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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1880
Page
6
An editor mocks postwar rhetoric with a Scotsboro style tirade about Hancock and the Democratic Persuaders. The piece critiques Confederate memory and Republican arguments, lampooning stump speeches and urging skepticism of political doublespeak.
Senator Logan in Jackson argues Democrats lack of argument and defends government power against centralization. He attacks opposition leaders and defends specie payments while contrasting Hancock’s supporters with Republican principles. A forwarded letter paints Colonel Forney as pivotal in Pennsylvania politics and Garfield’s prospects amid party infighting.
A speech extols Republican rule since the war, claiming restored payments, new currency, and growing commerce. It contrasts Democracy and State sovereignty with Republican governance, citing increased exports, railway mileage, and reduced debt interest, urging continued adherence to national sovereignty. Great applause accompanies the finish.
A Washington Republican piece catalogues 20 years of Republican rule with figures on bonds, debt, exports, railway mileage, and balance of trade. It argues Democratic opposition misrepresents outcomes and claims lasting ruin followed by a call for continued Republican governance.
The piece argues General Hancock’s potential presidency would bring a plan subordinating all power to subordinates and highlights satirical, sharply critical letters and dispatches attributed to officials like Baum Black Kelly and Waite. It notes Tribune pessimism about Hancock’s election and contrasts with the Chicago Times view.
The text records a political speech in a rough dialect urging support for Hancock and opposing northern rivals. It outlines strategy for Indiana, favors post offices pensions and internal improvements, and mocks Democratic rivals while praising Hancock and Southern voters.
A political critique asks how the Democracys actions over nineteen years since the war contributed to emancipation, union, liberty, and protection of loyal northern and southern citizens. It contrasts Republican gains with Democratic inaction and seeks accountability for deep national issues.
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