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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1880
Page
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The letter urges Republicans to stay home on election day to vote the full state ticket, warn against fraud and demagogic tactics, and condemn Hancockism while stressing the importance of electing Unionist candidates. It cautions members to bring absent friends to voters and to act decisively on October 12th.
A coordinated act across multiple cities and towns defaced Republican residences and businesses with the number 329. The piece links the action to Democratic headquarters and accuses Democrats of sowing false allegations about General Garfield's integrity, suggesting a retaliatory message would claim a $6,000,000,000 debt.
Hancock outlines campaign strategy to split GOP support by concentrating effort in Ohio before election. He hopes to shrink Garfield’s Ohio win and push Republicans to focus on Ohio, then Indiana. Townsend builds momentum with daily meetings in Meigs Athens and Pomeroy, signaling strong local support for the Republican ticket.
The piece argues a fair vote and honest tally are essential to a major Republican win next Tuesday, but contends Democratic managers are intent on defeating them. It calls for vigilant Republican oversight to ensure integrity in the election.
Republicans rejoice at Monday's Hartford election showing a statewide trend toward GOP gains. Analysts note Hartford swung 1308 votes in favor of Republicans since 1876, reflecting broader business prosperity and workers' tariff concerns influencing the political mood ahead of the Presidential race.
Athens County auditors certify George Falloon completed the land platting and reappraisement as per contract. About six thousand acres not on the tax duplicate are to be added thanks to his surveys and plats. Falloon may save the county money if elected Surveyor. Also notes Garfield’s integrity, citing poverty and reliance on aid for incidental expenses.
A large armed force rescued property seized by U S authorities in Dalton Georgia arguing that with Confederate control of government revenue laws would not be enforced in the South. The piece frames Democratic sympathy in the North and South as evidence of a broken system.
Ex governor of North Carolina declares that the South seeks compensation from the North for homes destroyed farms laid waste property stolen and slaves freed. He questions General Hancock on who best understands rebel intent.
General Warner received three thousand dollars from the State Democratic Committee in one installment for this Congressional canvass. The Democratic managers aim to use this corruption fund to carry the district, a goal that must be met with indefatigable Republican work and vigilance.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company offers low fare excursion trips to witness the grand city celebration in Baltimore. Passenger services promote affordable travel to the event with specific dates and routing details available at depots and ticket offices.
Farmers in the 15th Congressional District are urged to consider General A. J. Warner's pledge to remove wool tariffs which would cut wool prices, versus General Dawes who supports higher protective duties to aid wool growers. The piece asks voters which candidate to support based on these tariff positions.
In Athens county Republicans are urged to vote for the regular county ticket next Tuesday. Every nominee from the primaries is deemed fully competent and worthy, with no valid reason to substitute any names on the ticket.
A campaign note urges Republicans not to change residence before the election except when voting rights are unaffected. It warns young Republicans against Democrat pressure to leave home for work and urges GOP supporters away from home to return by election day to bolster the party’s majority.
The piece accuses the Democratic candidate for Vice President of deep moral failings. It cites an elderly mother told by her church about unpaid contributions and alleges the candidate’s lifelong wealth accumulation by exploiting poor laborers and their housing needs.
The Cambridge Herald reports Major Chas Townsend of the 30th O V I delivered a powerful address at the late veteran reunion in Caldwell Noble county marking the eighteenth anniversary of Antietam. His vivid reminiscences of K Company and the 30th Regiment on Antietam battlefield moved many attendees.
The piece argues that if the Confederate Democracy gains power they might follow Spain's Cuba example to redeem bonds at forty five percent of face value. It notes that this would still be an improvement over certain rebel states that have repudiated obligations entirely.
An editorial note directs readers to a reproduced New York Tribune piece titled Democratic Success Means. The remark appeals to sober reflection and urges Hickman supporters to study the analysis and its implications.
A New York correspondent for the Cleveland Leader quotes Mr. Murphy Irish Catholic Republican on the 1860s political scene. He prefers Hancock to Garfield but will vote Garfield to avoid reopening old questions in Congress. He notes tariffs and national debt as issues and argues English paper prices and labor wages affect mill competitiveness.
Treasury Department figures show September debt drop of 8 974 891 68 with a three month fall of 26 578 112 68. The piece contrasts Democratic and Republican records, noting the prior Democratic administration left debt higher and claims Republicans cut it while Democrats aided or opposed reductions.
The table of official returns shows the vote in 1879 Southern counties where Hancock’s allies backed a free ballot, full vote, and fair count. Republicans are urged to show this to fair minded Democrats and any Republican swayed by Hancock’s rhetoric, illustrating the party’s deeds by their fruits.
The Chillicothe Gazette notes English interest in free trade backing the Democratic party. Mul holland, a London china seller, says English money has funded Hancock’s campaign and English city residents contributed freely. The piece suggests tariffs favored by Democrats as revenue only.
Citizens nationwide flood the Treasury with letters asking the fastest way to dispose of bonds if a Democratic victory occurs after the October elections. An ESSENGER advertisement notes a New York Herald appeal to buy Confederate bonds, showing market anxiety.
The document condemns the push for state sovereignty over national authority, arguing against secession and warning of drastic shifts in finance banking and labor policy. It cites threats to the Supreme Court, voting rights, and national unity, while urging vigilance against Republican policies and Southern influence.
A call to Republicans to urge absent members to return and persuade others to vote. It stresses voting before election and staying home until after the polls on October 12. The message frames the poll as the duty post and urges action to influence fellow Republicans.
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