Wilmington Post Highlights Hard Money and 1879 Politics
The Wilmington Post argues for hard money in North Carolina and resumes policy, noting Grant and Sherman presence in Chicago, discussing New Hampshire bonds, Reform committees, and an editorial stance on resumption. It includes remarks on Thomas Settle, Long Branch travels, Bourbon defences, and Sherman’s blunt talk on the Tilden electoral commission.
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Tilden Electoral Commission
Mr. Sherman
Tilden
Senate
Conkling
Mr. Tilden
Sherman
New York Herald
Col W J Vance Endorses Sherman Nomination For President
In Washington, Col W J Vance, a leading Republican and notable newspaper man, predicts Secretary Sherman will be the next Republican nominee and that the nominee will win the presidency from 1881 to 1885. He may seek Congress next term, with strong support to win if he runs.
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W. J. Vance
Washington
Oene OW Vege
Sherman
United States
Col. Vance
Congress
North Carolina 1850 Political Changes Stir Public Thought
The piece notes growing agitation in North Carolina politics as the public seeks independence and freer thought. It describes a shift away from old leaders, new candidates emerging, and widespread voter disengagement amid uncertain outcomes.
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North Carolina
Commonwealth
Amu
The Sherman Hard Money Policy And Public Debate
A 1879 letter praises Secretary John Sherman as a man of the people and firm defender of hard money and resume policies. It argues the Wilmington Post supports Sherman and critiques greenbacks while defending Republican unity and readiness to lead. It cites constitutional debates over state debts and a New Hampshire act to pursue claims in the Supreme Court.
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Concord
N. H
New Hampshire
United States
The
Wilmington Post
Sherman
Greenback Party
Republican Party
Shererman
John Sherman
United States Supreme Court
New York
Samuel J. Till
Union
Supreme Court
United
Senate
House of Representatives
New Etlee
Supreme Court of the United States
Sasipier
Enema Iin
Heniagin
Cleveland
Ohio
Washington Sunday Chronicle
Political turmoil as parties clash in Iowa and beyond
Fragmented reports show 33 Greenback delegates voting no ticket at a state convention in Iowa. Gen Talbot may decline Governor run. Gov Devens mocked for possible Republican nomination. Butler factions seek Democratic cooperation. Abbott’s Democrats refuse and vow a full regular ticket. Maryland candidates rally amid unrest and growing tax-payer activity statewide.
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Greenbackers
Iowa
Gen. Talbot
Massachusetts
Devens
United States
Friends
Gen. Butler
Democratic State Committee
Judge Abbott
Butler
Worcester
Abbott
Hamilton
Maryland
Geneateabene Op
Political talk and race views from a Maine stump
In a Maine stump speech Col. Blarnon Dusan of Louisville argues Democratic dominance is ending and cites white conservative sentiment in the South opposing late sovereignty. He condemns racial violence coverage, mentions owning a Bolivar County Mississippi plantation, and plans winter lectures on the negro exodus and black treatment by Southern Bourbons. He also alleges both major parties are dead, praising Greenbackism as a cure.
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Norman
Blarnon Dusan
Louisville
Kentucky
Maine
Pittsburg
South
Col. Duncan
Bolivar County
Miss
Blanton
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