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Washington Standard
Olympia, Thurston County, Washington
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In Cincinnati, a movement among prominent Democrats aims to have Democratic electors vote for Ulysses S. Grant to make his election unanimous. A circular from Washington, dated Nov. 8, urges this to support Grant's potential liberal policies and foster conciliation, addressed to Pendleton, Porter, A. H. Stephens, and others.
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Cincinnati Nov. 16—A movement is said to be on foot among prominent Democrats to have the Democratic electors vote for Grant, so as to make his election unanimous. The following circular was addressed to Pendleton, Porter, A. H. Stephens and other prominent Democrats:
Washington, Nov. 8
Gentlemen:—In my judgment, the wisest thing the Democracy could now do, would be to throw the entire vote for Grant, as indicative of the fact that, should he pursue a liberal, generous and magnanimous course, they will sustain him. It would also have the effect of not leaving him altogether, in the hands of an adverse faction, and would doubtless strengthen any purpose he may entertain towards a conservative sentiment. This vote can't possibly do Seymour any good, and if thrown in the manner suggested, would at least produce a conciliatory impression.
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Nov. 16
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A movement among prominent Democrats to have Democratic electors vote for Grant to make his election unanimous. A circular from Washington dated Nov. 8 addressed to Pendleton, Porter, A. H. Stephens and others suggests throwing the vote for Grant to indicate support for liberal policies and produce a conciliatory impression.