Campaign rhetoric frames states and candidates turn a political page
Coxbaine and Scharz will open the campaign in Ohio. The Republicans are now pretty positive of carrying New York. Our candidate did drive mules. Yes, he has even plowed with oxen, Hancock's portly shadow cannot hide the record of the Democratic party. The Democrat must now drop its total sentiments and endeavor to appear like a true patriot. Ohe Democrats go into the campaign with a candidate for President who cannot and will not carry his own State. Poor men, what do you think of it when Democratic speakers talk as if it were a disgrace to have drove a mute or led an ox. Hancock is the most haughty and imperious of regular army officers, while English is the President of a National bank in Indiana. The Democrats nominated the best man they had. So have the Republicans. And now it will be a square fight a party fight. The outs want in, is the only issue the Democrats have in this cam paign. It will not win. They will have to stay out for four years more. It is to be the same old fight ever again, for the Democratic party has put in nomination a soldier, in order if possible to hide its war record.
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Haveck Wasa Brave Ausdion and National Bank Politics
The passage questions Haveck Wasa's bravery while noting U2' erd unites with opponents of the Nation. It accuses the Democratic party of backing a National Bank President as its Vice Presidential candidate amid strong opposition to National Banks.
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Haveck
Ausdion
Democratic jollity hints at party power and resignations
A Lima Times column discusses Democratic confidence amid election speculation. It riffs on Garfield possibly resigning his Senate seat, Hancock resigning his major generalship, and the party reemphasizing the bloody shirt stance. It notes Grant backing Garfield and Arthur while denying a Grant-Hancock bond.
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Garfield
United States
Lima Times
Hancock
Abusive Targeting of Garfield Draws Scornful Charge
A paper that backed Ben LeFevre is slammed for hypocritical air quality critique of General Garfield. The speaker dismisses Hancock as a vain, handsome popinjay, arguing handsome men never become presidents and homely men have held the office.
Garfield’s Hard Beginnings as He Drove Mules and Led Oxen
The passage recalls Garfield’s early years as a poor or modestly rich young man who drove mules and led oxen to earn an honest living. It notes he lacked public schooling and had to fend for himself, without educational aid from others.
Defiant Changing Tides Over Hancock Mention
A local Democratic stance shifts dramatically in a past era reference. The piece contrasts earlier hostility to Gen Hancock with modern public approval, noting a rallying crowd for a so called "bloody funeral" without fear.
Hancock Alone Cannot Share Gettysburg Glory
The speaker argues that while Hancock deserves military praise, he should not be credited with the Gettysburg victory. Meade and Lincoln’s battlefield impact remain central in history, leaving Hancock as a nominal figure in the three days of fighting.
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Hancock
Gettysburg
Meade
Lincoln
Oregon Triumphs in State Vote Reflecting Republican Surge
A Democratic speaker derides the opponent while Garfields supporters boast mules and oxen toil. The text notes Republicans won Oregon early this month, flipping the state ticket and electing a Congressman, signaling a broader national shift.
Campaign question on trust in government leaders from 1861 era
The speaker argues the current Democratic and Republican parties mirror their 1861 roles. He states both parties are the same old parties with differing loyalties. One party will be entrusted with the nation’s life, and the other is described as the true foe or friend of the people depending on their actions.
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Democratic Party
Hills
Lamars
Gordons
Hamptons
Republican Party
Campaign rallying call warns Republicans on election odds
A party-wide appeal urges Republicans to maximize votes across the South, stressing that victory hinges on Democratic success if Republican turnout lags. It warns that Southern states will back the Democratic nominee and urges vigilance to prevent a return of secessionists after past defeats.
Presidential electoral table pits Garfield against Hancock
The article presents a provisional electoral map with Republicans favored. It lists state by state tallies, notes Florida Louisiana and South Carolina as doubtful for Democrats, and concludes Garfield could reach 207 electoral votes with New York, while Hancock would remain 40 short even with New Jersey.
Lincoln's commoner origins lauded as path to greatness
In 1860 Republicans derided Lincoln as a rail splitter yet the speaker extols humble origins. Great men from Jackson to Garfield rose from poverty, driving mules and leading oxen, proving autocrats cannot govern a free republic. The people celebrate Lincoln and insist merit comes from service to the common man.
