ani
DR. Melsheimer
G. G. Rupert
Wheeler & Wilson’s
Reughest Premium
London
London Times
Wheeler & Wilson
American Institute
Ar E
Europe
British America
West Indies
Central and South America
Turkey
India
China
Bishop Clark
Mr. Howe
Wheeler & Wilson's
Singer's
Allen, Auglaize
Mercer
van Wert Counties
Arcade Block
Auglaize
Main St
Gilliland & Meredith
Gare Cola
Thik
Mahin & Ranball
Besanet
H. D. Schreiffer
Samuel Troup
Court 1 of Common Pleas
Suertire’s Orrick
Agency
van Wert, van Wert County
Secti 12
Hoaglin Township
Cood Rich
van Wert and
Paulding Road
Liberty Township
York Township
Jennings Township
Market
Township Line Road
Tully Township
Dixon
State Line
Vana Wert
Vine and
Water Streets
East Addition
West Addition
M. H
Puttle
Plessant Township
Reay House
Washington Township
Ges. Strother
Clark & Sor
WY Are
Hollinger House
Main Street
van Wert, O
E Harris
Cee
Gen. A. Jacobs
VEN
Ano
Bonewitz & Johns
A. Jacobs
Roback
En Wert
Said
Said Township
Ridge Townships
Jennings Prairie Road
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