Republicans urged to nominate good honest men for Legislature
The column rallies Republicans to attend primaries, warning against jobbers and corrupt operations. It cites Rosecrans and Rufus P as targets of factional tactics, urges selecting solid candidates, and cites Cincinnati Gazette and state press urging clean nominations to avoid defeat.
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Republican Party
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Cincinnati
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Jade
Death of Gen Wm Steadman Consul to Santiago de Cuba
Word comes that Gen William Steadman Consul to Santiago de Cuba died there near month’s end. He hailed from Portage County and served as a state senator for Portage and Summit districts. Fever is suspected as the cause.
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Steadman
Portage County
Portage
Summit
Catholic Demands on School Fund Stir Ohio Debate
The Catholic Telegraph presses for separate Catholic schools funded by state resources and denounces the current Common School system. Bishop Purcell’s Eaton sermon advocates pro rata shares for Catholic schools, amid growing tension since Catholic candidates rise in Ohio politics. The piece argues against abandoning public schools to satisfy religious demands.
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Paretti
Telegraph
Ohio
Forsaken allegiance and political misjudgment questioned
The passage assails a political ally who joined rebel General Lee with Seymour and Blair, arguing the move showed unstatesmanlike behavior and lack of judgment. It suggests desertion to the enemy weakened the Democracy and warns soldiers would not follow such leaders, labeling the nomination a gatch.
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Lee
Seymour
Blair
Grant
Union
Robert E. Lee
Times Tribune clash over jobbers and regular nominations
The Times and Tribune argue that jobbers should not influence nominations and warn against corrupt candidates. They insist on opposing compromised individuals, even if it means backing Democrats over Republicans to protect party integrity. The exchange signals a broader anti nominating corruption stance.
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Senate
Assembly
the Tribune
New York
Ohio
Ring Talk and Ringers Stir Ancient Gazette
The editorial pages denounce a local “ring” while praising readers for backing the paper. The piece accuses a prominent Athens figure of servile ties to a ring and notes the town’s evolving view of its once independent press amid subscriber declines.
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Scioto Gazette
Meessenger
Athens
Foolish Legislation and County Tax Powers
The article denounces acts of the recent Democratic Legislature claiming it raised expenses and granted county Commissioners unchecked taxing power. It warns such laws could enable confiscation of private property and allow corrupt contractors’ influence. It also criticizes a Turnpike law as prone to favoritism and corruption, promising further analysis.
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Board of Commissioners
Rosecrans Nomination Sparks Ohio Sequel in Civil War Feud
The piece attacks Gen. Rosecrans nomination by Democrats as expedient not principle. It recalls Copperhead opposition, Vallandigham’s past guest status, and a 1863 letter denouncing peace terms. It notes tensions near the Ohio convention and hints at upcoming political payback.
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Campaign in Ohio urged for vigorous, early organization
The Cincinnati Gazette notes that Ohio campaign opening is likely by late August with active speakers and strong Republican leadership. It urges early county nominations, full field by mid August, and emphasizes electing capable legislators to uphold and protect public education against threats to sectarian schooling and the division of school funds.
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Democratic Party
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Ohio
State Capitol
Friends of Popular Education
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Friends of Free Schools
Cincinnati Gazette
Corruption in New York Legislature Sparks Push for Honest Men
The New York Legislature faces a statewide uproar over corruption, with efforts underway to elect incorruptible officials this fall. The Tribune notes no direct payments were seen to secure nominations yet asserts a strong belief in pervasive bribery and moral conviction about graft.
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New York
the Tribune
Ribery
Atlantic and Lake Erie Rail Road progress reported
Col James Taylor writes that organizing work for the Atlantic and Lake Erie Rail Road is advancing in counties north of Athens. The paper urges readers to stay engaged, noting the enterprise will be built soon and promises national benefits to business men along the line.
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Athens
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