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Newspaper
Wilmington Post
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1880
Page
4
The President vetoed the Deficiency Appropriation bill due to riders altering election laws. He warns of dangerous precedent in tacking general legislation to appropriation bills and urges respect for executive discretion. The piece notes Democratic and press reactions including Wake County figures endorsing Fowle for governor and other party dynamics.
The Norfolk Day Book relays Col Popham of the Richmond Intelligencer who lists 22 Virginia delegates to Chicago. He says only four or five favor Grant openly. If Grant lacks those 22 votes Virginia could still back him as a unit, or the delegation may withhold strong support. Staunton’s recent meeting is noted as revealing.
The Lumberton electorate chose Hon. E. K. Proctor as Chief Executive on Monday. The Independent Burgaw ticket won there, causing discontent in the Review. Proctor is expected to prove an excellent mayor despite the slim margin.
The article weighs the upcoming Chicago convention’s impact on national policy, debating Gen. Grant’s third-term candidacy and endorsing Mr. Sherman for president. It praises Sherman’s long public record, finances, and leadership while warning against the perils of a Grant nomination and the party’s stance on a third term. It also critiques Wilmington’s lack of public amenities and urges improvements to attract travelers and investors.
A Washington correspondent notes a prominent Pennsylvanian endorses Secretary Sherman and lauds his New York reception speech. The letter argues Sherman’s concise, explicit, and patriotic address shows true greatness, predicts his Chicago nomination, and favors a statesman over machine politics for victory.
The trial of Cadet Whitaker draws wide attention among Black Americans and army circles. A high ranking officer criticizes West Point’s exclusive culture and calls for new leadership, arguing civilians could run the academy more cheaply and openly. He notes most officers are West Point graduates and questions the academy’s hiring and promotion patterns.
In New York City the Secretary of the Treasury spoke to Sherman Club guests praising the resumption of specie payments. He recounted selling 4 percent bonds to fund coin, crediting public confidence and government strength for a successful resumption. He urged continued national development and unity, while denouncing opposition and noting Edmunds supporters align with Sherman.
The Washington World excerpt extols John Sherman as steadfast and self reliant, noting his rise through merit. It lauds his cautious politics, absence of private cliques, and firm convictions while criticizing opponents for misrepresentation. The piece credits him with guiding the nation through crises and upholding the Union.
A historical piece extols John Sherman for his financial foresight, specie payments, and public service. It asserts his past life proves his capability, arguing his policies would safeguard prosperity, credit, and industry, and that he is the best man to govern for the people.
The North Carolina Republican editor James H. Harris reports from Salisbury, Statesville, Morganton and the west that Republican victory this fall is almost certain. He criticizes the Democratic party as corrupt and misgoverning and notes defections from Democrats to Republicans. He urges unity and well-directed effort for a decisive, glorious Republican sweep across the state.
A resident of Eufania Todian Territory reports life saving effects from Compound Oxygen after long illness. He says doctors had given up, yet within three months of starting Oxygen he recovered enough to walk. A brother later confirms the miraculous improvement and urges testing the remedy. A free treatise is offered by Drs. Starkey and Parey in Philadelphia.
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