30 Oct 1873
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1873
Page
1
A fragmentary verse recalling Horace as a name tied to political songs and a misread ballot. It mentions cities Baltimore Cincinnati Vermont Maine Pennsylvania Ohio and Indiana, with lines about misperceived support and a dropped ticket. The text tone evokes a campaign or tribute passage.
A satirical verse riffs on the 1868 campaign with Grant and Wilson versus Greeley and Brown. The speaker dubs an “Opossum” retreat and mocks Horace Greeley, with native humor about renting Uncle Sam’s farm and political bet failures.
In a Carolina race scene three years past a boastful Southron owner bets his strong horse against Yankee Sleepy David a ragged competitor. The Yankee pivots to enter him late, arguing the free country allows talk and racing, while the entry fee and timing test their chances as spectators listen to a stubborn dispute over purse money and eligibility.
A one-legged peddler bets two hundred dollars to run a race with Sleepy David and Southron. The Yankee pays up and wagers more, feigning luck while the crowd misreads the rider’s resolve. Sleepy David wins the final heat, leaving the Southern horse Southron far behind.
In the Atlanta Herald two paragraphs urge voting against Walker, Republican governor candidate, and voting for Smith, Greeley candidate. The pieces frame Walker as rejoicing in rebellion’s overthrow and Smith as representing Union division and Southern independence, highlighting Greeley victory rhetoric.
A Kansas correspondent describes Blue Rapids on the Big Blue River, detailing its rapid development since 1870. He notes dams, mills, a woolen factory, planned magnesium lime quarrying, and growing timber shortage offset by available lumber. He cites a railroad extension to open coal regions, healthy climate for lung ailments, and thriving fruit and wheat crops with promising yields. The letter praises northern Kansas as a desirable home for farmers, stock growers, and settlers despite current dull times and scarce money.
Secretary of State Edward Rumueza urges uniform ballots tally lists and abstracts for the November election. He asks clerks to prepare three abstract copies for Electors and state officers, envelope and mail them to the Governor and Secretary of State, with a third kept on file. He requests full names and post offices of newly elected Justices of Peace and outlines seal and addressing procedures for official returns.
A reprinted World assessment from 1871 critiques Horace Greeley as a senator candidate. It argues his wide range of opinions and dogmatic style disqualify him from governing New York, labeling him headstrong, egotistical, and unable to balance judgment with restraint. The piece contrasts journalistic fervor with the temper required for statecraft.
The Chicago Tribune withdraws its charges about Gen. Grant and Mr J Russell Jones’s real estate deal. It states Jones explained the partnership and Grant is exonerated from blame in the transaction.
Questioning how soon if Horace Greeley became president Georgia would vote for peace and avert secession. The prompt cites his Pittsburg pledge and the risk of replacing the corner stone of slavery in founding a new government.
An historical note argues that famous critics like Trumbull Schurz and Sumner were imitators in calumniating Washington. It cites Chief Justice Marshall's Life of Washington to show repeated claims that Washington lacked merit as soldier and statesman, abused treasuries, and acted beyond Senate advice, with impeachment whispers and accusations of private use of public funds.
The Democracy in Delaware faced a crushing setback in the recent town elections, signaling a likely electoral vote for Grant in November. Observers note a drastic drop from a 2000 Democratic majority two years ago to a mere 82, highlighting demoralization linked to the Greeley nomination. The Wilmington Commercial argues hundreds of Democratic backers will not vote for Greeley, forecasting the anti-Greeley faction’s impact once united.
A historic quotation argues that no shield of stonewall Jackson or Rebel artillery could equal the harm of public belief in James Brooks's charges against the President. The remark reflects Civil War era political fever and partisan loyalty debates.
A partisan snippet criticizes a presidential candidate with pejorative quotes and sarcasm. The piece notes voters’ evolving view, asking what November will reveal about the candidate’s reception and past associations.
A Jacksonville dispatch notes looming defeat for Peele and hints that Democrats will not vote for Greeley as Igley’s loss appears inevitable. It references Morgan angry counties and a sensational description of the “Gorilla of the Demeen” amid celebration over a long-awaited meal, with a dated quip from Nov. 1867.
Horace Creeley, a Grab-Bag candidate for President, asserts the people demand a genuine leader with a defined mind on the political situation. He notes past attempts at trust and cautions against repeating such ventures.
A line attributed to Horace Greeley critiques office seeking politicians who subrogate justice and truth for personal gain. It laments candidates who risk global peace for selfish political advancement and offices.
Extract from Mr Greeley's Vicksburg speech of June 1 1871, as reported by the Vicksburg Herald the following day. The excerpt greets citizens who feel honor in Stoner Jackson and those who fought for and against R E Lee, linking opposing sides in shared memory.
In a January 1871 speech Horace Greeley said Grant would be better suited for the 1872 national trust than in 1868, a view echoed by his 1868 support for Grant. A August 18 1871 New York Tribune note claimed Greeley’s views urged against a Democratic triumph, as the public aligned with Greeley’s stance. the October elections settled the point.
Gerrit Smith accuses Horace Greeley of endless babble about reconciliation and insists the Democratic party bears the fault for not aiding colored people. He criticizes giving the presidency as compensation for silencing the truth.
The prominent New York Democrats declaring for Grant and Dix are numerous and the indication is highly satisfactory. Several party leaders in influential regions have voiced clear support for Republican success this fall including W. F. Bennet of Alleghany County, a noted lawyer, who shifts from Democratic to Grant and Wilson and the Republican state ticket.
The article reports armed rebels taking control at polls in Southern cities, driving away Republican voters and sometimes murdering them while rebels acted as election clerks. It suggests such intimidation could derail the Republican ticket nationwide, warning that further issues in November might compromise Georgia’s electoral vote.
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