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Newspaper
Cedartown Express
Location
Cedartown, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1878
Page
2
The Express boasts the largest circulation in the 38th Senatorial District. Mentions of Republican opposition in Congress to an investigation, a tornado near St. Louis, Detroit Free Press improving after a fire, Felton vote rumors, Georgia Press updates, a bare-back rider turning bankrupt, and a Kingston disaster with seven stores burned and about $6,000 in losses mostly insured.
The Congress plans to investigate alleged 1876 election frauds by Republicans, opposed by many GOP members who fear exposure. Democrats argue such inquiry reveals the country’s greatest fraud, praising the move as beneficial for history and future generations.
Chairman Jule Peek urges a mass meeting on the first Tuesday in June to appoint delegates to the Congressional convention at Ringgold on July 4. The notice emphasizes unity, public participation, and ending party quarreling while honoring Dabney and Felton voters to defend the country against Radical dominion.
A county Democratic Party meeting will convene at the Cedartown court house on the first Tuesday in June to select delegates for the District Convention at Ringgold on July 4. The purpose is to nominate a candidate for Congress. Dated May 1878 by Junius A. Prex, Ohn, Com. Ex. Com. Polk County.
The Washington letter notes the House adjournment due to Republican quorum issues, with Democrats returning and plans to pass the Potter resolution investigating Florida and Louisiana fraud in electing Hayes. It cites Maryland’s Senate resolution and a related inquiry into a Brooklyn Navy Yard worker’s dismissal, arguing for a Democratic party that respects states and citizens, amid ongoing tariff and appropriation debates. Additional items mention Methodism unity, garlic’s impact on dairy, and National Silver-plating Co. silverware quality.
Washington Post republication warns that southern disorganization after the war risks undermining party discipline. It argues Democrats pursue personal gain over commonwealth welfare, endangering many districts where Democratic strength is lopsided. The piece stresses strict southern party discipline to counteract individual ambition and safeguard the party's future.
A Republican Congressional Committee plan aims to boost unity and nominations in Southern districts, with emphasis on large colored majorities and protection for colored Republicans. Northern managers will direct campaigning as if no Kuklux or White Leagues exist, observing Democratic conduct toward Black voters.
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