Democrats Crush Greenbackers in Alabama Amid Party Rancor
The Greenbackers suffer a total defeat in Alabama as Democrats clamp down, mirroring prior Republican losses. Southern Democrats refuse any interference regardless of party label.
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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1880
Page
6
Campaign Stance on Taxation and Officer Fees Sparks Split
In this campaign the poor man should remember the Democratic party arrayed itself against cutting down the fees of officers and limiting taxation. Thousands of Democrats voted with Republicans last spring on these questions, but the Democracy opposed them and a subservient Supreme Court overturned the will of the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Democracy
Supreme Court
Gubernatorial Candidates Trade Taunts in Indiana
The New Albany Ledger-Standard notes both Democratic and Republican candidates Porter and Sanders have taunted each other to appear on the stump. It suggests Landers challenge Porter directly by sending a note, and predicts Porter will accept, implying a decisive clash with Landers left to chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany Ledger-Standard
Indiana
Porter
Sanders
Landers
Southern and Northern Democrats clash over repudiation in Virginia
Richmond dispatch reports a split within the Democratic parties. The South demands repudiation while the North warns against it, arguing public faith must be kept inviolate. If Democrats gain power the policy may be applied to the national debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Richmond
Via
South
Democrats
Indiana
Mississippi
Cincinnati
Chalmers
Alabama
Chattanooga Times
the Times
Memphis Avalanche
South Carolina
Hancock
North
Hancock Letter Makes Democrats Doubtful
As Hancock's acceptance is read, Democrats find his statements hollow and vague. They question his stance on tariffs finance the Chinese question and other major issues noting his limited public record and suspecting he lacks concrete views. Garfield's Congressional record contrasts Hancock and deepens skepticism about his preparedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre More Hancock
Garfield
Congress
Hancock
Republican turned Hancock booster exposed as false claim
The Fort Wayne Sentinel reports a story claiming Lieut J T Solliday of the Sixty second Ohio Volunteers supports Hancock for president. The retraction states Solliday has never been a Republican, owns no Fountain county mine, and has little influence there, contradicting the circulated Democrat press item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Solliday
Ohio Volunteers
Black
Hancock
Solliday
Fountain County
Fort Wayne Sentinel
Solliday Las
Telegraphing the Court Decision Sparks Political Fury
Judge Worden orders telegraphing to the Democratic central committee about a supposed Indiana Supreme Court conspiracy with Democratic leaders to impose high fees and heavy taxes. The piece argues voters wanted county power to control emoluments and municipal taxation, accusing the court of thwarting the will of the people and hinting at indictments and prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Kentucky
Supreme Court
Jim
Indianapolis Sentinel
Democratic Committee
Kelso
New Albany
Corruption Alleged Over Court Rulings and Tax Burdens
The writer argues the court's amendments were not ratified yet passed, condemning the judges for corruption or ignorance. The decision allegedly harms the poor by upholding party dictates, raising taxes and fees while judges prosper, opposing the Democratic party's claimed care for the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welso
Democratic Party
Greenback candidate Weaver cites South hostility risk under Hancock
General Weaver reports to the Wheeling Intelligencer that Mississippi Governor West warned of a Hancock victory fueling hatred and Republican exclusion in the South. Weaver, fresh from Alabama, says Republicans increasingly join Greenback ranks to escape ostracism, while mob action and a Montgomery rally underscored Democratic suppression efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
South
Weaver
Greenback
Alabama
Wheeling Intelligencer
Intelligener
Thim
West
Mississippi
Selma
Mississipi
Greenback Party
Montgomery
General Burk
Mobile
Wade Hampton's Virginia speech links current Democrats to Confederates
The article analyzes Wade Hampton's Staunton Virginia address in which he argues that Democratic principles mirror those fought for by Lee and Jackson. It contrasts with Republican calls to honor Union blood, labeling Hampton's stance as a revival of Confederate principles and urging readers to choose between them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Hamppton
Stauntes
Virginia
Lee
Jackson
Hampton
Confederacy
North
Union
Democratic
Republican Party
Wade Hampton
Democratic Party
Garfield the hero of Chickamauga battle tale told
A Tribune account extols General Garfield for his role at Chickamauga. It details his swift leadership under Rosecrans, his daring ride to rally Thomas, and his critical dispatches that saved the Union line, culminating in Rosecrans praising his clear action and the War Department promoting him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Chickamauga
Kirk
Rosecrans
Tennessee
Chattanooga
Bragg
Rossville
Glen House Rosecrans
Thomas
Longstreet
Missionary Ridge
McMichael
Bond
Gaw
McClere
Mitchell
McCook
Crittenden
Chattanooga Valley Road
Nickajack Trace
Dry Valley Road
Nickajack Gap
Bridgeport
Senate
Washington
Jongan
David
Jonathan
Chattanooga Valley
Chattanooga Creek
Lafayette
Jim Garfield
Bluecoats
Dan McCook
Knoxville
McCrook
Granger
B Stealman
Steadman
Army of the Cumberland
General Wood
Crarfield
Battle of
War Department
Fragmentary phrase hints at a political ideal and public duty
A vivid quotation echoes the view that a leader is naturally fit for duty, as if born to office and endowed with wisdom. The line uses classical imagery to elevate natural aptitude and virtuous action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerva
Jove
Porter and Landers Talk Across Each District
The New Albany Ledger-Standard notes a joint discussion by Porter and Landers in each district and asserts the paper’s strong stance that Landers will be publicly attacked with no grease left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Landers
New Albany Ledger-Standard
General Hancock Civil Claims for Presidency Cited
A Rochester Democrat and Chronicle note outlines General Winfield Scott Hancock’s civil claims and public posture as a potential presidential candidate. It emphasizes his Union leadership, political stance, and the public interest in his crossfire of endorsements and debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Hancock
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
This records a critic’s view on a presidential life work
The remark labels the subject’s life’s work as unworthy for any man to claim pride in, asserting it fails the standards of presidential fitness and achievement.
Brown Overreaches on New Potatoes at Boarders Dinner
A Boston obituary item reports Mr Brown mistook new potatoes for ordinary ones and ate too much. His landlady reproved him kindly, causing a choking moment before he apologized. He is now seeking a new boarding place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Photnet
Boston
Also Mentioned on This Page
John W. Forney
Chicago
Grant
Ohio
General Garfield
Hayes
Spon
Stancock
Georgia
Ree Ory
Godensngat Ttadsnsy Sesgee
Aabanorev
Bad Ghieerinesvaens
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