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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1878
Page
2
The Defiance Co. Express editorial headlines a money debate with Ben Wave and O Connor, arguing silver is genuine money and criticizing Democrat positions on currency. It questions Grant’s presidential prospects, notes Bulgaria rumors, and asserts support for greenbacks at par with gold. The piece mocks Democratic fear and clarifies the Express stance on resumption versus gold and silver backing.
The President’s message draws praise for stressing election integrity. Honest citizens across parties support efforts to punish ballot box crime and preserve liberty and the sanctity of voting.
President Hayes endorses delaying action on the silver dollar until the next Congress. He supports continuing current coinage and grainage rates for a year so the public can learn through real experience and be ready to act with informed judgment through their representatives. This approach aims to clarify the dollar’s status by unanimous consent after further observation.
The Express is accused of straying from Democratic principles by backing fiat money and an unlimited paper currency. The Democrat supports honest money with a gold and silver basis, opposing an unredeemable fiat system associated with the Ohio Idea.
The Cincinnati Enquirer denounces nominating Gov. Bishop while noting its own shifting stance. It predicts his renomination and defeat. The article then presents tables listing county commissioners salaries paid in the district for the year ending September 1, 1878.
The piece condemns South Carolina and other Southern states for election fraud and violence used to seize political power. It cites Mississippi and Alabama tactics, rifle clubs, intimidation at polls, stuffed boxes, and lynching as methods shaping a Democratic majority. The rhetoric likens these actions to ancient riots and questions the legitimacy of the national Legislature.
The London Times argues that dull Indian trade and tight money markets drive lower silver prices. It warns the decline may be temporary, predicting a rebound with a broader world trade upturn, and notes American policy as a key uncertain factor shaping future prices.
The text argues that even if Bland's silver bill is repealed and silver returns to market, silver-using nations and gold countries can absorb the supply in their token coinage. Any trade injury from a silver price fall is viewed as likely temporary.
The Springfield Republican notes a broad shift toward sensible advertising as a restraint on wasteful methods. Merchants and manufacturers urge using ably run newspapers, praising the medium as the best for reaching buyers and avoiding flashy lithographs and sensational schemes.
Marriages recorded on dates in 1878 and 1879 across Pulaski county Ohio and Florida involve Erastus Moss of Defiance and Caroline Lane of Florida, Bettie M Orpycke of the former home, and J Neson of De Kalb county Indiana with Lavona CuLuler of Defiance County Ohio. The ceremonies occurred at residences of the brides or grooms’ families officiated by local ministers.
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