Presidential Ticket of Grant and Wilson Reflected in Elector Slate
The document lists FOR PRESIDENT, GEN. U.S. GRANT of Illinois, FOR VICE PRESIDENT, HON. HENRY WILSON of Massachusetts, with ELECTORS AT LARGE including Adolph E. Borie of Philadelphia John M. Thompson of Butler and W. D. Forten of Philadelphia, detailing the elector names.
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Gen. U.S. Grant
Illinois
Adolph FE. Borie
Philadelphia
John M. Thompson
Butler
W. D. Forten
Local Ticket Listings For Supreme Judge And Legislative Seats
A list of names and districts for judicial and legislative positions. Ilon Ulysses Mercur of Bradford County seeks Supreme Judge. Glenni W. Scofield and Lemuel Todd vie for Congress. Charles Albright for Carbon and others named as delegates and officers across Erie Warren Luzerne and surrounding counties.
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Ilon
Ulysses Mercur
Bradford County
Glenni W. Scofield
Warren Co
Lemuel Todd
Cumberland Co
Charles Albright
Carbon Co
Political Quotes From Greeley Hartranft and Ney
A collection of 19th century comments praising General Hartranft as gallant and faithful while deriding corrupt election districts as morally rotten. Horace Greeley and John W. Forney offer sharp partisan views on Grant, Hartranft, and Democratic districts with calls for accountability and reform.
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Grant
Horace Greeley
Hartranft
John W. Forney
Reconciliation Critique of Greeley Impacts in Georgia Riot
The piece argues Greeley’s reconciliation policy misreads Southern attitudes as it cites a Georgia riot at the polls. It notes white and black violence, claims of premeditated voting suppression by blacks, and predicts Democratic fraud rhetoric will rise as Buckalew’s strength wanes ahead of elections.
Amnesty and political conflict over postwar amnesty
A historical note describes last December when Charles T. Yerkes and Joseph Mercer faced embezzlement trials and prison. Citizens petitioned the Governor for amnesty and reconciliation, while Buckalewites opposed it. Yerkes claimed an affidavit against Hartranft was forged, challenging the justice of the case and prompting calls for peace following Grant's plea.
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Charles T. Yerkes
Joseph Mercer
Philadelphia
Alec McClure
Yerkes
Hartranft
Greeley
Grant
Curtis upholds protection to American industry in district lines
A political endorsement urges voters to back Curtis for Congress arguing he will defend American industry. The message suggests opposing Kane and stresses protectionist principles and alignment with workers and mechanics.
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Greeley
Curtis
Kane
Greeley accused of soft stance on rebel prisoner abuses
The speaker denounces Norace Greeley for praising rebel barbarities at Newport Kentucky and claims he would surrender prisoners to mercy after an election. It contrasts Greeleys stance with Union prisoners treatment and condemns the softer line as dangerous and unfit for a reformer.
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Norace Greeley
Andersonville
Libby
Newport
Kentucky
Greeley
Buchanan
Hartley the Know Nothing as Greeley Auditor General
The text campaigns against Hartley as a rebel sympathiser and debtor to his mechanic bills. It urges voting for Allen as the poor man’s friend, presenting Allen as the preferable candidate.
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Hartley
Greeley
Allen
Warren County Vote for George Cornelius Treasurer
Citizens of Warren County urged to support George O Cornelius for treasurer with emphasis on careful funds safeguarding and prompt handling of the Treasurer’s office business.
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Warren County
George O. Cornelius
Greeley’s Presidential Intrigues Revealed by Democrat
The St Louis Democrat recounts Greeley’s alleged 1868 stance for Chase if Democrats backed that candidate and his 1871 Southern Texas trip, noting he planned a 1872 bid and would have run with Grant had a Cincinnati convention aligned. The piece links Colfax’s withdrawal and Greeley’s westward influence.
