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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1875
Page
6
Tora urging Republicans to admit only party faithful at local assembly to vote for delegates. E H Moore chairs with F L Ballard as secretary. Athens Ohio July 5 1875. Full turnout and fair expression of the people at the fall election.
The item notes Governor Tilden's alleged strain from overwork, Ohio Republicans planning a Marion campaign kickoff on the dist of July, and Maryland Delaware peach crop projections with ten million surplus baskets. It also reports sixteen injuries from Sunday lightning at Mackville Indiana Sunday school and mentions a foregone defeat forecast for Old Bill next October. A separate line recalls a New Lexington Court House lightning strike where two youths continued a game in the cupola.
A lament echoes as voices urge a counter to Bayes and fault with the Republican platform. The Democracy confronts a historically low moment not seen since 1983.
The piece notes that the question now is the size of the GOP win rather than victory itself with predicted majorities from 25 000 to 60 000. It urges supporters to celebrate and push for strong shop turnout.
The piece notes that three or four Republicans joined the Democratic State ticket amid dissatisfaction with their former party. It questions whether the Democrats will provide enthusiastic support to these defectors and criticizes the shift as a form of plunder.
The South reports unusually good prospects for the cotton crop with extensive acreage despite a difficult spring and many replanting efforts. The crop is described as in excellent condition and growing well overall.
A partial text notes Carolina paying debt on the left and Virginia being wealthier, with South Carolina under reconstruction era reorganization lingering. The fragment hints at state financial mentions but lacks complete details.
A critical examination accuses the Independent Journal and its editor of partisanship, denouncing their support for inflation policies and urging candor in declaring Democratic affiliations. The piece praises reform-minded papers while attacking perceived corruption in Cincinnati and Ohio Democratic counties.
It is observed that Democrats show no political hope for next year and in their conventions push to reduce the President's salary to 25000. They argue this would impoverish any man who held the office and imply defeat in the national canvass.
The New York Tribune views the trial result cheerfully, saying Beecher’s friends have reason to feel vindicated and will show renewed warmth and confidence in their pastor during his troubles. The piece underscores substantial justification for the trust placed in him.
The Democratic party in Ohio declares its guiding motto is Anything to beat the Republican party, pressing unity through expediency amid concerns of repudiation and looming national bankruptcy. The party whip aims to keep faithful in line as tensions over strategy and future prospects rise.
In a call to action the piece argues that Republicans must close ranks and reform after internal quarrels and wartime corruption clarifying that victory comes through organization. It insists on avoiding recriminations and denounces deserters while urging loyalists to rally under familiar banners and leaders.
The Ohio State Journal urges Republicans to nominate only the best men for all offices in the upcoming State election. It argues that strong, unexceptionable candidates secure public service, and urges county conventions to model after the State, stressing unity to preserve the Union against Democratic and Southern influence.
The Athens Journal editor is accused of rabble rhetoric over a drunken convention scene. The piece condemns the Ohio Democratic Platform’s financial plank and repudiation sentiment as the public moves toward resumption. It cites Catholic Telegraph’s harsh critique of Democratic beliefs and predicts calls to recognize these principles if the ticket wins.
Vague remarks accuse Democrats of muddling policy during a campaign. The dialogue references inflation rhetoric and mentions Cary and Ohio as part of the uncertain national discourse.
In a period piece critique, the author contrasts Democratic pledges with Republican strength, arguing voters demand facts over fiction and urging fidelity to proven policies. It recalls 1872 platform reception and attacks Governor Allen's electoral record, casting doubt on Democratic hopes.
A statement asserts the Republican party has proven integrity through years of fair dealing and keeping pledges. It argues that long records of trust justify continued confidence in the party to handle present issues and solve future problems.
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