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Newspaper
Troy Herald
Location
Troy, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1874
Page
4
The Troy Herald comments on Missouri politics criticizing the Democracy for alleged corruption and conspiracy while defending Colman and McClelland as fit candidates. It rebukes calls for a new party, defends Confederate veterans, and recalls 1868 praise for Colman and Colman’s campaign leadership.
The St Louis Times cites a Democratic defense of public spending and cites a table comparing the XXVIIth general assembly costs, including regular and adjourned sessions, and contingent expenses, to refute GOP criticism. Also references an article from the Lexington Confederation titled Something about parties.
A Missouri editorial critiques a plan to form a new political party in the state. It questions whether a distinct ticket can solve entrenched party issues and warns that shifting from Democratic or Republican ranks may not yield better virtue or governance. The piece stresses the risks of abandoning established parties and the need for genuine reform within existing systems.
A St. Louis editorial condemns a proposed convention as harmful to Missouri's welfare. It argues energy and faith in the party should not bend to schemes and despots, foreseeing ruin. Yet it welcomes attending delegations of thoughtful citizens who would oppose reckless undertakings.
The Ironton Register touts Hon. Mathias of St. Louis as the strongest candidate for State Treasurer. It recalls his 1870 election, the court ruling barring him, a subsequent repeat election by about 6000 votes, and his proven qualifications, urging Democrats statewide to back Frederick Mathias for the office.
Marshal Jewell of Hartford Connecticut has been appointed to the postmaster general position after Hon. Mr. Hale declined the appointment.
The St. Louis Times denounces Democrats who flirt with third parties or varied alignments in different places. It calls them dangerous to a firm organization, ready to change sides for votes, and urges Democrats to isolate or sweep them from influence.
St Louis dispatch says Schurz Grosvenor Hyde and Hilton are the wire pullers behind a new party to be organized in Missouri Col Dyer is the lone doctor of the concern in the district and has pledged Radical party support regardless of name or platform.
A notice from St Louis county announces Frv J erick W Mathina as a candidate for State Treasurer subject to the doula as eeT. u Seale Convestion.
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