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Newspaper
Democratic Enquirer
Location
Mcarthur, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1867
Page
2
A prospectus letter from the Democr atic Exquimen announces a new Democratic newspaper in McArthur. The writer seeks liberal support from Vinton and adjoining counties, promises clean pages, principled coverage, and avoidance of petty feuds, with low subscription rates and a call to readers to join and spread the paper.
The Democratic State Convention met in Columbus on January 6 with broad county and district representation. Delegates from Vinton County included Dr H Moore Hon A J Balm and Hon Arch Mayo. Committees were formed and simplified rules adopted naming Pendleton as President and Larwill as Vice President. The body adjourned for recess then resumed, with pending nominations to be announced in the proper place.
A faction proclaims unwavering support for constitutional limits on federal power, strict preservation of states’ rights, and opposition to centralization. They condemn tariffs, advocate vigilance against tyranny, and call for a Democratic convention and continued party organization with a focus on securing state representation and unity.
Governor Cox outlines the state's financial balance as of November with a treasury gap of 1 021 784 41 after deductions. He cites tax burdens near 3 000 000 and an annual debt trajectory around 11 745 87, proposing temporary transfer authority and child offender discipline considerations while detailing total state taxation near 21 million and 16 million for local purposes.
Report on a meeting of the National Democratic Executive Committee held in Washington on the 20th ultimo. The discussion covered an early call for a Democratic Nations Convention and the party’s aim to regain national governance through constitutional liberty and law.
The Providence Herald reports intense demand by Radical leaders for Johnson’s impeachment as a lever to reshape Reconstruction. Widespread concern cites a split GOP, Western interests fearing tariffs, and potential civil conflict if impeachment triggers executive resistance. Strong figures like Phillips Butler Boutwell push removal, while many Republicans resist, fearing party ruin. The piece notes public sentiment skeptical of impeachment but acknowledges a push from a radical faction aiming to redefine Southern governance and policy.
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