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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1872
Page
2
The excerpt presents praise for General Hartranft as a gallant soldier and faithful official, noting his Radical Republican stance and potential as governor. It contrasts with Horace Greeley’s assertive claim that Grant cannot be defeated.
Public notices list afternoon and evening Republican meetings in Tidioute on Tuesday September 24 with speakers Sen James Harlan of Iowa and Hon Thomas Howard of Pittsburg. Warren hosts a Sunday evening September 30 with Sen James Hardan of Iowa and Hon Thomas Howard. Sugar Grove hosts a Tuesday afternoon October 1 with Sen James Harlan, Hon Thomas Howard, and additional speakers.
Franklin judge John S. McCalmont, lifelong Democrat, says he will support Gen. Grant over Mr. Greeley. He states his choice comes from viewing Grant as the safest, best man to lead the country for four years, after considering national peace and prosperity and harmony with his ideas.
In a letter to the Kenebec Journal James G Blaine rejects a Boston Herald claim of his ownership in Credit Mobilier of the Union Pacific Railroad Company naming Secretary Boutwell Senator Wilson and others. He says he never owned any such stock and condemns the allegations as baseless and campaign slander aimed at swaying votes around Sept 5 in the Third District. The editor notes Speaker Blaine’s strong response reflects constituents’ support against the charge.
The campaign map shows gains for Gen. Grant in Maine Oregon Vermont Connecticut Rhode Island West Virginia New Hampshire North Carolina. The narrative notes public sentiment favors Grant while acknowledging Greeley’s optimistic claim.
The article reports a sweeping Republican victory in Maine with Perham winning the governorship by about 17,000 and Republicans taking four fifths of the House, while noting gains in Congressional districts and a large statewide majority. It predicts national impact and references Maine as a barometer for 1868 outcomes.
The transcript dismisses Philadelphia chatter about the State contest as nonsense. Western Pennsylvania backs Hartranft, the Hero of Antietam Bridge, predicting a decisive cross-mountain victory with broad support despite business interests opposing him.
The Philadelphia Bulletin urges Republican papers to publicize that the so called Yerkes affidavits against General Hartranft were spread by Dr. William Paine. Paine, dean of a medical college that lost its charter for trading bogus diplomas, claims more evidence against Hartranft.
The straight-out Democrats of Pennsylvania meet in the Hall of the House of Representatives in Harrisburg on Tuesday the 24th at noon to form an electoral ticket and conduct necessary business. This signals a serious intent.
Mr O Conor rejects the straight Democratic nomination at Louisville and responds with a long address denouncing party leaders who follow Greeley for spoils He argues for duty over expediency and criticizes the Baltimore coalition and nomination system as corrupt He notes he cannot accept or pursue the presidency and says he will not be their nominee Moreau informs him they still consider him their candidate and will support him at the polls
Judge Scofield campaigned with Hale across the Maine coastal district, talking directly to voters without pomp. The New York Post notes Pike, tied to Greeley, fell short as Hale's win by about 2000 to 2500 votes exceeded 1868 Republican margins, signaling strong backlash against Greeleyism.
A letter from Sept 7 in New York cites a $10,000 bet on Horace Greeley and a $1,000 forfeit, arguing the Greeley ticket is a sinking ship. The writer accuses Ben Wood of backing down and warns Warren County Democrats to resent the nomination.
The senator travels to Europe for health reasons amid pressure at home. His recent speech against Grant is published in full, outlining key points.
Dr. Paul Scheppe of Philadelphia, previously sentenced to be hanged for the alleged murder of Miss Steneicke, received a new trial at Carlisle and was acquitted.
The Greeley faction expresses strong opposition to Buckalew, labeling him a corporate tool and war record critic, arguing he cannot win in Pennsylvania. Critics say conventions erred in nominating him and that his hold on the race is fading, with withdrawal considered if time allowed.
In Philadelphia on September 7 1872 Honorable S B Axtell former California Democrat replies to invitations to address the city. He will speak on any evening and endorses General Grant arguing the administration pursues a safe steady financial policy and must remain chief executive. He defends Grant against attacks and states his own belief in Grant’s integrity and leadership.
The Chicago Times urges old time Democrats in Warren county to reject the Greeley campaign. It argues Maine returns show Greeley as a flawed leader aiding Radicals and warns that failing to act would be a reckless squander of opportunity.
The Times predicts a smaller current vote in Maine but a larger November majority for Republicans, despite liquor-law enforcement causing urban setbacks. It estimates Grant’s November lead in Maine will reach at least 30,000.
Aleck McClure's supporters push Gov Curtin as a Constitutional Delegate at large, a ploy denounced as a sham. The piece notes no vacancy on the Greeley ticket and asserts Curtin is too ill to consent, condemning the effort as a failed, dying strategy by the Tribune and Republicans wary of a repeated Greeley trap.
Reading Journal claims no Grant man will vote against Hartranft and that his gubernatorial tally from Berks County would be the largest by Republicans. Richmond Enquirer links negro suffrage to Southern ruin and favors Greeley to restore white political power. Also notes ground breaking on Warsaw division of State Line Railroad from Rochester to Salamanca with one year schedule.
The clipped notes report bumper crops in multiple states including corn in many regions and large potato rotations in Ireland. They mention a mix of economic trivia from butter prices in Lehigh to stamps ceasing on October first, plus local items like new schools in Kansas and a Vienna exhibition replica of Solomon’s Temple.
The Washington Republican notes Mr. Greeley refuses to answer on Confederate debt pensioning Confederate soldiers and secession views. It questions his bargain with Democratic leaders grants to ex rebels and rewards for Camp and Morrissey while he trims trees at Chappaqua before admiring crowds of ex rebels and Tammany pols.
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