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Newspaper
Democratic Enquirer
Location
Mcarthur, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1871
Page
2
A call to action for Democrats to support reform and mobilize voters. The piece claims past failures due to apathy, urges poll of Democratic votes, and predicts McCook as Ohio governor with a mass political shift against Grant's faction. It frames a broad reform movement as imminent triumph with widespread citizen support.
Farmers taxed on hoe rake spade and firk face high tariffs. Democrats and Republicans both favor reform. voters urged to support a general change next October. Col. Baber of Columbus spoke at Court House last Wednesday, praising Col. J. R. Cockerill for Auditor of State. Vinton county urged to give him a large majority.
Farmers urge removal of a 65 percent tariff on flannel shirts while critics accuse the Radical party of protecting its power and backing vice. the quote frames the party as corrupt and implicated in national wrongdoing.
A political essay argues the choice is binary between democracy and centralism. It contends sovereignty rests with the people, rejects mixed rule, and condemns radical central power as subjugation. The piece urges readers to align with the Democratic party as the path to liberty and preserved rights.
The radicals boasted of early headlines after the Kentucky election but full returns show their side behind by about 15,000 compared with 1870. Governor candidate Leslie led with the largest Democratic gubernatorial vote in the state's history.
Local voters in Vinton county, formerly Republican, express strong support for Democratic State and county tickets. Statewide Republican leadership shows no county organization and faces apathy, while observers predict a favorable fall for the Democrats amid growing demand for change.
Across the state, strong opposition develops to Sherman and allies alleged to stack Radical Conventions to nominate Representatives and U S Senators. Questions arise about Sherman’s interview by Vinton county Republican leaders and the amount of money he has pledged.
An official treasury statement cites 2.6 billion in revenue since the war, with 284 million debt reduction and 2.316 billion spent beyond the reduced debt. It contrasts 72 years of prewar revenue under 1.4 billion with over 2.6 billion raised in six years, urging voters to reject the Radical ticket for change.
A speaker condemns twelve men who own OvenALy of Scotland as tax dodgers. He likens them to wealthy US landlords who control vast property without paying taxes and accuses Radical leaders and rich men of ruling the people.
D W Voorhees of Indiana addressed a large Louisville audience last Saturday night. He challenged Radical locals to tell their eighteen year old sons to study Grant’s conduct as President, pointing to gifts received and wealth growth as a warning against following his example alongside Jefferson Washington and Madison.
The High Taxation Party leaders announce a convention in Vinton county for September 5 with delegates chosen September 2 and a meeting to finalize plans on Sunday and Monday. Delegates travel long distances, and internal splits over tactics and candidates are evident as they push to nominate a ticket.
A writer accuses Radical leaders of coining the term unadjusted to replace insanity when officeholders are caught stealing. The piece urges readers to ignore dissensions and rally to Soule to influence the state election and U S Senate race as districts are redrawn for the next decade.
The Radical organ of Ohio the State Journal denounces temperance reformers and endorses a hostile tone toward disorganized factions. It questions the Church and Republican stance, and notes cross border tensions with Mexicans and Texans amid river border issues and desertion of law enforcement on both sides.
An appeal directs Democrats in Vinton county to back the nominated ticket and ignore enemies lies. It urges unity and support for the entire slate, warning against voting against any single candidate.
A speaker declares that laborers in this country are no longer free and denounces the government as tyrannical. He urges October 10 to be a day for all workers to vote against the wicked party, warning that abstaining will let the Democracy and Conservative Republicans erase them.
The report covers a lively Tuesday entertainment at Wolf's Store with dancing lasting past midnight, orderly behavior, and minimal drinking. An incident involved Nelson Jones arguing with Barnest at a drug store, Jones assaulting Barnest, and Barnest settling the matter with ten dollars. a rooster with two horns at Joe Wall’s store draws reader curiosity. Baseball notes mention a Saturday game near McArthur between the Hikes and Mechanics, hints at a consolidation with the Peanuts, and a planned challenge to Madison township’s Little Duffat Club.
O Aug 21 note: Takk Norik A law passed April 18 1865 makes it a pound to allow cattle sheep or hogs to run at large in any uninclosed lind in Ohio. Penalty one to five dollars. Owners of stock running at large liable for all damages, regardless of fence condition.
The couple and guests gathered at the groom's father’s residence for a reception following the ceremony. Attendees enjoyed a dinner and toasts, while celebrations continued with a sense of relief and happiness as family members shared well wishes.
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