Why the South is Solid for Hancock at Staunton
Wade Hampton, addressing a Democratic harmony meeting in Staunton on July 26, appealed to Virginia voters by invoking Lee and Jackson. He urged unity for Hancock and the Democratic ticket, claiming the party fought for the same principles as fallen Southern soldiers. The Stanton Valley Virginian note frames his remarks as a effort to stir wartime memories for political ends.
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South
Hancock
Lee
Jackson
Virginia
Wade Hampton
Staunton
Trampton
Stanton Valley
Wade Hampton Speech Cited By Stanton Vindicator 1880
The Stanton Vindicator on July 30 1880 published Wade Hampton’s address urging voters to consider how Lee and Jackson would vote, and to remember those who died on Virginia soil. The piece frames the principles as once again on trial in the upcoming election.
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Lee
Jackson
Virginia
Wade Hampton
Stanton Vindicator
Stanton
Four Prominent Staunton Democrats certify Hampton speech
Four prominent Staunton Democrats Archibald G. Stuart H C Winsley A C Gordon and Hugh F Lyle attest to Wade Hampton's Staunton address on July 26. They approve a Valley Virginian report published July 20 as substantially correct and sign in Staunton Va on August 26, 1880.
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Staunton
Hampton
Wade Hampton
Valley Virginian
Archibald G. Stuart
H.C. Winsley
A. C. Gordon
Hugh F. Lyle
Republicans to Convene in Cincinnati Nominate Distinctive Candidate
The call insists Democrats be excluded and ignored at a Cincinnati meeting to be a conference of Republicans. It urges nominating a clearly identifiable Republican aligned with Republican politics and measures, naming Lyman Trumbull as a referenced figure in the critique.
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Cincinnati
Lyman Trumbull
Dem speech urged in Leport by longtime ally
A longtime ally urged a Democratic speech in Leport, recalling past ties with the speaker and emphasizing the need to address local concerns and secure support. The exchange highlighted the close friendship and shared political goals between the figures.
Grant Speech Promises Protection of Life and Debt
In Warren Ohio General Grant states that the Republican party guarantees protection to life property public credit and the payment of debts of government at all levels as far as it can control. He contrasts with the Democratic party which does not promise such protections.
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Republican Party
Democratic Party
Gen. Grant
Warren
Ohio
Republican Party Divided Over National Good Says Grant
Gen. Ulysses S. Grant warned at Warren Ohio that the Republican Party is split as a national force, arguing the party seeks the greatest good for the greatest number amid divisions.
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Tama Republican
Republican Party
Gen. Grant
Warren
Ohio
Grant on Balloting Rights Across the Nation
In a statement attributed to General Grant, he asserts that Democrats can vote freely anywhere in the nation, casting ballots without fear or proscription regardless of local party strength or opposition. The remark emphasizes broad political rights and equal access to the ballot.
Indiana Change Brings Democratic Control After 20 Years
Bill English pledged to Barnum he would take care of Indiana and delivered. The Democracy have pressed for change for two decades, and Indiana now sees a shift in power as a result.
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Bill English
Barnum
Indiana
Judge Madden Backs Carfield on the Stump Route
Judge Madden of Monmouth Illinois a Democrat with fifteen years in politics vows to campaign for Carfield. His endorsement signals party unity as the race heats up in the region.
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Judge Madden
Monmouth, Ill
Carfield
Republicans Rally Distant Advantage Across the Nation
A compact, opinionated line notes Republicans feel about 329 times stronger than Democrats nationwide, reflecting a partisan perspective on political strength and public sentiment.
Northern Democrats reassure voters on Hancock and amendments
The piece argues that constitutional amendments shield blacks from re-enslavement and protect rebel claims while noting the Supreme Court would need to stay aligned with their spirit. It warns that Senator Hancock and Manning’s bill to expand the court to twenty one justices could delay invalidating the amendments, a move Confederate Brigadiers oppose for a Republican presidency.
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Hancock
Supreme Court of
U.S. States
Manning
Supreme Court
Congress
Confedrates
Palmer's Saturday train departure leaves Democrats apart
Ex Governor Palmer left the city by Saturday morning train and stayed at Brewster House without visitors. He dined alone Friday and breakfasted alone Saturday with no Democrat of prominence accompanying him. The paper poses whether the neglect reflects on Democratic leaders or on Palmer, noting the dilemma will trouble their ranks.
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Palmer
Brewster House
Gen. Palmer
Illinois Central War Claims and Trumbull Sidelined Bill
After the Civil War the Illinois Central claimed 4 million from the government for transporting troops and munitions. The War Secretary approved, but the road lacked the right to demand payment and owed transport free in return for land grants. A Washburne backed bill to save funds was killed by Lyman Trumbull, who opposed it, securing the payout and his brother’s appointment as General Attorney for the road.
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Illinois Central Railroad
Secretary of
Congress
Washburne
Lyman Trumbull
Lyman
Naturalization Rules for First and Second Papers
A party with first papers may obtain second papers two years after the first. He must prove to the Court by two witnesses one year of residence in this State and five years of continuous U S. A minor who arrived under 18 may get full papers if he has resided in this State the past year and five years in the United States, proven by two witnesses, plus the minor must swear to intent to become a citizen in the last two years. Minors whose fathers became citizens before the minor reached age require no papers.
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United States
NOT GUILTY Blanchard also acquitted in second suit
The trial of A F Broad vs C D Blanchard ended in a NOT GUILTY verdict after a three day hearing. Broad admitted attempting to extort $100 via blackmail before the suit and again in a second case. The acquittal follows swift jury action. The piece notes Broad’s motives as electioneering and mentions Dr Mastin’s nomination and continued Democratic committee tenure. Senatorial convention then organizes Stephenson and Jo Daviess counties with Sheehan nominated for Senator.
