Garfield for President in Ohioendorsements
The Wilmington Post dated July 4 1880 endorses James A Garfield of Ohio for president.
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Newspaper
Wilmington Post
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1880
Page
2
The Wilmington Post dated July 4 1880 endorses James A Garfield of Ohio for president.
The piece reviews Republican and Democratic positions including Hancock's war record and the Garfield controversy. It notes statements from John C. New of Indiana and details on Reconstruction era military districts, plus a Critical look at the Cincinnati platform and Democratic resolutions.
A brief critique charges the proposed Democratic platform as an insult to voters and a disgrace to the party. It calls for concise principles to rally supporters rather than a lengthy, divisive document.
A correspondent compares Garfield and Mancock from Chicago to Cincinnati, praising Garfield and Arthur with a North and West reception while labeling Mancock as an unpopular Democratic figure. The piece notes Garfield's humble origins, self education, and service, and critiques Mancock’s aristocratic image and weak public appeal.
Local Republican meetings across Cumberland Bladen Moore and Pender counties nominate delegates to state and congressional conventions. Resolutions praise Garfield Arthur labels Democrats as destructive. leaders pledge support for Buxton and Canaday and condemn county government by Democrats.
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