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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1880
Page
2
The Madison Courier argues voters seek explicit financial and tariff positions from Gen Hancock and critiques the Republican leaders. It claims citizens can distinguish partisan statements from facts and predicts a Democratic advantage in upcoming elections amid allegations of Republican corruption.
The testimony alleges Garfield sold influence to De Golyer for 5000 dollars, took ten shares of Credit Mobilier stock, then swore he did not receive it. Arthur is tied to the same alleged dishonesty, with Layes and John Sherman rebuking him from customs. The piece calls on radical press to provide explicit proof of conduct.
Republican journals long claimed Judge Black penned Hancock’s political writings. The issue centers on Hancock’s acceptance letter and a 1876 letter to Sherman. the New York Herald notes Republican organs now credit Hancock himself, not a dummy, with authorship, including the Louisiana orders.
The letter from Wm. M. Copeland in last Saturday's Republican papers pokes sharp fun at a young man who invites Democrats to joint township discussions on political issues. The author mocks the youth's vanity and urges parents to restrain him until school opens, arguing seasoned men should guide civic matters.
The Democratic candidate for Jefferson County Sheriff is described as judicious prudent brave and generous. He currently completes his second term as Madison city marshal with a record of prompt action and fearless but humane conduct. Voters are urged to support Calvin Cisco, who is deemed a strong choice and likely to win by a large majority.
Denunciations by leading Republican papers in 1875 accuse Garfield of tribe-taking and lying with Democrats quoting the remarks. Democrats also cite Hayes and John Sherwin to expose Arthur's alleged corruption as Vice Presidential nominee. The text recalls Garfield owning ten Credit Mobilier shares and Hayes suspending Arthur as Collector of Customs a year prior.
The speaker criticizes Republican candidates as poor representatives of moral superiority and urges Hancock and English as a fair alternative. He points to the need for explanation of past denouncements of Garfield and support in 1880, arguing honest men should vote Democratic if fairness is lacking.
Will S Bays writes a stirring campaign song praising Hancock with chorus lines urging three cheers for Hancock and English. The ballad extols unity under the flag and calls for honest leadership through Hancock’s presidency, published by Newhall & Co and Ditson & Co.
The piece argues that universal prosperity rests on Democratic actions and credits Hancock and Sanders for continuation of divine favor and national wealth. It asserts Democratic measures restored silver as money and protected greenbacks, claiming a Democratic Congress shaped the financial system amid harvest contrasts and favorable trade.
The column invites Mr. Leland and Mr. Johnson to a county wide discussion on political issues. Johnson has yet to accept after over a week, despite being described as a well qualified county candidate. Leland favors plain, honest dialogue and urges a fortnight canvass to let voters hear both sides.
Gen Dawattt E Sickels, former congressman and Grant era minister to Spain, declares candidacy for Hancock and English amid a mass exodus of influential Republicans from the Radical Hebron to the Democratic Zion. The call invites more of the same wave into the party tent.
A political clash is hinted as radicals denounce minority rule and claim the Nation opposes a democratic shift. The speaker vows to test the issue in the upcoming November vote, accusing opponents of force and ballot stuffing.
The Elmira Gazette reports a Democrat deposited 81 600 to be matched by a Republican for bets on Hancock carrying several states and seizing a total victory. The piece condemns Garfield and urges support for Hancock citing moral and constitutional objections to the Republican party and its leaders.
The figures show Tilden with 2 670 595 votes in the North and 1 613 670 in the South, while Hayes had 2 948 759 in the North. Northern Democrats nearly matched Republicans in popular vote, contradicting radical press claims of southern dominance and highlighting fraud anxieties and Garfield prospects.
The piece accuses the Republican party of repudiating national obligations three times since 1861 and questions the sincerity of protests about preserving the national faith, labeling the claims hypocritical.
The Leonard Scott Publishing Co issues a July reprint from the Edinburgh Review. Contents include The Precursors of Newton and a critique of Dr Lindsay’s Mind in the Lower Animals, plus Naval Power in the Pacific and other reviews. Subscriptions: $4 per year for one review, $15 for all, postage prepaid.
The author compares the mountain scenery from Charlestown to White Sulphur with the Blue Ridge section near Staunton. They note heavy earthwork, a one mile Blue Ridge tunnel, and travel through Fish Valley Shenandoah and Red Lands. Variety Springs on the Chesapeake Railroad lies fifteen miles west of Staunton, once famed as a watering place.
The writer tours Monticello near Charlottesville, noting Thomas Jefferson’s estate, mountain setting, and the Jefferson era relics. He visits the University of Virginia, describes its grounds, museum, and librarian William Wertenbaker, praising Jeffersonian architecture and historical memory.
A public invitation to a joint canvass circulated to voters in Jefferson County. The letter from Hon William Johnson proposes a cordial meeting to discuss state policy across agreed points and to canvass the county together.
Readable fragments of a textile ledger show quantities such as 60 75 years CG, 134.10 to 8, 20. 310 Wool-Tub-washed per potas, 45 Fleece-wakhtte 35 in dirt, tree of bur 30 Burry Wool in dirt. Final details are incomplete.
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