Fraudulent nominations threaten first circuit judgeships
In 1886 discourse argues Republicans must rebuke treachery around Brown and Campbell nominations for Circuit Judge and Attorney General. Accuses Hawkins county and Hancock county allies of fraud, including scratching names and trading votes, urging support for St. John and Burrow to counter fraud and uphold morality.
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Therieirs
Brown
Campbell
A. J. Brown
H. J. Campbell
J St. John
Circuit Fudge
Robert Burrow
First Judicial Circuit
Fairness in convention choices over county influence
The piece contrasts how sludge Hacker and Gen l Fain treated Col Brown and Mr Campbell with how they acted before the Jonesboro convention. In Garter county, Hacker and Fain led a large Republican majority but let opponents gain representation proportional to strength. Col Brown received 3 votes and Campbell 2 from Care ter county, while supporters could have secured the gold vote. In Washington county, Hacker controlled 52 of 71 delegates but declined to direct the delegation, replying Do right Hire Col Brown whatever his strength the county will entitle him to, preferring avoid trouble.
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Hawkins County
Campbell
Hacker
Committee On Delegates
H. T. Campbell
A. J. Brown
Judge Hacker
Hancock County
Brown
Long
Fain
Macker
Burely No Min
Botoe
Maeker
Hawkins
Pain
Washington
Trlonda
Macker Aid
Alan
Mr. Campbell
Careter
Gen'l Fain
Golid
Tat
Washington County
Col. Brown
Myle’s Ford, Hancock Co
Tenn
Epiron Oy Coser
Republicine
UF Ins
AJ J. Brown
Tyler Campfall
8Th Toon
Civ
Buckus
Obe
Mon Winslow
A.J
Republican campaign letters critique Hawkins County fraud debate
A 1886 Tennessee letter exchange discusses the Hawkins County fraud expose and party loyalties. It contrasts Republican and Democratic stances on veterans pensions, criticizing political manipulation and urging Republicans to support A J Brown while recounting soldier-related grievances. The long message includes personal endorsements and calls for party unity ahead of August elections.
Questions on Judge Hacker candidacy spark Republican critique
A Republican critic, writing from Carter County on July 12, 18xx, publishes a series of pointed questions to Col. Hacker about his past and present political alignments. The missive accuses him of Democratic past loyalties, conversion hints, and alleged maneuvers surrounding the circuit judgeship nomination. The letter pressures Hacker to answer or face party distrust.
Washington County Democrats Pick Delegates to Nashville
A Washington county Democratic convention at Jonesboro on July 10 elected Col. A. S. Deaderick as chairman with T. J. Peoples and A. T. Dosser secretaries. Delegates were named by district to the gubernatorial convention in Nashville on August 11, including J. Miller, J. R. Miller, S. R. Piper, B. J. Baxter, R. McClure, G. A. Berry and many others. The body endorsed John Allison and R. L. Taylor for governor with a half-and-half county vote plan, and approved a platform supporting distribution of surplus federal revenue for education and a constitutional amendment banning intoxicating liquors as a beverage. The article notes East Tennessee loyalty and Washington county’s split support.
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Joxeenono
Tenn
Jonesboro
Nashville
T. M. Wells
R. H. Dungan
W. B. Bowman
T. A. Fl. Lusk
E.G. McClure
H. C. Jackson
N. A. Gray
J. A. Kirkpatrick
JA. Morrow
Jas. Harris
J. J. Brown
J. Miller
J. R. Miller
R. Piper
D. A. Gama
WM. Odell
B. J. Baxter
Jh. J. Brown
B. Keplinger
RG. McClure
Murr
Win. Powell
N. W. Gammon
K. Henley
T. M. Walls
N. L. Galloway
A. J. Klepper
G. 0.E
N. Gray
B. Keebler, Jr
M.S. Copass
F. Hulse
E. Kinoheloo
W. FH. Hickman
M.C. Bacan
J. BD. Lyon
J. W. Bayless
W.W
William
J. Kirkpatrick
Mpd
Democratic Party
Citigenta
A. F. Hoss
Jos. A. Harris
Yeas
John Allison
Commonwealth
Reeves
East Tennessee
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