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November 20, 1868
Walla Walla Statesman
Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington
What is this article about?
Prominent Democrats in Chicago are reportedly planning to have electors vote for Ulysses S. Grant to make his election unanimous, as suggested in a circular from Washington addressed to figures like Pendleton, General Preston, and A. H. Stephens.
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LATEST EASTERN NEWS.
Dates to November 12th
(Compiled from the Oregonian.)
POLITICAL INTELLIGENCE.
Chicago, Nov. 10. - 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, General Preston, A. H. Stephens and other prominent democrats: Washington, Nov. 8th Gentlemen: In my judgment the wisest thing the democracy could now do would be to throw their entire vote for Grant as indicative of the fact that should he pursue a liberal, generous and magnanimous course they will sustain him, and 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 conservative sentiments. Certainly this vote can't possibly do Seymour any good, and if thrown in the manner suggested, would at least produce a conciliatory impression.
Dates to November 12th
(Compiled from the Oregonian.)
POLITICAL INTELLIGENCE.
Chicago, Nov. 10. - 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, General Preston, A. H. Stephens and other prominent democrats: Washington, Nov. 8th Gentlemen: In my judgment the wisest thing the democracy could now do would be to throw their entire vote for Grant as indicative of the fact that should he pursue a liberal, generous and magnanimous course they will sustain him, and 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 conservative sentiments. Certainly this vote can't possibly do Seymour any good, and if thrown in the manner suggested, would at least produce a conciliatory impression.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Democrats
Grant Election
Political Movement
Democratic Electors
Conciliatory Vote
What entities or persons were involved?
Grant
Pendleton
General Preston
A. H. Stephens
Seymour
Where did it happen?
Chicago
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Chicago
Event Date
Nov. 8 10
Key Persons
Grant
Pendleton
General Preston
A. H. Stephens
Seymour
Event Details
A movement among prominent Democrats to have electors vote for Grant for unanimous election, including a circular from Washington suggesting Democrats throw their vote to Grant to encourage liberal policies and conciliation.