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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1879
Page
3
The Cleveland Leader notes Rice’s defeat prospects and mocks his stand as Am ericus Vespucius Rice while praising Foster. It reports a defeated $10,000 Wabash canal repair bill, shifts in Defiance county votes, and predicts Ohio favors Foster and Chas Foster for Governor with Nationals line.
The piece urges Republicans to unite and work hard to gain a 20,000 vote majority, warning against complacency and calling on every member to contribute effort. It emphasizes collective action and perseverance to secure victory.
The Ewing camp accuses John G. Thompson of shifting to Len Harris while Taft allies deny fair nomination claims. Ohio tensions loom large as Democrats face internal strife and upcoming votes, with Republicans viewing the rift as a potential boost. Northern sentiment rails against federal funding cuts, and party dissension spills into the convention scene. Ewing backs Pratt opposition looms, while Columbus hosts a Nationals gathering with Toledo set for June 24.
The New York Times said the day before the Ohio convention that Rice's nomination would mobilize Tilden and Bishop support to defeat opponents while Ewing’s victory would signal the party cannot win the state under any circumstances.
The Republican minority is steadily moving the Democratic majority on the hip by passing appropriation bills without political riders, aided by Southern votes. The Democrats have been outgeneralled before and may face a rough fall in Ohio.
The Democrats nominated Ewing for Governor in a sudden move that surprised the party and delegates. One county jumped early and others followed, making the nomination a fixed fact despite loud objections. The abrupt act could not be undone.
The author questions veterans about voting Democratic in the fall, accusing the party of closing the Orphan's Home in Ohio after taking power two years ago, turning many orphans to the streets while appealing to soldiers to support their ticket.
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes internal squabbling in the Democratic Party over John Thompson's leadership. It claims he clings to the chair despite pressure from the ticket head and says his removal would be needed to unite behind Ewing. If retained he may oppose Ewing. if ousted he is accused of intraparty intrigue.
The article recalls a 46 year old offer of $5000 for William Lloyd Garrison and mocks the Democratic party for lacking a head. It argues the party has the body but not the brains and urges political fertilizer for a Democratic leader before the 1880 harvest.
A remark imagines Samuel Tilden mortgaging the Democratic party to fund foreclosure on Congress. The speaker warns prolonged action could let a peanut-peddler buy at appraised value without harming his business capital.
Toledo Bee correspondent reports Democratic leaders in Bryan and surrounding counties aim to restrict Hon. W. D. Hill to a single term. He faces opposition for aligning with a Defiance clique led by Elmer White, viewed unfavorably for democracy and egotism. A successor is hinted to come from the district's southern area.
The Democratic State Executive Committee met to pick a temporary convention chairman. After tense debate, General Steedman was chosen over Frank Hurd amid protests from Hurd supporters and lingering heated talk about the Seventh District and the old war horse. The dispute hints the conflict may continue.
General Andrew Hickenlooper, nominated by the Republican convention, is described as a medium height, slender former soldier about 38 with a buoyant disposition and decisive nature. The piece lauds the nomination as inspiring patriotic youth and likens it to Civil War mobilization, predicting strong support in Ohio.
The New York Times views the California constitutional experiment as a mild form of socialism. It warns that many provisions are impractical and that corruption could undermine the effort, risking disaster and financial distress for the public.
The funeral service for William Lloyd Garrison featured John G. Whittier’s poem praising the abolitionist’s work and urging continued effort to free the captive and oppose wrong. An editor in Charlotte, N C endorses Giles liniment and pills as cures with offers of trial bottles.
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