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Garfield and Hancock.

The following is Garfelds Ian
guage when he spoke i'll favor of
the bill which was intended to re-
move General Hancock from the
army. He thus refers to General
Hancock:
This general was sent into the
district of Louisiana and Texas
with law of Congress in his hands
"a law that commands him to sec
that justice is administered among
the people of that country, and
no pretense of civil authority shall
deter him from doing thai duty,
and yet we find that officer giving
lectures in the form Of proclama-
tons and orders on what ought to
be the relation between civil and
military departments Of the gov
eminent. We see him issuing a
general order in which he declared
that the civil should not give way
before the military. We hear him
declaring that he finds nothing in
the laws of Louisiana and Texas
to warrant his interference in the
civil administration of those States
1t is not for him to say which
should be first, the civil or the
military, in that rebel community
II is not for him to search the de.
funct laws of Louisiana and Texa:
for a guide TO his conduct"
The entire history of the re
pested attempts to retire Genera
Hancock, and the failure Of every
attempt is clearly shown:
In 1868 Garfield brought n bill
into Congress to drop the junior
major general. That was Han,
cock. II passed both houses o.
Congress and was signed by thi
President. But before it could be-
carried into effect, George II
Thomas, the senior major general
died and Hancock going up on,
grade, was no longer the junior
major general, and thus the Law
could not reach him. Then th'
Republicans, still led by Garfield
passed an act reducing the majol
generals to three. This was sign
ed by the President, but before i
could be carried into effect, Mead,
died and the major generals were
reduced TO three by God Almighty
Finally a law was passed authoriz
ing the President to drop one of tn,
major-generals. Before it coulC
be carried out and Hancock drop
ped, General Halleck died an,
Hancock becoming the senior ma
jor, he could not be dropped.
The man who survived all thes,
attempts TO retire him cannot b,
retired. The man who led then
--Garfield-will, rs a fitting con
summation Of his act, fall Il victim
to his intended victim. Hancocl
will be elected President. CARTEL,
will be retired--at least from tn
presidential field.
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will fulfil all they have promised
in loyalty TO the dag and The ma
ton" This testimony, from the
great leader who piloted the North
ern armies through many Of their
most terrible struggles, is worth
thousand times more respect and
credence than the pratiDgs of the
paltry demagogues who are per
petually seeking TO shield their un-
worthiness by senseless jabberings
about exploded sectional antagon-
isms.-Forney's Progress.
The Democrats Of Indiana will
have twenty-five Union major
generals ON the stump this month.
Five Republican Hancock and
English campaign clubs, having a
membership of 222. have already
been organized in New York City.
A central club is to be organized.
Colonel A. V. Althouse, promi-
nent citizen Of Sidney, Iowa, and
lifelong Republican, has declar-
ed himself for Hancock and Eng
lish, and will take the stump in
their behalf.
+. S. Gibson, a lifelong Republi-
can, who has lately come out strong
for Hancock, was one of the speak
ers at Democratic mass-meeting
held in Manchester, Ohio, ON Fri
day.
Hancock wrote to a friend Sept.
l6, 1860, OH joining the army at
Washington as "A captain: "My
politics are Of "A practical kind--the
integrity of the country, the su.
premacy of the Federal govern
ment, and honorable peace or none
at ALL"
Seven months after the battle of
Gettysburg, when the memory of
that great battle was still fresh, the
Boston Transcript, in its issue of
February II, 1864, expressed this
opinion of the present Democratic
nominee for President: "The
brave and accomplished officer
General Hancock) succeeded the
lamented General Summer in the
command Of the Second Corps, and
at'the battle Of Gettysburg, it has
been said, astonished his subordi-
nate officers by his originality, his
quiclSness of thought in emergen-
cies, and By 0H qualities ESSENTIAL
TO q mastery loader. To his add
vice General Meade was much in
debted in the conduct of the entire
battle.
DR.. Stauffer, of West Salem,
Ohio, formerly leading Republi-
can, made fine Hancock speech
at Democratic club meeting in
that place Friday night J. B.
Graver, of the same place, hereto
fore stanch Republican, has also
come out for Hancock.
Lemuel Martin, q leading Repub-
lican of Greene county, New York,
has come out for Hancock. Many
of the sturdy farmers of that coun-
ty who have heretofore acted with
the Republicans have also express
ed their intention to vote for Han
cock this fall.
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One Point.

