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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1880
Page
2
The New Orleans edition prints a call from Gen Hancock dated November 29 1867 backing national Democrats for President Gen Hancock for President and Hon William H English for Vice President with congressional candidate R F Armfield. The piece defends trial by jury habeas corpus press freedom speech liberty and property rights.
The document lists presidential electors for the state at large James M Liacs of Davidson and Fazius A Peasprr of Wake. District electors include Thomas R Jernigan in the 1st, Henry R Bryan in the 2nd, Daniel f H McTean in the 4th, William F Green in the 5th, Frank C Robbins and R Tyler Bennett in the 6th, Theodore F Kintz and James M Gudger in the 7th.
The Democratic rally and barbecue scheduled for November 1 will feature Gov. Vance and other dignitaries. Due to prior engagements through Nov 28, organizers postponed the event from Monday the 28th to Monday Nov 1 and will drop the barbecue portion as it requires a day before. Speakers include Z B Vance Merriman W M Robins RA Fl Armfield J M Clemment and T F Klutz. Gov Vance will attend.
A Hancock and Jarvis Club meeting is set for next Friday night with Col John N Staples and others speaking. A Democratic rally is planned at Brown's Hall Monday night and Chas W Dabney was named State Chemist.
A sprawling political critique targets the Republican agenda, citing road labor taxes, bribery accusations against Garfield, and contrasts Republican and Democratic governance. It cites figures on state expenditures, Indiana governor results, and calls for fiscal restraint under Jarvis and public economy.
Washington Oct 22 The sixth district of North Carolina announces appointments of internal revenue storekeepers and gangers including A B Rhyne W A Williams Robt Powell Sam R Gud er A C Sarpes Jas Carswell and Jas H Stacy Judge Buxton opposes the 1876 amendments calling for repeal He notes one provision forbids whites and Macks from marrying and states he makes no exceptions
The piece accuses Republicans of opposing current ownership benefits and seeking new taxes to fund road work and convict labor costs. It cites Garfied as a harsh critic, recalling 1865 calls to confiscate Southern estates and to retain military subjection if needed.
Ex-congressman McCorkie from California says Democrats are organized and will win, noting Republicans avoid tariff debate as voters favor free ships. He cites the Chinese question as the main issue and reports encouragement for Democratic prospects in Nevada. He says Fair will win the Nevada Legislature and that Sharon lacks a Nevada residence harming his cause.
The piece lists Greenback ticket names by district including Frank D. Kooke and Henry D. Davies with several others. It reports Republican and Democratic campaigns over road taxation, notes shifting stances by Joyce and Lineback, and includes a Winston meeting cancellation and a Hancock Club reply. It ends with a note that Oregon's legislature passed a constitutional amendment granting women the vote.
In a quarrel over the Senate campaign, Republican Friends attack Democrat W B Glenn with false claims about illness and pledges to a railroad, while a Florida voter scheme is exposed. New York news notes a court order to restrain circulation of lithographs connected to Marshall Jewell and the Democratic committee.
The writer denounces party discord and urges support for constitutional supremacy civil order and peace calling for free ballot reform to curb imported Northern votes and prudent public finances. He argues the November referendum pits the Constitution against faction and urges voters to back the party defending civil law.
In Hernando Mississippi the marriage of Avie Krysxs Moarer to Mr A C Evenett of Macon Georgia was conducted by Rev J L Taylor at the residence of the bride’s father Fudge 2 T Mostey.
The National Democratic Committee cites telegraph fraud by the Republican camp involving Western Union. It alleges telegram vouchers show improper election manipulation in Florida and Indiana, accusing officials of duplicating ballots and duplicating receipts to cover costs. The committee promises public release of corroborating lithographs and copies soon.
The letter debate centers on Chinese immigration and labor impact. Garfield’s supporters defend commerce and private choice while critics cite votes and wages. Local figures Montford McGhee is named Commissioner of Agriculture as a related note.
The three Danville to Mavoresville rail charters are unified under the N G Midland name with Col J S Barbour of the Virginia Midland as president and J Turner Morehead as vice president. Engineer Col Yates leads a corps to begin work at once. A Stokes man who circulated falsehoods about W B Glenn is mentioned in relation to a past embezzlement case.
Democratic candidate R. F. Anshrep and Taro. F. Keerz will address voters in the seventh North Carolina district at Salisbury on December 28 and October 29 and 30 in Kernerville and Davie on November 2 as in past forums. Republican speakers D. M. Frr cas and J. G. Rassay are invited to attend and receive fair time. Gray's Drug Store remains a tobacco and cigar hub.
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