The Third Party Brought Forth At St Louis Clash With Southern Factions
The article critiques a new political party formed at St Louis opposing Southern Alliance interests and farmers. It argues platform points include abolition of banks and government ownership of railroads telegraphs and telephones. It condemns a provision to issue legal tender notes to pay Union soldiers, urging continued Democratic support. King Cotton is discussed as losing grip and plans for cheaper cotton production and reduced acreage are considered necessary for farmer prosperity.
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Tottering throne and shifting powers in revolution era
A fragmentary meditation on fading dynasties and rising creeds. The author notes kingdoms decay despite strength and eroding governments, hinting at popular upheaval that reshapes institutions and political beliefs in the South and beyond. The text mentions diligent farmers as key loyal subjects in transforming society.
Words of wisdom on Democracy and the Presidency
In a speech accepting state support for the presidency Mr Hill extols Democracy as a ballot box upheaval and government by the people. He contrasts Democratic and Republican lines, praising party fidelity to the Constitution and urging neighborly debate as the presidential path.
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Democratic party panel endorses Hill for president for victory
The endorsement argues Cleveland cannot win the crucial states and that Hill is the strongest, most available nominee who can carry New York New Jersey Connecticut and Georgia. It asserts success depends on nominating Hill and that reform should follow victory.
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Hill
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Chicago
Can we stand him down in Georgia
Extract from the St Louis Convention report shows Georgia farmers debating the election of Warwick of Virginia to an assistant secretary role. GeorgiaFarmers Alliance member Gilmore moves to oppose, with Alabama opposing unanimity. The piece questions whether Georgia can tolerate equal rank for a Black man in federal assemblies and urges readers to repudiate the move.
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Hill and Victory: New York Democrats Back Hill for President
The New York convention unites behind David B. Hill with a platform for tariff reform, financial relief, bi metallic currency, and public economy. It declares farmer demands met and opposes plutocrats, urging Hill as a suitable national candidate.
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Art Display At the World's Fair and American Fine Arts Progress
Director-General Geo RB Davis details the Columbian Exposition display plans with retrospective American paintings and international comparisons. France plans 75 000 square feet of wall space, while the 1876 exhibit had 120 000 square feet.
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North American Review
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Southern Alliancemen Stand Firm in Democratic Battle
The Southern Alliancemen led by Livingston of Georgia vow to withdraw from the St. Louis convention if Third partyism is endorsed. They insist on remaining in the Democratic party and aim to influence the election from within. They claim a southward majority and pledge to fight for the party’s future.
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South
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Editorial on tariff reform strategy and retrenchment
The piece argues repeal is not a finality and endorses gradual tariff reform. It recalls past positions in Albany and New York, urging progressive abolition of indefensible taxes one by one while preserving retrenchment goals, despite political shifts and opposition.
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Democratic discourse on silver and platform unity
A batch of quoted political commentary questions the Sherman silver act and tariff history, notes cotton price pressures, and calls for a Chicago platform and a strong, electable Democratic candidate. It praises Alliance Southern support and critiques Cleveland as presidential nominee material while highlighting fundraising for Irish home rule and public finance debates.
Democracy and unity within the party line
The Courier Journal cites Albany remarks urging Democrats to respect majority will and party discipline. It argues alignment with the national ticket while acknowledging Mugwump concerns and the value of coalition, stressing duty to fellow Democrats over faction.
An Expensive Lesson and Tariff Talk in Northern Notes
A cotton farmer near Raleigh, North Carolina faced heavy losses last year planting 350 acres, with 225 bales produced at high cost. The piece notes shifts to wheat and corn due to low cotton prices and limited fertilizer movement, predicting a broader agricultural transition. It then surveys tariff effects on tin plates and political commentary on bachelor candidates and party strategies, ending with mixed editorials from several papers.
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