One poiut worthy OF attention
in the remarks made by the Hon.
d. III. Jerome, Friday evening, was
this: In making comparisons be-
tween the northern and southern
States, he dwelt upon the amount
of railway building done in each
section i'm recent years, stating, we
believe, that while the north was
building $4,000 miles of railroads,
the south built only $4,000 miles.
We desire to call attention to the
fact that during that era of great
railroad building, the South was
controlled by the Republicans, so
if they did not build as many miles
of railroad, and politics had any
thing 10 do with it at all, Repub-
licanism was TO blame. But the
fallacy Of the gentleman's compar-
ison is obvious and disputed on
other grounds. For example, we
noted that he treated the two Sec
tons as if they were OF equal size
in a geographical sense, of equal
population, OF equal wealth, while
they are not. They are II States,
we are q States; they are 10000
600 people, we are 3S,000,O00. If,
therefore, gentleman of brains
desires TO make comparison be-
tween the two sections, he will
recognize these facts, and ascribe
natural results 10 natural causes.
The foolish style Of comparison
used by Republican orators does
discredit to the good sense of their
listeners and should be abandoned.
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Political StraWs.

"The scenes of the war are now
passed" said General Grant at New
Orleans on the S0th of March last,
"and we are a united people"
0. o. Stealey, OF the Democratic
State Committee of Indiana, says
it is safe to say that eight, if not
pine, of the thirteen districts will
be carried by the Democracy
N. Y. Smith. of Lewisville. Hem
ry county, Indiana, writes to the
Democratic National Committee
under date Of August 80: 1--WE
are well organized here. We will
surely save Indiana. We will elect
our governor by an increased ma
jority over the vote of Governor
Williams in 1876"
Mr.. Nehrbas, of New York. saws:
1.-The Veteran German Camps of
New York, composed only OF ex-
soldiers, now number twelve, with
a membership of 1000, ninety per
cent. Of whom heretofore voted the
Republican ticket. Even now are
pledged TO vote for Hancock and
English only"
II marched to the Gulf" said
General Butler, in Boston, with
a New England division containing
5000 men, and there could not
have been found 500 men in that
division who had voted any other
than the Democratic ticket So
much for the gabblers who talk
about the Republican party rs
having fought "thc war for the
Union"
At Ligonier, Indiana, Friday. j.
Mormon Babcock, a La Grange
county Republican, farmer, and
educator, gave his reason for adj
vocating the election of Hancock
and English. He spoke about an
hour, explaining his relationship
to the Garfield family, and giving
as a reason for opposing Garfield
the latter's connection with The
Credit Mobilier and DE Golyer af.
fair and the salary grab, and the
sectionalism of the Republican
party. He said this was the ffttcst
period to unite the country in the
bonds Of union. aud that Generu
Hancock would give The country
peace, prosperity and happiness.
General Grant said IN q speech
he made 81 Bloomington, Illinois
last spring, immedistIy after hi:
return FROM tour through The
South, that I'VE have 10 reason 4,
doubt those who wore The graz
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

