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Newspaper
Democratic Enquirer
Location
Mcarthur, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1870
Page
2
Officials from LicHt and Wy yrHRI William Spencer appear in a county notice in the official paper. The item lists district figures and addresses as part of public record, with emphasis on county governance and local administrative roles.
The Democratic County Convention of Wintel county calls a convention on August 22, 1870, at Dalder to select delegates and arrange nominations for Governor and other offices. Delegates are chosen from townships with representation every two years, and the convention will set rules for representation and future elections. Thirty-two delegates will be chosen to represent each township, with the aim of selecting a slate for the forthcoming political contests.
The piece rails against tariff on salt and monopoly profits. It cites Special Commissioner figures showing manufacturing cost around 22 to 23 cents per bushel and a Cincinnati selling price of 15 cents, yielding 100 percent profit due to prohibitory tariffs. It condemns John T. Wilson for supporting the tariff and mentions Democratic newspapers listing Radical party defectors over the fifteenth amendment and race issues.
The County Convention will be held Monday August 22 with delegates chosen in each township on Saturday August 20. A general turnout of the Democracy from every township is urged at the meetings to select delegates.
A district race for the Congressional nomination grows tense as Bundy and Wilson fight with strong party backing. Bundy appears favored in Jackson, Vinton, Gallia, Scioto while Wilson struggles to unite Adams and other counties. Polls point to Bundy leading. voters urged to elect an honest Democrat on October 2.
The Ironton Register favors tariffs to protect American labor yet advocates welcoming Chinese workers to replace white labor in iron mills and coal mines. It claims to defend labor while sanctioning low paid Chinese labor, a view criticized by the Portsmouth Times.
A Cobleniz dispatch reports a Prussian force from Saarlouis crossing toward St Avalt and Metz for a reconnaissance. After a brisk clash with French chasseurs, two Prussians were killed and French losses were about ten or twelve. Forbach dispatch notes a repulse at Carding and a French reconnoissance on Prussian soil.
A Saturday Court House gathering in Vinton County drew diverse rumors as a bell tolled and delegates were appointed for a county convention. The assembly, dominated by party leaders and business figures, moved quickly to select delegates and alternates amid heated political maneuvering and general voter fatigue.
Washington correspondent for the Boston Post notes Congress closed with a patchwork tariff bill funding measure imperfect currency act enforcement bill aimed at party aims in the South a new naturalization law curbs on elections and an income tax plus Georgia admission delays and police court overreach. The piece argues this Congress produced crude, corrupt legislation and will likely yield a Democratic or Conservative House majority in the fall elections.
It is officially announced that M. Berthamy will remain in Washington as the French Minister following the death of Parados.
French newspapers express strong opposition to plans to neutralize the Baltic region viewing it as a concession that could undermine regional security and France’s influence, arguing for clear collective defense guarantees and a firmer Western stance.
Paris reports no fighting with large armies amassing near the Rhine while European powers maneuver. In Indiana a radical reform movement grows with ex Senator Hendricks and Major Gordon urging anti corruption action and the Republican party facing pressure to reform. Prevost Parade, the new French minister, commits suicide in Washington.
The meeting endorses relocation and local development plans for Hamilton and nearby towns, praising Dr. Wy Monntali and Dr. Monahan and congratulating Atwood and surrounding residents on educational and professional opportunities. Also notes support for regional medical placement and community progress.
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