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Wilmington Post in Wilmington, North Carolina

13 Jun 1880

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Wilmington Post

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1880

Page

2

Garfield Nomination Sealed By 35th Ballot At Chicago

The Chicago convention nominated Gen. James A. Garfield of Ohio for president on the 35th ballot after a surge of votes from Blaine and Sherman forces. The nomination was made unanimous amid speeches by Conkling, Logan, and others. Keogh and North Carolina delegates opposed. Chester A. Arthur of New York named as vice president candidate. committee members named for organization and credentials. Garfield’s background includes service as a Union general and long congressional tenure. his acceptance letter and platform will be published.

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Canaday Chicago Lo Tur Wilmington Garfield Blaine Sherman Conkling Logan Keogh Young Hardie Cooper Myers North Carolina W. P. Camaday Gen Rufus Barringer Gen. Garfield C. H. Blocker Geo W. Price Jts Ssibalnte James J. Harris Fon D. B. Starbuck Enfield Henry Clay W. E. Williams Robert Parker Davie Gunter Ephraim Johnson J. P. Weaver J. R. Lee J.J. Reynolds Congress Wilmington W. H. Angmerer J. R. Ler Ganfield Post James A. Garfield Ohio National Republican Convention United States Ulysses S. Grant James G. Blaine John Sherman Elihu Washburne Senator Hoar Massachusetts Grant Washburne Windom Williams College United States Senate Thurman House of Representatives New Yok New Hampshire Pennsylvania Vermont Wisconsin Chester A. Arthur New York Hammond California Hawley Connecticut Wiashington James 4. Garfield Chica Isles General Hawkey Great Republican Party Uni William D. Kelley George M. Robeson Thomas M. Browne Joseph J. Martin Horace F. Page P. P. Richardson Thomas J. Henderson Gen. Arthur Lizzie Jen Sixth-avenue Company Arthur Saratog Gan Edwin D. Meister Morgan New Yor Washington House Cesar Arthur & Gardiner Albany P. d Anpum Thomas Murphy Remy Hayes Cretary Tention Wiyten Artie Arthur Pre Tistics Ang An Gongal Custom House Pol J Republican State Committee William A Walton Hpapigaiehehe Salmon Fishing Club
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Garfield Wins Nomination After Prolonged Balloting

A lengthy Chicago Convention roll call culminates with James A. Garfield securing the Republican nomination after forty ballots. Amid protests over name announcements, Garfield earns the needed 379 to 392 votes and is later proclaimed the nominee. Chester A. Arthur is named unanimously for Vice President. Widespread telegrams of congratulations flow from President Hayes, Blaine, Sherman, and others, highlighting a historic party victory.

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James A. Garfield Chicago Maine G. Blaine Sherman
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Chester A Arthur Vice Presidential Candidate and Career

Biographical sketch of Chester A. Arthur born 1830 in Vermont, detailing his early education at Union College, law career with Gardiner, key roles including Quartermaster General and Collector of the Port of New York, and his rise in Republican politics. Describes his integrity, reforms at the New York Custom House, and personal attributes.

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Port of New York Chester A. Arthur Franklin County William Arthur County Antrim Ireland Newtonville Albany Arthur Gen Union College Vermont E. D. Culver Henry D. Gardiner Jonathan Juliet Lemmon Texas Judge Paine Virginia William M. Evarts Supreme Court of the United States Charles O.conor
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Republican Platform Adopts Chicago Convention Report

The Republican platform pledges continuity of national unity, sound finances, and strong federal action. It praises wartime outcomes, calls for limited subsidy to private enterprises, and endorses civil service reform while preserving wartime gains and pensions. The document condemns Democratic obstruction and urges disciplined enforcement of laws and protection of national interests.

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Senate confirms Horace Maynard as Postmaster General

The Raleigh Post notes the national canvass, criticizing the Democratic majority in Congress as weak and on the defensive. It mentions Gen. Scales considering a Governor run, Col. Lamb aligning with Liberal Republicans, and Lamb’s stance on Virginia’s prosperity over presidential politics. An anecdote about eccentric Texas preachers and a local hotel’s move to electric lighting follows, highlighting shifts in public life.

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U. S. Senate Horace Maynard B. M. Key Raleigh Post Democratic Party Congress Scales William Lamb Fort Fisher Fisher Virginia Mahone School Norfolk Day Book Col. Lamb Bourbon Democratic Party Col. Lam United States Jayes House
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Consumption Cured by Simple Vegetable Remedy

An old physician claims a simple vegetable remedy cures consumption bronchitis catarrh and throat and lung ailments. It promises radical cures for debility and nervous complaints after testing in many cases. Free recipe with directions sent by mail in German or French or other languages upon request.

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