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St. Louis Democrat
Greeley
Ledger
Democrat
The
Tribune
Chase
Grant
Seymour
Washington
Colfax
Cincinnati
Mississippi letter forecasts 40000 vote for Grant and Wilson
A Lexington Mississippi letter to the Chicago Inter Ocean argues that attempts by Sumner Greeley Schurz Wendell Phillips and Douglass supporters to sway Black voters will fail. It quotes a Black elder saying Greeley is a hollow log for the democracy and predicts Black voters will back Grant and Wilson in November.
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Lexington
Miss
Chicago
Man Greeley
Mississippi
Grant
Wilson
Oil Wells Shut Down Before Election In Regional Split
Regional wells halted operations with a split stance compared to Greeleyites who paused after ballots. The contrast highlights a pre election shutdown versus post election action among local interests.
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Greeleyites
Who Can Vote Under State Requirements
Defines voting eligibility for freemen aged 21 plus based on residency in the state and district, one year state residence, ten days in the election district, two years paid taxes, and assessment timing. Describes US citizens previously qualified in the state, six months in state, and non registration voting with accompanying affidavits. Also notes 21 to 22 year olds may vote without taxes if district residency is ten days.
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United States
George S Stuart Endorses Hartranft For Governor
Philadelphia clergyman George S Stuart president of the American Christian Commission praises General Hartranft and declares corruption charges against the Republican candidate unfounded. He argues moral backing should not be withheld and urges voters to support Hartranft.
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George S. Stuart
Philadelphia
American Christian Commisssion
Hartranft
Pennsylvania
Get Out the Vote Urges Full Republican Mobilization
A rallying message calls for continuous GOP effort through election day. It stresses getting every voter to the polls in Warren County, warning that opponents spend money to reduce the Republican majority and declaring a full turnout a victory.
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Warren County
Hartranft Vindicated by Evans Investigation and Grant Support
The piece argues Gen. Hartranft exposed the Evans swindle and faced a hostile Evans ring. It cites J. W. Forney and others in the tax distribution as part of the motive to smear Hartranft. Defenders Buckalew and Wallace back his integrity and urge voters to reaffirm the Republican administration.
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Hartranft
Evans
J. W. Forney
Forney
Buckalew
Wallace
Mattter
Grant
Pennsylvania
Evans Ring
Wilson
Bradford
Vote Mercury to Defeat Judge Thompson in Dark Times
A political pamphlet urges voters to support Mercury, labeling Judge Thompson’s decisions as wrong and urging defeat in what it calls the Republic’s darkest hours. The text frames Mercury as pure loyal and patriotic in contrast to Thompson.
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Judge Thompson
Mercur
Republic
Republicans Endorse Hartranft Ahead of October Election
In September the national debt fell by 10,327,343 dollars as Republicans urge voters to continue the economical and able administration. They claim a vote for Hartranft in October is worth two for Grant in November and urge support for the Republican ticket.
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Hartranft
Grant
Curtin family vote pledge urged for Scofield support
Correspondent from Philadelphia Bulletin reports a brother-in-law says Roland Curtin stated Andy’s course won’t affect any Curtin votes and that not ten votes in Centre County will change. He urges reward for ten years of service and asks to VOTE FOR SCOFIELD.
Greeley Says He Will Speak Only On Noncampaign Topics
Horace Greeley, departing New York, told the Herald he would avoid politics on his western tour and discuss matters outside the campaign. The remark seems uncertain, as his opinions could change within a day.
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Horace Greeley
New York
the Herald
Gov Blair Questions Moorhead’s Loyalties Amid Liberal Critique
In Michigan Governor Blair reacts to Gen Moorhead being labeled a Greeley man and asks what ailed him. He implies Liberal critiques provoke no anger without cause.
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Gov. Blair
Michigan
Gen. Moorhead
Greeley
Blaine Denies Union Pacific Stock Charge At Mass Meeting
In Cleveland Blaine decries New York Tribune charges as lies and false testimony. He asserts he received no stock from Union Pacific or Credit Mobilier nor funds from Maine GOP accounts, and condemns Greeley as a slanderer while predicting a press letter mockingly debunking the allegations.
