Sentence:  The whiffet of the Carpet Bagger's organ at Tucson appears to be spoiling for a newspaper fight with the Miner, but the Miner cannot lower its dignity and character, or neglect the interest of its supporters, by noticing so contemptible a blockhead, <WSD>dog-robber</WSD>, liar, and slanderer. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  A contemptible person, especially one who steals scraps of food.