Voters Face A Choice In Bitter Reconstruction Debate
The piece frames a stark contrast between Republican and Democratic platforms after the New York convention. It lauds Grant and Colfax, condemns Southern Democrats as revivalists of the rebellion, and warns of repudiation, currency depreciation, and white governance if Seymour and Blair prevail, urging unity and steadfast loyalty.
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Henry A. Wise
Seymour
Blair
Vance
Richmond
New York
South
Admiral Semmes
Alabama
Europe
Mobile
Democratic Party
Percy Walker
Lee
Robert Toombs
Bunker Hill
Democracy of
Georgia
Atlanta
Frank Blair
Howell Cobb
Gov. Brown
Andrew Johnson
Tennessee
North
Wade Hampton
White House
Republican Party
Lincoln
America
Democratic Retrenchment in Ohio Legislature Seen
From the Ohio State Journal comes criticism of Democratic retrenchment with a 184 day session at five dollars per day the longest and costliest in state history. It notes nearly one hundred thousand dollars waste in salaries and allowances, calls the expenses excessive, and contrasts with Republican costs.
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Ohio
A Bondholder's Doctrine in Seymour Speech 1868
In New York on June 25 1868 Seymour denounced paper money as government falsehoods that claim higher value than their real worth. He asserted such notes defraud laborers pensioners mechanics and farmers and helped defeat George H Pendleton.
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Seymour
New York
George H. Pendleton
The Bondholder's Platform Speech by Horatio Seymour
The quote argues that a Democracy win would secure currency credit and end speculative bond payments in paper, pledging fiscal integrity and stable finances in the public debt. Horatio Seymour frames a platform promising no discredit on currency and avoidance of speculative bond payments.
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Horatio Seymour
Tabled Debt Policy Debate: 1862 Gold Payment Vote Noted
The article recalls the 1862 House record on paying interest in gold for Legal Tender. Democrats largely supported gold payments, with 45 in favor and two against, while Republicans backed 43 in favor and none or few against. It questions current calls of “gold for bondholders, rags for plowholders” by contrasting past votes.
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House of Representatives
House
Ohio Indiana and Pennsylvania Next in Line Rallying GOP Majorities
Ohio Indiana and Pennsylvania are the next states in line as Republican supporters mobilize to build majorities. The push aims to energize voters in upcoming contests, signaling coordinated regional momentum for party gains.
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Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Public sentiment on citizenship and loyalty after the Civil War
The text argues that naturalized citizens must have full protection and cannot be arrested by foreign powers for actions in the United States. It honors loyal soldiers and seamen, vows support for widows and orphans, and urges liberal immigration policy. It expresses sympathy with oppressed peoples and reaffirms equality, justice, and the Declaration of Independence as the democratic foundation.
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New York
Horatio Seymour
America
Wade Hampton
Carolina
General Lee’s College
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Gov. Vance
North Carolina
Buckner
Kentucky
Washington
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Grant
Seston
Europe
Basil Duke
John Morgan
Ohio
Indiana
Robert Ould
Virginia
Selle Isle
Libby Prison
Forrest
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Jeff Davis
Congress
Congress of the
United States
Pendleton
South Carolina
Mr. Blair
Vallandigham
Coyish Seymour
Preston
Hampton
Blair
Seymour
National Republican Party of
Chicato
Mnureby
South
Andrew Johnson
Abraham Lincoln
Great Britain
Schurz
Maine Election Returns Show Big Republican Majority
Official returns from over three quarters of Maine towns confirm a 20,000 majority for the Republicans. The tally shows a gain of more than 9,000 from last year and 7,000 above the twelve year average. The total vote marks the largest in Maine history.
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Maine
Congress
Copperheads claim false state gain amid 1867 1868 figures
The piece argues the state was carried by Republicans by about 11 000, while Times claims a Democratic gain of 40 000 over two years. It notes Republicans won every congress seat, state senate, most house members, and county offices, despite the Times figures. It ridicules Copperhead Sem Youngker and two others for political theories.
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Times
State Senate
House of Representatives
Lincoln
Sem Youngker
Tucker and
Yonneker
Township meeting notices across four townships
Jackson Township Longwell's School-house on Sept 18 with Alexander and Glenn. Harrison Township Glenn's School-house on Sept 24 with Glenn and Encell. Jennings Township Joint Discussion at Vendocia on Sept 22 with Price and Steel. Washington Township Middlepoint on Sept 24 with Price Saltzgaber and Shissler.
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Jackson Township
Longwell
Alexander
Glenn
Harrison Township
Encell
Jennings Township
Vendocia
Price and Steel
Washington Township
Middlepoint
Price, Saltzgaber
Shissler
Ridge Township
Dover
Stemen
Price
Darnell
Tully Township
Beamer
Excell
Tur Graxr Guarp meet at Courthouse Saturday Sept 19
Port Raising at Venepocia Republicans of York townships plan pole raising at Venedocia on Tuesday next. Democratic Gain in Maine Boston reports a Democratic gain of 100 percent in Perkin, Me. Last year one vote, this year two votes.
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Times
Daddy Tucker
Tucker
van Wert Times
Maine
Berrer
Dovustrur
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Vites
Venepocia
York
Venedocia
Boston
Perkin
Maine News Sparks Republican Jubilees in Hoaglin and Van Wert
In Hoaglin township Republicans held a schoolhouse meeting led by T. C. Priddy praising Maine election news. Van Wert Republicans celebrated with an impromptu jubilee despite rain, with crowds at Arcade Block hearing Col. Alexander and H. C. Glenn. Local Clothiers Mayer & Cahn report a large, overflowing stock at the Porvair House with consistently low prices.
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Hoaglin Township
Hoaglin
T. C. Priddy
van Wert
Maine
Encell
BeLiatin
Col. Alexander
H. C. Glenn
G. M. Saltzgaber
Porvtar House
Messrs
Mayer & Cahn
Joint Discussion at Melodeon Hall Between Price and Steel
A passing notice describes a packed Saturday evening discussion at Melodeon Hall featuring Price and Steel. Price defended Republican gains and attacked the Democratic platform while Steel delivered a long song about taxes and a marching refrain. C P Edson presented a bouquet as the point neared, with controversy over race and equality lingering in the room.
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Price
Steel
Melodeon Hall
Republican Party
Frank Blair
Mr Steel
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