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Newspaper

Marshall Messenger

Location

Marshall, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1869

Page

2

Ohio Democrats Rally Behind Rosecrans for Governor

In the CHE MESSENGER issue, supporters praise General Rosecrans as a strong Democratic governor candidate for Ohio. Critics ataque his nomination with sharp language, while others hail the platform as unified and capable of drawing thousands of voters to the Democratic ticket. The piece notes the political realignment and strategic campaign implications across Ohio.

General Rosecrans Ohio Snover Vallandigham Constitution Tito Ohie

Post Office Hours Spark Local Outcry

Local citizens erupt over post office management accusing a carpet bagger from Covington Ky of dictating hours and neglecting public needs. Critics say Republicans and Democrats alike object to the policy and its impact on access to services.

Unmitigated State Press Attacks Holt Over Touy Case

The New York World calls for Holt’s dismissal from public service, condemning his actions and alleged partisan maneuvers. It cites abuses in wartime censorship and accuses Holt of disloyalty, linking him to تمكن wartime misdeeds and urging accountability.

New York World Touy Annie Suratt Dudge Holt Hott Hostory Cinabel

Negro suffrage debate stains party lines in 1860s press

The text critiques a World article and the Cincinnati Luquirers stance on negro suffrage, arguing the measure is unpopular and unsettled. It portrays Republicans as disciplined and opposed, while Democrats resist surrendering opposition. It notes the fifteenth amendment remains undecided and stresses principle over policy.

Cincinnati Luquirers Songht Knather New York Democratic Party Massachusetts Vermont Maine Iowa Ion Oho WWO South

Black Clerks and Postmaster Controversy in 19th Century Papers

A mixed tone piece discusses race and post office appointments, praising honest Black clerks over corrupt white officials. It references the influence of Jim Crow politics, quotes reactions from the Messenger Herald and others, and notes editor Peter Pomeroy's success with the Pomerous Democrat and denials of his supposed failure.

Chicago Postothee Herald Jim P.M

Grant era ushers and the Cushaw comparison tale

The passage contrasts an era when Andrew Johnson was president with Grants administration. It notes a single usher Cushaw paid 1600 dollars, while under Grant Gen. Dent and five military men are employed at a total of 13580 dollars to perform Cushaw’s duties, claimed to be as effective or better. It mentions two or three Dent relatives in the group.

Stanton Todas Credit Beat Holtaim Alice Lisle Grants Astraus Andrew Johnsone Cushaw Grants Dent Grant Ae Dents Dents Philus Parsons Harvard University National Publishing CO Ali Elm Street Cincinnati Clark County Whels Marshall Hinds North Ranga Davideccasoed Ramsey d Tay Randolph Lee Admr Comer Louisa Wong Aden Butts Court House Prometin Bert L

Tuk Protective Policy Critique in Smuggling Debate

The New York World cites the protective policy as a failure, arguing border smuggling thrives while officials seize some goods and hundreds slip past. It contends tariffs keep smuggling profitable, undermining protective aims and suggesting the policy is fruitless.

New York World

Now can I boast

A historical reminiscence recounts Katrina, a former uncivil servant, narrating her first visit to Philadelphia theater. She describes a comic escape with her beau, Sean, sliding down a pillar to seek a better seat, provoking roaring laughter and a blush of shame that lingers in memory.

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Malicious mother jailed after cruel infant abuse case

The Fremdenblatt reports in Austria a mother in Leonding placed her five month old child near a beehive to abandon it. The infant was stung and rescued by a passing gendarme who arrested the mother shortly after. Ohio’s new marriage law bans cousin marriages and restricts underage unions without parental consent.

Fremdofsblatt Leonding Austria Oman

Barbara Freitchie and the Frederick Barbara Freitchie myth

The New York World, and poet John Greenleaf Whittier, are linked to a disputed tale about Barbara Freitchie of Frederick. The piece argues the Confederate march and the attic window tale are fiction, citing her bedridden 1830s death and that the historical house was a ruin. It asserts Whittier was misled by a federal aide and that Barbara Freitchie and her family were loyal locals.

New York World Whittier Grand Army of the Republic Federal Arlington A. Pisher Commissioner of Patents Barbara Freitchie Tla Mr. Greeley Delaw Mr. Whitticer Frederigk Barbara Freiteriig Frederick Town Mr. Whittier Frederick Stonewall Jackson Evers Cisele

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