Category Archives: Democrats

November 12, 1862: Democrats, get over it.

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Allen Gathman

The New York Times editor gives a very cogent argument for the Emancipation Proclamation, and in particular for the view that the Democrats shouldn’t get all excited calling it abolitionism, because it’s purely a war measure. a) If the Republicans … Continue reading →

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November 8, 1862: South celebrates Democratic congressional gains in the North

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Allen Gathman

Democratic Governor Horatio Seymour of New York, elected 1862. The Richmond Daily Dispatch reproduced an item from an unnamed Democratic northern paper about the mid-term election results. It was a bit over the top, though New York did actually go … Continue reading →

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October 17, 1862: Democrats can’t preserve the Union

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Allen Gathman

The New York Times editor describes a conversation with a captured rebel, calling for the Democrats to win — but concludes that it’s all a ruse. The Democrats will wind up letting the South secede because they’re not unconditionally unionist. … Continue reading →

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January 4, 1861: Claiborne Fox Jackson’s inauguration as governor of Missouri

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Allen Gathman

Claiborne Fox Jackson From the Richmond Daily Dispatch: Inaugural address of Gov. Jackson, of Missouri. St. Louis,Jan. 4–Governor Jackson’s inaugural address was almost exclusively devoted to the discussion of Federal relations.–He says the destiny of the slaveholding States are identical, … Continue reading →

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November 3, 1860: Watch out for fake ballots!

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Allen Gathman

John Slidell From the West Baton Rouge, LA Sugar Planter of November 3, 1860: Union Men! Examine Your Tickets!             We call upon the Union men TO WATCH THEIR TICKETS.–  See that no DECEPTION IS PRACTISED.  The Yanceyites will stop … Continue reading →

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October 31, 1860: Democrats, not Bell voters, for disunion.

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Allen Gathman

From the New York Times, October 31, 1860: Who Threatened Disunion, and Why. It is a well known fact that the Democrats of the South are not the only slaveholders. On the contrary, we believe that in proportion to numbers, … Continue reading →

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Bell-Douglas Fusion in New York

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Allen Gathman

Peter Cagger, State Secretary of the Democratic Party The New York Times reported on Oct. 4, 2010 that the Douglas faction of the Democratic party and Bell supporters of New York had reached a fusion agreement. The Democratic State Committee … Continue reading →

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Breckinridge men repudiate fusion

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Allen Gathman

From the New York Times ALBANY, Tuesday, Sept. 25 — 10 P.M. BRECKINRIDGE had an immense demonstration to-night in front of Congress Hall. Mr. BRADY’S speech is regarded as a death blow to fusion. He denounced DOUGLAS and his doctrines, … Continue reading →

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