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Newspaper
Democratic Enquirer
Location
Mcarthur, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1871
Page
2
A fragmented legal notice references J W Bowes and an attorney seen in McArthur dated September 20 1871. It mentions Main Street and a Kansas or Kentucky city context with court or office labels.
J. Stevens of Meigs county receives the nomination for State Senator. He appeals to farmers laborers and mechanics as an honest friend who would bear tax burdens and support soldiers pensions. He opposes Sherman style privileged taxation high tariffs and land thefts. The piece urges Democrats in Vin ton county to unite and vote, while criticizing radical rule and bank control.
A call urges Democrats to devote time and resources from now until election day to rescue the state from tax extortion and Radical extravagance. The appeal frames the ballot as the means to curb alleged government excess and robbery, urging swift action.
The Advisory Committee schedules meetings across multiple townships to discuss alleged dishonesty by Mietens Tralee and to fund Geabe and Wilonsnte Robhieetesswill. Sessions feature speakers D T Gunning J Mayer H Mayo and others at schools and houses on Sept 20 26 28 29 and 30 with further notices next week.
A fragment from the Longton Register via Granny Wilson urges supporters to avoid trading votes with High-Taxation and Land-Grabbing Democrats. It claims Prohibition candidates are in all reserve counties and mocks Radical lies while urging continued party unity and battlefield rhetoric.
A dated appeal targets young men urging straight Democratic voting or opposition if convictions differ. It questions legislative loyalties, asks twelve pointed questions about Sherman, amnesty, land grants, taxes, greenbacks, bondholders, and party integrity, concluding the district seeks change and a decisive stance.
The author argues for a Gallipolis to Logan railroad, detailing cost estimates to prepare old roadbeds and lay superstructure. He claims total cost under 98 000 per mile, with sub costs for roadbed and ballast, and highlights vast mineral wealth along the line. Citizens of Vinton and Rocking counties are urged to subscribe 80 000 for the project.
County leaders urged voters to back the Gallipolis Mc Arthur & Columbus Railroad, arguing it would lower transport costs, spur plants and factories, attract population, raise wealth, and reduce taxes. W N Langley, county treasurer auditor, urged support while mocking opponents and endorsing William W. Belford for the auditor's post.
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