District and County Ticket Listings for Local Elections
Local ballot overview lists candidates by district and county for state and judicial posts. Notable names include Henry B. Sayler for state ticket governor candidate T. M. Browne for governor and Leonidas Sexton for lieutenant governor, with numerous state and county offices such as secretary of state W. W. Curry and treasurer J. B. Glover. The long slate also includes attorney general J. C. Denny and supreme court officials J. B. Black and Charles Schall, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Browne
Leonidas Sexton
Lanse
Godlove Sorth William Williams
W. W. Curry
J.B. Glover
J. A. Wildman
J.C. Denny
Supreme Court
J. B. Black
Charles Schall
B. W. Smith
Postoffice Hours Revised After Date
Postoffice to be open 7 30 A M to 7 30 P M daily and Sunday noon to 1 P M this notice notes. Election report from Vermont claims Grant ticket won by an immense majority. Chicago Times quote on Louisville Convention mentions Charles O Conor likely nominee despite declining candidacy.
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Vermont
Chicago Times
Grant
Times
Louisville
Charles O’conor
Politician Farnsworth Accused of Repeated Lies
The article accuses Gen. Farnsworth of Illinois of lying about asking the President for an explanation of a passage in the presidential message. It cites the Washington Republican denying any cabinet or staff saw the messages before transmission and asserts the President writes his own messages.
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Farnsworth
Illinois
Congress
Greeley
Morton
Clay
Goshen
Washington Republican
Mr Storrs Speech Draws Crowds In Elkhart Campaign
A report on Mr. Storrs speech in Conley's Hall praising Republican aims and his impact on listeners. The piece notes outdoor limits, a Goshen after-ride talk, and a torchlit procession to the Court House. It includes a separate Abstract Theories section critiquing Horace Greeley and Jefferson.
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Storr
Conley’s
Elkhart
Public Opinion on Emancipation and Credit for Grant
A historical defense arguing emancipation followed Union military advance not speeches. The writer credits Grant with freeing slaves through riflemen and fleets, denies the Proclamation’s role, and notes public opinion punished Surratt and Andersonville while sparing Jefferson Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian
Horace Greeley
Grant
Lincoln
Surratt
Voter majorities cited for 1868 1870 figures prompt comfort for Greeleyites
The figures show Baker leading for Governor in 1868 by 961 votes out of 342 189 total and Grant leading by 9 572 out of 343 532. Eddy leads for Secretary of State in 1870 by 2 558 from 317 560 ballots. The Greeleyites may take comfort from these numbers.
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Baker
Grant
Eddy
Greeleyites
Senator Carpenter Critiques Tribune Journalism
Senator Matt. Carpenter writes to Whitelaw Reid, editor of the New York Tribune, expressing views on decent journalism and contrasting it with what he calls the other kind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt. Carpenter
Whitelaw Reid
New York, ‘Tribune
Whitelaw
Civil Service Reform Debate Aims at Revenue Loss Claim
The piece critiques Senator Trumbull s claim that twenty five percent of federal revenue is lost annually through civil service corruption citing the Civil Service Commission report from 1866 68 and noting reforms under President Grant reducing losses and increasing revenue. It argues the one fourth loss figure refers to Johnson era calculations and must not be applied to Grant administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George William Curtis
Harper's Weekly
Civil Service Board
Senator Trumbull
Illinois
Civil Service Commissioner
Trumbull
Senate
Commission
Gen. Jackson
United States
Civil Service
Republican Party
General Grant
Andrew Johnson
New York Custom House
Internal Revenue Department
National Treasury
Internal Revenue
Public’service
Jenckes
House of Representatives
Treasury
Civil Service Commission
Friends of
Washington
Grant
Johnson
Gen. Grant
California
Pacific Coast
Col. Ferney
Thomas Scott
Farnsworth
Springfield Republican
United States Senate
Waukegan Gazette
Waukegan
Chicago
Greeley
LaPorte
la Porte
Buffalo
Rochester
Chatham
Craryville
Grand Rapids
Mich
Ogle
Detroit
Milwaukee
Victoria Woodhull
Union
Congress
Red Sea
Democratic Party
White House
Editorial notes shift in gold market outlook
The New York Herald, long backing Greeley, published a notable editorial noting a change in gold forecasts. It says operators previously predicted a rise to 125 this autumn, but now anticipate a decline to 110 or lower after General Grant's re election. The piece notes Wall Street confidence shifting and a curious overall canvass.
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New York Herald
Greeley
General Grant
Wall Street
New York Herald Correspondent Probes State Congressmen
A Herald correspondent toured the Empire State and interviewed nearly all Congressmen. Farmers show strong support for Grant amid political currents shaping the national scene.
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New York Herald
Empire State
Interior
Grant
Murky politics spark anti Murphy campaign and reshuffled post
The opposition decries Tom Murphy as the target of their charges while the President commends his tenure at the New York Custom House. The uproar surrounds Murphy’s resignation after pressure from press and public opinion, despite claims of efficient service under his watch.
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Tom Murphy
Greeley
Republican Party
Murphy
Voice of the People
Grant
New York Custom House
Belfast Riots Highlight Irish Governance Failures
A historical critique argues that British rule in Ireland sowed discord through usurpation and tyranny. It claims recent riots stem from laws imposed over centuries and calls for full repeal to permit reconciliation, noting a lack of mutual sympathy between government and people.
