Remembering Lee and Jackson in Virginia Politics
The Stanton Vindicator and Stanton Valley Virginian report Wade Hampton urging Democratic harmony in Virginia. He ties Hancock leadership to the same principles Lee and Jackson died for, urging voters to honor Confederate memory when voting. The appeal emphasizes unity within the Democratic party and invokes Civil War loyalties to sway support.
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South
Hancock
Lee
Jackson
Virginia
Wadé Hampton
Staunton
Wade Hampton
Stanton Vindicator
Stanton
Hampton
Stanton Valley
Grant Speech at Warren Ohio Declares Balloting Freedom
Gen. Grant proclaims that no precinct in the nation can disenfranchise a Democrat and that he may express political views without fear. He notes the Republican party as a national entity seeking the greatest good, in Warren Ohio.
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Grant
Warren
Ohio
Gen. Grant
Republican Conference Amid Calls to Nominate Loyal Candidate
A 19th century party letter argues that Democrats must be excluded and rejected, urging the Cincinnati meeting be a distinctive Republican conference. It calls for nominating a candidate visibly identified with Republican politics and measures, denouncing Democrats as traitors and urging they be ignored.
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Cincinnati
Lyman Trumbull
Republican Party pledge on life property and debt
A historic speech notes the Republican party pledges protection of life property and public credit and to pay government debts where it can. It contrasts with the Democratic party which does not promise the same assurance as Gen Grant speaks.
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Republican Party
Democratic Party
Gen. Grant
Warren
Ohio
FY Would Follow Laws If Democrats Elect Him Says STan Cock
The remark notes STan Cock saying FY would follow laws if Democrats elect him and questions being allowed to act as the South resists. It reflects partisan tension and regional pushback influencing political prospects.
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Stancock
Rebel flag in Staunton fronts Virginia Hotel scene
In front of the Virginia Hotel Staunton Virginia a rebel flag floats bearing the inscription Southern Rights and Claims must and shall be readjusted. Par President Winfield S. Hancock for Vice President W. H. Inglish.
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Virginia
Staunton
Winfield S. Trancock
W. IL
Inglish
Conkling Rally Draws Huge Richmond Audience
Forty thousand people gathered at Richmond Indiana to hear Roscoe Conkling praise the Republican Party eclipsing the turnout at Warren Ohio where he also spoke. The sheer size signals a strong Republican showing in Indiana relative to Democratic hopes.
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Richmond
Ind
Roscoe Conkling
Warren
Ohio
Indi
Virginia Democrats Face Alarm Over Virginia Result
Virginia Democrats worry the state outcome could have shifted earlier in the campaign. They contend Indiana and Ohio drive the national mood, suggesting Republicans with the National Committee may rally to Garfield if those states go GOP. The piece notes Democrats fear a strengthened Republican effort nationwide.
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Virginia
Indiana
Ohio
National Committee
Democratic Meeting Fails to Impress Indianapolis Crowd
A greatly advertised Democratic gathering in Indianapolis failed to meet expectations. The event, touted as a grand display of party strength with prominent ads, did not attract the anticipated turnout or enthusiasm, according to Chicago sources.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Chicago
Noted Illinois Speaker Readies Campaign Tour
One of the ablest speakers in this State is Hon. James A. Connolly of Charleston. Ife is now on the stump and will speak at Watseka October 11 Metamora October 12 Benson October 18 Lasalle October 14 Newark October 15 Rochelle October 10 Freeport October 20 Chicago Journal.
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James A. Connolly
Charleston
I. Ife
Watseka
Metamora
Benson
Lasalle
Newark
Rochelle
Freeport
Chicago Journal
Ad for Hancock campaign cut features a rooster palm design
A New Slaven Connecticut firm advertises a Hancock campaign cut showing a hand with a rooster rampant and the slogan I would follow the laws. The ad implies a critique of support and compliance, suggesting a more forceful message if allowed and desired.
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New Slaven, Conn
Democracy leaders to address crowd in Oregon Illinois
Generals John M. Palmer and Farnsworth and Son W J Innes are slated to speak to the mud rooted Democracy of Ogle County at Oregon on the 16th inst. If promises made at Indianapolis fail, the Ogle County Democracy will be forced to cover up their mine to hide its emptiness.
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John M. Palmer
Farnsworth
W. J. Iynes
Ogle County
Oregon
Indianapolis
Republican gains sweep Connecticut elections
The municipal results show a statewide Republican rise with the next Legislature likely Republican and poised to elect a successor to Senator Eaton, a Democrat. Democrats feel discouraged while Republicans are jubilant as the electoral sentiment favors the GOP.
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Connecticut
Eaton
Procession at Indianapolis Dem blow-out features rustic placards
A special correspondent describes the parade in Indianapolis with a wagon of muscular locals displaying large counterfeit presents of a rooster emblem prefixed by the word Hand. The device is hailed as a clever hit during the event.
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Indianapolis
Irish American Union Organizer Lenard Sweet and Morrison
Rockford Republicans will be addressed this month by Hon. Lenard Sweet and Hon. A. J. Morrison of Chicago. Morrison has organized many Irish Republican clubs and leads the Irish American Union. He is a fluent speaker who stirs enthusiasm at every meeting.
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Rockford
Republican sweep in Ohio and Indiana elections
Early returns show a large Republican victory across Ohio and Indiana. Ohio leads with an expected statewide majority near 20,000 to 25,000 and 15 of 20 Congress members elected. Indiana predictions show a GOP governor win and a statewide ticket gain around 4,000 to 8,000, with Porter favored by 5,000 to 8,000 and majorities growing as more precincts report.
