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Newspaper

Wilmington Post

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1880

Page

2

North Carolina Republicans debate on Buxton ticket and future can

The passage surveys the National Republican Committee's New York meeting and the North Carolina slate led by Oliver H Dockery and George B Everitt. It critiques Hancock and English ticket, praises W P Canaday and Congress prospects, and reflects on Jarvis and Fowle after a Democratic convention, noting Garfield’s rise from poverty to major general.

W. P. Canaday North Carolina New York Fowle Jarvis Achilles Agamemnon

Reconstruction Era State Convention Described in Detail

The article recalls a historic state Republican convention, comparing 1867 to 1880 in appearance and debate quality. It highlights speakers like Mr. Grandy and Judge Moora, notes regional political differences, and applauds the ticket choices including Buxton, Barringer, Norment, Jenkins, Moore, and Can non, emphasizing unity and republican principles.

Republican Party Buxton Upper Cape Soliary Barringer Norment Cape Fear Jenkins Gaston Wake A. G. Moore Albemarle Black Atlantic Judge Cannon Ciewith

Tin Republican State Convention Proceedings

The Republican State Convention met in Raleigh at noon on July 7, led by CW Grandy. Cal Young was nominated temporary chairman with J Dancy and A Keats as temporary secretaries. committees were appointed by the chair, and delegates listened to brief speeches before recess.

Raleigh CW. Grandy Licah Wardson Mr. Grandy Cal. I. J. Young Aul Dancy Alex. Keats Cel. Young Harris O'Hara Peor Charlotte Dey Norment Pelf Democratic Party K. Proctor Garfeld Arthur Nathaniel McLean Holloway Bay McLean Nurment Roctor Witsiscron North State Pat Rebeson Down

Delegates Decide Contests and Name State Ticket

At the convention delays slowed reports as delegates from Alleghany Currituck Wayne and New Hanover contested. New Hanover’s regular delegation was seated 166 to 62 while Wayne’s sitting legates prevailed 171 to 54. Permanent officers were named with W A Moore as permanent chairman and a slate of vice presidents secretaries and committee chairs announced. Nominees for Governor were Buxton and Duckery with Buxton winning 215 to 17.

Rick Wheater Ee Buncombe Co. SF Currow J. H. Harris Alleghany Currituck Wayne New Hanover Messrs. Scott Mabson Moore Major Grant Mr. Robinson Committee On Permanent Hox W. A. Moore Chowan G. W. Stanton S. T.carrow Everitt Col Rufus Sarringer Tle R. M. Norment Robeson A.D. Jenkins Gaston Jas. . Headen Chatham

Washington Bureau Promotes Patents Ad for Democratic Letters

A lithograph letter from Chester A. Snow of Washington DC offers weekly important political news in exchange for advertising in the Post. He proposes sending strong Democratic letters and cites a sample noting 90,000 of DC's 180,000 people would be upset if Hancock becomes President. The missive hints at broader political agitation and seeks cooperation from Democratic neighbors.

Chester A. Snow Washington ,D. C District of Columbia Hancock Seaf Felowmakers &c. &c Sede Tide Seow Star Beremore

National Republican Committee meeting July 1 1880

National Republican Committee met at Chicago July 1 1880 with 38 states and 11 proxies. They adopted rules for 1884 delegates and named officers, settling plans for permanent organization and publication of convention proceedings.

Fi Ae Connecticut Territories District of Columbia W. E. Chandler New Hampfne Chicago Rutz National Republican Committee United States Chandler Repubicans National Committee Grey Charles Foster Ohio John A. Logan Favis Julia M. Forbes Massachusetts William E. Chandler New See PSOE Om Sephe OW Lisey Arkansas George C. Gorham William S. Chandler Edward McPherson Liomas B. Keogh Samuel W. Curriden

State News Highlights Roan Mountain Rep enters fifth volume

Raleigh notes illiteracy declines among colored people while white ignorance grows under the governing class. The Roan Mountain Rep enters its fifth volume, pledging independence to scrutinize officials and support the Republican party.

Raleigh /ut Republican Party Se Dee Herald Jarvis Gov North Carolina

Ruin Allegations and Financial Doctrines in 1860s Debate

A fragment recounts partisan claims about Democratic rule causing national decline and Republican rule restoring strength. It cites bond prices, national debt, trade balance, and population and export growth. The piece references a Whittier letter and a Salem commemorative event with Gov Winthrop, along with a long quotation about historical figures and Puritan ancestry.

TSGT Congress Secretary of the Treasury Eouth Hapcock White House Jere Black Trancock Jeff Pavix Alec Stephens Vex

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THE Wilmington Post P, Canaday Wilmington N. C Suspay Morainc James A. Garfield Chester A. Arthur OF New York Ralph P. Buxton Cumberland Rufus Barrinder Mecklenburg VOR Robe PN A. D. Jenkins OF Gaston Riley H. Cannon Jackson M. Moore Archie R. Black Oliver H.dockery, Ceorce B. Everitt Sammy Tilden Delmonice Alexander the Great Persia Asis Mancock Tilden, Bayard Hoeadrick Cincinnnati Mannhausen Garfield Col. Young Moora Crass Forum Geo. B. Everitt Mark Erwin Tin Bareau National Republican Rov Fuster Wiig Committee On Permanent Organization Nationaal Marishann Jenes National Sternues W. Dorsey Horace Davis California James L. Deveraus Georgia John al Logan Illinois John C. New Indiana John S Runnells Iowa John A. Martin Kan Vax Henry GC. Warmth Inn John M. Forbes Massachetts Chancey J. Filley Missouri Wiliam Wisconsin R. ©. McCormick Arizona Stephen J. Elkin New Mexico Executive Committee de Motiva RC. McCormick Bercu Ise Laemnitteg Iavik Joba New Chauncey J. Filley Mineour Joba A. Martin Kanse Kuaoeile Jaws Willama C. Cooper Obe Biba Eno Ween North Western Committee Logan Jobe C New Chocago National Congresses Murrat Sendricks McDonald Tilden Hendricks Mendricks Supreme Court Tilda Greenack Ford Ulis Penitens Laryuran Tsane Lie Republic Bughish Wueen Ualstead Wasalee Atleia F Haletead Landers Warthy Stubesyn Comat Liveretoxs N.C Nebesou Gousty Rebellson County Heaseberg Andrew Thompson Tee Repeducas Party Preedentase Ceenter A. Artear Berarvet 'Tuongh State News Charlotte Queur Mr. Whittier Winthrop Salem Mass Exses Institute Willows Salem Neck Robert 5. Rauteul Lacy Larcom Arbella Wiethrop DeWitt Gark Jake Whittier Daxvens Robert Kantoul Exsex Institute Accanioe of Easex Tory Massachusette Jake Wethrop Vane Milien Cratleman Meru Carsten Cnet Themes Moore Ceoeemgard
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