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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1872
Page
2
A Douglas county Minnesota canvass shows only 30 Democrats favoring Greeley while others abstain. Commentary mocks Horace Greeley, notes lack of crowd drawing, and critiques his speaking style as we approach the 1872 presidential election.
The Chicago Timee labels Gree ley as the apostle of spoliation while a Democratic organ derides his candidacy as weak in rural areas seeking honest labor. Vincennes Sun attacks German Democrats for backing Tellman, amid quotes from Fitch condemning Cravens as not a Democrat and criticizing political bargains in the Toг ganport delegation.
A Democratic convention in Indianapolis last week proposed a full slate for state offices and Supreme Court positions. The ticket includes Grosveroor Alfred Edgerton for Lieutenant Governor Green Durbin for Secretary of State A Parsons for Auditor of State Olu Bootticher for Treasurer Dr McBride for Clerk of Supreme Court C Worrenter for Attorney General Themes Braman for Superintendent of Public Instructions and W F Sherrod among others.
Postmaster General Creswell is defended by James Black in a letter describing the Chorpenning case, outlining the award act of Congress, the binding instructions, and Creswell’s cautious handling. Black argues the charges lack proof and that Democratic support confirms Creswell’s honesty and government protection.
Fragments recount political tensions as the North and South clash over Greeley's potential win. Editorial tone warns that Democratic gains threaten the Union and hint at secession without unity, citing Vermont and Maine majorities and Southern fury. Miscellany notes crimes, deaths, and oddities amid a volatile Civil War era atmosphere.
A collage of whimsical notes describes European women wearing wide brimmed hats with ostrich plumes, a Nebraska sheriff's daughter amid youth woes in Omaha, a pooch swallowing a ring and a cured pet, and a 33 year old wedding with ages eighteen and fifteen. Humorous vignettes cover manners, marriages, runaway dreams, and quips about lovers, patience, and flirtation in a satirical tone.
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