Political Ticket Names and County Affiliations
The ticket lists Treasurer EDGAR BUTY of Cook County, Auditor CHARLES P. SWIGART of Kankakee County, Attorney General JAMES McCARTNEY of Wayne County, and Representative Mas. R. M. A. HAWK, pending decision at the Congressional Convention.
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Edgar Buty
Cook County
Charles P. Swigart
Kankakee County
James McCartney
Wayne County
Congress
Mas. R. M. A. Hawk
Piersol and Frankeberger Seek Stephenson Sheriff and Rep Nomination
Announcement from Freeport Journal editor J J Piersol and candidate H O Frankenberger from Rock Grove dated June 29 1880 seeks Republican County Convention action for Sheriff of Stephenson County and nomination for Representative in the Legislature.
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Stephenson County
Onnvantian
Freeport Journal
H. O. Frankeberger
Rock Grove
Weather and birds: a proverb in old sayings
A brief, playful note on the proverb Birds of a feather flock together, echoing that people and things align by similarity. It adds a quip that weather-cocks, rebel cocks and Hancocks also seem to group together in the same way.
Traitors Switch Sides Cited With Gen Hull
A remark notes that a dog is known by its company and applies the idea to Gen Hull and other traitors who sided with the enemy warning that allegiance reveals true character.
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Gen. Hull
Garfield Club Organizes in Orangeville with 25 Members
A Garfield Club was formed in Orangeville on Monday evening, enrolling 25 members. D. A. Schock was elected president.
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Orangeville
D. A. Schock
Buckeye Centre Elects New Officers at Saturday Meeting
Buckeye Centre met Saturday evening and elected TB. Jones as President, Jos. Kleckner as Secretary, Hugh Bailey as Vice President, with a 21-member membership.
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Garfield
Buckeye Centre
TB. Jones
Jos. Kleckner
Hugh Bailey
See how we apples swim in a political quip
A satirical quip contrasts a demagogue with a true patriot, asserting society will find its level as Gen. Han cock is cited as an example of the point in a sharp, period-voice remark.
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Gen
Hancock
Proverb on roosters and Hancock in treason era
An old proverb about a cock fighting on his own turf is used to claim General Hancock will defend the Lost Cause and treason more fiercely now than preserving the Union. The writer belittles Hancock by saying stray chickens return home, implying he betrays the Union.
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Gen. Hancock
Hancock
Humor in Democracy Support for General Hancock
The text mocks the quick cheer of Democracy supporters for General Hancock after decrying bayonet rule for years. It contrasts loyal north selection with rebel brigadiers choosing a military despot, noting the difference in origin of power and authority.
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Hancock
Letter endorses Dr. Bradshaw for State Senator
Lieut Thos 3B Jones of Buckeye Centre endorses Dr LB IT Bradshaw of Orangeville for State Senator. Bradshaw is well known to county citizens, eminently qualified, and his honesty and integrity are praised. The letter asserts he would be an excellent senator and likely elected if nominated.
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Thos
Jones
Buckeye Centre
Bradshaw
Orangeville
Old Soldier Critiques Gen Mancock for Presidential Bid
The author calls Gen Mancock the first Democrat nominee since the rebellion who isn’t a national disgrace when named for the Presidency yet accuses him of leading rebels and copperheads in the campaign, suggesting a clash between patriotism and honesty.
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Mancock
Campaign Promise and Republican Resolve in 1880s Speech
A Republican rallying call argues Democrats pander to history with a Union General nominee, cites 138 solid Southern electoral votes, and urges nationwide organization. It predicts victory with 185 electoral votes needed, promotes Wigwam meetings and persistent work, and lauds Grant supporters as the Old Guard aligned for Garfield Arthur and Hancock.
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McClellan
Wade Hampton
Cincinnati
South
Democratic Party
Mason & Dixon
New York
Indiana
Connecticut
New Jersey
Gen. Grant
Garfield
Arthur
Bradshaw for State Senator in Stephenson and Daviess
Editor Jones presents Dr. B. H. Bradshaw of Oneco as a fit Republican candidate for State Senator. He highlights Bradshaw’s noble army service, rising to Major and Surgeon of 46th SS Infantry, and cites trusted character, sound judgment, and strong duty to God and man. Supporters expect more names to back him before the district vote. Buckeye Centre June 26 1880.
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B. H. Bradshaw
Oneco
Stephenson
Daviess Counties
United States Army
46Th SS Infantry
B, Jones
Buckeye Centre
Democratic Lie Attributed to Grant Causes Controversy
A Galena telegram claiming General Grant endorsed Hancock and would vote for him is challenged as a fabrication. Grantsman dismisses the message as false, noting he supported Chicago nominations and never sent such a dispatch. The Truth paper is accused of manufacturing the tale to influence voters.
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Galena
Grant
Hancock
Garfield
New York City
Gen
Z'ruth
Chicago
Hancock Nominated for Presidency by Southern Democrats
Gen Hancock, born 1824 in Pennsylvania, educated at West Point, rose to Major General and led in Louisiana as military governor. He is northern yet backed by southern delegates for the Democratic ticket, with the solid South expected to yield 188 electoral votes. The piece argues Republicans must mobilize to beat him, predicting a tight race but ultimate victory for Republicans.
