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Newspaper
Defiance County Express
Location
Defiance, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1880
Page
2
For Secretary of State Charles Townsend of Athens County Judge of Supreme Court George W McIlvaine of Tuscarawas Clerk of Supreme Court Dwight Crowell of Ashtabula County
The Lima Democratic Times notes the Tur ticket is strongly commended by principal southern journals as Ganrrtevo stands as the sole presidential candidate capable of carrying his state. The piece playfully contrasts Hancock and Garfield spellings and jokes about political currency and a hypothetical English National Bank newspaper.
The piece argues Hancock was a capable soldier who fought Democrats for four years in the South, cutting the Democratic vote by about 50,000. It claims Hancock never charged Republicans and urges voting down the Democrat nomination this fall as decisive action.
The excerpt criticizes the Democratic party for war costs and for seeking to control the government. It notes Southern strength, claims support for Le Fevre and denigration of Garfield, alleging hypocrisy as the party accuses Le Fevre of libertine acts while still backing him.
The National Republican Committee selects ex-Postmaster General and ex-Governor Jewell as chairman and appoints General Logan to oversee the campaign in the Western States. Observers note this signals a vigorous national campaign and strong organizational drive.
A political quarrel laments the Democrat’s growing habit of borrowing from rival papers like the New York Sun and presenting it as Republican authority. The writer contends the Democrat’s practice shows no limits in misrepresenting or inflating support for its ticket.
The Twe Republicans praise their presidential hopeful for a down to earth image claiming he has driven mules and led oxen. They describe him as a man of the people not an autoscrat corset slacer.
The piece criticizes Hancock for anti Grant leadership remarks and mocks Democratic attacks on Garfield. It notes Republican pride in Civil War figures and cites a Springfield Union veteran predicting Garfield over Hancock, with plans for a pamphlet contrasting the two soldiers aiding Garfield.
A Democratic speaker criticizes Republicans for praising General Hancock in 1880 after opposing his actions in 1864. The exchange highlights perceived inconsistency in the party stance toward Hancock and the Lincoln assassination context, contrasting past opposition with current endorsement.
The piece argues Republicans oppose Hancock due to a feared return of control to his backers from the solid South. It claims Hancock, a former general, can rely on Southern support to dictate his presidency, while the Northern wing is weak. The article dismisses other policy debates as past concerns.
The Cleveland Leader questions General Hancock s religion asking if he or his family are Roman Catholic and serve a foreign pope. The piece cites concern over a mass chapel at the White House and argues the public has a right to know religious influences on the presidency. It contrasts Hancock with Garfield and notes civil experience as a factor.
General Hancock earns seven thousand dollars yearly as a Major General plus allowances for five rooms five horses fuel and servants that could push the total to ten thousand dollars annually. He has lived on government pay since age sixteen, now forty years.
The Washington Weekly World prints a suppressed congratulatory note dated June 24 1880 to Gen Winfield S Hancock. The letter from a New York church leader pleads for Hancock to stay within the fold of faith and prays the faithful guide him to the Republics highest position. Affectionately and fraternally Join Archibishop P.
A Treasury letter from June 22, 1880, states James A. Garfield deposited 4548 dollars as retroactive salary to the U.S. Treasury on April 2, 1873. The funds were covered by warrant No. 704, and can only be drawn by an act of Congress, reflecting Garfield's opposition to the salary increase.
The New York Times questions General Hancock's views on finance and tariff and doubts his qualifications for pure administration. It critiques his knowledge of constitutional government and suggests campaign managers hide his limitations to avoid public ridicule.
A Cleveland Leader opinion contrasts General Hancock with General Garfield highlighting Hancock’s lack of independent commands and costly campaigns against Native tribes, totaling about 9 million dollars, while Garfield led a Union army to defeat larger forces at Middle Creek. The piece argues this reveals differences in presidential fitness.
The piece describes a Vermont delegate in a paper story aimed at Copperhead and ex-rebel voters. It notes Hancock’s letter to Sherman after the Electoral Commission decision asserting Tilden’s possible presidency and the oath timing. It questions whether Tilden was informed of the resolution.
A New York Times interview with General Hancock shows him declining to comment on a disputed statement about Sheridan and Tilden. The piece argues Hancock would have followed orders if Tilden had been sworn in, and criticizes his stance amid fears of renewed civil conflict.
The Baltimore American reports a July 4 claim that a council of war including Fitz John Porter discussed removing Lincoln and Stanton and marching on Washington to depose them. It alleges Hancock proposed disregarding McClellan’s removal, with Grant said to know of the matter and a fuller story to come. Garfield is labeled a hard money advocate and Cyrus.
Urgent appeal to farmers to bring chickens for top market prices at Stone Front opposite ketchel. Fresh fish offered Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays with orders encouraged. A health warning notes Days Kidnrey Pan as a remedy for kidney bladder and urinary issues to avoid suffering.
Suffering readers urged to visit their druggist for Electric Bitters to combat stomach liver and kidney complaints and a weak constitution. The ad promises new life energy and ambition returning with a single bottle priced at fifty cents, sold by Geo W Bechel.
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