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Belfast
Ireland
Evarts and Cushing Appeal at Geneva Tribunal
The New York Herald reports Evarts and Cushing delivering able and eloquent arguments before the Geneva International Tribunal. They reply to British counsel on points the arbitrators sought information on. The addresses cover much of the claims field and bolster U S confidence in a strong case and brighter prospects for a satisfactory settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
South
Jefferson
Horace Greeley
Julian
The
New York Herald
William M. Evarts
Caleb Cushing
Geneva
United States
Free Soil VP Candidate Geo W Julian 1852
The note remarks on Geo W Julian once a Free Soil vice presidential candidate in 1852 and laments his current perceived decline with a sharp, pointed tone.
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Geo. W. Julian
Free Soil
Truth politics and straw polls in 1872 debates
A column denounces bias in liberal and democratic papers, cites McMahon’s Oberlin speech and Colfax’s words, and critiques Greeley supporters. It notes ex governor Bigler’s stance, Liberal Republican claims in Massachusetts, and favorable Grant sentiment in California and Illinois stances. It closes with straw poll glimpses from Waukegan to Grand Rapids showing Grant gains.
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Wilson
Chicago Tribune
Greeleyites
Colfax
Oberlin
McMahon
South Bend
Atlantic
Pacific
Lakes
North
Gulf
Republican Party
Grant
Mr. Colfax
Flag Threat Dominates New York Gop Ticket Headline
After Gen. Dix nomination Republicans place a flag motif on the state ticket with the warning If anyone attempt to haul down the American flag shoot him on the spot. The line is described as thrilling readers while signaling stern party resolve.
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Gen. Dix
New York
One Demand Justice in Greenie's Campaign Speech
The speaker declares I have but one demand justice and asserts I hear a voice from honest people will end theft. He aligns with public sentiment against corruption and pledges strong accountability.
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Greeley
Bourbon revolt in Indiana stirs party lines and concessions
Bedford Leader reports a Bourbon revolt debate with Terre Haute Journal sympathy for Louisville movement. Dr. Fitch supports Louisville, Dr. Mitchell declines a hybrid ticket bid, Owen county Germans in Owen favor Grant, and a Straight-out Democrats convention at Fort Wayne sends delegates to Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Indiana
Terre Haute
Louisville
Giles B. Mitchell
Morgan County
Greencastle
Owen County
Grant
Greeleyites
LaFayette Courier
Toledo, Wabash & Western Railroad
Fort Wayne
Grant and His Critics in Greeleyisms
A compilation of political excerpts praising General Grant and criticizing Democrats. The remarks defend Grant’s leadership from Donelson to Vicksburg and argue for his fitness in 1872 while denouncing opposition as slander and rebellion. The passages emphasize unwavering support from Union defenders and imply lasting GOP strength.
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Democratic Party
H. G
United States
General Grant
Donelson
Vicksburg
Air Line Accommodation Trains Vote Totals
On Saturday August 31 Grant 19 votes to 2 for Greeley while on Monday September 2 Grant led with 45 votes against 14 for Greeley in the train accommodation contest.
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Air Line
Grant
Greeley
Metis Sink Near Watch Hill After Collision
The steamer Metis from New York to Providence collided with an unknown schooner in Long Island Sound near Stonington Connecticut. Captains statement describes abrupt damage and rapid sinking off Montauk Watch Hill, with lifeboats swamped and about fifty aboard saved by shore aid at Watch Hill.
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New York
Providence
Long Island Sound
Stonington
Conn
Montauk Point
Watch Hill
Watch Hill Lighthouse
Watch Hill Hotel
Grant and Wilson pole raised in LaPorte rally
Correspondence from LaPorte Indiana dated September 3 1872 reports a large enthusiastic campaign gathering with 5 000 to 8 000 in attendance to witness a 115 foot Grant and Wilson pole erected by 11 am. Gen Logan energized the crowd denouncing Schurz and the Democrats while Osbourne campaigns turn out strong support in Huntsman Hall later that day. Report by a LaPorte observer.
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Logan
LaPorte
Ind
Borrors
Grant
Wilson Pole
Carl Schurz
Gen
Republican Party
Trumbull
Sumner
Palmer
Peter of Old
Horace Greeley
The
Tribune
America
Huntsman Hall
Thomas O. Osborne
Chicago
LaPorte County
Ort h to Speak in Elkhart September 18 at 7 P.M
A State Central Committee letter from Indianapolis dated August 31 1872 informs Hon M F Lavery that Hon Godlove S Orth will speak in Elkhart on Wednesday September 18 at 7 P.M. The note urges ample notice and a large turnout and commends Orth’s campaign efforts.
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State Central Committee
Ixpianapolis
M. F. Lavery
Godlove S. Orth
Elkhart
Chas O Conor Chosen by New Jersey Bourbon Democrats
The Bourbon Democracy in New Jersey selects Charles O Conor for President with Hancock named as Vice President. The ticket aligns with state party aims ahead of the upcoming political contest.
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Chas
O’conor
New Jersey
Bourbon Democracy
Hancock
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Henry B. Sayler
Common Pleas
J. W.jod
WM. B. Hess
James R. Beardsley
John. E. Thompson
GUY_C. JOHNSON
Henry G. Davis
P. Crull
A. P. Wright
Henry Stauffer, Jr
W M. Waugh
New York Independent
Cincinnati
Bigler
Pennsylvania
Seymour
Massachusetts
Boston
Boston Advertiser
Graham N. Fitch
Richmond
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