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Newspaper
Cedartown Express
Location
Cedartown, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1878
Page
2
The item mulls on figures of public figures and parties, discussing a Cork politician, a mob incident in Murfreesboro, railroad progress to 1879, and political doom for the Republican party. It notes Patterson’s senate term, Florida politics, cotton bales, Congress stationery costs, British grain needs, and Wade quotes. The tone is clipped and era-specific with bold political opinions.
The Atlanta Constitution commends a State Executive Committee address and warns that independentism relies on personalities and could drift toward liberal republicanism, potentially harming liberties and prosperity. It urges Democratic voters to consider the dangers of afficia seeking and the consequences of not crushing it.
A century after George Washington founded the Republic, his monument remains incomplete in the nation’s memory. Nearby, plans advance for a large bronze statue of Kamehameha the fire king of the Sandwich Islands, and a Boston art circle expects its completion soon.
A critical look at Ohio's vote suggests a 22 thousand Democratic loss in one year amid a greenback surge. The piece argues division among currency reformers aided opponents, warns of long-term impact on national policy, and links Ohio results to broader risks to hard money and Democratic prospects in 1880.
At a state Democratic Party meeting in the capitol on 8th inst, the executive committee appointed a panel to draft an address. Members listed include James M. Pace as chairman along with J L Warren W A Harrin M J Hatchier J I Waterman W T Traemmnell J A W Johnson and W E Simmons with Miles W Lewis added. The drafted address begins urging unity and duty of Georgians in current crises.
An address to Georgia Democrats warns that factional independents threaten the party’s strength and the national victory, urging firm allegiance, organization, and unified support for regular nominees. It cites past battles for constitutional government, condemns self seeking reformers, and calls for passionate, disciplined cooperation to preserve the party’s gains.
The Washington letter notes Democrats gain in Ohio Indiana and West Virginia with twelve, eight and three Congressmen respectively. It highlights Indiana's legislature and Voorhees's Senate return, praises Hurd Ewing and McMahon, and laments Milton Sayler's defeat. It criticizes Republicans for reviving the bloody shirt banner and Roscoe Conkling's leadership. It predicts north voters oppose this shift.
The report urges aid for suffering communities as fever continues and hunger rises. Light-draft boats on the Mississippi are proposed to deliver essential goods to hard to reach areas. The White House plans a forthcoming season with grand displays but public participation remains limited to observers rather than general voters.
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