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Hancock
Pennsylvania
Military
West Point
New York City
Louisiana
Cincinnati
Solid South
Department of Washington
Surrat
Lincoln
McClellan
Greeley
Mason and Dixon
New York
Indiana
Connecticut
New Jersey
Democrats and Republicans Attend Armory Hall Gathering
A few dozen Democrats and some Republicans gathered at Armory Hall on Saturday to ratify Cincinnati nominations. J. B. Smith presided as speeches by Judge Batts Jere Pattison J. W. Potter and W. H. Wagner followed. The event showed strong Hancock war-credibility praise but lacked party leaders and was marked by a stiff, awkward mood.
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Armory Hall
Cincinnati
J. B. Smith
Judge Batts
Jere Pattison
J. W. Potter
W. H. Wagner
Jere
Hancock
New York Mail Critiques Hancock Nomination Prospects
The New York Mail argues that if Hancock were a Napoleon mixed with Wellington and Grant his 1880 nomination would fail. It contends his presidency would be ill suited to the hour and that the plain common sense of the people who rejected Grant would reject even a brilliant Gettysburg hero.
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New York Mail
Hancock
Wellington
Grant
Gettysburg
Hancock Nominated by Democrats at Cincinnati Convention
The Democratic National Convention met in Cincinnati and nominated Major General Winfield Scott Hancock for President with Hon. W H English of Indiana for Vice President. Hancock led on the first ballot and was nominated almost unanimously on the second ballot after a 4:20 PM first ballot and a 10:30 AM reconvening. The second-ballot tally was announced at 11:50.
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Cincinnati
W.S. Hancock
W. H. English
Congress
Indiana
Hancock
Garfield and Arthur praise at Burlington ratification meet
At a Republican ratification gathering in Burlington Vermont Senator Edmunds spoke in high terms of Garfield. He recalled opposition to removing Arthur and noted reforms attributed to the Administration had long been made by Gen. Arthur and hidden in Washington.
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Burlington
Edmunds
Garfield
Arthur
Gen
Washington
Democrats versus Hancock and the solid South in 1868
A partisan column argues the Democratic majority failed to secure rebel war claims and pensions for Jeff Davis, praising Republican Hancock as the rebels’ chosen man. It warns that a Hancock victory would bind the nation to the lost cause, noting the solid South’s influence in electing him.
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Congress
Jeff Davis
Union
Hancock
Garfield life sketch notes college loan turning point
A Times sketch recalls General Garfield’s struggle for education. He accepted a $500 life insurance policy advance from a donor to enter college, issued by Mutual Life Insurance Co of New York, policy number 15102. This small loan reportedly shaped his future career and ascent to eminence.
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Gen. Garfield
the Times
Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
Garfield
WN. Y. Times
Washington Letter Sees Quiet Convention Scene
Washington correspondent notes lack of excitement at the Cincinnati Convention and a quiet mood citywide. Republicans feel confident post Garfield serenade while Cameron may join the National Committee. pension claims rise to 280,000 pending and the Gulnare expedition sails without official aid amid controversy. Indiana Democrats fret over a legal gambit to stay in October states. a drowning accident at an island, a dog fight, and a disorderly constable scene close the week.
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Washington
Cincinnati
Chicago
Tilden
Seymour
Garfield
Cameron
Republican National Committee
Pension Bureau
Howgate
Gulnare
Board of Naval Examiners
Congress
United States
Indiana
Supreme Court of
Confederacy Ideals Echo in Political Platforms
In New Orleans and Baltimore voices lament the Civil War era, pledging secession and the Confederacy’s cause as still viable. Senator Bayard and other speakers align with a rebel platform led by General Hancock as a potential force in the coming November elections.
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Jeff Davis
New Orleans
Baltimore
Bayard
Hancock
Winslow July Fourth Celebration Moved to July Third
Winslow will celebrate July 3 with an address by Mr C Lathrop and music by the West Point Cornet Band at Mr T P Steeve’s Grove. A general good time is promised. Also notes the death of Mrs E Wickwire of Hooper Neb formerly of Winslow Ill and a fatal accident near Martintown. Mr Martin Saucerman has returned from Chicago.
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Winslow
C. ©. Lathrop
West Point Cornet Band
T. P. Steeve
Grove
E. Wickwire
Hooper, Neb
Winslow, III
Wickwire
Martin Saucerman
Chicago
Mart
Martintown
Lyman Lockman
Hancock as Military Governor and Southern Loyalties
The New York Times chronicles Hancock’s tenure as Fifth District commander from 1867, detailing his pro Johnson stance, orders loosening Reconstruction and enabling rebel influence in Louisiana and Texas. It notes juror and voter qualification orders, reactions of rebels, and a brief purge of New Orleans officials before Grant’s revocation.
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New York Times
Hancock
Congress
Johnson
South
Phil Sheridan
Fifth
Louisiana
Texas
Sheridan
Grant
Gen. Hancock
Fifth District
Andrew Johnson
Gen
Ile
Hancock Stock
William Baker
New Orleans
Arthur Gastinel
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Gastinel
Gen. Grant
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