16 Nov 1876
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1876
Page
1
The article asserts a Hayes victory pending Louisiana results, noting Republican leads in South Carolina and Florida and predicting a 15,000 Louisiana majority. It claims only violence or fraud could alter counts, and pledges a fair tally to confirm Hayes as the next President.
The piece condemns boisterous exultation by reformers after the 1876 election, arguing the result was not a political revolution but a reactionary victory marked by oppression and terrorism. It questions whether the South’s Democratic gains signify reform or a brutal, intolerant majority suppressing Republican voters and civil liberties.
The passage attacks reformers who backed what it calls a dangerous faction, accusing them of aiding a remnant of Southern treason and criminal elements within New York and Brooklyn. It questions how large a Tilden popular vote would be if illiterate or disreputable voters were removed, arguing reformers contribute to the nation’s peril and celebrate their own shame.
The New York Sun and Democratic Journal explain that if an elector dies or is incapacitated before casting a vote, states appoint replacements. Iowa and Illinois statutes authorize interim appointments to cover deficiencies, with similar likely rules in South Carolina, Florida, and Louisiana to safeguard the popular choice from accident or death of an elector.
The Jones County Republican surge shocks Democrats as the county ticket wins a surprising victory. The piece blames Democratic infighting, past scandals, and weak papers while noting Hiram Price and Murphy's drop in Scott and Jackson counties, signaling a broad GOP gain.
The article praises Mr. Price and condemns his opponent, citing crowding officials and demagogue appeals. It credits Price’s personal popularity and integrity with a decisive triumph, while noting the Republican press influence without claiming full credit for the district’s outcome.
A long critique of the Democratic campaign portrays it as bombast and wind, mocking party leaders and tactics. It notes reactions in Dubuque and references Verm on t electors, Moulton Beecher suit, and New Jersey Republicans gaining a legislative majority affecting Frelinghuysen's Senate seat.
The piece laments Adams falling behind his ticket while Sam Bowles questions the governor race and a ministerial appointment. It argues for an honest election and recount, notes disputes in Louisiana parishes with alleged fraud, and observes Northern defections and Blaine-Hayes tensions shaping the 1876 landscape.
A special correspondent describes Philadelphia as a hub for Centennial visitors. Short stays yield lodging via boarding-house agents with rates from one to two dollars per day. Memorial Hall Machinery Hall and the U S Government Building captivate, with art, industry, and thousands of items.
A reviewer recalls viewing works from the Netherlands and other regions, praising pieces like The Young Bull and Travelers waiting for the darkness, and noting dramatic scenes such as Rizpah defending her sons. The writer laments limited access and expresses gratitude for a brief encounter with varied paintings, engravings, and sculptures.
A call to Cascade and neighboring communities urges constructing a ten mile track to Monticello to connect with Davenport and St. Paul or Dubuque & Southwestern lines. The piece argues locals can finance and control the project, providing an outlet for regional produce and benefiting the town, despite outside interests. J. M. Kina signs the appeal.
In the District Court of Iowa Jones County Elizabeth Jones, Plaintiff, vs Siman Jones, Defendant. You are notified to appear before noon on the term starting December 11, 1578, to defend the petition for divorce and dissolution of marriage. If you fail, default will be entered and judgment rendered.
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