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Choice Poetry: The Copperhead (August 5th, 1868)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: A poem entitled "The Copperhead" paints an unflattering picture of those who are called "Copperheads."
Full DetailsThe Democracy and the Negro Vote (August 5th, 1868)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: The Herald says the Republican Party stands pledged "to equal rights to all men before the law." "The freedmen will not forget, however, that they are indebted for political privileges to the Republican Party alone." "The so-called Democratic Party would never have yielded political rights to the freedmen." Grant and Colfax are the best possible leaders of the country through "the dangers which now threaten it."
Full DetailsCost of Radical Rule (August 6th, 1868)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Outlines huge debt of United States accumulated under Radicals
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>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Announces T. Stevens disappointment in Republican ticket for 1868
Full DetailsGreenbacks vs. Repudiation (August 6th, 1868)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Disagreement between Republicans and Democrats over payment form of the public debt, whether in coins or greenbacks
Full DetailsPatriotic Invitation (August 6th, 1868)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Republican National and Congressional Committees sent letters to postmaster and revenue and customs house officials asking for donations of certain amounts to raise money for electioneering in current campaign - promise money used judiciously - reprint of
Full DetailsThe Colored Celebration (August 12th, 1868)
>From The Herald and Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: A colored picnic took place near Shepherdstown which was attended by one to two thousand people. Moxley's colored Band of Hagerstown supplied the music. This report came from the Register.
Full DetailsThe True Issue (August 13th, 1868)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Editorial opinion reprinted from "Boston Post" saying the contest in the election is between people of the U.S. and the majority in present Congress - looks at actions of Congress in recent years
Full DetailsA Few Facts for Democrats (August 13th, 1868)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Printed from "New York World" paper - accusations that there were many illegal votes for the Lincoln party during the 1864 election
Full DetailsTell Us, Will You? (August 13th, 1868)
>From The Democratic Advocate; Westminster, MD
Summary: Challenges Republicans to do more for support of the soldiers - give more help, especially with taxes - rich not paying taxes while poor, disabled soldiers are burdened
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