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July 2, 1868
The Plymouth Weekly Democrat
Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana
What is this article about?
The Bloomfield Democrat criticizes Governor Baker for distributing state-owned cannons to political friends for campaign use, imitating his predecessor and unfairly using public property for partisan purposes instead of providing their own equipment.
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THE CANNON BUSINESS.
The distribution of the cannon belonging to the people of the state, among abolitionists, appears to be a regular business
with Gov. Baker. The Bloomfield Democrat justly remarks:
Gov. Baker, in imitation of his illustrious predecessor, has commenced to furnish the cannon belonging to the state
to his political friends at different points
for use during the campaign. We had
hoped that Gov. Baker would not stoop to
such unfair and illiberal means to secure
his election. We have always heard him
spoken of as a high-toned and honorable
gentleman, but if he resorts to such means
as this to carry the election we cannot so
regard him. The cannon of the state
were bought and paid for with the money
of democrats as well as republicans, and
the latter party has no more right to their
use than the former. They are the property of the state, and should not be used
by either party for partisan purposes.
Each party should furnish its own guns
and ammunition.
The distribution of the cannon belonging to the people of the state, among abolitionists, appears to be a regular business
with Gov. Baker. The Bloomfield Democrat justly remarks:
Gov. Baker, in imitation of his illustrious predecessor, has commenced to furnish the cannon belonging to the state
to his political friends at different points
for use during the campaign. We had
hoped that Gov. Baker would not stoop to
such unfair and illiberal means to secure
his election. We have always heard him
spoken of as a high-toned and honorable
gentleman, but if he resorts to such means
as this to carry the election we cannot so
regard him. The cannon of the state
were bought and paid for with the money
of democrats as well as republicans, and
the latter party has no more right to their
use than the former. They are the property of the state, and should not be used
by either party for partisan purposes.
Each party should furnish its own guns
and ammunition.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Deception Fraud
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Cannon Distribution
Political Favoritism
Governor Baker
Partisan Misuse
State Property
What entities or persons were involved?
Gov. Baker
Story Details
Key Persons
Gov. Baker
Story Details
Governor Baker distributes state cannons to political friends for campaign use, criticized as unfair partisanship using public property bought by all taxpayers.