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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1872
Page
2
A historical excerpt citing Horace Greeley in The Tribune discusses Democratic virtue and the political landscape. It contrasts Republican and Democratic stances, questions Grant’s qualifications, and emphasizes media influence on voters, urging readers to consider party positions and vote carefully.
The Liberal Democratic Party attacks fusionists and slanders against President Grant, arguing their campaign relies on falsehoods. They claim the Democrats and their backers mislead the public with preposterous stories about credit mobilier and Blaine, predicting an overwhelming Grant victory in November.
The article argues lawmakers must resign if they betray the party that elected them, citing Fenton Trumbull Schurz Sumner and Austin Blair as examples. It laments political treachery, notes public hostility to traitors, and praises Blaine's Detroit speech urging voters to hold elected officials accountable.
The article argues that Grant’s administration, though criticized by reformers like Greeley, remains a model of honesty and economy. It cites victories in Maine Vermont Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and South Carolina as evidence the people will vindicate the administration in November. It emphasizes improved results and public approval.
In Grant’s acceptance and first inaugural address he vowed honesty and economy. Supporters defend the effort to expose frauds, credit the Republican administration, and reject Democratic attacks as baseless vilification. The piece argues the party’s noble record and wartime unity persists.
In a wartime reflection, critics denounce those at home who praised patriotism in verse while soldiers fell. They question calls for reconciliation, arguing leaders still seek power and the Greeley stake to seize government prizes. Noting nominations of Butler, Dawes, and Hawley, the piece warns of renewed political maneuvering.
The letter argues General Grant is consistent and generous, appealing to Southern voters. It asserts Grant would not trample Southern rights, contrasts him with Horace Greeley, and claims his past magnanimity warrants continued support in the upcoming November election.
A partisan appeal urges Republicans to mobilize in the final days before Election Day. It labels the opposing coalition as unfiring and unscrupulous, calls for strict registry adherence, and contrasts Republicanism with the Greeley party across states, warning of consequences after November 5.
Oct 22 Roongstgs reports a rising horse disease across the area with most horses and street railway horses affected. Veterinary authorities classify it as catarrhal influenza with tearing eyes nasal discharge and cough. Rochester and Buffalo suffer heavy losses due to mismanagement and ignorance, over three hundred cases in the last twenty four hours.
The editor notes the university has secured new rooms and a hall, awaiting completion of the auditorium. It praises state support, endowments, and the flourishing Western Lecture Association led by Dr Angell. The course will feature eminent lecturers and concerts, with proceeds funding a reading room for papers and magazines. Harmony exists across departments despite occasional class tensions.
A Western Democratic paper defends Greeley and Brown yet mocks Liberal Republicans claims of revolution. It likens converts to tadpoles becoming frogs and scorns Democrats bowing to Greeley. The piece condemns the party’s subservience and questions the shift in allegiance.
Under President Grant the eight hour law is enacted and the United States sets the example of eight hours work daily without wage cuts. The article argues workers in America gain more political influence and material and moral development than in Europe, praising the Republican party as friends to workingmen. It notes McCall will sell Ready Made Clothing at cost to cash buyers.
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