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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1878
Page
2
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The passage rails at Democratic leadership and the Potter committee. It notes Ben Butler as a member of an investigating body and laments revolutionary rhetoric. It mentions Shah of Wauseon Republican as a county clerk candidate and questions Democratic prospects this fall. It warns of looming political ruin and blasts Democratic actions as reckless.
The piece accuses O Connor of shame for Democratic peers in Washington and of past crimes while asserting he never endorsed the Mexican policy. It claims Democrats nationwide warn Representatives about revolutionary measures, and notes army reductions after Democratic hostility, citing Banning cutting ranks to about 20 000.
The Delphos Courant cites past district voting patterns under Grant and Greely to argue for a renewed Republican surge this fall. It notes a 37 281 statewide GOP lead under Grant and a smaller margin locally, urging a strong 3000 40000 majority to push the 6th District Republican again.
The Trenton Gazette declares favor for General Ulysses S Grant as president in 1880. It condemns the South’s perfidy and Northern doughfaceism, calling for a strong resolute hand and a just administration to repair ties after Hayes.
In Congress Ben Hill of Georgia said he would vote to retire Grant only if Grant would retire. Hill emphasized Grant's known trait of not retiring, noting his and his peers’ reasons for understanding Grant in that regard.
The speaker accuses the Democratic party of constantly claiming to forget past events while secretly taking actions to influence public memory. He predicts excuses will be offered about Mexicanization claims and the Potter bill as justification moves forward.
The piece urges Ohio and Michigan to push a ship canal along the Maumee route. Michigan has secured 35000 for a preliminary survey, while Ohio lags. It calls for concerted leadership, a regional convention, and active advocacy to advance the feasible project.
In a pointed attack, a Toledo editor derides the Toledo Bee and Sunday Journal as growlers who will not support the Republican ticket under any conditions. He says their constant sniping harms their credibility and urges real opposition if they cannot back the party.
The article argues sixty five Confederate brigadiers in Congress push for conservative action while opposing Democrats threaten to unsettledly reopen the Presidential question. It warns that Democratic plans are revolutionary, aiming to unseat the President, with Southern Congress members aiding the effort.
The writer argues Southern and Northern Democrats back a revolutionary scheme to Mexicanize US institutions. He condemns the party’s leadership as disreputable and urges immediate constitutional and legislative changes to secure a Republican majority in the next House, warning of danger to Union and prosperity.
The Ohio Legislature faced Democratic opposition to tariff protection for wool and iron and steel. Chicago Republicans organize to counter desctructionist factions, raising funds and arming forces. Speaker Randall returns from Pittsburgh amid governance tensions. Washington streets see rising assaults on women prompting jury attention and calls for action.
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