Liberals gain ground as Greeley Brown campaign grows
The piece notes growing Liberal support for Greeley and Brown, with Horace Greeley clubs forming in New York and Brooklyn. It cites German and Irish backing, bets by John Morrissey on state votes, and August Belmont’s cautious view. It reports Democratic organs endorsing the Liberal ticket while warning on Philadelphia and noting the upcoming Baltimore convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Brown
Grant
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
New York
Horace Greeley
Brooklyn
Croakers
Patterson
Newark
Lrisiiu
John Morrissey
Pennsylvania
United States
Democratic Party
August Belmont
Democratic National Committee
Grevley
EaGte
Indianapolis Sentinel
the Sentinel
Sentinel
The
Tariff debate and political shifts in a late 19th century forum
A speaker critiques tariff levels and incidental protection while dismissing nullification and slavery as settled issues. He reflects on past tariffs, revenue gains, and proposes a balanced approach amid a harmonized convention. Mention of Susan B. Anthony, Mrs. Gordon, Horace Greeley, U S Grant, and Philadelphia talks frame the political tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
U.S. Treasury
Brown
Susan B. Anthony
Mrs. Gordon
Horace Greeley
Philadelphia
U. 8
Grant
Republican Party
B. Gratz Brown
Cincinnati Convention Recalls Fabled Unity and Nominating Fever
A Cincinnati correspondent recounts the national convention atmosphere of 1872 with praise for harmony across North South divides. The piece details ballots from Adams Davis Trumbull and the pivotal shift on the fifth and sixth rounds, culminating in Greeley’s nomination amid a lively, partisan scene. It notes notable figures such as Carl Schurz Gratz Brown Horace White and George Alfred Townsend cheering, while observers like Murat Halstead and Cassius M. Clay participate in the frenzied celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ounsaet -Qunrry
North
South
Massachusetts
South Carolina
New England
Great West
Adams
Trumbull
Davis
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Lillneis
Horace Greetey
Carl Schurz
Frank Blair
Gratz Brown
Horace White
Theodore ‘Tilton
Julian
Murat Halstead
George Alfred Townsend
Whitelaw Reid
Gen. Cochrane
Greeley
Cassius M. Clay
St. Petersburg
Lormonty
Gov. Warmouth
Louisiana
John
Cardiff
Assessment of Property and Collection of Taxes
A condensed summary of the 1872 revenue law sections outlines duties for assessors, county clerks, and the county board. It covers returning assessment books, sworn affidavits, equalization procedures, ability to challenge or uphold exemptions, and the process for adjusting valuations to ensure fair taxation across towns and districts. It notes auditor involvement and potential Supreme Court appeals, while preserving tax collection timing and abatement if exemptions are granted.
State Board of Equalization Sets Annual Meeting Date
The State Board of Equalization shall assemble at the State capital on the second Tuesday in August to examine property abstracts and equalize county assessments. It may adjust the state total by up to one percent, excluding railroad property, with assessors due to file their returns by July first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board OF Equalization
Marriages and a Castoria ad from the era in Kennett Square
Notices record three 1872 marriage events in Chester County with details of names and dates. The page includes an advertisement for Castoria as a child remedy, claiming relief for colic and other issues, touting no minerals or alcohol and a 50 cent price.
Monmouth City Market and Grain Prices Report
A corrected weekly market listing from Monmouth shows staples and rates for flour, eggs, dried fruits, beans, butter, lard, tallow, ham, potatoes, salt, beeswax, hides, honey, and grain. It also includes cattle, hog, and shipping cattle values, plus Chicago and St Louis market notes with grain prices and futures directions.
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Wonmouth
St. Louis
Trugs
Missouri
Grant Party
Washington
Lyman Trumbull
R. E. Fenton
Dubuque
D. A. Manony
Telegraph
D. W. Voorhee
Baltimore
State Democratic Committee
Chicago
Arterney Geygrat
T. G. Frost
Galesburg
Frost
Hexpersox County Jovenal
Oquawka
E. A. Hail
Eugene
Macomb
A. Kleinert's
Main Street
Warren County
Parry* Co. Treas
Bliind Tom
Union Hall
Blind Tom
Brewer & Shultz
Circuit Court
Warren M. Baker
James K. Brent
Kenner Brent, Jr
Ilinois
Court House
Monmouth
J. A. Boynton
Reaper and Mower
C. Aultman & CO
Thresher
Thomas Smoothing
Bloomington
Quincy
Libr Monmouth
T. R. Squires
Fyonstable
Spring Grove
Alexis
William Lair
Warren
A. D
R. W. Lair
F. A. Lair
T. Loverings
Alexandria
Ias
James McFarland
Cold Brook Township
Monmouth Road
Durham
Sarah E. McFarland
Joseph F. Haley
Draper Babcock
Limon
Chambrays
Percales
Alpaceas
Cornell
D. D. Randall
J. E. Alexander & Co
Corner Main & Garden Sts
Carr’s
Alexandre
Boot and Shoe Manufactory
D. Woelber
T. H., Davidson, Gunsmith
Miss I. Stitt
Square
Draper Babcock’s
I. Stilt
W. D. Sterling
E. H. Talbot
Sterling &Talbot
EE. H. Talbot
Cassimeres
Erastus Tinkham
Iinois
Jane
B. F. Forwood
Aeat
Wart & Phelps
Cottonades
West Side Public Square
D. Babcock
Revenue and Protection
State of
Reise County
County Board
Auditor of Public Accounts
Supreme Court
Warried
Kennett Square
Chester County
Enoch Passmore
Howard N. Woopwarn
Del
M. Euna Coates
Ill
A. W. Simmons
David Evie
Mary E. Brows
Green Bush
Sumdiy
May
Wa. J. Jones
Swan Township
Apating Hassey
Roseville
Commercial News
Monmouth City Market
Stanshubrye Co
Chicago Market
Cucaco
MNHE
Ellison Township
M. Taliaferro
James H. Smith
Rankin
West 20 Street
Sumner Township
Azro Partensoy
Denny, Warren Co
Til
A. J. Hockwell
H. Wilcox
J.T. Reichard
Brodie and Paisey
A. Kleiner
Burt
R. A. Howe
Aving
Otro Seuve Ler
East Street
H. A. Webster
Hawk
Mayls
James G. Madden
Mark M. Lucy
Madden
James Iland
Cold Brook
Admr
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