Republican County Ticket and Upcoming Presidential Talk
The Dubuque Telegraph notes two thousand from Dubuque and vicinity will attend Grant reception in Galena next week. Gen. Sheridan to lead as chief Marshal in Chicago procession with his staff. New York Indiana and a solid South favor Thurman Bayard or Tilden for president.
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Dubuque
Dubuque and
Galena
Gen. Sheridan
Grant
Chicago
New York
Indiana
Solid South
United States
Thurman, Bayard
Tilden
Jones appointed Internal Revenue Collector for district
A. M. Jones of Warren has been named by the President to fill the vacancy as Collector of Internal Revenue for this district following the sudden death of Maj. Nase. The appointment fills the recently vacant office and assigns Jones to oversee revenue collection duties in the region.
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Tion. A. M. Jones
Warren
Daviess County
Internal Revenue
Maj
Nase
Nation of Mississippi weighs future Ambassador to Senate
The question of the next ambassadorial post to the United States Senate remains open. The Otokolona States notes it would be conferred with unanimous support upon Jefferson Davis if he agrees to accept the position.
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Mississippi
United States Senate
Jefferson Davis
Okolona
Vote for Capt. Hiram Shous for County Surveyor
A political appeal urges voting for Capt. Hiram Shous for County Surveyor next Tuesday. The piece notes anticipated arrival of Gen l Grant in Galena on Thursday, Nov 6, and mentions preparations along the route with Freeport and Stephenson County in question.
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Hiram Shous
L Grant
Galena
Freeport
Stephenson County
General Adams Secures Release of White River Women
General Adams, sent as a special agent to the Utes to obtain the release of the women and children of the White River Indian Agency captured when Agent Meeker was massacred, telegraphs that his mission has been crowned with complete success.
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Adams
Utes
White River Indian Agency
Meeker
Goodhue and managers urged at polls next Tuesday
The note recalls Goodhue and his managers as voters head to the polls next Tuesday. Reported outcome concerns the missing Pathfinder balloon. The body of Burr found near Miller's Station Indiana with Prof. Wise aboard suggests the balloon and occupants were in Lake Michigan the night they ascended from St Louis over four weeks ago.
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Goodhue
Burr
Prof
Wise
Lake Michican
Miller’s Station
Ind
St. Louis
County Election Urges Republicans to Vote Straight Ticket
The column urges Republicans to vote next Tuesday November 4 for Thurcinson and Shons. It argues Uncle Levi represents the Goodhue ring and would back Buzzard McPotter and Cronkrite. Hutchison praised for reforming the treasurer’s office. Goodhue’s election cited as Republican fault. Captain Shous highlighted as competent and patriotic surveyor who opposed the Confederate brigadier policy.
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Levi
Goodhue Ring
Buzzard
McPotter
Cronkrite
Hutchison
Goodhue
Robey
Thurcinson
Shons
Shous
Hutchison Emerges as Choice in Tuesday Election
A fragmented note urges voters to back Hutchison next Tuesday, contrasting with Buzzard and Ed Cronkrite’s backing. The message hints at a local contest for treasurer but provides few details beyond names and timing.
Republican victory claims spark in Ohio Democrats blame bad times
President Hayes and Ohio Democratic leaders attribute the vote largely to the return of good times, while warning against Republican credit for lightening debt and taxes. They dispute Gov Robinson and John Kelly for political credit, arguing past defeats and misrepresentation over fiscal restraint.
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Hayes
Ohio
Gov. Robinson
John Kelly
New York
Quarterly circular shows sharp drop in U S business failures
Dun Barlow & Co report third quarter 1879 vs 1878 shows 1591 fewer US business failures and 41000000 less liabilities. Failures in the period fall by over half and liabilities by more than three quarters, aided by a prior bankrupt law repeal and contrasting four-year averages. Whether the improvement lasts remains debated due to speculation and rapid recovery concerns.
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Messrs. Dun, Barlow & Co
United States
Public outcry in Stephenson County politics by Ontiver P. McCool
In a candid political broadside Ontiver P. McCool rails at the Goodhue faction of the Democratic party in Stephenson County. He accuses supporters of press manipulation and corruption, blasts Uncle Levi Robey, and endorses Charles A. Carnifix for County Surveyor while warning of party rifts and a looming political downfall.
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Horror Journal
Stephenson County
Goodhue
Democracy
Goodline
Bulletin Force
Goodhue Party
Charlie
Charley
Thad
Freeport
Bulletin Clique
Goodhues
Hettinger
Levi Robey
Bulletin
Uncle Levi Robey
Levi
Potter
Napoleon
Ecard
McConnell’s Grove
Ife
Charles A. Carnifix
Goodhue Democracy
Uncle Levi
Democratic Party
Tray
Bolt
Ontiver P. McCool
Kansas News Letter Praises Stephenson County Ties
A long reader letter from Rock Kansas discusses political loyalties in 1879, praising Republicans in Republic and Jewell counties. It notes county nominations, finances, and forthcoming rail expansion near White Rock, with portraits of Stephenson county settlers and local land firms Shuler Leigh and the White Rock valley sellers.
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WaitTiTt Rock
Kans
Freeport Journal
Stephenson
Republic
Jewell Counties
Stephenson County
G. Stover
Republic County
Ohio
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
White Rock
Chicago
Lena
Republican
Andrew Low and Sons
Samuel Stover
Wm. Osborn
A. M. Lunt
James
John Goddard
Goddard
Shiloh
Silver Creek
Thomas Warren
Warren
Ilinois
Shuler & Leigh
Carnefix Vote Sparks Civil War Angle
A vote for Carnefix is portrayed as a rebuke to Capt. Shons who gallantly fought for the Union during the war, framing the election as a clash over historical allegiance and wartime loyalties.
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Shons
New York Must Be Carried to Save 1880 Presidency
The Washington Post notes New York’s pivotal role for Democratic success in 1880. It argues Ohio leans Republican and Greenback votes may dissolve, leaving New York as the decisive state. The piece urges both parties to seize the moment and secure the presidency through New York.
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Ohio
Foster
New York
Empire State
Washington Post
Dern
Ohio election returns show GOP leads legislature split
Official returns indicate Republicans with a statewide majority around 19,000 and a 31 seat gain on joint ballot. Senate stands 22 Republicans to 15 Democrats. House shows 69 Republicans to 45 Democrats, shaping a solid Republican majority in both chambers.
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Ohio
Senate
House
General Grant in Sacramento Welcome Crowd on Oct 2
General Grant and party arrive by Nellie steam yacht and boat train, greeted by about 12 000 residents and 8 000 schoolchildren. Governor Irvin and Mayor escort him to a platform where Henry Edgerton delivers welcome. Grant praises hospitality and unity of the nation. A grand procession and luminous displays surround the Eagle Hotel visit.
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Sacramento
Cal
Grant
Nellie
Ingpe
Mare Island Works
Irvin
Henry Edgerton
Eagle Hotel
Oral Grant
General Grant
Grant as a portrait of American leadership and diplomacy
From London Truth in October, a broad sketch of Ulysses S Grant as a modern American figure. The analysis notes his varied roles as farmer and banker, his knack for practical success, and the paradox of a public man who speaks little yet shapes policy. It covers his reception by British officials, his cautious stance on the Alabama dispute, and remarks on Motley and royal society.
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London
Grant
America
Lincoln
Ce Longfellow
Lord Napier of
Granit
Gibraltar
Lord Napier
Empire
England
Alabama
Motley
Heaven
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W. W. Hutchison
Hiram Shons
Hutchison and Shons
Oliver P. McCool
Bulletin- Goodhue Ring
General
Rayn
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