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Newspaper
Wilmington Post
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1880
Page
2
A Wilmington Post column surveys Garfield's likely cabinet choices, contrasts historic picks with Lincoln and Grant eras, and notes that Garfield may avoid a personal cabinet. It also reports on a forged Morey letter, Booth’s London reception, and local papers reshaping political discourse amid Southern campaigns and election irregularities.
A lengthy Virginia political summary discusses Mahone’s Readjuster strength and GOP gains, stressing that the party still commands state machinery and two House seats. It urges the incoming Congress to promote free elections, bar intimidation, and ensure seats reflect the people’s will, with references to district results and notable figures.
The Republican National Committee outlines the sweeping victory of Garfield and Arthur with 213 electoral votes, predicts large northern majorities and a strong Senate and House majority, notes southern vote anomalies, and praises campaign figures while detailing post election sentiments and Garfield’s personal life aboard a train.
A crowd of 200 to 300 welcomed General Garfield and Mrs Garfield as they greeted friends and rode to Kennard House. He shopped afterward visiting furniture and clothing stores while Mrs Garfield bought a grate and jewelry. Freeman the barber recalled cutting Garfield’s hair with joy and a Austrian schoolmistress debates Miss Gladstone’s public role.
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