Remembering Lee and Jackson in Virginia's politics
A polemic urging voters to honor Confederate leaders and continuity of Democratic principles in Virginia. The text cites Wade Hampton and Stanton newspapers to claim Lee and Jackson would back current party unity and warn against dividing Virginia with the vote.
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Lee
Jackson
Virginia
Wade Hampton
Staunton
Sackson
Wade Lampton
Stanton Vindicator
Stanton
Hampton
Hancock
Stanton Valley
Virginian
Staunton Speech Reported by Democrats Amid Slur
The document recounts General Wade Hampton's Staunton address on July 2 and asserts a Valley Virginian report is substantially correct. It condemns Democrats as traitors and urges Republicans to nominate a Union Republican, citing Lyman Trumbull and idle English funds.
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Staunton
Hampton
Wade Hampton
Valley Virginian
Archibald
Stuart
U Winsley
A. Clgurdon
Cincinnati
Lyman Trumbull
Campaign activity in Stephenson County advances in meetings
The Republican campaign continues with quiet, steady efforts across Stephenson County. Major Hawk and J.G. Garver spoke in Freeport about Democratic tactics, while supporters stress patient work, education of voters, and defense of policy on rebel claims and pavement funding.
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Stephenson County
Major Hawk
J. CG. Garver
Rockford
Freeport
Maj. Hawk
Ife
Democratic Party
Garver
Garfield DeGolyer Pavement Saga Draws Sharp Debate
A Democratic paper accuses Garfield of accepting a DeGolyer fee and facing possible penalties while a Republican defends him. The piece details DeGolyer patent pavement adoption by the District of Columbia Board of Public Works, with Parsons hiring Garfield to advance the case during Congress recess. Garfield’s work reportedly examined forty two pavements and backed DeGolyer at a price of 23.50 per square yard, funded by District bonds and property taxes.
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North Carolina
Garfield
DeGolyer
North
South
District of Columbia
U.S
Board of Public Works
Chicago
Parsons
U.S. Supreme Court
Washington
Congress
Gen
United
Personal and Political Career of a West Point General
Forty years ago last month Winfield Hancock entered West Point as a cadet and rose through ranks to major general. He served about twenty years in camp life and faced hardships in peace and war, earning pay and allowances from the Government.
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Winfield
Hancock
Military Academy of
West Point
Slia Destiny
Army of the United States
Ingratitude of a Republic Hancock and Civil War Debt
The passage extols General Hancock’s career and pay while noting his governable lifestyle at Governor's Island. It contrasts federal compensation with internal revenue collections from 1866 to 1878, citing Confederate and Illinois contributions and critiquing Southern influence in Congress and calls for political change in 1878.
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Hancock
Tie
Governor's Island
United States
Confederate States
Illinois
Congress
Two Democratic Manufacturing Firms Back Garfield in Indiana
From the South Bend Register an exchange of letters shows Studebaker Brothers and DePauw interests declaring support for Garfield. Clem Studebaker and N T DePauw outline long standing Democratic loyalties but reveal united backing for Garfield and Arthur in this pivotal election.
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Indiana
Garfield
South Bend
Studebaker Bros.’ Manufacturing Company
Sour Brno, Inc
TW. C. de Pauw
New Albany
Ind
Clem Studebaker
DePauw
American Plate Glass Works
New Abbany
Hendricks
Williams
Charles
Porter
Arthur
N. T. DePauw
Cashier
Weaver telegram lauds Greenback fight in Maine
Gen James B Weaver transmits to Gen Plaisted in Bangor praising the Maine Greenback Labor Party campaign. He says Democrats masquerading as Greenbacks misstate the victory and notes Plaisted refused pledges, with Democrats later urging withdrawal. Weaver expresses confidence and hope for further battles.
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James B. Weaver
Greenback
Bangor
Maine
National
Greenback Labor Party
State Central Committee
James
Weaver
Judge Black Praises General Garfield In Private Letters
In a strong endorsement Judge Jerem Black, a leading Democrat, hails General Garfield for personal integrity and intellectual and moral strength. He asserts Garfield’s role in the Credit Mobilier affair shows his clean hands, aligning with his party.
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Garfield
Credit Mobilier
Jerem
United States
Sectionalism in political speakers from Civil War era
The passage compiles quotes and speeches from Lincoln era debates, Union and Confederate sympathizers, and Republican and Democratic figures. It surveys views on war, emancipation, sectionalism, and the political divide across states and leaders. It ends with a note on voting by soldiers in 1861-64 and their electoral participation.
A Few Facts and Figures on 1878 Congressional Vote
A summary of 1878 House elections by state shows Republicans lead in most metrics. It cites electoral votes 101 to 178 for Democrats, larger Republican majorities in popular vote and wealth, and a single area where Democrats outpace Republicans in illiteracy. It ends by questioning the Democratic push for national power.
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House of Representatives
Indiana
Ohio
Oregon
General Walker Receives Prisoner’s Sword Message
General Francis A. Walker, head of the census, received a letter and the captured sword of General George F. Anderson of Atlanta. The note recalls the August 1864 fight at Ream’s Station where Walker was taken prisoner, and states the sword was worn until Appomattox.
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Francis A. Walker
George F. Anderson
Atlanta
Ream’s ‘Station
Hancock
Appomattox
Agnew to Speak in Pittsburg for Garfield and Arthur
Chief Justice Daniel Agnew of Gea ver Pa withdraws from politics but agrees to address Pittsburg on September 4 in support of Garfield and Arthur. He notes thirty years on the bench with no political platform and vows a nonpartisan, duty‑driven message due to the election’s significance for postwar union and national prosperity.
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Daniel Agnew
Geaver
Greenback
Pittsburg
Garfield
Arthur
Agnew
Rebel Flag Editor Challenges New in Threatening Stance
W A Webber editor of the Hot Springs Telegraph denounces Indiana publisher Mr New for distributing Confederate flag lithographs. He pledges to meet New on the stump or in person to refute the move and warns of consequences for political manipulation. He claims sole responsibility for the flag's appearance and calls New and his allies villians.
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Hot Springs
Ark
New
Indiana
Hancock
Maine
Villianous
W. A. Webber
Telegraph
Hancock letter denounces rebel claims as disloyal
General Hancock writes from Governor's Island on September 23 1880 to Seow Cook of Cincinnati Ohio denouncing southern war claims. He states the government will not pay debts pensions or rewards for waging war on its existence and calls secession a thing of the dead past.
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Hancock
Garfield
Republican Party
Andy Johnson
America
Governor's Island
Seow Cook
Cincinnati
Ohio
Deak
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