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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1880

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Campaign opens with reduced postal rates for Boston

The daily post will be mailed or delivered in Boston at reduced rates during the campaign. Four weeks cost 50, and two weeks cost 40 with the campaign expected to draw unusual vigor and interest. Fred Grant’s favorite hymn this week is Just before the battle, mother.

Boston Post Boston Press and Post Boston Statesman & Weekly Post Daily Post al Ghete George Freeman Emery Treas Iss Boston and Hingham Rowe's Wharf Old Golony Railroad Hingham Carriaces J.D. Scudder Frank C. Safford Water St Boston Narragansett Bay Providence Newport Genesis St, Leonards Winthrop Beach Winthrop Mass Lynn Point Shirley Exchange Street William Basser Boston and Colorado W. SS. Hyle Washington Street Fred. Grant East New England

Three Crows Sat On A Tree Chant At Chicago Leaders

A stubborn chant repeats the line There were three crows sat on a tree as a post defeat taunt aimed at Chicago leaders. The odd rhyme echoes a cartoonish critique during a political moment.

Chicago

Greener Asks Flipper Appointed Instructor at West Point

Prof. Richard T. Greener proposes Lieut. Flipper be named an instructor at West Point after the Whittaker controversy, implying Greener’s high regard for Flipper.

Richard T. Greener Whittaker Lieut Flipper West Point

Quote warns of prolonged Democratic control of Congress

An exchange asserts the upcoming Congress will be Democratic for many years, claiming it will be the last such period and urging readers not to expect other party wins for a long time. The remark underscores a political forecast and confidence in sustained Democratic dominance.

Principles Over Personal Vote Highlighted in Cincinnati

A partisan brief argues no prudent Democrat should pledge to back a Republican if their preferred nominee fails in Cincinnati. The piece asserts the November contest centers on principles rather than individual candidates.

Curling Prop on Conkling Sparks Anti Third Term Drama

A dramatic scene shows Roscoe Conkling reacting to advancing opponents against a third term, his top curl standing upright as he stamps and cries Down, base curl, down.

Roscoe Conkling

Last Ditch Man From the First in Grant Debate

The article argues Grant supporters are described as "last ditch men" by the organs. It asserts the belief in the sincerity of that view and suggests supporters were in the last ditch when choosing him as a candidate.

Grant

Senator Edmunds and the Electoral Commission

The text notes Edmunds values virtue but warns his partisan stance backed the eight Radical Electoral Commission members. It claims the public still has an account to settle with him for these actions.

Edmunds Electoral Commission

Democrats in Strasburg Rally for Cincinnati Nominees

The Democrats of Strasburg Virginia display a banner reading Cincinnati's Nominees and Victory. The piece urges nationwide Democrats to show unity behind the party nominees. success in November is asserted as the reward.

Democrats Strasburg Cincinnati Democracy of the Union

Blaine Men Skillful Singing Dodge Highlights Report

The Philadelphia Press notes Blaine men employ a singing dodge with great effect. A solo by the Maine senator would merit a trip to Chicago to hear. He reportedly claimed to know only two tunes: Old Hundred and another.

Philadelphia Blaine Maine Chicago

Warring Republicans contrasted with Democratic unity urged

The piece argues a split within the Republican faction over spoils of office versus the Democrats pursuit of principled governance for national tranquillity and prosperity. It urges voters to note the difference in motives.

Republican Party

Payne as a possible Democratic candidate in Cincinnati

The article surveys Mr. Payne of Ohio as a leading potential Democratic candidate. It details his Union devotion, legal career in New York and Cleveland, legislative work against black laws, 1851 Senate race loss by one vote, gubernatorial bid, Buchanan and Charleston nominations, Civil War loyalty, 1874 Congress election win, Payne Compromise on currency, role in the electoral commission, and extensive railroad involvement. It notes wealth and possible pairing with Potter or Tilden if needed.

Cincinnati Payne Ohio New York Democratic Party Cleveland Ben. Wade Salmon P. Chase Buchanan Charleston Union Democrats Congress Bayard Electoral Commission Tilden Potter Rueter Congress of Brewers Buffalo Pennsylvania Wisconsin California Michigan Iowa Iinois Minnesota Missouri New Jersey Maryland Indiana Massachusetts Kentucky New Hampshire Maine Bangor

Blaine Named as Presidential Candidate in Chicago

The Philadelphia Press notes a 19 year misdated reflection on Stephen A. Douglas’s death then compares to a potential renominating event for James G Blaine in Chicago. The piece frames Blaine as an orator statesman and patriot and signals national reaction.

Philadelphia Press Chicago Stephen Arnold Douglas James Gillespie Blaine

Prince Leopold and Marquis at Chicago Convention

The piece notes Prince Leopold and the Marquis of Lorne on the platform and recalls Blair's habit of reading omens. It says a New York prince has unit rule support and casts him as central to the convention while Grant supporters press a steadfast, testing tactic. Senator Carpenter also spoke to sway the Grant audience in the Park.

Chicago Cincinnati Cincinatti Prince Leopold Marquis of Lorne Conkling Louise Jack Logan Grace Devonshire Washington Blame Club Grant Great National Bear Garden Chicago Inter-Ocean Cincinnati Grant Club Stevenson Blaine Maine Leopold Blair Jackson Empire State Richmond Senator Carpenter Gen Manitou Springs Col Manitou Patrick S. Gilmore Milan Monroe North Carolina

Political alignments and odd scientific claim noted

Bernhardt grows stout while Wentworth backs Grant and Jewell aims to succeed Wheeler. Conkling calls Blaine men boys. Logan's wife aids John. A scientist claims wasps are carnivorous, aligning with long held views on their flesh biting tendency.

John Wentworth Grant Jewell Wheeler Conkling Blaine Logan John

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