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Newspaper
Marshall Messenger
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1876
Page
3
A collage of editorials from New York papers analyzes the Democratic and Republican campaigns. It cites Ohio Indiana West Virginia and New York as pivotal states, notes party leadership, and rails at Grantism while warning of a feared coup d etat style influence shaping the coming election.
The article alleges desperate men in Washington plan to seize the elections in the South by force and by using the United States Army in service of one party. It cites daily evidence of a long prepared conspiracy with a wide ramifying plan and recalls Grant as a former candidate involved in early preparations.
Company D of the Eleventh US Infantry, en route from Texas to Dakota, arrived in the city and faced a hostile crowd. A sergeant misheard cheers as Hayes supporters, but the troops declared they are Tilden men and opposed Grant. A vote showed 40 for Tilden and 4 for Hayes amid broad political venom.
The document outlines President Grant's proclamation ordering insurgents in South Carolina to disperse within three days and calls for federal military support, as Sherman and Campney coordinate forces to ensure enforcement. The piece also discusses Democratic prospects and calls for national reform and unity ahead of November elections.
An article criticizes Governor Hayes for lax action during his four years in Congress. It recalls his sole speech on the fraudulent Bouligny claim and argues he failed to oppose a corrupt majority, questioning his readiness to combat the Republican machine.
The Albany Argus on October 11 argues the Democratic party faces harsh odds in Ohio and Indiana, contending unprincipled opponents exploit resources to pursue selfish ends. It condemns a party selling its honor and forming unholy alliances in defiance of its principles.
General L B Faulkner of New York speaks at the Indianapolis Soldiers and Sailors Convention defending honest government and attacking Blaine Belknap and Tilden. He praises reformers, condemns political spoils, and notes Union soldiers’ sacrifices against corruption in public office.
The National Democratic Committee issues a patriotic address praising West Virginia Indiana Ohio results and pledging reform, peace, and prosperity through Democratic leadership. The note highlights opposition to Republican misrule and calls for broad unity for a November victory.
In Auburn on October 31 1568 Seward says he holds no ill will toward the Democratic party or its leaders and respects the patriotism of many fellow citizens who remained Democrats. He praises Andrew Johnson Hancock McClellan Buckalew Hendricks Niblack and Cox for their roles in passing the constitutional amendment abolishing African slavery.
A murky passage portrays Democrat Samus J. Trupen quoting a motto about truth and perseverance. The piece frames a partisan struggle over honesty and enduring ideals in a stylized political debate.
The piece condemns Republican efforts in Ohio to ratify a nominee and prevent a Democratic win. It claims massive spending and imported fraud aided by northern orators, predicts a shift in November, and calls for renewed mobilization and readiness for battle. It frames Democratic prospects as bright while urging preparation for upcoming ballots.
The North Carolina Herald critiques Chamberlain's stance in South Carolina. It argues Democrats are united while Republicans are split, notes distrust of several Republicans toward Chamberlain, and compares his tactics to Kellogg and Ames era measures. It references Perrin firing on his hat and summoning troops to intimidate voters.
The piece argues the South will largely back Tilden while Hayes Wheeler may win most northern states. It lists Maine Vermont Rhode Island Nebraska Iowa Kansas as solid for Hayes and Wheeler and New York Connecticut Pennsylvania Michigan Illinois Oregon New Jersey as northern strongholds. It suggests Tilden could gain most northern votes, producing a solid overall victory for one side.
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