Hancock Nomination Reflects Southern Delegates Preference
Southern Brigadier delegates backed Hancock over two rivals Bayard and Hancock, citing his 1867-68 command in Louisiana and Texas under Sheridan. His enforcement of Reconstruction policies and perceived leniency to ex-Rebels fueled Southern support and his long-running popularity as a Democratic candidate.
Democratic Economy Claims Exposed by Spending Review
The Bourbon press attacks Democratic economy, arguing that recent Congresses increased spending. A four year trend shows appropriations rising from 238.5 million to 298 million, with deficits forecast, while Navy balance sheets show surpluses. The piece faults Democrats for extravagance and predicts continued claims of economy will be countered by actual growth in expenditures.
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S. Cox
Democratic House of Representatives
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Navy Department
Democratic opposition shadows National Bank ticket
The Toledo Bee notes that Democratic masses oppose the National Bank system and the placing of the late President of the National Bankers' Association and a leading National banker on their Presidential ticket, a stance seen as inconsistent.
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Toledo Bee
National Bankers’ Association
Public portraits of Garfield sway public image
An exchange notes widespread familiarity with Garfield’s appearance. Republicans publish portraits highlighting his good traits while Democrats emphasize his less favorable traits, shaping voter perception through visual contrasts.
Garfield lauded as honest loyal statesman by paper
The Cincinnati Christian Standard, while declining to endorse party issues, proclaims General Garfield an honest man, Christian gentleman, upright citizen, and statesman of high integrity and pure morals based on long acquaintance, expressing unbounded confidence in him.
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Cincinnati Christian Standard
General Garfield
James A. Garfield
Gunnison El Dorado Emerges Near Leadville
Adventurous miners report Gunnison as the newest El Dorado west and southwest of Leadville. By June thousands may flock to the region with Gunnison City and nearby places like Pitkin Hillerton Ohio City Pailin Ruby City and Red Culls seeking municipal status. Fertile valleys and farming districts promise long term profits alongside mining.
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Pitkin
Hillerton
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Ruby City
Red Culls
Garfield and Hancock in a clash of statesmanship
The piece contrasts General Garfield and General Hancock as war veterans now entering politics. It lauds Garfield as the ideal statesman and trusted leader, while framing Hancock as an experimental candidate guided by the solid South, implying uncertain outcomes.
Rebel archives reveal Bayard commission and Knights of the Golden Circle
In Washington archives a Confederate colonel’s commission for Thomas F. Bayard of Delaware was captured at Richmond. Bayard never received it, yet it shows the Rebel Government knew its man and his Lost Cause sympathies. Also listed are Hendricks and Voorhees as Knights of the Golden Circle.
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Thomas F. Bayard
Delaware
Richmond
Bayard
Dover
Hendricks and Voorhees
Knights of the Golden Circle
Rail service shifts as fast trains resume old schedules
In a new development of the fast time contest several railroads Pan Handle Vandalia Fort Wayne and Pennsylvania suspend special fast trains Sunday and revert to former timetables. Baltimore and Ohio retains its announced fast schedule while the lightning express on the M C C and B and O continues from Cincinnati arriving in Washington the next day at noon and reaching New York.
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Who first nominated Garfield unsettled claim noted
The passage argues Garfield was a popular choice at Chicago, seen as the people's selection since he did not seek office, and predicts November confirmation of June 8 preferences. It also notes a pension bill for Confederate soldiers disguised as Mexican War veterans being postponed to December, with Democrats avoiding election politics but intent to pass when possible.
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Congress
Lincoln and Garfield GOP Presidents Debate Nomination
The Toledo Bee notes Lincoln as the first Republican president and Garfield as a future fourth Republican president. It cites etymology of Abrams name and a democrat discussion about candidates. The piece comments on Chicago convention dynamics and Indiana sympathy for reformers amid old Knights of the Golden Circle intrigue.
San Francisco Workingmen’s Party Split Over Banner
The San Francisco workingmen's party is deeply divided with factions backing Weaver and Keny for the ticket while others support Mayor Kalloch who tilts toward the Democratic side.
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San Francisco
Workingmen’s Party
Weaver and Kearney
Kalloch
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