01 Jul 1880
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Newspaper
Brenham Weekly Banner
Location
Brenham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1880
Page
1
A digest of opinions and items from multiple papers including Bankin & Levin notices, editorial takes on Currie verdict, Houston cotton premiums, and reactions to conventions. Mentions Tammany, Gen Robertson, and calls for legislative candor on school, immigration, railroads, and crime law.
At the Democratic National Convention in Cincinnati General Winfield Scott Hancock of Pennsylvania was nominated for president on the third ballot. Hancock, a West Point graduate and former Union general, commanded the Louisiana Texas district and is praised for prudence and unity. English of Indiana was named for vice president. The convention closed with broad optimism about Hancock’s electability and Democrat prospects in the upcoming canvass.
Colman's Rural World laments representatives driven by showy and superficial traits rather than political history and philosophy. It denounces caucus manipulation and sensationalism over principled action, praising independent manhood and character. The Belton Courier criticizes the last legislature for not meeting the Santa Fe road $75,000 demand and delays a charter extension.
The Greenback faction finished its Austin performance by sweeping a full state ticket and presidential electors. The slate includes governor W H Hamman lieutenant governor Geo Givens attorney general H F O Neil comptroller M J Nolan land office H Keuchler treasurer Ward Taylor all by acclamation. The platform assails the Democratic administration and raises questions about the party’s aims.
Carr J M Williams a prominent planter with strong Democratic support. praised for yeoman service in the last canvass for state offices and ready to enter the field immediately if nominated. noted as an impressive and effective speaker.
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