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Blaine
Cleveland
The
Tribune
New York Tribune
Congress
House
Eastern Division
Union Pacific Railroad Company
the Tribune
Maine
Kennebec
7 Tribune
Boutwell
Colfax
Wilson
Garfield
Davies
Credit Mobilier
N. Y. Tribune
Mr. Greeley
New York
Pennsylvania
State Committee
Greeley
Editorial Control Rumors Stir Press Quietly
Rumors circulate that editor Alex McClure exercises broad influence over the Bradford Reporter sections. Critics claim his grip extends to Forney and Curtin while others dispute claims of wider sway.
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Alex
McClure
Bradford
Forney
Curtin
Visitors arrive as city leaders host local dignitaries
Jeff Davis was a guest of Louisville city officials about two weeks ago and Greeley followed a few days later. The events began with the principal hosting duties and were followed by bail arrangements.
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Jeff. Davis
Louisville City
Greeley
Republicans Rally For Pure Victory On All Tickets
A brisk political exhortation urges voters to support the entire Republican slate and watch the margins closely, framing only their ticket as the path to success and warning against any deviation or fraud.
Republican warning of fraud in Pennsylvania election plot
The 1872 appeal from the Republican State Central Committee predicts a Democratic fraud scheme, detailing New York funding, county manipulations, and forged affidavits. It urges vigilance at polling places, cautions guards against deceit, and cites Wayne, Pike, Monroe, Northampton, Lehigh, Carbon, Luzerne, and Columbia counties with inflated majorities.
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Republican State Central Committee of Pennsylvania
Walnut Street
Philadelphia
New York
Pennsylvania
Liberty
Buckalew
Tuverne
Old Tenth Legion
Carbon
Monroe
Pike
Wayne
Northampton
Perry
Centre
York
Miffin
Lehigh
Oqumbia
Lycoming
Franklin
Blair
Huntingdon
New York Tribunes
Hartranft
Yerkes
Wayne County
Luzerne
Columbia
Grant
Tribune and Press
Iranp Riru
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Maine
Vermont
North Carolina
Russel Errett
Maine Congressional Majority Reported as 18 182
A Maine political briefing notes an official congressional majority figure of 18 182 with an asserted percentage error. The item questions the accuracy of the reported margin and calls for clarification on the tally.
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Maine
Grant the Savior of Our Liberties
Judge Pierrepont argues Grant saved the Union during perilous days and deserves public support, contrasting the silent general with flashy rivals. He recalls Grant’s Galena origins, his victories, and asserts the nation should not crucify him now as enemies seek to drive him from office.
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Grant
Horace Greeley
Gen. Grant
Galena
A Reformer's Record of Senator Schurz and Civil Service
The piece portrays Senator Carl Schurz as a reformer and cites civil service reform speeches at $250 each. Treasury records show Schurz served as minister to Spain in 1862 with five months and six days in office, then overstayed leave and was ordered to return. He drew $7,366.67 full pay for absence, while owed $772.82. questioned conduct amid the Hartranft association.
