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HISTORY OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY.

Its Origin and Organization-The Philadelphia Convention of 1856-

The First Platform-The Fremont Campaign-Lecompton-A Pro-

Slavery Constitution-The Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858, Etc. 19

THE SAME, CONTINUED.

The Chicago Convention of 1860-Nomination of Lincoln and Hamlin

-The Platform-The Canvass-Success of the Republicans-The

South Belligerent-President Lincoln's Inaugural Address-His Cabi-

THE SAME, CONTINUED.

General History of the Party During the War-Emancipation-The

Amendments to the Constitution-The Campaign of 1864-The Balti-

more Platform-The Cleveland Convention-The Democratic Conven-

tion-The Democratic Convention and Platform-The Canvass-The

Death of President Lincoln-Andrew Johnson-His Treachery and

Impeachment-Reconstruction commenced..

THE SAME, CONTINUED.

The Campaign of 1868—Nomination of Grant and Colfax by the Re-

publicans-An Easy Triumph Over Seymour and Blair-Grant in the

Presidential Chair-Difficulties which he Encountered-The Ku-Klux

and the Office Seekers-Grant Astonishes the Latter by his Appoint-

ments-What his Administration Accomplished..

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THE SAME, CONTINUED.

The Campaign of 1872-Action of the Forty-Second Congress at its

Second Session-$60,000,000 Taxes Taken Off-Amnesty Extended

Greatly-Force Bill Discontinued-The House Votes to Abolish the

Franking Privilege-Everything Investigated-Call for a National

Convention-Spirit of the Party—Unanimous for Grant-The Con-

vention is Held-Its Doings in Detail-Harmony and Enthusiasm―

Platform of 1872—Grant's Letter Accepting the Nomination...........

THE SAME, CONTINUED.

The Legislation of the Republican Party, State and National-Sketch of

Some of the More Prominent Acts of Congress-The Constitutional

Amendments-A Brief Resume of All..

ULYSSES S. GRANT-HIS MILITARY CAREER.

Early New England Ancestry-"Blood will tell"-Birth of Ulysses—

Boyhood-Life at West Point-His Part in the Mexican War-A

Brilliant Record-Twice Brevetted for Bravery and Efficiency in

Battle-Becomes a Captain and A. Q. M.—Marries and Resigns-An

Uneventful Interval-The Long Roll Sounds Again....

THE SAME, CONTINUED.

Colonel of the Twenty-first Illinois Volunteers-Brigadier General-His

Fellows of that Rank-Captures Forts Henry and Donelson-Is Pro-

moted to Major General-Battle of Shiloh...

THE SAME, CONTINUED.

Rank in Command-Corinth Captured-Battle of Iuka-Desperate

Fighting at Corinth-The Rebels Out-Generaled-Grant as an Ad-

ministrator-Vicksburg Striven After-Two Unsuccessful Attempts to

Reach it-Grant "Takes the Responsibility," and Wins the Most

Decisive Victory of the War....

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THE SAME, CONTINUED.

Re-organization of the Army-The Slaves Emancipated-The Second

Campaign against Vicksburg-Difficulties by Water-Porter runs the

Gauntlet with his Gunboats-Attack on Grand Gulf-Battle of Port

Gibson-Vicksburg Described-Feints-The Battles of Champion

Hills-The Town Invested-The Grand Assault-The Outer Works

Carried-The Rebel Commander Capitulates-"Unconditional Sur-

render” Again—Vicksburg and its Spoils-Port Hudson Too-The

Victor's Crown...

THE SAME, CONTINUED.

Grant Busies Himself with Administration-Is Promoted to the Com-

mand of Four Armies-Prepares to Attack Bragg at Lookout Moun-

tain-Plan of the Battle-A Dashing Assault-Grant "Refuses to be

Embarrassed"-The Battle Above the Clouds-A Mighty Charge-

Phil. Sheridan Distinguishes Himself—-Victory-Its Trophies-Grati-

tude of the Nation..

THE SAME, CONTINUED.

Created Lieutenant General-Goes to Washington to Receive his Com-

mission-Two Memorable Speeches-Grant Takes Command-With

the Army of the Potomac-In the Wilderness-How he Kept Flank-

ing Lee-An Alert Enemy-The Assault Upon Petersburg-A Fail-

ure-The Winter, and How it Was Passed-The End Near-Grant

Discovers his Antagonist's Purpose, and Thwarts Him-Sheridan

"Pushes Things"-Lee Surrounded-He Surrenders-Collapse of the

Confederacy....
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GRANT AS PRESIDENT.

