28 Feb 1877
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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1877
Page
1
A Chariton Iowa item from February 28, 1877 comments on national celebrate rhetoric and critiques the Gob ble dispatch and Tilden conspiracy claims. It notes the political campaign as a succession of unproven ideas and questions the legality of the charges.
The poem-like fragment portrays the Democratic rooster crushed and dead, while the eagle ascends to bear the dupe. The lines conjure a political allegory of defeat and rising power with stark animal symbols.
A Boston correspondent notes meat yields from beef cattle range from 50 to 80 percent with an average of 53 percent of live weight while sheep yield only 40 to 45 percent. The piece also comments on Moody’s auctionlike delivery and the earnest, practical philanthropy behind his actions.
The piece describes Cronin as a Democratic figure with a noted Democratic nose, mocking a tribunal ruling and a lampooning spin from the Oregon dispatches amid the zincagquirer tone.
The text denounces the practice of purchasing votes for the chief office as abhorrent and dangerous to the nation. It argues such actions reveal infamy, threaten honesty, and place a single unscrupulous individual in a position of vast power and trust.
A Chariton death recalls a notable man who asked an inscription reading Farewell vain world with all your stuff. At best you are nothing but a pull. And you have humbugged me long enough. The piece relates Tilden’s possible wish for a similar maxim on life’s turns.
The Democrats vote 182 to 10 against the Electoral Bill while Republicans stand 56 to 85 against it. Hayes is to be inaugurated next Monday with a brief address, amid expectations of sectional support, as New England backs Hayes and the South is quiet. Inauguration day falls on Sunday with ceremonies moved to Monday March 5.
The piece notes the impact of protective tariffs on U S industry and claims significant U S gains over Britain. It reports a House dispute over adjournment and Hale’s ruling that obstructing constitutional procedures is improper, citing constitutional obedience by the Speaker.
The article recounts how Grover Cleveland allegedly used a scheme to certify Cronin as an Oregon elector, boosting Tilden, but the electoral commission and the Democratic House reject the claim. It notes Watts’ vote and Hayes securing two Oregon votes, exposing the Cronin spectre as fraudulent and hard to defend.
The joint Committee condemns the ongoing state of political uncertainty for harming business and credit, weakening republican institutions, and fears of civil strife. It urges swift passage of the electoral measure and hopes the Democratic Party will support stability and prosperity in the near future.
The report notes the president will leave the executive mansion in early April with Mrs. Grans to visit Secretary Fish, Sartoris will reside with the Dent family until May, then sail for Europe. Grant Jr will travel to New York in March to begin law practice. Col Grant returns to Chicago headquarters. the president plans no city residence here and will visit the West before departure.
Long, fragmented 19th century news wrap recounts Oregon verdict for Hayes and broader political turmoil. Notes Cronin dispute, tariff, rail and bank concerns, shipwrecks, and regional incidents. Mentions Treasuries, trials, and editor indictments.
Market notes list stock steers hogs and sheep prices for the Chariton market with commodities including butter sugar tea coffee and various produce. Hides pelts and other animal products are also priced with corrections by C. M. Salomon.
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