Warren County Democratic Vigilance Committee Roster Listing
A historic ledger page lists Warren County Democrats and ward captains with names including A. dhcitinney, Mike acting, Calender Arthurs, J. M. Jackson, Geo. Smith, Wilbur Colerove, L. E. Jonce, Rhodes, John Williams, M. Farneworth, D. H. Mclean, J. B. Price, David Rightlinger, John Reed, J. Bowers, Lee Wihbe, and many more across towns like Bathayon, Sugar Grove, Spring Creek, and South West. By order of County Committee, Rufus P. King, Chairman, Wentworth, Jan. Woodshle.
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Warren Co
Democrats
Dhcitinney
Brokenstiw
Mike Acting
Calender Arthurs
Conewanga
Kred Jouhart
J. M. Jackson
Tcoulart
Loum
Geo. Smith
Wilbur
Inet Colerove
L. E. Jonce
Rhodes
Wes
Sunderiin
John Williams
Jake
Bh. Stright
Hiramori
Pleasant
John Grunder
Ernest iUighhouse
John Diable
Snefften
Rufus Gilson
John Whitman
P. J. Swain
Spring Creek
F. Bates
Geo. Bush
D, LE. Donaldson
Sugar Grove
Bury Davies South West
Joseph Blakesley
Lorenzo Cheeney
Geo. Wales
Triumph
W. A. McGraw
RB. Currie
J. PD. Thompson
Tidinute
K. Taggart
J.B. Walker
Tipton
Youngsville
Philip Mead
W. OE. Siggins
A Arthur McKinney
Harren
J. E. Berkstresser
A. L. Dalrymple
Thomas Ryan
Rufus P. King
BD. Wentworth
Jan. Woodshle
Democratic nominations and editorial praise for state politics
The Lancaster Daily Intelligencer marks its nineteenth birthday with new type and features. A New York Democratic convention at Syracuse names State Senator J C Jacobs as chairman and hints at Robinson as likely nominee while urging voters to scrutinize state issues and oppose the Republican party's alleged misrule.
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Lancaster Daily Intelligencer
New York State
Syracuse
J.C. Jacobs
Senai Sarnan
Walker
Eel
Gov. Robinson
Political maneuvering in Erle County editorial letter
A letter urges Greenback and Democratic delegates to form a unified ticket to defeat Republican ring politics in Erle County. It proposes nominating a Clerk of the Courts and Director of the Poor, then aligning campaigns to win while preserving party platforms. The writer predicts harmony between Greenbackers and Democrats and notes Mrs Sprague’s pending divorce actions.
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Opserveri
Tore
Swantroom
Heath
S .Ry
Court House
Piovan
Ough
Republican Ring
Republican Party
Lepenn
Greenbackers
Lepuza
Warren County Democrats Split Over Greenback Unity Ticket
A Warren County Democratic convention debate centers on whether to nominate the Greenback ticket or maintain a distinct Democratic slate. The editorial argues loyalists favor unity against Republicans, warns against aiding the GOP, and urges Democrats to align with the option most likely to defeat the common enemy.
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Warren County
Wo Wan
Hapyeng
The Maine Election and Davis May Win Governor
Davis, Republican for Governor, failed to win a majority but returns suggest a narrow Republican legislature likely to place him in the Governor’s chair. The piece views Blaine’s efforts and money as a failure, noting Republicans have usually secured both offices by large majorities for over twenty years.
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Davis
Blaine
Gag Button Calls For Payments From Postmasters
The Philadelphia Times reports Chairman Hooton has mobilized a state wide drive to extract funds from rural postmasters. A circular demands a $400 assessment paid in two installments by September and October, with threats of consequences for nonpayment. The piece notes his blunt stance on voluntary contributions and contrasts with moves on civil service reform and House rule dissemination.
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Philadelphia Times
Hooton
Pear Siz
Wie
Rey
U. Deorox
Clairman
Bau
Ca CL. Magar
Debate over county Democratic unity with Greenback and Republican ties
Letter from A. R. Curtis defends Democrats against claims of coalition with Greenback and Republican forces. Denies Capt. Taggart sought Greenback endorsement, recounts Greenback Club remarks in Warren, and asserts the paper’s accuracy. Curtis argues politicial fence-sitting and misrepresentation by Lepeer supporters. The exchange centers on party alignment and integrity in the 1879 county scene.
