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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1879
Page
2
A polemical piece attacks both parties over a looming contest between Frank Hurd and James B. Steedman for political survival. It criticizes Democratic sensationalism and Republican discipline, mocks a Defiance speech by Vorners, and questions Republican press bias toward Ewing while comparing party principles to distant financials.
The Natchez Democrat argues that Independentism in Mississippi equates to Republicanism and should be treated with the same severity as past attempts to revive Republicanism. The piece contends Mississippi was ill suited for Democrats.
Mr Foster has positively agreed to speak in Defiance before the campaign ends, likely around mid September. Final notice will be given and a meeting will be arranged to honor him and engage supporters.
The Tall Sycamoore of the Wabash is urged to explain past views that every Union soldier should wear a collar branded with A Lincoln my dog. The text condemns the Knights of the Golden Circle and their influential orators, asserting their outdated guidance will be rejected by loyal men and soldiers.
A man known as Karting White, described as brave and as a fine specimen for discussing support for soldiers running for office, becomes a focal point in local discourse highlighting civic duty and public backing.
A political clash unfolds as the Democrat accuses the Express of not publishing a Senate law, claims to have published weeks ago, and ridicules White. The piece quotes last week's Democrat attack on party cohesion, arguing that a community and a party persist despite individual setbacks.
The writer accuses Kapting White of the Democrat of shifting loyalties during the war and mocks his conduct. He describes Warre claiming to roam streets with a butternut pin for a head-light and suggests he avoided Union soldiers, portraying him as opportunistic and two-faced in Defiance.
The Republican district nominee, Mr. Evans, is widely regarded as the right man for the post. He is invested in iron foundries in Paulding county and supports canal interests, urging votes as support for both counties and the state. He is described as middle aged, vigorous, mentally capable, and willing to work for public interests.
W D Hixt denies making any such statement as he faces charges and contends an organization was not forming in the district to pay up votes. He faults reporter reports from a committee meeting and criticizes press coverage and partisan attacks in the district.
A Burlington Hawkeye report notes Democrats in Ohio losing heart and urged stronger resolve, warning that current fears pale next year with the 1880 political climate ahead. The Henry County Signal echoes the call for renewed vigor amid mounting challenges.
Gen Ewing spoke in an interior county during a regular address when a fight broke out near the crowd. After a pause a voice urged the speaker to resume, declaring The way to resume is to resume, delivering a pointed moment in the lengthy event.
The Heary County Signal reports on local Democratic figures including Judge Halg and Judge Haig, who once mocked greenbackers and the greenback movement but now back Tom Ewing, a so called soft money advocate. The piece derides perceived inconsistency among county Democrats and notes Ewing's history across parties.
Preparations are underway in several Sunday Schools for the annual convention. Officials expect large attendance as the event offers moral recreation and a chance to observe the good work done. The piece also endorses teachers institutes as highly beneficial for teachers patrons and scholars and notes a favorable report from F M Thompson for those who could not attend Defiance last week.
S F Dalrympie and wife left to visit children in Allegan county Michigan for several weeks. Mrs Shenton died August 11 after a long cancer suffer. A husband and son remain. Funeral from the U B Church August 14 by Rev Keller. Despite setbacks a large crowd gathered to hear the next governor of Ohio with undeniable facts and figures. Benjamin Casebeer's team ran into Spires wagon, lifting him to the ground with no serious injuries, though he spoke Dutch amid the excitement.
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