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A. F. Broad
C. D. Blanchard
Broad
Blanchard
W.S. Agney
J. A. Crain
Mastin
Mt. Carroll
State Board of Equalization
Democratic Congressional Committee
Stephenson
Jo Daviess Counties
Stahl
E. R. Carr
David Sheehan
Galena
Stephenson and
Congressional
Democratic Convention in Freeport For Fifth District Nomination
Delegates packed the Fifth Congressional District Democratic Convention in Freeport with Carroll county absent. The event, seen by many as a formality, led to L. J. Johnson of Whiteside being nominated by acclamation after debates about endorsing Greenbacker J. M. King. The day also featured pointed editorials and political infighting reflecting tensions between Palmer allies and Democratic factions.
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Fifth
Carroll County
Democratic Party
Freeport
Frederick Stahl
Galena
Stahl
A. W. H. Frazer
J. M. King
L. J. Johnson
Whiteside County
Sheean and Johnson Recall Fort Lafayette War Days
The remark evokes the old fort and the war era, bringing to mind memories of Fort Lafayette and the bloody days of conflict as the speakers reflect on those names and their historical resonance.
Two Thousand Republicans Picket Along River Border
A brief notice notes Republican demonstrators numbering about 2,000 picketing the Mississippi River along the Kentucky border citing vigilance in the Indiana victory.
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Indiana
Mississippi River
Kentucky
Palmer tirade boosts votes in Freeport
Aeerly caustic tirade by Gen Palmer, denouncing rivals, is cited as driving Republican voters toward the author. The writer claims Gen Paltifer’s harsh words reveal poor breeding and a shift to Democrat alignment, noting water runs uphill only in upheaval.
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Gen. Paltifer
Gen. Palmer
Freeport
Sheean and Johnson Enter Historic Party Ticket
In a nod to tradition the Democratic candidates Sheean for Senator and Johnson for Congress align as a joint ticket. The pair, billed as Sheean and Johnson, uphold party values and seek voters' support in the upcoming election.
A Contrast To Palmer’s Political Shift In Freeport
Twelve years after Gen Palmer spoke from the courthouse steps as a Republican in Freeport to a large crowd, he now speaks from a Chicago street platform, framed by Tip Holland's saloon and Adam Sutter's grogery, presenting a Democratic stance amid changed surroundings. The marble shaft memorializes the seven hundred local war dead from Stephenson county.
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Gen. Palmer
Freeport
Court House
Stephenson County
South
Chicago Street
Tip Holland
Adam Sutter
Journal denounces political proscription in Freeport
In Freeport Democrats threaten to withhold patronage from drayman John Yordy for participating in a recent pro Republican procession. The Journal condemns bulldozing and political proscription as improper, noting its own stance and the employer’s nonpartisan firing policy while keeping praise for service.
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Freeport
John Yordy
Forsooth
Indiana
Ohio
Illinois
Holy Ghost
Yordy
Nomination of David Sheean Sparks Democratic Criticism
In a Democratic Convention, Hon. David Sheean of Jo Daviess County was named State Senator nominee. The letter accuses him of opposing the war alongside M Y Johnson at Fort Lafayette and asserts his stance split from Sumter era leaders like Rawlins and Grant. It declares the nomination a political error and notes personal accountability.
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David Sheean
Jo Daviess
Sheean
M. Y. Johnson
Fort Lafayette
Johnson
John A. Rawlins
Grant
Mr. Sheean
Sumter
Rawlins
S ¥Reean
Northern Democrats vs War Democrats over 1880 Senate choice
A veteran Republican decries nominating Mr. Sheean for Senator, arguing loyalty to the Union requires opposing those who favored dissolution. He recalls four years as a soldier and condemns placing traitor sympathizers in top office, urging Republicans and loyal Democrats to reject the nomination.
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North
Union
Palmer Interview Reflects Indiana Fluctuations
Gen John M Palmer ex governor of Illinois and Democratic hopeful is described in a Brewster House visit. Our reporter questions him on Indiana results and party dynamics. Palmer notes Indiana voters were hard working Democrats who discounted the figures and cites Greenbackers as the reason Landers lost support. He adds Connecticut and New Jersey look favorable, Chicago is pivotal, and Illinois hangs on outside Chicago.
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John M.palmer
Illinois
Brewster House
Indiana
Sanders
Hancock
Medias Res
Greencastle
Connecticut
New Jersey
New York
Chicago
Greenbackers
Landers
Porter
Loyal Methodists Praise Loyalty of Church in Conference
During the Rock River Conference at Rockford a telegram from Dan Shepard reports Porter's majority 5000 and eight Republican Congressmen elected. The assembly cheered as Luke Hitchcock urged praise, stating the moment could avert civil war and that they would meet and conquer the foe.
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Rock River
Rockford
Dan'l Shepard
Republican State Central Committee
Chicago Journal
M. E. Church
Chicago
Porter
Daniel Shepard
Luke Hitchcock
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Cuester A. Arthur
Tlinois
Shelby M. Cullom
Sangamon County
Joan M. Hamilton
McLean County
Henry D. Dement
Lee County
Edgar Rutz
Cook County
Charles P. Swigart
Kankakee County
James McCartney
Wayne County
E. B. Warner
R. M. A. Hawk
David H. Sunderland
Republican County Ticket
William Cox
Wwe
Las
Gen
Stewart
Damy
Confederate Party
General Palmer
Jno
M. Palmer
Benj
Butler
Gen. Atkins
Loyal Methodists
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