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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1876
Page
2
A concise excerpt of Ingersoll's speech is presented for readers to study and discuss with neighbors, highlighting terse truth in limited space and inviting communal reflection.
Delegates from Venango and other counties met in Warren from September 11 to 15 with heavy discussions and multiple ballots. They adjourned to meet again in Franklin on September 26 without agreeing on a candidate, as Erie and Venango refused Warren’s draw-a-name proposal.
A Washington dispatch quotes Secretary Chandler in New York expressing strong hope for Republican success. He cites encouraging reports from Ohio and Indiana, predicts large majorities there, expects New York to back Hayes, and even New Jersey to cast its electoral vote for Republicans. He notes California and Oregon may support Hayes and Wheeler, with North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida relied on for GOP majorities in the South.
The Cincinnati Commercial weighs in on Indiana politics saying blue jeans prospects faded as Republicans recovered ground after Orth nomination. It credits Gen. Harrison as a highly popular and capable leader at the helm of the ticket.
The Tur Soldiers Reunion in Salamanca on Sept 5 drew an estimated 8 000 to 10 000 attendees. About 1 300 veterans were registered, with most from Cattaraugus County and many more from across the 33d Congressional District and beyond.
The Democratic County Convention met on September 5 and nominated Silas M. Matteson of Dunkirk for Sheriff O F White of Jamestown for County Clerk A B Richmond of Sinclairville for Surrogate J C Mullett of Fredonia for Justice of Sessions Daniel Williams of Harmony for Superintendent of the Poor.
Governor Hartranft issues a proclamation inviting people and children to attend the centennial celebration on September 28. The notice urges attendance so readers can boast to their grandchildren about the invitation received in their younger days.
Gen Jack S. Casement once of Warren is nominated as a reformer to run against Gen Garfield in Ohio. He vows that anything he cannot reform is not worth reforming and predicts he will come within 10 000 votes if the campaign car stays on track.
Gen Crook reports a surprise attack on September 7 that seized a village of forty one large lodges with abundant supplies and 140 ponies. Several Indians were killed including Chief American Horse. One or two soldiers were killed and a few wounded.
Col Robert G Ingersoll of Illinois delivers a fervent political oration at Cooper Institute in New York on Sept 11 praising Maine Republicans led by James G Blaine. He contrasts Republican triumphs with Democratic record, denounces slavery era laws, and defends hard money and national unity. He extols Lincoln and the Republican creed while attacking Tilden and Hayes rivals.
Tennessee Democrat Mr Riddle introduces a bill to compensate U S citizens for use of their property by the army during the late war. The measure mirrors current quartermaster store compensation rules and allows testimony to prove use and occupation with rental value as a factor. The piece contrasts Hayes with historic presidents on integrity.
The event spanned two days with the United States trouncing Ireland and Scotland respectively after an initial loss. Final tallies show American totals surpassing Irish, Scottish, Canadian, and Australian scores across the 600 point per distance format.
A columnist notes the Tammany era intrigue around Boss Tweed and Gov. Tilden. The piece questions whether Tweed will betray allies and reveal secrets if his safety and protection from Tilden falter. It references a Louisville bird whistle motif as a metaphor for political plotting and loyalties.
The piece notes OLEBILLALLEN's temporary retirement from politics in Ohio, Tilden and Hendricks stepping back after November 7, Maine still shows anti-Democrat sentiment, and shifting New York bet totals. It mentions Nast cartoons influencing Spanish views on Tweed, a rural outlook via a Dem visitor, and Hayes support amid Cincinnati Aquifer charges. Harper's Weekly tallies pardons by Gov Lil den 1875 through 1876 totaling 186 with 76 restored since 1876.
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