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Eorror
A. R. Curtis
Bro. Curtis
Capt
Taggart
Leparr
Curtis
Capt. Taggart
Greenback Convention
Warren
Treasury barter tale shows bonds, widows, and bankers
Washington special reports a Treasury exchange saga where an attorney probes the handling of four percent bonds. Officials insist no exchange for new bonds is possible without payment, while a widow seeks redress for pension bonds tied to her late husband. A bank president and others weigh costs, premiums, and interest, highlighting finance, wartime losses, and the burden on veterans families. The piece closes with a mundane ad for Dr Lindsey’s Lived Searcher.
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Washington
Cincinnai Empire
Treasury
United States
Sherman
First National Bank of New York
Attoney
Treasury Department
First National Bank
Secretary of the Treasury
Bank Oficer
Leiavsen
Parst National Bank of New York
John Sherman
New York Sun
Citien
Firat National Bank
Frome Civeniar
Firat
Ita
Rviaka
Jay Cogke
McCulloch & Co
Winton
Fist National Bank
Department
Bank
Ohio
Senator Thurman on Resumption and Specie Payments
Thurman argues against Republican claims of specie payments and resumption, dissecting the banking system and greenbacks. He contends few hold specie, notes political rhetoric as baseless, notes Treasury redemption limits, and credits other factors like panics, crops, and Dem poll battles for the apparent par of paper and coin.
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Thurman
Sherman
Columbus
Republic
Treasury Department
Washington
Lory
New York
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
England
France
Congress
Senate
Thave
Interview with Colonel Manning on Mississippi politics
In a Washington interview Colonel Manning discusses Mississippi campaign dynamics among Democrats, Independents and Greenbackers, noting active canvassing and occasional cross-party steps. He condemns Yazoo County methods, cites crime comparisons since 1875, and critiques Woodford’s mission while warning of personal allegations and local political tension.
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Col. Manning
Washington
Mississippi
Democrats
Regwar
Independents
Greenbackers
B. K. Bruce
Kansas
Yazoo
Yazoo County
Barksdale
Dixon
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Maine
Woodford
Thompson
Navy
Independent Party
Radical Democracy platform cited as stable currency refuted
A speaker denounces Radical leaders claims of prosperity after specie resumption as unfounded and warns against inflationary policy. He argues the Ohio Democracy platform upholds currency stability and rejects accusations of intent to cause reckless speculation, stressing misrepresentation by enemies.
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America
Ohio Democracy
Yazoo Politics in Yazoo Weekly Debate on Votes
A Philadelphia record excerpt cites Lar Per’s Weekly arguing national constitution sets voters for Congress rather than Mississippi law. It quotes Chief Justice Waite and the Supreme Court on state rights to suffrage, criticizing Mr Curtis for misreading constitutional authority.
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Yazoo
Harper’s Weekly
United States Supreme Court
Waite
United States
Curtis
Supreme Court
Phila
The Inwardness of Republicanism and Reform Debates
A New York Herald article derides reform within the party as false, arguing stalwarts prevail by embracing fear and division. It claims reformers fail to unite behind a genuine program and instead push sensational issues to influence elections.
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New York Herald
Wall
Maye
Ohio
New York
Cally
Agaen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Ledger
Cove
M. Farneworth
J. Bowers
Daniel O. Barr
Allegheny
Republican
Erle
Woodwa
Enat
Gag Bouton
Randall
Heraan
Chicago
Sherman Financlering
Wayol
Lindsey
All Drugg
Sis
Senator Thurman
Europe
iTayes
Lumbuge
Congressman Manning
Holly Springs
Faust
Thei
Dlangeli
Héatas
Aseta
Po Intenac
Natere
Addeegs
D. Langel
Monroe
Tonos
D. Lavente
B.A. Hopring
Joplin
Lanarut
Devo
Gore
Apple Creek
Lavagii
J. Zimmerm
Ann
Orea
Astmela
God
Peresa
s@hong
Vetern Rm
Baepod Faeroet
Inventer & Bele
Renerall
Tate
G.V. Dard
T. Hypoega
Alr
Towan
Wauc
R BR
Douney City
Cal
D. Lawhans
Dow
Pfurtoud
N & Co
Wooster
F. H. Wyman
Wyman
Carver House
Ss. W. Waters
Warren, Pa
Ledger
Brussels
Parmlee & Henry
A. A. Davis & CO
the Ledger Office
Go, Ball & Co., Clothiers, Hatters
W Merchant Tailors
R. D. Bartlett
Western
Rush Bartlett
Boys Clothing
GLO. Ball & Co
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