Galena Gazette Aims at Legislature and Governors
J B Brown of the Galena Gazette seeks Jo Daviess County seat in the Legislature while the paper touts Gen J C Smith for Governor. The piece notes Grant and Blaine as leading presidential contenders and discusses local reactions and editorials on party loyalty. Col George S Harlow is a candidate for Secretary of State, praised for a strong five term record and aiming to carry votes in the region.
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J.B. Brown
The
Galena
Meeting at ME Carroll Sparks Republican split over Grant
At the Carroll ME meeting on the 14th an organization line for an anything-to-beat-Grant club bred tension and personal slights among speakers. One speaker urged a single Republican Club to back the National Convention’s choice, noting only enough Republicans for one party and urging support for Blaine or Grant as the majority desires.
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Carroll
Blaine
Grant
Beecher Praises Grant As a Straight, Practical Leader
The article transcribes Henry Ward Beecher praising General Grant as a remarkable, straightforward figure. Beecher commends Grant for speaking plainly, staying true to facts, and steering clear of vanity or self interest, calling him a fitting chief officer for a great, practical nation.
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Baighig
Gorant
Grant
Heyer
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Owl
New York Republicans Set Delegates for Grant Nomination
State Convention selects 70 delegates for the Presidential convention all pledged for Grant. The expected slate will ensure his nomination appears imminent, with additional supporters anticipated to follow and seal the nomination on the first ballot.
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New York
Grant
Political clubs split over Grant Blaine and Washburne
The piece traces Gen Hawley’s rank and career path from Captain to Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. It notes Carroll County Republicans forming a Washburne Club opposed to Grant, then rebranding as Blaine. A Washington Blaine club is listed with officers, while a national Grant club grows across the nation, proposing Gen Grant as president in November.
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Abraham Lincoln
Franklin Vieree
J. W. Granger
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Itla
Hawley
Geome
Adjutant General
I. M
Rock Taland
Congress
Hayes
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Treasury
Treasury Department
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Ifér'or
Washburne Club
Washburne
Grant
Blaine Club
Chicago
Jreeport
Washington
Iham Price
Iowa
J. W. Bartlett
Hiram Price
W. E. Chandler
John LU. Rice
Cal
Ino. BR. French
W. EB. Chandler
California
National Grant Club
Gen. U. S&s Grant
Illinois
Gen John C Smith for Governor
A local paper endorses Gen John C Smith for governor, noting his long service, republican credentials, and wide personal support. It contrasts him with other candidates and cites his rise from modest beginnings and broad appeal across counties. The piece emphasizes loyalty to party and belief he offers strength as a state leader.
Nomination support for Joan Surrit as governor candidate
The Journal endorses Joan Surrit for governor, praising his honesty, sobriety, and broad statewide acquaintance. It notes his prior service as Chief Gratingpector of Chicago and State Treasurer, argues constitutional limits prevent re election, and asserts he would win by a large margin with Grant for president. The piece urges readers to back the GOP ticket and explains reasons for the endorsement.
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Beveridge
Cullom
Journan
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Sarit
Grant
Washburne Declares No Candidacy for Any Position
The Inter Ocean authorizes that Mr Walter F. Washburne is not and cannot be a candidate for the Presidency or any public office. He backs General Grant for the Presidency and urges unity within the Republican ranks. Washburne appreciates supporters but says his name is used to divide the stalwart faction and wishes to end such references.
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Intereen
General Grant
Washburne
Tater Ocean
Ilo
Illinois
Inter Ocean
Grant
Washington
Secret temperance lodge turmoil in Freeport sparks editorials
In Freeport a controversy erupts as members of the Sons of Temperance publish internal proceedings. Accusations fly regarding Dr Stabock and editorials allegedly shaped by personal spites, with suspicions centered on A V Richards and Mrs W Tallman. Local citizens question loyalties and pledge integrity while calls for reform rise amid claims of misuse of the lodge.
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Freeport
Sons of Temperance
Publi Tt
Doho Wilson
Dr. Stabock
A. V. Richards
Vinenort Journal
Jits Wilson
Prbne
Sons of Temperance Organization
Deeis Feetern
W. Talman
Stabeck
Davis
Tallman
Order
Ruth
Orginnization
Truth and Accountability in Society Orders
The text argues that if the truth about an order's actions threatens to break up the group, let it break up. If an order’s acts cannot endure the light of truth, it deserves dissolution. Publishing a misleading resolution harms members and the public, while revealing true facts fulfills the society officers' obligation.
Washington Letter on the Death of Constantini Brumidi
Washington letter reports the death of Constantini Brumidi, famed Capitol painter born in Rome 1863 who escaped a scaffold fall, created central figures for the Capitol decorations, and mentored future work as his health failed. The piece reflects on his career across Rome Philadelphia New York and Mexico and notes his daily government salary and enduring legacy on the Capitol walls.
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Washington
Wasiisceron
Constantini Drumidi
Capitol
Am Tundy
Rome
New York
St. Stephen’s Church
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Phila
St. Paul
St. Peter
Mexico
Meigs
Committee On Agriculture
Cincinnatus
Brumudi
Aaire
Pearce on Deck and Pearce Wheat Scheme Critique
In editorials and letters the Journal questions Pearce of Chilean potato and Peruvian wheat repute, asking Tribune publishers to disclose ties to Pearce and his Colorado mining venture. The piece accuses Pearce of swindling Northwest farmers and selling simulated Peru wheat, while probing the Tribune's endorsement and potential ownership links.
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Giles O. Pearce
7'7Thune
Northwest
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Colorado
the Tribune
Z'ribene
Iuscatine Journal
Colorado Mining Co
Logan on Grant letter favors Grant for 1880 nomination
General Logan defends Grant in a Chicago letter printed in Inter Ocean. He argues against third term objections, praises Grants character and leadership, and urges Republicans to unite for a strong honest candidate who can carry the South.
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