Political salients and editorials mix in party previews
The piece surveys Democratic and Republican signals ahead of key conventions. It notes editorials favoring Tilden over Thurman, claims growth in support for Hancock from the Petersburg paper, and mentions Grant nominating Pierrepont as minister to Britain along with Taft and Cameron in the Justice and War roles. It closes with a comic note on Willoughby Avery and a biblical quip about multiplying twins.
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Grant
Pierrepont
Court of St. James
Taft
Department of Justice
Don'’ Cameron
Conkling
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania
Avery
Willoughby Avery
Morganton
Bro
Down with Independent Candidates
The Wilmington Star and Wilson Ads vance condemn independent democratic candidates as corrupting the party. They describe independents as brindle tails dependent on radical votes and enemies in camp urging voters to oppose them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Star
Wilson
Jo. Turner
The Meanest Man in the Senate
Washington correspondence of the Cincinnati Enquirer recalls fallen crusaders against the South and imagines a changed senator. The observer describes a bent, hollow silhouette outside the Capitol wing, likening the figure to a creature of Darwinian change and a soul removed from the seat.
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Senate
Washington
Cincinnati Enquirer
Capitol
Hannibal Hamin and Salonica as Eastern Crisis Looms
The piece portrays Hannibal Hamin as the Senate’s mean figure and recounts Salonica’s role in the Eastern question after the murder of foreign consuls. It describes the city’s amphitheater-like siting, notable sites, and diverse communities while commenting on European powers seeking dismemberment of the Turkish Empire.
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Connecticut
Hannibal Hamin
Senate
Maine
Salonica
Thssalonica
Danube
Raleigh News
Europe
Abraham
Holy Sepulchre
Jerusalem
Press Convention in Newbern Ends in Humorous Eclipse
Col Cameron and the Raleigh News editors arrive for a North Carolina press gathering to find a grand military welcome for “two young editors from Oxford.” The scene blends torchlight glare and banners with an unintended sense of absurd ceremony, leaving the President embarrassed at the gala misfit.
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Newbern
Col. Cameron
Raleigh News
Newsfry
Press Association of
Mannix
Gaston House
Elm City
Col
Cameron
Oxford
Theeianastacen
Sinbad
Nessus
Harrell
Henderson Tribune
Bonitiz
the Messenger
Avery
Halifax Court
Manning
Thorp
Mail
Woodrow
Danville News
Col. Denan
Col. C. Rise
Edgecombe County
Jesse H. Powell
Ainst
James A. Odenheimer
Joseph Odenheimer
Odenheimer Bros
Stemmons
North Carolina
Edgecombe
Tarboro
Superior Court
J. L. Staton, JR
Frank Powell
Plainuidl
Eastern editors find Newbern reception a mixed scene
An old city event in Newbern draws witty, satirical comments about press presence and hospitality. The piece notes missing editors, crowded ceremonies, and festive displays as delegates gather, hinting at political ambitions involving Tilden and cross‑regional influence.
Washington Letter Predicts Parties’ Presidential Outcome
The Republican press argues Democrats will lose Ohio in October and November, but the piece contends such predictions are false. It asserts Democrats can win without Ohio or Indiana, relying on Southern states plus New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, California, and Oregon for a majority. It also critiques Grant’s $50,000 salary stance and the argument that living costs justify current pay.
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Washington
Ohio
Allen
Indiana
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
California
Oregon
Grant
Jevons
England
MAPE
United States
New Jersey State Agricultural Society
George H. Cook
American Institute New York
Virginia
North Carolina
John O'Connor, Jr
Amission
Portsmouth
Aosphate
Maryland Swann Candidacy Seen For St Louis Ticket
The piece champions Hon. Thos. Swann of Maryland as a strong national candidate for St Louis, praising his integrity and governance as Baltimore mayor and Maryland governor, noting his potential for the second spot if pressed. It also discusses Centennial attendance estimates, costs, and government involvement, plus a note on a new National Independent Political Union among colored Republicans.
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Maryland
Thos. Swann
St. Louis
Swann
Baltimore
House
Dexter
Nichols
Government Asylum For
Buss Shepherd
Republican Party
National Independent Political Union
Freedman's Bank
South
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Arbors
Charles & Battle, Publishers and Proprietor
Second
Goldsboro
Congress
Merriman
Hh, E. T. Maxine
John Syme
Raleigh Sentinel
President Grant
Mrs. Sartoris
Nellie Grant
Henry Hurlbert
Manton Marble
New York World
The
Winston Sentinel
Judge Cloud
Ohio Democracy
Thurman
Tilden
Petersburg
Masons
Dixon
Hancock
Wasrwareer
D.G
Pitt County
Elizabeth Daniel
James Satterhwait
Sarah
Eliza Daniel
Rhoda
Emily Little
Lydia Jolly
Josiah
Danie
State OF
North Carolin
Tit County
James Satterthwait
Rhody
Lydia
Jolly
Josiah Daniel
County of
Pitt
Sheppard
Colorado
Paris Green
Kearney Chemical Works
Cortlandt St P. D
Iements
Levi W. Reasons
John Roberts, Jr
James Robertson
John Robertson, Jr
A. D
H. L. Staton, JR
W. H. Johnston
Percals
T. H. Gatlin
N.B. T
D. C. Farrar & Co’s
Jes
C. Farrar
Furniture
J. E. Simmons
Pitt ST
N. C
J. E. Eed
W. T. Taylor
Whitaker’s
Privtae
Mes Yba Hiescom
Bank and
Pitt Streets
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Bruff, Faulkner & Co
Whalesale
W. B. J. E. Ruff
A.B. Faulkner
T Wu. R. Hallett
More Street
O Ly
A-H. Fuller & CO
Brockton
Mass
Tobrn Cautton
Col. Morgan and
Biount Sts
Raleigh, N. C
North Oree
John Cayton
P. O
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Great
Augusta, Ga
Philadelphia
Artantic Coast
U. S
Ramway
Sourh
Negroux
Baltimore Steam Packer Company
Olp Dourxtex StgaMsul Company
Atlantic Coast Line
J. H. White
Macon
A. L. Reed
Savannah
H.V. Tompkins
Atlanta
M. J. Divine
W. J. Walker
Montgomery
A. Pope
Pender & Jenkins
N. B
Peceeane
P. S
Ss. S. Nash & CO
Tarboro’, N. C
Staple Dry Goods
Main Street
I. C
P.O. Vickery & CO
Agusta, Me
Doggett
Fato
Nash and Edgecombe
Mesers, Bunn & Battle
N. O
Porto Rico
Demerara
Winslow
Canton
Bumgardner
Garrett
A. P. Chalk
Rocky Mount
Freeman
Arthur C. Freeman
Main St
Norfolk
Arthur U, Freeman
Hienry Imrontant
Wwe Cos
STAM
SLCC
JAS
Leffel
Poole & Hunt
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