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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1872
Page
2
Fragments list for the presidential ticket with Gen. Ulysses S. Grant and Henry Wilson and the electors at large from various individuals. Quotations from Horace Greeley and Florence Greeley appear condemning electoral districts deemed morally rotten.
The piece urges Republicans in Warren County to rally behind Grant and Wilson, condemns Greeley and Democratic leaders, and predicts a decisive Republican victory in November. It portrays the party as principled and notes economic prosperity under Grant's administration. It appeals to independent voters, especially laborers and young men, to join the Republican cause.
A praise filled piece lauds General Hartranft and Pennsylvania for a decisive Republican victory. It credits Grant’s return to the presidency and Wartranft’s election, rails against Democrats and reformers, and urges reconciliation and peace amid a charged political aftermath.
In Warren, Greeley argued his party would grow stronger next year while critics shouted fraud. The crowd pressed for the law and voiced strong opinions, reflecting a tense political atmosphere and accusations of wrongdoing.
Oct. returns show Hartranft with a 35,000 majority in the state tally as Republicans gain 23 seats to 4 Democratic in Congress and a strong Senate edge. Ohio reports about 15,000 GOP majority. Indiana leans toward Hendricks though Governor race tight. New York notes similar gains with broader Republican ticket success and a 5,000 majority for the state ticket.
The Ohio election returns show Republicans ahead with a solid statewide majority. Chipman’s result indicates a Republican gain of over 1,520 votes from the last tally, and Ohio stands invincibly Republican by about 16,000 despite a Democratic Hamilton County showing. Halstead predicts Grant’s re election based on recent results, noting Liberal and Democratic factions fail to unite against the regular Republicans.
The piece argues that Irish voters deserting the Democratic party blame fraud but claim the leaders sold out. It notes historically Irish voters supported Democrats who then praised as patriots, while current leaders are rejected. The writer predicts Irish voters will vote independently and stop responding to harsh invective.
The Republicans of Pennsylvania celebrate a complete victory on Tuesday listing major wins including the presidency governor auditor general legislature supreme court judge constitutional convention majority in Congress a U S senator and a large popular vote majority.
The text critiques Horace Greeley and the Democratic party, arguing the people remain trustworthy while leaders falter. It notes Grant’s political fitfulness, debates over party alignment, and skepticism toward Greeley’s candidacy with remarks on Cur tin and Fenton.
The piece rants at Alec McClure and his reform image, argues Hartranft leads a legitimate Pennsylvania majority, and cites tense talk from Philadelphia and Baltimore. It notes Greeley’s campaign woes, Credit Mobilier rumors, Butler’s view of a Republican win, and large political bets amid statewide buzz.
The list names members of the Forty Third Congress by district and at large. Republicans and Democrats are shown for each seat, including Lemuel Todd and Gienni W. Scofield at large, with district assignments for Randall ONeill Myers Kelley Herr Smith Killinger Storm Woodward Strawbridge Packer Spensler Cessna Barker Ross Curtis Richmond Taylor Negley Moore among others.
A. J. Spencer reports from Hawakon Springs Tennessee on September 28 1872 that Greeley support has faded and Republicans expect Ho race Maynard for Congress Horace Maynard over Cheatham and Andrew Johnson, A A Freeman for Governor over Brown Colier and a Republican sweep in the legislature. Spenser urges Republicans to vote the ticket October 2nd.
A letter from La Fayatte Alabama dated October 3 1872 reports strong support for the Grant and Wilson Republican ticket in the state. The writer predicts a 10000 majority, notes Democratic votes for Grant, minimal support for Greeley, and solid Black votes for Grant. He urges Republicans to vote for Hartranft and the full slate and asks for newspaper copies for their club.
Marriages announced from Wrightsville Warren and Pomona list Adam N. Price and Hattie Wright, Samuel Ekles and Allie Hood, John Wayand and Caroline Highhouse, and John M. Eckardt and Mary M. Tahl with wedding dates in 1872. Each ceremony held at brides' residences with local clergy officiants.
In Conenango and Corry Pennsylvania 1872 notices recall infant deaths of Kate Taber 3 months and George Hiller 7 months and Mary H Bernard wife of D B Bernard 20 years. Samuel W Shiley of Corry died aged about 18 in Ridgway choir leader, remembered as a sweet singer and devoted Christian. his brother William mourns him. Continuous obituary tone, faith and family references.
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