09 Dec 1879
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Newspaper
Benton County Herald
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1879
Page
1
The Benton County Herald of Vinton Iowa lists agents for subscriptions and notices. It reprints Missouri and New Orleans Democratic and Republican political chatter, including discussions of Grant, Seymour, and sheriffs, plus congressional party strength and trials of Kemble and Voorhis, with scattered regional election tallies and offices.
A satirical critique argues against Grant’s unlimited power and a potential lifelong pension. It warns Congress to reject a “Grantism” monocle and predicts political maneuvering by Conkling to position Grant as the presidential nominee, branding the scheme as military despotism masked as party strategy.
Washington D C Dec 5 1879 report notes Congress begins in a business mood with many absentees but improving attendance. Senate sees warm greeting between Thurman and Edmunds and jokes about Thurman’s retirement. Republicans protest flowers favoring Democrats as while government gifts are shared unevenly. Thurman jokes about retirement. Sherman and others tease him by trying on his seat with coat tails.
The State Press notes many Democratic papers announce a 1880 presidential ticket and warns against repeating Republican abuse of Seymour or Bayard. It argues Democrats should support convention nominees and reject falsehoods and personal vilification, citing Jackson’s past and urging unity.
Marysville notes show Don Burrell back from Illinois ready to drive for brother J D Burrell this winter. Christian church proclaims a protracted meeting while educators like Mr Douglas Harding and Miss Reena Cramer teach at local schools. A wagons sale by J D Burrell vies with Vinton stores over price. Political results report Democrat gains in New York and statewide majorities, with turnout and margins noted.
A Woman testifies in a tense trial exchange about the location of an L on her house, with jurists and counsel exchanging sharp remarks. The scene shifts to a broader stake as discussants weigh whether the capital combines from New York and London can dominate the government, noting freight-rate increases from Chicago to the Atlantic seaboard since June.
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