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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1880
Page
2
The excerpt argues a stark political choice between a northern led rule and southern opposition. It warns that solid southern backing would threaten national unity, urging citizens to vote free of prejudice, support a real policy shift, and reject surrender to intimidation. It condemns attempts to align with southern influence and highlights proposed changes to currency, tariffs, and revenue laws as a tests of patriotism.
A discussion with F. H. Wynes reveals about 1 500 insane residents in Illinois lack state care. While Jacksonville and Anna institutions exist, vast regions lack facilities and officials receive no pay, prompting calls for expanded, better coordinated treatment and fair recognition.
The Rev Dr C H Fowler’s interview with Gen Grant accusing Gen Hancock of Rebel sympathies and a 1867 misdeed becomes a sensational topic. Grant largely affirms Fowler’s account while Hancock denounces Grant as unsoldierly for his remarks. The exchange touches on loyalty to country and West Point sentiments.
Stephenson Garfield quotes Alex H Stephens saying Gen Berheld is innocent of Credit Mobilier charges and predicts Democrats will shift blame to Garfield to damage him. He asserts the party will echo accusations if they can.
Fragmentary OCR notes show discussion of Georgia politics with mentions of a regular Democrat governor candidate, an Independent Democrat on the state ticket, and tensions over tolerance of independents and opposition.
The piece argues the Democratic Party failed during the Civil War era and later, condemning its stance on negotiation with rebels, repudiation and Reconstruction, and its 1880 campaign with General Hancock. It portrays the party as dishonorable, anti-reconstruction, and untrustworthy to govern. It cites party deeds from 1868 to 1880, including coalition with Liberal Republicans and alleged electoral manipulation.
The article reflects on back counties like Aroostook shaping early election moods. It cites 1869 Ohio, 1872 North Carolina, 1876 Colorado, and later Maine as examples where early city returns misled Democrats. It notes large sums spent by Barnum agents and the pattern of later back county results reversing initial victories.
The report notes Republican Davis appears to win the governorship and a Republican majority in both legislative chambers. If a constitutional amendment passes, Davis is elected. otherwise the Legislature picks him. Democrats lash out in a wordy war while back counties bear the dispute, with Maine not becoming Democratic in November.
An essay on fostering trust in children through early, age-appropriate duties. It argues parental confidence strengthens self respect and responsibility, advises starting with small chores, gradually increasing tasks, and shows trust can shape character, citing a memory of a daughter sent on a town errand as a formative moment.
The Cincinnati Gazette recalled General McClellan as a 1864 Democratic presidential decoy, noting Southern voters might back him. It warned that 1880’s campaign likewise uses a decoy to aim at breaking the Solid South and erasing sectional lines if defeat occurs in November.
Acclaimed forer lady Mada me Lasavonne has launched training schools in several Eastern cities teaching women how to shave. Lindsay Moss has served as messenger at the Navy Secretary’s office for over 50 years since 1828 under John Quincy Adams. Saran Wuienemucca plans to live with parents in Washington Territory near pensions and rations.
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