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Ohio
Indiana
Columnus
Hamilton County
McIlvaine
Dayton
Follett
Clark County
Columbus
Gen. Nash
Republican State Committee
Butterworth
Young
Morey
Schultz
Ritchie
Eckter
Robinson
Rice
Neal
Dawes
Updegraff
McKinlay
McClure
Taylor
Townsend
Porter
Indianapolis
Democratic party’s rag baby and its figures
A sharp critique of the Democratic party describing its numbers as a “ten thousand dollar baby” and its elaborate display as too complex for the average Democrat. The passage accuses the party of theatrics, referencing Oregon in Ogle county and calling the device a pretty little doll.
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Democratic Party
Oregon
Ogle County
Trumbull
Chicago Times Hints Democrats Move Toward Ohio
The Chicago Times suggests Democratic leaders are leaving Indiana for Ohio to win Hancock support. The piece argues the move hides a failure to mobilize crowds in Indiana and reflects a belief that new pastures offer better prospects.
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Chicago Times
Indiana
Ohio
Hancock
Conkling
Richmond
Indiana 1872 1878 governor and state election results
In 1872 Indiana elected a Democratic governor at the October election but the November presidential contest chose Grant for the Republicans. In 1878 the vote was Republican 207,874 Democratic 215,526 Greenback 0,533. State election of 1876 shows Republican 180,067 Democratic 194,770 Greenback 39,415. These figures serve as reference.
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Indiana
Grant
The Champion Mean Man: English Trial over Old Pension
The Cincinnati Gazette reprints Washington documents about W I T English, Polk era vice presidential hopeful, and a pension fraud involving his grandmother’s funds in Clark County Indiana. English kept the money, claimed insolvency, and his surety was void. The officials say the case is clear. Will English withdraw.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Washington
W.it. English
Polk
Clark County
Ind
Republican Victory Anthem and 19th Century Electoral Roar
The passage bursts with praise for the Republican Party and North triumphs. It proclaims Ohio with a 25,000 majority and Indiana backing a Republican governor by about 5,000 to 5,500. It champions national prosperity, unity, and the government of the people.
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Party of Progress
Union
Stars and Stripes
Ohio
Buckeye
Indiana
Morton
Turral
Garfield
Arthur
Ingersoll Attacks Wancock Pledge in Rockford Speech
Colonel Bob Ingersoll argues in a Rockford address that General Wancock may die before vetoing rebel claims. He claims Mr. English would follow the Solid South and vows he would not renounce those claims.
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Bob” Ingersoll
Wancock
Southern
Rockford
Gen Wancock
Mr. English
United States
Generalancock
General Wancock
English
A Fifty District Meeting of Republican Clans
The upcoming meeting on the 20th gathers Republican groups from five counties. Leonard Swett and Robert T. Lincoln speak in the afternoon. Jas. A. Connolly will address the evening crowd at Republican Headquarters. The head quarters report growing activity, song, engravings, and improving facilities with broad welcome to all political faiths.
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Leonard Swett
Robert T. Lincoln
Republican Party
Maj. Jas. A. Connolly
United States
Ilinois
Lincoln
Garfield
Arthur
Da vis Meeting Exposes Kean Weakness in At torney Race
The Davis joint discussion between Hon. J. S. Cochran and Hon. J. C. Kean for States Attorney ended badly for Kean. Cochran pressed questions about repealing the fugitive slave law and the Union war, exposing Kean’s ignorance and forcing him to dodge answers. Cochran won praise for his performance.
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Davis
J. S. Cochran
J. C. Kean
Cochran
Kean
Wisconsin
Tolot Discussion at Davis Sparks G. Garfield Rally
A large audience at Literary Hall heard Cochran and Kean debate for State's attorney. Cochran argued Garfield's fitness and criticized Hancock, while Kean answered most questions affirming limited federal power and voting rights for soldiers. The event renewed Republican enthusiasm across Rock Run, Dakota, Rock Grove, and Durand townships.
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Tolot
Davis
Literary Hall
James
Cochran
John Kean
Rock Run
Dakota
Rock Grove
Durand
Davis Company
Garfield Guards
Pennsylvania House
Garfield’and Arthur Club
Garfield Club
Garfield
United States
Hancock
Erupt
Union Pacific R. A
Democratic Party
Kean
Pacific Railroad
Grand mass meeting announced at Taylor's Driving Park
An advertisement in this issue promotes a grand mass meeting at Taylor's Driving Park. Orators include Hon. Leonard Swett, Robert T. Lincoln, and Maj. J. A. Connolly. Swett was Lincoln's law partner, Robert T. Lincoln is Lincoln's son, and Connolly is U S District Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois. The notice urges a large turnout to ensure a historic political gathering in the district.
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Taylor's
Leonard Swett
Robt. T. Lincoln
Maj
J. A. Connolly
Swett
Lincoln
Robert T. Lincoln
Major Connolly
U. S
Southern District
Illinois
Private letter praises Congressman Hawk from Judge Hill
A Washington judge commends Major Hawk as one of the ablest and best Western representatives, noting he earned a fine reputation during his first term in the city’s records.
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Judge L. Hill
Washington
Major Hawk
Prospect for GOP gains in Indiana Ohio and southern states
The Richmond Dispatch opines that if Republicans win Indiana and Ohio in October Democrats should abandon Hancock’s chances. It notes strong GOP prospects in Florida and Virginia and suggests Garfield could sweep the nation if the October victories materialize.
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Richmond Dispatch
Indiana
Ohio
Hancock
Florida
Virginia
Garfield
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