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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1880
Page
2
The platform urges national aid for popular education within constitutional limits, calls for limiting sectarian school funding, and advocates amendments to curb sectarian influences. It critiques Democrats for patriotism and justice sacrifices, supports civil service reform, and stresses merit-based appointments and accountable removal.
A 19th century party plank endorses public schools funded by general taxation, equal protection for all citizens, federal election protection, a sound currency, and praise for Republican policy and administration, noting economic revival and confidence in national governance.
The Republicans of Van Wert county are requested to assemble in Mass Convention at the Court-House in Van Wert on Tuesday August 31 1850 at 10 o’clock a.m. for nominating a county ticket and other business. Nominations will be made for Clerk of the Court Treasurer Prosecuting Attorney and Commissioner.
The Democratic press in Ohio questions Secretary of State candidate Judge LANG. While in the Senate he supposedly was one of four senators who voted against a law allowing Ohio soldiers in the field to vote.
Profile dispatch from Horust New Hampshire July 22 says the claim Bristow would work for Hancock is unauthorized and untrue. Senator Conkling to deliver principal speech at what would be the largest political gathering in the city.
The Hon. Alexander Ferguson, a leading Cincinnati Democrat, announces support for Garfield and Arthur believing the Cincinnati Convention has disbanded the Democratic party and he remains a life long member.
At a Cape May reunion of HAN cock's Third Corps officers last week seventy attended. Sixty six voted for Garfield and four for Hancock. The result reflects a fair average as volunteers showed little enthusiasm for regular army aristocrats.
In 1860 William H English warned of a potential rise of black officials and desribes fears of elevated negroes in government. He notes public sentiment and contemplates colored men voting for him as a Democratic vice presidential candidate.
John W. Forney, editor of two daily papers in 1868, records a critical opinion of Hancock. He cites Hancock's orders in the fifth military district and a Texas mob incident, accusing authorities of bias and release of leaders, lamenting Sheridan's distance.
At the Indianapolis convention letters from supporters could not attend were read. WM A LOONEY of Portland Maine urged joining a party to restore suffrage to disenfranchised citizens. J H Nolan of Boston reported Catholic clergy in Ohio and Indiana favoring Republicans, noting Democrats’ waning influence.
In General Orders No 251 dated October 10 1863 at Chattanooga Tennessee General Rosecrans announces Brigadier General James A Garfield has been chosen to represent citizens in Congress. He relieves Garfield from Chief of Staff duties while thanking him for gallantry and service, including at Chickamauga.
Long column notes various local incidents including a Sunday closing ordinance sustained by Judge Warnock for Urbana saloons. a series of accidents, deaths, and crimes in the region. farm and grain remarks. and political commentary on Hancock and Garfield Arthur campaigns.
Citizens in Tallahassee observed a bright light shifting in the southeast, misread as a house fire, then repeated sightings near the great swamp south east of town. Reports from Wakulla county describe loud rumbling nocturnal sounds and a belief in a distant volcano amid the impenetrable swamp.
The British Museum acquires a fine clay cylinder with sixty lines of cuneiform from Babylonian excavations dating to 205 B C during Antiochus the Great’s wintering in Babylon. Sir Jo Rawlinson notes the contractor will be allowed two more years to continue digs in Assyria and Babylon. The census shows Utah at 144000, up 65 percent in ten years, while Mormon population reaches 112000 with 39000 non Mormons. Non Mormons in 1870 were under 10000, a 200 percent rise. Mormon growth stands at 45 percent.
The Norristown Herald notes Lillian D. Blake highlights social contrasts for a pretty woman and a homely woman. It mentions invitations to parties, indulgence like ice cream for the pretty woman, yet the homely woman sleeps more and writes fewer downy notes.
An attorney argued the witness spoke irrelevant matter in court. The witness persisted, declaring the details were not irreverent and that the truth would come out whether desired or not. The exchange appeared in the Rochester Democrat.
The Boston Journal notes Arte mus Ward’s mother Mrs Brown as a lively seventy year old widow living at an address still partial in the clipping. Her son is buried, leaving the family in a period of mourning and local notice.
Milton was asked if he would instruct his daughter in different languages. He responded firmly that one tongue is sufficient for a woman, saying no further language education was needed.
A sensational divorce petition was filed in the Common Pleas Court by the wife of General Charles C. Walcutt, Columbus leader and Internal Revenue Collector. She seeks divorce and alimony, alleging abandonment since 1874, abuse, and adultery, noting three sons aged 19, 17, and 15 who have lived with the father.
