Statewide Republican Slate Named in Local Circular
For State Treasurer Gen JOHN C SMITH of Jo Daviess County. For Clerk of Appellate Court Second District J R COOMBS of Grundy County. Republican Congressional Ticket. For Representative in Congress Mag R M A HAWK. Republican County Ticket. For Member of Legislature Capt JAMES I NEFF. For Sheriff JESSE R LEIGH. For Coroner Dr JEREMIAH DEAN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Smith
Jo Daviess County
Second District
J. R. Coombs
Grundy County
Capt
James I. Neff
Jesse R. Leigh
The Union Argument and Political Records in Hamilton
In Hamilton Ohio Judge Thurman urges voters to back Democracy to preserve the Union while criticizing McPotter for attacking Maj Hawk a noted soldier and statesman who will serve in Congress The writer defends Maj Hawk and calls for a review of Judge Hinds Democratic candidate for the Legislature citing County Court and Board of Supervisors records.
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McPotter
Maj. Hawk
Judge Hinds
Board of Supervisors
Thurman criticizes party spending in Ohio history
The passage claims that government expenses rose more during ten years of Republican rule after 1860 than in the ten years before under Democracy, arguing Democrats were more economical. It jokingly suggests the judge should specify how much excess was needed to suppress the Democratic rebellion.
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Thurman
Ohio
Nomination for County Judge Reemerges for Andrew Hinds
Hon Andrew Hinds, previously nominated by the Democrats for a Legislature seat, had been nominated for County Judge in 1878 but resigned before the election. A former Probate Court judge, he may again decline the offer, as he was absent from the convention and has not formally accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Hinds
Hinds
Sheriff Election Clash In Local Dem Primary
The piece argues Democrat nominee J H Pierce is unsuitable for sheriff while praising incumbent Leigh. It notes Leigh's veteran service and long tenure, and stresses party alignment as a reason to re-elect him, framing Pierce as an incorrect candidate on the wrong ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Pierce
Pierce
Leigh
Mr. Leigh
Notice to Committeemen Meeting in Freeport
Ien Miles White chairman of the Republican County Central Committee announces a meeting in Freeport on Tuesday Sept 10 at 7 30 p m for consultation campaign planning and other business. Attendance of every committee member is strongly urged.
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Ien
Senator Blane Addresses Maine City Hall Meeting
In Biddeford August 21 Senator Blane faced a packed City Hall. He argued currency policy, warned against unlimited greenbacks, commended the Loan act, and urged tax fairness for bonds while defending national banks and the need to settle money questions rightly.
Republican Saratoga conference urges broad Republicanism
A Saratoga meeting of New York Republicans advocates widening acceptance to all who voted Republican, calling for inclusive cooperation to secure state victory. John J. Townsend is proposed as chair, with letters from John M. Francis Morgan James and Senator Conkling read to the gathering.
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Adirondacks
Elliot C. Cowden
Prince
Mr. Cowdin
John J. Townsend
New York
John M. Francis
The
Troy Times
Gov
Morgan
Judge James
Senator Pomeroy
Senator Conkling
Concluding note from Roscoe Conkling on party unity
Roscoe Conkling urges Republicans in New York to unite to resist Democratic dominance and avoid personal grievances. He warns of Treasury raids and repudiation schemes, stresses equal protection under law, and says he has no claim to return to the Senate, seeking only party harmony and integrity.
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Democratic Party
Congress
South
New York
Union
Republican Party
Senate
Roscor Conkling
Ex President Davis Speech Praised Across Dixie
The Jackson Clarion and other Southern papers celebrate Jefferson Davis's Mississippi City address as a stirring tribute to the Lost Cause. Editors hail Davis as a hero and denounce Northern critics while pledging fidelity to state sovereignty and secessionist ideals.
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Jef Davis
Jackson
Miss
All Dixie
Jeff Davis
Washington
South
Davis
New Orleans
Jeff
Jasper
Richmond
Jefferson Davis
Memphis
Father Ryan
Okolona
The
Clarion
Mississippi City
Speak for Davis and old rebel voices in perilous times
A barrage of editorials warn against Jefferson Davis and revived secessionist threats. Papers from Raleigh Huntsville Okolona denounce State's Rights and call for mobilization of loyal voters to avert civil strife and financial ruin from a Democratic victory.
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Davis
Raleigh
CN. G
Jeff
Mr. Davis
Huntsville
Ala
Seldves
Jefferson Davis
Andersonville
Libby
Blaines Biddeford Speech Says Government Bonds Should Not Be Taxed
In a Biddeford speech on currency the speaker argues against taxing Government bonds noting that holders pay taxes in advance and that most bonds evade taxation. He compares Government bonds to Maine State 6s and Maine Central 7 percents, contending taxing bonds would shift a $40,000,000 burden and that Government bonds should never be taxed.
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Bidpeford
Blane
Jt. M. Chapman
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
New England
Lumberman’s Bank
Greenback
United States Treasury
United States
Maine
California
Moses
Venezuelas
Butler
Reed
Gen. Anderson
Grove
Blaine
Biddeford
Brother Gardner Answers Dennis Kearney at Lime Kiln Club
The passage recalls Brother Gardner recounting a heated confrontation with Thornapple Scott about poverty, taxation, and labor amidst a bleak view of starvation and national ruin. Gardner condemns lazy loafers who criticize the country while relying on others' work to support families.
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Brother Gardner
Thornapple Scott
Bradder Gardner
Kentry
Starvashun
Ebery Direkshun
Kaliker
Old Settlers Reunion at Cedarville in Stephenson County
The Old Settlers Association of Stephenson County held its annual reunion on Aug 28 at Cedarville. Pioneers and descendants gathered in a grove near John H Addams’s property, despite dark skies, sharing memories of 1832 35 and 40. Rev Sites opened the meeting. Levi Robey presided as officers were elected. Obituary reports honored many longtime settlers including Brocklin Ordway Bro Jonathan Reitzell John Martin Brubaker and more. A letter from Chaplain Rev B H Cartwright was read.
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Stephenson County
Old Gohenson
Parts County
Cedarville
Dan Ters
Old Stephenson
Levi Robey
Waddams
Treasur
J. H. Addams
Ourroad
Waeneas
Conrad Brocklin
E. Ordway
James Bro Jonathan Reitzell
John B
John Martin E. Brubaker
Samuel Lapp
Mon Ruthrauff
Charles Smallwood
Thomas Hutcheson
Michael Ender
W. Rundlett
Gross
Pt T. Ellis
B. H. Cartwright
Association
Tiampshire
Kane Co
Ilb
Auvaust
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A.V. Richards
James P. Slade
St. Clair County
Supreme Court
Gen
E. F. Dutton
DeKalb County
Mag. R. M. A. Hawk
Republican County
Jeremiah Dean
Hamilton
Senator Blaine
Biddeford, ME
Republicans
Saratoga
Manly
Townsend
Mr, Conkling
UnTion
New York Times and Tribune
Chicago Daily
Bro. Gardner
Dennis Kearney
Mr. J. Richart
Christ
Wright & Co
Freeport
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