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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1872

Page

2

Missouri Republicans eye election after Jefferson City convention

The Missouri scene shows Republicans upbeat after a double headed convention in Jefferson City. Liberals gain only minor nominations, while Democrats dominate state offices. The piece notes interparty tensions, faction shifts, and a prevailing confidence among Republicans to carry Missouri. It also references a New York Herald claim on a ship canal route across Central America, with Child's route details and proposed locks to reach the Pacific.

Missouri Jefferson City Cyrus UH. Frost Judge Woodson Gilmore James S. Rollins Boone County John N. Stephens Col .W. H. Hatch R. P. C. Wilson Rollins Stephens Hatch Colman Wilson Phelps Woodson Greeley Cincinnati Louisville New York Herald Darien Gulf Pacific San Juan River Nicaragua Pacific Ocean Las Lagas Lake Nicaragus

Editorial clash over party lines and control claims

The piece defends the Wag against accusations it manipulates editorial control for party friends. It insists the paper never answers to party influences, notes rising circulation, and rebukes a rival Greeiey sheet for misrepresentation. It cites Chicago Tribune criticism of national leaders as evidence of degraded discourse due to associations.

Wie Chicago Tribune Liberal Party of Northwest Vicksburg United States Horace White Deacon Bross

Speech by Judge B F Parks in Quincy Sparks Debate

The Jacksonville Journal and Alton Telegraph reproduce Judge B F Parks of Aurora delivering a vigorous Republican meeting speech in Quincy. Parks, once a Democrat, attacks Grant slurs and slanders and offers strong points. two or three noteworthy points are printed.

B. F. Parks Aurora Jacksonville Journal Alton Telegraph Caie Quincy

Hon Jacob Mueller Speaks for Grant in Cleveland

Lieut Gov Mueller of Ohio addressed German citizens in Cleveland on Thursday night. He spoke from an independent stand point and said his obligation is to be true to country and people. He supported Grant’s renomination as essential to prosperity and argued the war debt, revival of industry, and wages justify reelection.

Jacob Mueller Grant Mueller Ohio Cleveland the Ledger

Fragmentary Journal Entry on Civic Duty and Republic

A confused excerpt expresses personal resolve and a call to stand by inner conviction for the Republic. It contrasts differing views, invokes civic duty, and ends with a formal imperative to let no harm befall the Republic. The tone resembles a political reflection on leadership and public duty.

Republic

Murder in Fredericktown sparks political feud violence

A brutal political murder occurred on a public street when Thomas Mathews shot Phillip Schall, a Republican, after a confrontation over flags and loyalties. Mathews, linked to Ku klux Klan threats, fought Schall, stabbed him, and was later detained as a coroner's inquest proceeded. Authorities described Mathews as violent and revengeful amid county tensions.

Phillip Schall Thomas Mathews Ku-Klux-Klan Marquand Schall Grant Matthews Greeley Mathews J. C. Sebastian Thomas Donnelly

Republican Party Platform Emphasizes Unity and Civil Rights

The document asserts Republican fidelity during eleven years of supremacy and pledges liberty, equality, and government integrity. It calls for free homes, reduced debt, fair taxation, support for soldiers, controlled immigration, and protection of voting rights while opposing repudiation and unconstitutional laws.

United States Philadelphia Apain Mecca Gen. Grant Eberty eSident Csse Great Britain Republican Party Ternih Elevernth Congress Publican Party Royal Women of America Sizventh

Horace Greeley Quote Attacks Dems Amid Voter Vice Claims

A clipped political screed condemns the Democratic Party with crude rhetoric about horse theft, debauchery, and selfish interest. It alleges voters rely on illicit offices and dens of infamy, predicting near-universal district backlash at elections and denying franchise to such groups.

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