Democratic Vigilance Committee lists Warren Co candidates
A long ledger of names across townships and boroughs shows members of the Democratic Vigilance Committee for Warren County, including Bradenstraw, Columbus, Deerfield, Pine Grove, and others. The roster lists dozens of local figures, with roles in Columbus Township, Limestone, Fargington, Spreng Creek, Sugar Grove, and South West, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Academy
Bickenstraw
Columbus Boough
Parmmigt
Youngsville Boro
Pulioute
Warron Borough
Limestone
Watson Meu
Democratic Vigilance Committee
Warren Co. Bradenstraw
Mike Schwing
A. Cy McKinney
Colender All Wis
Conewango
Fred Honhart
J. MM. Jackson
Hirlip Leonhart
Columbus Township
George Smith
Wilbur Lyons
Kinet Colgrave
Columbus
L. EH. Jones
W. R. Rhodes
J. Connally
Corydon
Sunderiin
John Walliams
D. White
Cherry Grove
M. Wai
Jabez Bindley
M. A. Livine
Hate
A. B. Mean
Perry D. Clark
Kk. Watson
Kozeva
James Leonard
John E. Lyle
N. Gibson
Satin P. Mouser Jr
John Myers
Win
Murhie
Charles Shemmickong
John Guno
Sam Gravenberg
Pine Grove
James HH
Martin
Levi Brown
G. W. French
Pillypeid
A. J. Voster
Strigtt
Hiram Andrews
Pleasant
John Grunder
Ernest Highhouse
John Diable
Aveeeld
Bulls Gilson
John Witman
Swain
Spreng Creek
J. Batca
Geo. Bush
D. H. Donaldson
Sugar Grove
D. Wentworth
Jos
Woodside
Juoumiury
South West
Joseph Blakesley
Lorenzo Cheeney
En Wales
Priwmph
W. A. McGraw
BR Currie
J. de Thompson
Toronte
B. Vageurt
J.B. Walker
Tipton
Youngstide
Philip Mead
W. Ff. Siggins
Arthur McKiiney
Waren Horowgh J
FB. Borksteegser
Democratic Nominee W S Hancock Named for President
Cincinnati item notes General William S. Hancock as the Democratic candidate for president. The announcement highlights his selection and party backing. No further details provided in readable text.
Hancock Nominated on Third Ballot in Cincinnati
News wires report Gen Winfield Scott Hancock nominated on the third ballot at Cincinnati by 504 votes. Warren crowds greet with fifteen gun salute led by Philip Begler. Dougherty lauds Hancock as unifying, a soldier and statesman ready to win every Northern and Southern state. Republicans concede a strong nomination and Democrats expect to carry the state. No VP news yet.
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Winfield Scott Hancock
Cincinnati
Warren
Hancock
Philip Begler
Daniel Dougherty
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Connecticut
New York
Ohio
Winfield Scott
Fancock
Dougherty
Democratic Convention in Cincinnati Chooses Temporary Chair
Reports from Cincinnati recount Judge Headley's address at the Democratic National Convention. He criticizes the Republican third term and praises labor and Democratic governance, urging eternal vigilance as the path to liberty and victory for Democratic principles and candidates. Governor J W Stevenson of Kentucky elected permanent chair. initial nominations include Field, Bayard, Morrison, Hendricks, Thurman, Hancock. The first ballot totals 7353 votes cast.
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St. Louis
Wilden
New York
Bt Hendricks
Kaciana
Hancock
Pennsylvania
Ohio
BA Bayard
Delaware
Ba Panker
New Jersey
Thurman
Nevada
Missouri
James O. Broadhead
Tilden
Wallace
Cincinnati
Judge Treadley
Hugbandroan
Denison
Republican Party
Slim
Bonaparte
France
Republic
J. W. Stevenson
Kentucky
New York Herald
J. Field
Hon
Thos. Tp, Bayard
William I. Morrison
I. A. Hendricks
Allen G. Thurman
Winfield S. Hancock
Republican Convention Raises Rivalry for Congress Seat
Reports show vote totals for multiple candidates including Tilden and Bayard with no majority. The paper notes a split among Greenbackers calling for a County Convention and discusses a looming Republican choice between Col. Watson and Gen. Allen, amid Garfield criticisms and a contested letter cited by the New York Herald.
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Col. Watson
Gen. Allen
Congress
Tilden's Letter Declines Presidency Candidacy
The paper prints Mr. Tilden's letter declining to run for president at Cincinnati. It calls the document able and patriotic and condemns widespread electoral fraud. Tilden warns that endorsing fraud would destroy popular elections and undermine self government, noting the issue will persist for years.
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Tilden
Cincinnati
United States
They Are All Dishonest Republicans Nominate Garfield for President
A historical op-ed argues Republicans nominate Gen Jas Garfield while accusing Democrats of mudslinging. It cites the Poland Committee findings and party papers, contending Garfield’s record is proven and that critics only publish the record, not fabrication. It says honesty should guide voters.
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Jas. A. Garfield
Ilis
Poland Committee
New York Tribune and Times
Garfield
Tilden
Tweed Ring
Hese
Hey
Greenback and Socialist clash over platform fusion
Chicago news reports a Greenback Labor consolidation meeting aimed at uniting forces for Weaver and Chambers. Socialists threaten to run their own presidential candidate if the earth air and water resolution is not adopted, noting 12 000 votes locally and 100 000 nationwide. Grant plans a summer in Jingland to visit his daughter. Walt Whitman comments on political uncertainty as many stay on the fence.
