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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1872
Page
2
The article lists electors at large for Illinois including Adolph E. Borie of Philadelphia John M. Thompson of Butler and W. D. Forten of Philadelphia among the electors.
Supreme Judge Ulysses Mercur from Bradford County is listed along with congressmen at large Glenni W Scofield Warren County Gen Lemuel Todd Cumberland County Gen Charles Albright Carbon County and various constitutional delegates and local officials including Carlton B Curtis Erie County George H Cutler Warren Co Thomas Struthers O B Bowman and others. The list also includes assembly members William Shortt and William Garcelon county offices James Marsh Fr Reeves George Cornelius John Fuellehart and others.
Joan W. endorses General Hartranft as gallant and faithful, calling him a Radical Republican fit for governor. Horace Greeley warns that any election district deemed morally rotten—with offices, gambling halls, grog shops and dens of infamy—will vote heavily for the Democratic party.
The Times recalls alleged facts in Mr Greeley's dealings with the Tobacco Manufacturers' Association. It accuses him of stock deceit, trusteeship, schemes with Tweed and Ring lawyers, threats to force settlements, and appointing a receiver. It questions the honesty of a candidate tied to reform.
The piece accuses Charles R. Buckalew of aiding Democratic scheming and insurrection, cites Adjutant Magee's affidavit on the Fishing Creek rebellion, and attacks Buckalew and McClure. It also references Grant Greeley rumors, Curtin's shift to Buckalew’s side, and urges Republicans to unite and move forward.
U. S. Senator Garrett Davis of Kentucky died at his residence on September 22, aged 72. He was an ardent Democrat and a great talker, spared the mortification of witnessing further degradation of his party.
Judge Linn of Williamsport says the claim that he supported Buckalew is untrue and he asserts he ought to know.
The Ledger rebuts the Titusville Courier story claiming Senator Wilson refused to ride with Senator Cameron and Gen Hart. It explains a misdated meeting drew 5,000 in Corry without a speaker, Wilson travelled separately, and he urged support for the State ticket in Corry and Erie. It notes Buckalew and allies criticized state funds interest while Buckalew himself opposed a 1870 bill on surplus fund interest distribution.
The Hollidaysburg register reports William Hartley, Democratic candidate for Auditor General, hired J King M Lanahan to repair a Bedford stationary engine and withheld about $300. Hartley was served with a summons in Hollidaysburg as the case heads to the next court session amid Democratic reactions and continued effort to recover the payment.
The Sunbury Guard severs ties with Greeley and Buckalew forming an independent stand. It rejects following the sinking ship and signals a shift away from earlier affiliations as Texas pursues Tig culture.
In this commentary the writer reflects on Ulysses S. Grant, praising his leadership and declaring that Grant could serve effectively as both civil ruler and military commander. The piece cites beliefs from 1868 that a second term would erase wartime scars and deliver a lasting political triumph, while acknowledging progress in the South and urging four more years of Grant’s administration.
Banker Yerkes testified before Mayor Stokeley that forged affidavits claimed to be by Hartranft were fabricated. He stated Hartranft had legitimate accounts with Yerkes and did not misuse state funds. Yerkes also charged Dr Paine with seizing Hartranft letters to bolster accusations.
A long campaign plea extols the Republican candidate for governor, praising his Civil War gallantry, six years as Auditor General of Pennsylvania, and frugal Treasury management that aided tax repeal and debt reduction. It asserts his integrity, opposition to fund misuses, and alignment with party principles while denouncing wrongdoing by opponents and a pro-state rights stance.
Harrisburg Telegraph reports alleged secret meetings in Canada where Jacob Thompson and Charles R. Buckalew conspired with house burners and incendiaries to destroy property in Pittsburgh Philadelphia and Cincinnati. The piece attacks Buckalew as a Copperhead and notes rising urban populations and New York school enrollment.
Delegates urged to reconvene in Columbus on the 80th as the Labor Reform movement shifts. Washington Chronicle notes Thomas Ewing may be the recalled convention’s candidate for president, pleasing Labor Reformers and straight Democrats who oppose the Liberal ticket. Wing, related to Mrs Sherman, is cited as brother to Gen. Sherman’s wife.
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