Political clashes and fraud fears in the 1860s debates
The piece rails at alleged fraud and intimidation in elections, citing Democratic protests in Charlton County and praising Grant and Sherman while warning against false counts. It links Ku Klux concerns to broader charges of ballot stuffing and corrupt election officers in New York, Brooklyn, and the South.
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Verbatim letters threaten editor over Kentucky voting
A garbled 1910 letter to the editor from Kentucky claims deceit in the election and accuses an editor of lies about voter suppression. The missive, printed in the Cincinnati papers, references “Blue Jeans” and a proposed inter-state match, asserting radicals and bayonets influenced votes and warning of a “bloody shirt” reaction.
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Democratic Newspaper Laments Election Pressure and Honest Count
In a rousing plea the Erassibile Courier argues for a fair vote and threatens resistance if Tilden is not counted honestly. It cites the South and the “American Caesar” as opposing the people’s will and warns of upheaval if the election is suppressed.
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Remark on Grant and local memory in Vanderburgh County
The piece recalls President Grant’s call to “nip it in the bud” and notes many soldiers in the region still remember the editor of the Courier’s role in the commissary department. It critiques his rhetoric toward the Solid South and his claims about the Civil War and integrity, suggesting such language rarely harms anyone.
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Hayes Victory Contrast with Tilden Campaign Ethics
The article contrasts the Hayes victory with Tilden's campaign, accusing Tilden of lavish spending and ethically dubious tactics to win the presidency. It lauds Hayes for prudent conduct, humility, and restraint, arguing his approach safeguarded republican values and contrasted sharply with his opponent. It notes public judgment will hinge on accepting the result and condemns moral compromise in politics.
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President Grant Interviewed in Washington on Fair Count
The Herald prints a Washington interview with President Grant on the 1860s electoral crisis. He argues no election fairness without a proper count and warns of South corruption and violence linked to rival campaigns. He recalls Duphanan and urges decisive action to prevent a civil conflict.
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