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The Napoleon of the South Vindication in Virginia Vote
The article argues that Virginia shifted to Readjusters and Republicans led by Mahone, celebrating a large majority for Cameron and Lewis. It details the political shift, the coalition with Republicans, and widespread Republican victories nationwide, with notes on Maryland and Mississippi disappointing.
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Virginia
W. E. Cameron
John F. Lewis
Cour
Republican State Committee
William Mahone
R. E. Lee
Readjuster
Lamb
Norfolk
Riddleberger
Cameron
Petersburg
Frank S. Blair
General Assembly
Gren. Mahone
Napoleon
South
Senate
Geo. Mahone
Mahone
Edmunds
Logan
Sherman
Conkling
Readjusters
Daniels
Rey
Wisconsin
New York
Irus
Ted
Massachusetts
Long
Pennsylvania
Minnesota
Windom
Hubbard
Misers Storx
Maryland
Nebraska
Supreme Court
Kansas
Colorado
New Jersey
House
Mississippi
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