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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1880
Page
6
A veteran speaker from Utica denounces Democratic attacks on the Union war effort. He argues Democrats weaponize the soldier, mocks allegiance to “the lost cause,” and defends the Republican standard bearer Garfield, urging voters to uphold the party’s record and resist Confederate nostalgia.
The Boston Herald argues the Democratic party lacks a durable record and could shift policies if in power. It contrasts Hancock with Garfield, asserting Hancock’s silence suggests influence by uncertain advisers, while Garfield’s administration offers clearer expectations.
Louis Globe Democrat argues General Hancock’s 1876 letter is harmless and irrelevant to the presidential deadlock. The piece suggests Hancock would be neither a threat nor a solution if faced with a repeated political stalemate and mocks his self inauguration method.
Pittsburgh man John W. Goodman offers $5,000 that Pennsylvania will give Garfield a 20,000 majority and $5,000 that New York will back him by 5,900. He also stakes $15,000 that Garfield will win the presidency.
A detailed critique compares Democrat and Republican tactics in the South and Indiana, questioning the legitimacy of Hancock’s letter to Sherman and the timing of his acceptance speech. The Indianapolis Journal and New York World dispute the pledge to follow President Tilden, calling the Hancock nomination a confidence game and predicting party-straining demands.
General Garfield faces a New York reception and ties the day’s praise to the Union’s enduring ideals. He honors Hamilton and Washington, pledges support for Black citizens, and contrasts Republican and Democratic positions on voting rights and ballot integrity.
In Bascom's tavern precinct, locals rush to file Confederate veterans pension claims after Hancock's nomination. Citizens discuss equality with Federal soldiers, support backdating pensions, and grant land and extra pay for Confederate service, sparking cheers and political tension in Kentucky's Corners.
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