28 Aug 1872
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Newspaper
Democratic Enquirer
Location
Mcarthur, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1872
Page
1
In a brief transit update the railway announces a through route from the northwest toward Pasengee with ongoing service via the western corridor. The notice highlights improved connections and scheduling for travelers along the line.
In a San Francisco committee meeting T Guy Phelps showcased a near pure iron ore sample from a deposit he hinted lies along the Shan and Pacifi road near enough for utilization in the city. The piece surveys iron industry scale, wages, and employment while urging political duty and tax reform amid party tempers.
A correspondent writes of Miss Tda Greeley in a pale blue ribboned hat and white gown, praising her poise and taste. The piece notes her Convent education, Catholic ties, and predicted popularity in the White House, while railing at critics in Vinton County over Pension and Confederate debt views.
Amid a rising political canvass the Temperance advocates plan a general prosecution under the Adair Liquor Law to curb liquor traffic in the city. The move aims to influence the prospects of candidates once tied to the measure, signaling a strong reform push by reform-minded groups.
In four county district Darke Preble Montgomery and Greene the Liberal Republicans and Democrats back former Republican congressman J Winans as their candidate for the next Congress. The district gave Noyes a 686 vote majority last fall and Winans is seen as electable.
The Pittsburgh Post questions U S government accounting as war costs cited by the Secretary of War, the Register, and the Treasurer differ widely. In one speech Senator Logan claims war pensions reduced funds by 16 million. The piece notes variations across official reports and cautions on entrusting public funds.
The administration claimed about 8 thousand million in American money as just and valid against Britain before the Geneva arbitrators. It then pardoned five own demands and agreed beforehand to rejection. The commissioners refused to consider American indirect damages and dismissed the case, a display the administration calls a fine figure in this matter.
A carpetbag official in Marshall County Mississippi urges Black voters to back Grant by promising improved education and painting dire consequences if he loses. Tales that Grant would wage war and draft Black men are widely circulated though many Black residents doubt their truth and reject the claims.
A careful estimate indicates a drop of about 1,000 votes for Grant in Windham county Connecticut. The figure signals a significant shift in local support and may affect surrounding precinct tallies and campaign strategies.
Testimony of Mr A T Stewart ties the Long Branch cottage to a subscription fund. Tom Murphy and John Oey were among subscribers, each contributing five thousand dollars. Question is raised about the claim that twenty presents have been received since Grant’s inauguration.
A historical note describes making a wash for wood and masonry using lime and water, with pigments like ochre, umber, Indian red, and lamp black. It outlines proportions for a water tight oak finish, plus optional color additions and a dash of sweet oil for durability when applied to houses and fences.
A Sunday morning note discusses a letter by Dr. Horace Greeley dated May 23, 1867, criticizing certain political figures and narrow minded blockheads. It mentions Dr. Greeley’s association with the New York Tribune and a Radical Convention scene in McArthur involving sheriff ballots and the idea of influencing votes.
The Maine campaign intensifies with heated rhetoric as supporters on both sides push political lines. Speeches loom in Portland by Senator Sumner and allies while leaders like Schurz Trumbull Tipton Doolittle and George Banks rally crowds. The race hinges on patronage, money, and persuasive fact brands.
The Cincinnati Commercial reports known frauds committed under Grant’s administration total $8,194,247. It notes a sub committee on Indian affairs has unearthed a scheme with millions involved and claims officials have misused funds, while criticizing the portrayal of the administration’s honesty.
A fragment claims South Carolina finances are exhausted and public instruction harmed by carpetbagger influence. It notes most carpetbaggers support Grant and suggests government neglect stems from drained funds. The wording reflects postwar political rhetoric about reconstruction.
Two members of Graus's State Committee in New York announce retirement and say they plan to vote against a key measure. One seeks resignation from his office to become a free man.
The Freeman's Journal asserts no Democrat can vote for a claim quoting a figure of 1,889,488,000 cigars attributed to Grant. The note accuses the current Administration of fault in wartime record keeping and production in the United States last year.
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