Irish Republican Union for Republican Principles in Immigrant Support
A 19th century Irish American Republicans assembly argues for Republican party loyalty over Democratic, denouncing British rule and advocating free trade, civil rights, and independent Irish American political action. It insists on unity, condemns Democratic policy, and urges voters to back the party allied with liberty and equal rights.
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Cromwell
Ireland
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Amerion
General Garfield's Letter Encourages Honest Balloting
The Ocean praises General Garfield's acceptance letter for its call to protect voting rights. It argues that all men must be free to vote and have their ballots counted honestly, affecting national reputation and regional justice. The piece cites Republican and Democratic contrasts and historic messages to Congress.
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Garfield letter praised as strong political document
The Chicago Inter Ocean lauds General Garfield's letter for defending voting rights civil service reform and tariffs while urging faithful public service. It calls the document manly American and fully supportive of Garfield and the Republican cause.
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United States
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Political Paradoxes and Party Fault Lines of 1876
A dense reprint of divergent editorials and cartoonish stabs from the era. It cites Greeley Hancock and Davis as figures in a party struggle, condemns Democratic tactics as Republican dress, and notes calls for free ballot rights as essential to liberty.
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Indianapolis Journal
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Albany Journal
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Election Frauds in 1870s Naturalization Rackets Exposed
John J Davenport testified before the Wallace Investigation Committee in New York detailing naturalization frauds. He cited 1876 registrations on fraudulent certificates totaling about 10 000, 1878 down to 3 200, with around 1 200 actual voters. He named Patrick Goff as a witness in 1 069 cases and said certificates were sold blank for 50 cents to two dollars. 400 operations passed through Goff to Kings County and four hundred blanks were offered in Saratoga. He presented court records to show fictitious names and non existent addresses masking fraud.
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Farmers' Candidate Praises Garfield for Presidential Hope
The piece argues farmers are capable of governing and extols James A. Garfield as a farmer who embodies honesty and statesmanship. It contrasts farmer virtues with professional elites, citing hardship, humility, and shared labor to urge farmers to vote for Garfield as the rightful leader.
The Corners Debate a Cincinnati Nomination Twist
In a Bascom Bascom era letter from Kentucky dated June 26, 1980, the Corners debate the Republican-Celtic split and the Tilden-Hancock contention. They rail at readerly error, praise a slaveholding past, and rail against Northern influence while urging unity around a white Southern-leaning Democratic stance. The letter mocks Joe Bigler and casts Hancock as a feared symbol, while insisting the party must rally for a candidate with no military record and restore old order.
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Nonsensical Political Rant Sparks Debate Over Southern Unity
A ragged, mock political screed questions the 1860s party loyalties and predicts a Northern strategy to win by backing Hancock and opposing Davis. The writer urges backing a brigaded steady platform, notes Kentucky and Tennessee leanings, and hints at the Republican split under a fragile Democratic banner.
Hancock Dare pet Antagonize His Party
General Ewing argues that a president must not antagonize his party on expediency and that parties rule government. The piece warns Hancock’s bid risks party control and could lead to his defeat, noting the electorate will judge beyond wartime fame and leadership.
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Indiana Democrats nominate Landers for Governor
The Indiana Democrats nominate Franklin Landers for governor, described as the soft-money type. The Democratic National Convention also nominates Mr WH English of Indiana for vice president, labeled a money man and national banker, signaling a strong Hoosier financial influence.
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