Difficulties Encountered on his Induction to the Chair of State-General

Policy of the Administration-The Will of the People Supreme-

Economy the Rule-Some Figures-Grant and the Civil Service-Im-

portant Reforms-Grant Amnesty-Policy toward the Colored Race

-The Treaty with England-History of the Negotiations-Grant's

Indian Policy-The Olive Branch Armed with a Switch..

THE SAME, CONTINUED.

Grant and the Workingmen-Grant and Education-The Postal Tele-

graph System-Grant and the Colored Race-Down with Polygamy—

Grant the Immigrant's Friend-Messages in their Behalf-Rights of

Naturalized Citizens-The Houard Hubbub-Grant and San Domingo

-How would Greeley have Worked it ?-Grant and the Veto Power-

Legislative Jobbery-Sumner's Vile Insinuations-Is the White House

a Military Headquarters?-Summer Put Down with a Plain Tale-

Greeley's Tributes to Grant...

GRANT AS A MAN.

Some Personal Traits-A Glance at the White House-The President's

Daily Programme-Grant's Personal Appearance-His Habits-His

Conversation-A Little Story—His Mental and Moral Qualities—A

Friendly Portrait-How the Painter Came Afterward to be Unfriendly

-Grant and Sumner Contrasted...

GRANT AND THE COLORED RACE.

The Real Question for the Colored Man's Consideration-Grant's Record

as to Treatment of Negroes-Early Orders, Letters, Etc.-He

Shuts Down at Donelson upon Fugitive Slave Hunters-Issues Prac-

tical Military Orders in Behalf of Freedmen in Advance of the Govern-

ment—Organizes the First Freedmen's Bureau-Encourages the

Formation of Negro Regiments-Favors a Negroes' Paradise at

Milliken's Bend-His Expressions as President-Appointments of

Colored Men to Office, Etc...
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THE SO-CALLED LIBERAL MOVEMENT.

How and When it Originated-The Grand Hobby-Attempt to Split

the Republican Party in 1868—Trumbull's Backbone Stiffened—A

Regular Seige-Approaching the Citadel by Parallels-Sumner's

Grievance His Ejection from the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee

-A General Misunderstanding-How it Happened-The Civil Ser-

vice Purists-The Bee in Trumbull's Bonnet-The Newspaper Ring-

"We Four and No More.".

THE SAME, CONTINUED.

The Ring Reinforced-Greeley gets a Bee in his Bonnet, too-The Pos-

sum Policy of the Democrats-The Blair Family Smell the Battle Afar

off-The Movement Begins in Missouri-Some of the Pioneers-Sore-

heads-The Cincinnati Convention Called-The Response-The Spring

Elections-The Democracy Weakens Perceptibly-Greeley Smiles upon

THE CINCINNATI CONVENTION.

The Place-Gathering of the Clans-No Concert of Action-The Tariff

Question-The Rival Candidates-Greeley's Name Received with

Laughter-The Davis Hordes-Caucuses of the Syndicate-Opening of

the Convention-A Side Show-Row in the New York Delegation-

How Greeley's Strikers Captured that Body-Flank Movements-A

Woman in the Case-Trouble, of Course-A Turbulent Session-

Permanent Organization-Carl Schurz's Speech-Good Advice which

was Not Followed..

THE SAME, CONTINUED.

"The Apple of Discord"-Struggle Over the Tariff-The Temporary

President Demands a Free Fight-Reformers Beaten on Both Candi-

date and Platform-The Balloting for President-Blair's Game-

Arrival of Gratz Brown-Greeley Forging Ahead-Schurz Denounces

Him Before the Missouri Delegation-White Might Have Saved His

Own Humiliation, but Did Not-Greeley Nominated and Blair

Triumphant-Brown Also-Chagrin of the Reformers-Their Utter-

ances-Carl Schurz Plays a Plaintive Air, and the Curtain Falls.....367

HORACE GREELEY.

Birth of the Hero-His Youthful Experiences-A Statesman in Leading

Strings-Almost Drowned-The Mystery of Ox-yoking too Great for

Him-Apprenticed to a Printer-Migrates to New York-Makes an

impression upon a Boss Printer-Begins to Develop his Eccentricities

-His Grahamite Experience-An Eating Exploit not Down in Gra-

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