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Chicago
Greenbackers
Greenback
Messrs. Weaver
Chambers
Greenback and Labor Convention
Greenback Party
District Court OF the Palted States
Pennsyvania
Ried Fette
Jackson
Missouri
Warren County
Woodrail
North Park Row
Lie
Pennsylvania
Fankrupt
Fette
C. McCanperas
Gen Allen as a Delegate Riled Erie Blaine Faction
A republican critique argues Gen Allen betrayed district wishes by voting at Chicago opposite Warren County and state convention instructions. It decries Cameron influence and asserts public sentiment, not mere letters, dictated delegate conduct. The piece insists Allen ignored constituents, acting for one man and risking trust.
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Ep. Lepger
Blaine
Chicago
Allen
Warren County
Erie
Venango
Cameron
Gen
Harrisburg
Don Cameron
Grant
United States
Garfield and Credit Mobilier Records Exposed
Sworn testimony before the Poland Committee claims General Garfield did not own or profit from Credit Mobilier stock. The report notes he agreed to take ten shares but did not pay, while Ames received large dividends and Garfield was paid a balance by check. News accounts from New York Times and Tribune criticize congressmen for participating in an obvious fraud and call for punishment.
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Garfield
Poland Committee
Credit Mobilier
Union Pacific Railroad
Poland
Garrish
Ames
New York Times
Messrs
Kelley
Oakes Ames
Congress
New York
Narragansett Master Arrested After Church Altercation
William S. Young, master of the steamboat Narragansett, clashed with Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church leaders in Jersey City. After a sermon denouncing officers as cowards, he defended himself and was taken to the First precinct station house for disorderly conduct. Colonel Fred Grant was reportedly murmuring about potential danger.
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Jersey Crey
N. J
Wm. S. Young
Narraganset
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
Rev. P. Harcourt
Narragansett
Captain Young
Adar
Fred Grant
Renunciation of Presidential Nomination by New York Delegate
New York June 18 1880 delegate address declares Richard that he will renounce seeking a second term. He reflects on forty years of private public life and reform efforts, condemns electoral fraud and the commission plan, and argues the nation must choose governance by people through elections over戻 discarded servants.
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New York
Democratic Party of the
United States
Republic
Gme
Democrats of the Union
Democratic Party
Senate
Democrat Party
Tilden Reflects on Health and Duty to Democratic Reform
In a farewell message Samuel J. Tilden thanks supporters for their trust and honors, laments the strain of reform after years of misrule, and expresses gratitude to the Democratic masses while acknowledging his weakened health and remaining duty to the cause.
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Samuel J. Tilden
Garfield and Arthur in caricature likenesses
A political cartoon section mocks J A Garfield and Chester A Arthur as perjurer and swindler candidates. Garfield is shown swearing he owns no Credit Mobilier stock while Arthur’s mouth expresses smugness. The artist praises the likenesses as life like and suitable for children.
Letter of Mr Tilden and the Cincinnati Convention
The New York Sun assesses Mr Tilden letter to the Cincinnati Convention and offers a differing conclusion. It argues the only logical deduction supports Tildens candidacy and that his retirement would drop the central issue from the canvass. The paper states the American people elected Tilden and only death should prevent his inauguration.
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Tilden
Cincinnati
Mr. Tilden
New York Sun
Circular to Postmasters on Voluntary Contributions
Circular from 1980 urging voluntary Republican fund contributions to support presidential and congressional campaigns. Mentions checks or drafts payable to Geo. Frs. Dawson and anticipates broad employee support. Includes anecdotes and disclaimers about voluntary nature and salary implications.
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Huang'ai
United States
Democratic Party
Geo
Reynolds
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Jefferson Co
Rob’t P. Dechert
Robert Monagan
W.H. Playtorn
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John Stavina
Edward A. Pue
John M. Campbell
Gillis Dullet
John M. Moffit
Erwin Walton
Nathan C. James
George Filbert
James G. McSparren
Jo Dr. Aml J. Martin
Avam Geringer
Frank Turner
Dirminghall
Ji H E. Davis
George A. Post
A. M._ Benton
J. P. Linton
Jonn
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Batariay
Sail
Parmled
Tim
Philadelphia Times
Leadville
Philadelphia Vimes
Arthur
A. G. Porter
Ss. J. Tilden
Caesar
Washington
Conkling
National Committee
Treasury
Ltsink
Hensel
Steinman
Lancaster
Patterson
Lancaster Intelligencer
Supreme Court
Cincinnatti
Gen. W.S. Hancock
Warren Wire
Hwing
Bayard
Field
Morrison
Hendricks
Jewett
Seymour
Loveland
Payne
McDonald
Randall
Lathrop
McClellan
Black
English
Joel Parker
General Grant
Jingland
Mrs
Nellie Grant Sartoris
Walt Whitman
Gen. Garfield
J. A. Garfield
the Perjurer
Chester A. Arthur
Custom House
Hayes
Sherman
Our Nation
Lassware
Parimlee & Henry
U.S. Grant
Mr. Grant
Roscoe Conkling
John B. Tall
Coal Qi
Johnny
Washington, D. C
Warner
D, B. Rankin
Fred Morck
Warren Co
Rockford
Pat
Greenland Bros
Ounyline
Episcopal Church
High Street
Warren, Pa
Geo, Ball & Co
J-C.bennett
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Hondarts Bock
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