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Newspaper
Marshall Messenger
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1868
Page
2
The Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor will address a large campaign gathering opposing absolute rule. The event promises mass turnout with the Marshall Silver Band and Terre Haute Union Silver Band providing music, highlighting a push against overbearing authorities.
Readers urge scrutiny of the Radical gubernatorial candidate as critics accuse him of using inflammatory labels and-questionable funding claims. They press for explanations of bond and pension expenditures and demand clarity on party platform and policy justifications.
A fragment discusses coercion enforcement of laws and questions if the Radical party supports Negro suffrage. The text presents inquiry into party commitment and potential stance on voting rights amid era tensions.
The piece argues a broad anti radical surge ahead of November with Seymour and Blair seen as destined for election. It cites Republican losses in Kentucky and Oregon and reports anti radical sentiment spreading from New York papers to Ohio and Illinois. It notes rising debt and taxes under the current government and predicts a decisive Democratic majority nationwide.
A local discussion questions the claim that supporters of Mr Penpetcon would back any nominee. The piece argues principles should govern parties, not individuals, noting Mr Case and Mr Pesparon would have aligned with game principles and that Gov. Sersorr's backing reflects enduring beliefs rather than personalities. The author asserts consistency: principles remain the same irrespective of the candidate.
The piece criticizes the Republican push for reform during the Chicago Convention era, accusing them of delaying retrenchment while seeking to unseat the President. It portrays removal as party necessity, attacks “honest” Republicans who voted lawfully, and predicts a nationwide demand for four years of genuine reform before public trust returns.
Fragmentary speech excerpt cites 14 000 deaths from starvation in Georgia under Governor Brown. References to Radical politics, Chicago convention, and alleged coercion of supporters. Miscellany phrases imply critical stance toward Seymour Blair and Northern influence.
Summary of diverse 19th century dispatches including Vallandigham’s nomination in Ohio, Generals meeting at White Sulphur Springs, Cincinnati Republicans recruiting torchbearers, a Yellow Fever case in Williamsburg NY, Senator Webb’s party switch, impending Prussia France war talk, notable deaths, and regional political controversies with elopement tale from Charleston Mercury.
The piece argues that attacks such as calling opponents traitors or copperheads are easy but ineffective. It urges Republicans to present solid arguments on issues like bond repayment with gold and how negro suffrage benefits all, noting brave Democrats fight for the poor while GOP papers rely on slander before November.
The piece argues that if the carpetbag Legislature elects Presidential Electors, the fourteenth amendment would strip that State of representation in Congress. It cites the amendment’s male citizen voting criteria and warns that denying voting rights could eradicate state representation.
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