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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1880
Page
2
For President Gen Winfields Iancock Ian cock Pa. For Vice President Hon William H English Ind. For Congress Hon R F Arfield Iredell. The right of trial by jury the habeas corpus the liberty of the press the freedom of speech the natural rights of persons and the rights of property must be preserved. From order of Gen Hancock of New Orleans November 29th 1867.
The Campaign Sentinel reports state at large electors James M. Leach and Fass I. Desner, district electors Thomas P. Jernigan Henry I. Bryan and others with various names, while noting subscription rates. It covers Maine 1840 echoes, Greenback looming, and Virginia political divides, including Democrats Readjusters Hancock tickets and Rustbelt gatherings.
The item references Hancock urging the Texas governor against suppressing free opinion, B Glenn’s candidacy and disputes within Republican ranks, a Brownsville church leader Dr Moore in Tennessee seen as influential yet not bishop material, and upcoming state elections across Georgia Indiana Ohio West Virginia and Colorado with dates October 6 12 or 8 noting party loyalties and voter guidance.
The piece argues for Hancock’s win in November, noting Republican strengths in Vermont and Maine waning, with Greenback Weaver aiding a loss in Maine. It claims a shift toward harmony, independent of the bloody shirt politics, and marks states like Indiana New York Connecticut New Jersey as secure while Ohio Illinois and New Hampshire become battlegrounds assessing the final majority.
A Maine election report questions back county results as possible manipulation to favor Davis. A New York dispatch to the Democratic National Committee cites Gen Plaisted ahead by 160 in Fort Kent and notes majorities in 497 towns with five towns yet to hear from.
The Democratic Conservatives of Little Yadkin Township held a convention at M. D. Howard's store with full attendance. S. H. Nading chaired, T. L. Puryear secretary. They appointed officers, urged influence to win doubtful voters, and planned an early Yadkin County Democratic convention. Adjournment set for Sept 27 with promise of a jolly time and good speaking.
A compilation from leading Republican papers shows strong criticism of James A. Garfield before his Chicago nomination. The excerpts condemn Garfield and allies for Credit Mobilier dealings, call for expulsions or severe punishment, and warn that party integrity and public trust demand accountability. The collection links Garfield with Colfax Dawes Ames and Kelly, arguing that the exposure damns their political futures.
The Sheriff began his first round for collecting taxes on Monday signaling the county campaign. From now until November 2 the contest will be vigorous with a Democratic ticket seen as trusted and capable by voters. Forsyth county is predicted to elect a clear Democratic slate.
A Lawrence Journal-Argus column argues that figures like Colfax Brooks Garfield Dawes and Patterson failed to resist Washington’s temptations and notes the public’s rebuke of the Credit Mobilier insiders. The piece sees this repulsion as a sign of a wary but vital public conscience seeking integrity in leadership.
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