22 Oct 1868
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Newspaper
Marshall Messenger
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1868
Page
1
A political notice warns Democrats to scrutinize ballots for deception next Tuesday week. It urges avoiding forged tickets and confirms to obtain the ticket with THOMAS W. COLE TIMOTHY AW CONNELLY and RICHARD F. AVILLIAMS, stressing eternal vigilance to defend liberty.
The Tre Herald denounces county officers as honest men and calls the writer a liar in a charged critique. It accuses the Herald of lies about Indiana politics and ridicules radicals and Democratic rivals while defending the county officials and disputing reported election results.
A Monday gathering in the court house drew a large audience for Mr. Marshall with many unable to attend outdoors. He presented plain arguments on government affairs, praised by Republicans as honest and capable, while Captain Hannary attacked disloyalty and urged Union loyalty. Next Wednesday Silas L. Bryan is set to speak in Marshall.
A partisan letter denounces threats of violence used to silence newspapers and challenges Democratic claims of censorship. The writer asserts Republicans oppose mob intimidation and defends press independence, citing past partisan battles and warning opponents of accountability.
A fragment notes a Herald figure blaming the democracy for ongoing troubles, portraying the critic as misguided and concerned with political prospects. The remark reflects partisan tension without detailing concrete actions or outcomes.
The piece lists many prominent Republicans and supporters of Lincoln now backing Seymour and Blair. It notes three midwestern states voting on a Tuesday and claims Republicans gained more Congress seats through alleged electoral manipulation. It critiques tax burdens on labor and general hardship, arguing widespread taxation on goods and services despite supposed exemptions for the wealthy.
Fragmentary report notes a 5,000,000 pupil school population needing 20,000,000 books at 18.75 million dollars. Also mentions a death in Newark and legal questions in San Francisco courts about a controversial alive pick case.
A collage of figures and notes covers linseed oil production in Deyton Ohio, police counts in Washington, journal profits in California, Illinois tax values, and rail and cable projects. A humorous Georgia exchange mocks political favors as a clerk asks Bullock era questions about railroad work and Governor experience.
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