Item #000012618 The Wisconsin Daily Patriot. Newspapers, Wisconsin, U S. Civil War, Elections, Anti-Lincoln.
The Wisconsin Daily Patriot

The Wisconsin Daily Patriot

Madison, [Wisconsin]: The Wisconsin Daily Patriot / Daily Patriot Printing House, 1864. Newspaper. Bifolium. 55 c.m. x 40 c.m. Newspaper printed in black. Text divided into six columns. Price of 15 cents in the first column of text. With a few small illustrations. The Wisconsin Daily Patriot began printing in 1853 and was a daily newspaper dedicating to the promotion of the Democratic Party and the idea that the country could not prosper unless it was under the leadership of politicians from the Democratic Party. This issue contains a prospectus of the editorial board's opinion on the 1864 election and has a long essay that heavily criticizes Lincoln. The writer argues that Lincoln is not the person to put down the rebellion, and that he used the issue of American slavery as a tool to divide the country and seek his own power. The writer also makes clear that he believes that inequality between white and Black people was "mandated by God". The paper also contains what was then recent news of the Confederate Army's attack of Fort Stevens, and of General Franklin's capture by the Confederates. It gives several eye-witness accounts of battle action. Finally, the newspaper also contains plenty of advertisements for local Madison businesses including clothiers, exterminators, surgeons, printing houses, druggists, and other shops. The newspaper is a clear account of northern prejudice, anti-Lincoln sentiment, and shows a fervent Democrat's perspective on the U.S. Civil War. Very Good. Item #000012618

Two faint dampspots and two folds to the paper.

Price: $100.00