Political column on 1880 election dynamics in the South
The article discusses Democratic and Republican maneuvers in 1880, noting Voorhees and Kellogg disputes, proposed railroad and debt plans, and a Senate scene. It weighs whether Southern states like North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana can swing Republican with fair votes, while highlighting fraudulent patterns and the need for honest elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter Ocean
R. W. Douglas
Grant
North Carolina
Vance
U. S
South
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Friends of
Hampton
Gary
Virginia
Mahone
National Party Politics in a Changing Electoral Landscape
The article analyzes party personas and regional dynamics in American politics, arguing the Democratic party deserves attention alongside the Republicans. It recalls Jefferson Burr 1801 electoral votes and later 1825 and 1833 contests, using historical comparisons to map bearings for future influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Webster
Jefferson
Aaron Burr
John Adams
C. C. Pinckney
Jackson
J. Q. Adams
Crawford
Henry Clay
Clay
Floyd
Wirt
Annual meeting of Atlanta and Charlotte Air Line Railroad held in New York
The 1879 report shows gross earnings 776 398 49 dollars and operating expenses 525 677 64 dollars leaving net earnings 251 620 85. Of this 84 717 41 went to construction 12 900 11 to equipment and 35 000 to interest on preferred bonds leaving 119 003 33 to income. Balance on hand Jan 1 1879 was 34 842 60, adding to other gave 153 845 03 on Jan 1 1860. Interest due July 1 on 4 250 000 bonds is 175 000 with payment anticipated. Next month 17 500 more due on preferred bonds but already on hand. Directors re-elected with three changes Richard Irvin Jr and Belden R McAlpine replacing brothers, W A Hadden chosen for FP Clark. Charles Erling of New Jersey, age 28, has a head six times normal size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta and Charlotte Air Line Railroad
New York
Richard Irvin, Jr
Belden R. McAlpine
W. A. Hadden
FP Clark
Southern Press Attacks Supreme Court Rulings
Good Auville reports secession Democrats mocked the Supreme Court as it affirmed federal election laws. Bourbon papers denounced the ruling as revolution and tyranny while the N E Herald rebuked southern editors for their alarmist tone. Some southern contemporaries doubt a convention or platform reversal is feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the United States
South
Supreme Court
Seward
N. ¥. Herald
North and South must unite against the strongest party
The speaker urges confidence and quiet under the supreme law of the land while warning that a split would invite disaster. He argues unity is essential to avoid handing power to the so called strong man party and provoking fatal consequences.
The Science of Prison Reform and Dr Wines
The obituary notes the death of Rev Dr Wines a leading prison reform advocate and outlines his work and influence. It surveys state by state prison practices, reform movements, international conventions, and the evolution toward humane treatment and preventive measures in prisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wines
United States
New York
Massachusetts
Dr. Wines
Delaware
England
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Vines
Children’s Aid Society
New York City
Great Britain
Mexico
South America
Hawaii
Liveria
Morocco
Siam
Persia
China
Japan
Jed
Ybeyi
Tess
London
Stockholm
John Howard
National Prison Association
Horatio Seymour
International Congress On Penitentiary and Reformatory
National Prison Association of the
Baltimore
Congress
Ciy
Sherman Declines to Concede Presidential Candidacy
The letter from Secretary Sherman, dated March 10, 1880, rebuts rumors of his withdrawal and states his intention to pursue the presidency without belittling rivals. He notes Ohio delegates, cites solid sentiment toward him, and emphasizes his cabinet role and past support for African Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
M. L. Scudder
Chicago
Washmerton
D. U
Sim
Haskin
New York
General Grant
Senator Blaine
Joan Sherman
Ohio
General Robinson
The Prospects of Mr Sherman in the Chicago Race
A Washington telegraph reports Mr Sherman’s supporters denying rumors of withdrawal for Blaine and asserting strong, growing strength. Bateman of Cincinnati says Sherman will gain southern and Ohio backing and win Chicago on the first ballot, while remaining neutral toward Grant and Blaine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mr. Sherman
Bateman
Sherman
Grant
Blaine
South
Ohio
Chicago
Foreign News and Naval Disasters From the Era
A roundup covering the grounding of the steamer Montana near Hellyhead with likely total wreck, passenger salvation, and a sleeping pilot. Also reports on Salvation Army meetings in New York, Ismail Pasha near Naples, a possible Austrian marriage, gifts to Li Hung Chang, and European debates on Morocco policy. Plus notes on long upcoming Atlantic cables, Irish relief funds, Jesuit expulsion from France, and a survey of long iron bridges post Tay disaster with engineering assurances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Williams and Guion
New York
Liverpool
Church Bay
Hellyhead
Railton
Salvation Army
Ismail Pasha
Egypt
Naples
Rome
Paris
Austria
Stephanie
Belgium
Gen
Grant
Li Hung Chang
Chili
China
Lord Derby
Valentia
Heart's
Placentia
Sydney
Mansion House Relief Committee
Dublin
Mrs Sherman as a Dignified First Lady Candidate
A Washington correspondent lauds Mrs. Sherman for gracious charity and unostentatious deeds, likening her to a Tennyson heroine and suggesting she would make an admirable first lady. Ex-Senator Clingman reports zircon on his North Carolina farm, noting its greenish color and hardness and its potential use in electric lamp construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Washington
Sheman
Tennyson
Clingman
North Carolina
Hhis Farm
Edison
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the Wilmington Post
P. Ganaday
R & Prop
Wilmington
W. C
Suspay Mornixa
Potter
Democrats
Voorhees
Dortch
Asheville
Paint Rock
Salisbury
Worth
George Davie
Burgess S. Gaither
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Mill
Kellogg
Saulsbury
Tires
Angus Cameron
Senate
Senator Vance
M.C. Butler
Mr. Cameron
Butler
Mr. Vance
Senator Cameron
Tam
Hear
Ft. Sumter
van Buren
Harrison
Wellater
Hugh L. White
Willie T. Mangum
Burr
Andrew Jackson
Zick
Taylor
Cass
Lincoln
Tilden
North
Hancock
Greeley
Senator Davis
Illinois
Judge Field
Senator Edmunds
Tyrol
America
Senator Conkling
Crasar
Elihu BG. Washburne
Logan
Windom
Minnesota
Hartranft
Charles Erling
New Jersey
I. B. Abbott
The
Newborne Good Samaritan
Order of
Good Samaritans
John Sherman
Gen. Grant
Riad
R. B. Hiliott
Shermen
Sji
Sumner
Stevens
Thomas Boyd
Louisville
Sam Patch
Squannah
Jacksonville
Fla
St. Mary’s River
Dixon’s Old Trader’s Hill
Georgia Division
Waycross and Florida Company
Georgia Line
East Florida Company
Gate City Guard of
Atlanta
Russia
Hete
John Bright
Augusta
Europe
Hall
Foreign News
France
Germany
Italy
Portugal
Spain
Madrid
Lord Beaconsfield
Tay
Firth of Tay
Suaquehanna River
Havre-des Grace
Cincinnati
Hudson
Poughkeepsie
Missouri
Leavenworth
St. Charles
St. Louis
East River
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