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Newspaper
Democratic Enquirer
Location
Mcarthur, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1870
Page
2
In Pennsylvania elections for Congress and state offices the Democrats gain six House seats but lose one, net five. The delegation stands 10 Democrats and 14 Radicals, while the Legislature composition follows.
The report notes Radical and Democratic gains across states with a 15,000 statewide Radical majority on the State ticket. Congressional delegation remains 14 Radicals to 6 Democrats though several districts flip. McKinney (Democrat) wins Fourth by 121, while others shift. Delaware and Ohio results reflect continued partisan strife and voter mobilization.
The dispatch reports Attorney General Akerman Marshal Sharpe and Judge Woodruff planning measures to enforce the new act on elections. Gov Hoffman faces calls to stand by state law amid a growing standoff with federal forces and potential militia mobilization. The Columbus Crista notes Ohio’s white and black voters shifting power, criticizing Democratic self‑interest and urging adherence to true democratic principles.
A national convention is urged for October 25, 1870 in Cincinnati to consider moving the U S capital from Washington to the Mississippi Valley. Governors should appoint delegates from each district and three for each state. Ohio delegates named J R Cockerill Elijah Glover and W S Enochs. Gusemirn G W Larion listed. advertisement offers gun and revolver repairs and sewing-machine service. State Board of Equalization candidate in the senatorial district loses by about 1,800. Vinton County gives him a strong majority of 842.
Chillicothe Advertiser reports a Negro preacher Andy Hunt of Zaleski acted to block and swear at voters, attempting to vote himself and causing delays through abusive conduct. Deputized leaders among African voters resisted the judges, prompting calls to arrest Hunt for disrupting the election.
Advertisement offers 50 000 boys and girls and women as agents for Bright Side Juvenile Books and other articles. Describes good cash pay and permanent employment for leisure hours. Mentioned in a Chicago firm Joux B Auosx & Co.
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