A historical census note shows Memphis shrinking from 40 226 in 1870 to 33 200 due to contracted city limits and yellow fever ravages. Other cities like New Orleans Atlanta Richmond Baltimore Boston Washington and Louisville show varying growth rates with Washington reaching 160 000 as the eleventh city.
The Ohio State Journal reports census returns show a 24.2 percent population rise since 1870, with total near 3,282,000 and potential to approach 3,400,000. Urban areas grow faster, counties may lose representation in the Ohio House while the Senate remains similar. state gains about 630,000 residents and four more U.S. House seats, possibly reaching 24 members.
Leadville epitaph notes a terse death scene as a reader is urged not to grieve. It recalls a gambler’s end linked to a dramatic moment when Johnson allegedly caught three aces up his sleeve.
In a tense encounter described by the Salt Lake Tribune, Dora Young rejects a plea from two church teachers to return to Mormonism. She denounces her father Brigham Young's polygamous era, accuses church leaders of exploiting funds, and defends her stance that she will not rejoin despite pressure. The teachers offer forgiveness, but she stays firm, criticizing the legacy and leaders of the church.
In a rainy day scene the menagerie talks politics and elections. The wild ass wishes to campaign for Weaver while others comment on Hancock Garfield and general topics, ending with doubts about Hancock’s election prospects.
Dr. Tanner notes weight gain from ice water and relief from hot water in stomach cramps. He questions whether ice or boiling water is universally best for starving patients, urging careful physician judgment based on stomach conditions. The Cleveland Leader commentary highlights differing outcomes and scientific learning.
A humorous tale describes a man who saved a rich old gentleman from a millpond and refused a 25 cent offer. He returns 21 cents, declaring it too much, and pockets 4 cents, saying the gesture is about right in his plainspoken fashion.
The 1867 removal of General Sheridan from the Louisiana and Texas district is cited to argue that he enforced Congress reconstruction laws and civil rights, while Hancock replaces him to favor ex-rebels. The speech notes Garfield’s 1868 warning that Sheridan sought a path to the Democratic nomination, criticizing Sheridan’s civil military role and urging obedience to laws and building civil governments.
Thomas Wiggins of Boone County Kentucky died after a 35 day fast in which he believed himself to be Christ. He survived on porter and water, then died emaciated. Post mortem showed severe organ wasting and tuberculous lung damage. Wiggins was educated and well regarded by attendants.
A note on a literary souvenir owned by George R. Weber of Illinois describes a copy of the 1858 Political Debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas given to Weber by Lincoln in July 1860. The book carries Lincoln’s marginal notes and a presentation inscription and traveled with him on his speaking tour until his nomination. Also mentions upcoming hay fever group sessions in Bethlehem New Hampshire and lack of response from Catarrh Club and Rheumatic Association.
The New York Tribune notes a strong Connecticut GOP confidence for Garfield in November. It cites 1876 Tilden victory margin of 2900, restored fraud safeguards, unified party, and state legislative control as factors. Republicans aim to redeem past national contest losses and regain the Nutmeg State.
A Boston Transcript humorous quotation notes the paradoxes of dieting and law, with a wry line about riches taking wings and a buyer who bought on mortgage claiming a house can fly. The tone is ironic social commentary.
Senator Ben Hill declares the Democratic situation in Georgia is bad and worsening. He cautions serious daily dissensions threaten to disrupt the party and risks losing seats and Bourbon power, foreseeing statewide political collapse.
A prominent Republican, after meeting Governor Cornell, reports the governor confident the ticket will sweep New York. Cornell dismisses rumors of lukewarm Grant support in Chicago and says supporters are united in strong effort for victory.
The World uses quotation marks around Garfield’s General to hint at contempt toward a volunteer officer versus regulars. It suggests Republican readers may relish Democratic papers adopting the style. The Dayton Journal notes Lang’s Senate vote against allowing veterans in public service to vote and asks if veterans will rally to Lang.
From the Chicago Times. The Democrats of Ohio have a genteel ticket in the field designed to look appealing in the campaign yet likely to fail in November.
A satirical note from the Saturday Voice mocks Dr. Tanner fasting forty days and contrasts it with the Democratic party lasting twenty years. It cites responses from the Puck, New Orleans Picayune, and mentions self-sufficiency and cold water as measures of endurance.
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