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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1879
Page
2
A collage of 19th century political notes. Congress readies for December sessions while New York queries Cornell majority. Epwunor praises a sturdy Republican. Northern Democrats clash with Toombs. Maine threatens legislature or bust, and Jefferson Davis missives discussed. Mississippi makes a Greenback and Republican concession. Louisiana political murders and Yazoo quips spark debate.
The Bangor Whig accuses Democrats of a grand scheme to seize state machinery this year and warns of a future “counting out” scheme to push Pillsbury into the U.S. Senate and to sway Maine’s electoral votes in the presidential race.
The message says Congress will propose a bill to reduce the President's salary to 25000 dollars and use the saved funds to establish a Captain-General office for Gen. Grant, intended to remove him as an 1880 obstacle. Public reaction asks how the plan is viewed.
The Louisville Courier Journal blasts Democratic leaders for assembling in Washington and reassembling into rival squads each backing a different candidate. It argues principles and unity are sacrificed for personal aims, warning readers of looming party tinkering and renewed calls for a third term and bold political bets.
The Louisville Courier Journal is struck by a Grant juror who weighs presidential prospects for 1880. It notes Democratic strength fading in the South and the Republicans having a real chance to win three or four Southern states. It also contemplates a possible cross faction union under a popular soldier.
A political column argues Cincinnati Senatorial influence mirrors Detroit's, urging caution for local leaders to see themselves as part of the state. It mocks Washington buzzards and notes General Grant has not declared a run, saying only the people can demand his nomination.
The writer questions why prominent Northern Republican leaders ignore calls to assist Louisiana. He asks if fear or other motives keep them from entering the region and argues that help could turn the tide if someone would go to support the effort.
The Thomas statue unveiled in Washington on the nineteenth honors George H. Thomas for steadfast courage and loyalty. Crowds witnessed dignified ceremonies and eloquent tributes to the grand old soldier, whose legacy at Stone River and Chickamauga exemplifies indomitable puritan firmness and timely service to the nation.
Senator Carpenter tells Tribune that Democrats may discard Republican returns and dispute the electoral count again. He warns of possible civil conflict if the count is blocked and predicts GOP efforts to pass nonpartisan electoral count laws will fail.
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