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Carl 8 Schurz
Greeley Democratic
Treasury Department
Schurz
Spain
Madrid
Kilpatrick
Baring Bros
London
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Massachusetts
Jos. A. Bonham
Marcus A. Davis
G. Morrison Coates
Henry Bumm
Theo. M. Wilson
J. M. Broomall
Francis Schroder
Mark H. Richards
Edward Hi. Green
D. K. Shoemaker
Daniel R. Miller
L. M. Morton
Theodore Strong
John Passmore
W.J. Colegrove
Jesse Merrill
Henry Orlady
Robert Bell
J. M. Thompson
Isaac Frazer
G. W. Andrews
Henry Lloyd
J. J. Gillespie
Jones Patterson
J. W. Wallace
Charles C. Boyd
MO. F. Hartranet
MonTgomery County
Auditor General
Gen
Harrison Allen
William F. Meredith
J. Gillingham Fell
Harry White
Indiana
William Lily
Linn Bartholmew
Schuylkill
H. N. McCalLister
Center
William H. Armstrong
William Davis
James L. Reynolds
Lancaster
Samuel E. Dimmock
George V. Lawrence
David N. White
Allegheny
W. H. Arney
John I. Walker
Erie
Arlton B. Curtis
Erie County
George H. Cutler
Thomas Struthers
Warren
C. O. Bowman
Corry
William H. Shortt
Youngsville
William G. Garcelon
Spring Creek
Sons
James G. Marsh
F. D. Reeves
Kinzua
John Fuellhart
Tidioute
Democratic Party
Iman
Georgia
South
Scofield
N. G
Lyman Trumevis
Senate
H. Greenery
Charles Francis Adams, Jr
Quincy
Hollidaysburg Register
William Hartley
Old
Know Nothing Party
Bedford County
Cary
Order of Know Nothings
Harrisburg
Ben. Harris Breister
Williamsport
C. Swallow
Ozronesmuph
Kate Bower
Glade Tp
L. T. Parmice
Marcus M. Jeffords
Abby Smith
Pithole
Birdie
A. F. Berry
Adinanch
Borough of
High Street
Burgess and
Chas. Dinsmoor
Burgess
R. P. Kuxe
Pittsburgh
America
Banka
J.C. Smith
A. M
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Prfumeries
John Denzer
District Court of the
U.S
District of
Court House
Warrenborough
Janestimate
Glade Township
Frank D. Reeves
Warren, Pa
NHE
Irvineton
Scott
W. W. Spencer
Irvington, Pa
Court of Quarter Sessions
Conenango Township
S.W. Waters
Ocllst
Rfinhe
Bryant & Stratton
Buffalo
Buffalo Business College and Telegraph Institute
J.C Bryant & Son
J.C. Bryant & Son
N.Y
Savings Bank
Carver
Water St
L. L. Lowry
H. R. Crowell
Cashier
S. P. Johnson
G. N. Parmlee
Boon Mead
D. Beaty
J. A. Neill
J. T. Currie
Orris Hall
A. G. Lane
B. Eldred
J. B. Brown
J. R. Clark
N. Branch
A. Randall
S. V. Davis
R. KK. Russsell
H. A. Jamnieson
G. H. Ames
A. D. Wood
L. B. Hoffman
L. D. Wetmore
Wm. Jagger
W. D. Brown
I. S. Alden
M. Waters
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McMullen
J. Roy
Orville Swift
H. Harmon
Geo, Mead
A. Hertzel
G. R. Wetmore
D. McKelvy
E. T. F. Valentine
P. Hertzel
Ji. Miles
Kh. Henry
M. Miles
KR. Brown
C. V. Kinnear
J. H. Mitchell
Wells’ Drug Store
Conrad Lesser
Lycoming County Mutual Insurance Company
Joseph Hall
L. F. Watson
O. A. Honter
Don John N. Sebour
Aoe Hoffasan & Clark
J. F. Wells & Co
J.C. Bennett
Julius & Clark
Warren Ps
Mylalig
Cation, &E
P. Duff & Sons
Jo. A. Baker
Sugar Grove
Frederick J. Johnson
House of Representatives
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Commonwealth
William Elliott
James
Rutan
MO. W. Geary
Francis Jordan
Commonwealthe
the Commonwealth
WM. Kiichen
J B. Browns
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J.J. Taylor
T.S. Messner
Warren Savings Bank
Warren, Penn's
B. Nesmhl
A. J. Ilazeltine
Ashier
DirectTrors
L. FF. Watson
P. J. Trushel
I. G Wood
Shortt
B. Nesmith
James Clirk, Jr
A. Ruelman’s
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Marcel
EE. M. Pierce
Rublman
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