The State election in Maine came
off Oh Monday, and resulted in an
overthrow Of the Republicans in
that State. The Democrats and
Greenbackers united, thus forming
a fusion ticket, and succeeded in
electing the Governor and three OF
the five Representatives. The Re-
publicans are not disposed to feel
happy over the result, as they had
anticipated Republican majority
Of from ten to fifteen thousand.
The following shows the ma
iorities received in Maine for the
Republicans during the last "a
years, and shows that Maine was
one of the Republican strongholds
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Hon. X. q. Horr seems TO be
getting rather uneasy somewhat
early in the campaign, and has
sent in letter of withdrawal from
the candidacy as Representative
in Congress from this district, but
the committee refused TO accept his
withdrawal, and the outlook APP
pears that Horr must suffer an
overwhelming defeat at the No
vember election, and that the
choice Of the people Of the Eight
district will be Tim Tarsney. Re-
publican papers view the situation
gloomily.
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day Of last week, does not seem 20
give the average Republican a
great deal Of cheer. Vermont is a
strong Republican State, and for
some weeks prior TO the election,
speakers and organizers were nu-
merous, and every effort made, as
much so as II Vermont was con-
sidered doubtful, but with all this,
and an increased vote of about
5000 over any other that had ever
been cast in the State, the Repub-
licans come out Of the fight with
over 5000 less majority than
Hayes received in 1876. The Dem
ocrats cast the largest vote they
ever did in Vermont. Wonder If
it was fair count! Probably yes
because it gave Republican ma
jority.
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A Republican in this city adj
mitted few days since that The
Democrats would carry thirty
seven States at the next Novem-
Der election. Probably the other
State, which he expects the Re
publicsns 10 carry, Is Rhode Is
land.
Since writing the above, we
learn from the New York Sun that
twenty-five Republicans Of Hemp
stead, r. T., have declared their
intention to vote for Hancock. A
change of twenty-five votes ought
TO make Little Rbody donbtfal
State
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General Hancock fought for his
country in the army of the Union.
Colonel Mosby was a rebel guerilla
chieftain, and now Gen. Hancock
is the Democratic candidate for the
presidency, and according to the
Republican organs, is a traitor
while Mosby is a Republican, hold
ing fat office, and is a pure pa.
troit.
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From the Speech OF Lyman TrumbuIl,

rum tut spttCn w bi udn IfuHiDuli.
But ! have not done with this
false claim Of the Republican party.
] propose to-day TO bury il so deep
by facts and figures that only the
dupes of demagogues can be
gulled by it. The Democratic
State Of Missouri alone, in which
Mr.. Lincoln received but HOPS
votes in 1860, furnished l09,1ll
men 10 the Union ariny-a greater
number than was furnished by all
tho Republican States Of Vermont,
Rhode Island, Minnesota, Nebraska
and Kansas put together Neither
Michigan, Wisconsin nor Iowa fur
nisbed ss many troops 10 the Un-
lou army as Missouri. John
A. Dix and Daniel s. Dickinson, of
New York; Lewie Cass. Of Mich
igsn, and Stephen A. Douglass. Of
this State, all lifelong Democrats
and leaders Of that party. the mo-
meut Fort Sumpter was fired upon
came ont 10 public speeches for
the Union. Gen. Csss said:
He who IL not for bis country
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The farmer candidate for the
office of Governor of Michigan
will receive the entire vote of the
Michigan Democracy, and if a few
thousand Republican farmers avail
themselves Of the chance offered
them, then the next Governor Of
Michigan will be farmer.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

In Alabama aud Arkansas the
Republicans put no tickets in the
field, and now the organs, who are
apparently either knavish or 10
norant as TO the true state OF az.
fairs, are bowling fraud because
the Democrats elected their ticket,
by large majorities.
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The war for the Union was sue
cessfully closed more than fifteen
years ago
All classes Of our people must
share alike the blessings OF the
Uuion, and are equally concerned
in its perpotuity, and in the pro-
per administration OF public affairs.
We are in state of profound
peace. Henceforth let it be our
purpose to cultivate sentiments OF
friendship, and not Of animoslty,
among our fellow citizens.
AS one people, we have common
interests.
A sedulous and scrupulous care
of the public credit, together with
wise and economical manage
ment of our governmental expendi-
lures, should be maintained, in or
der that labor may be lightly bur
dened, and that all persons may be
protected in their rights to the
fruits of their industry.
Let us encourage the harmony
and generous rivalry among our
own industries which will revive
our languishing merchant marine,
extend our commerce with foreign
nations, assist our merchants, man
ufacturers, and producers to de-
velop our vast natural resources,
and increase the prosperity and
happiness OF our people.
Public Office is trust, not a
bounty bestowed upon the holder.
The ba&s of substantial prac-
teal civil Service reform must first
be established by the people in
filling the elective Offices; il they
fix a high standard Of quahfca-
tions for office, and sternly reject
the corrupt and incompetent, the
result will he decisive in govern
ing the action of the servants whom
they intrust with appointing power.
No form of government, no
matter how carefully devised, no
principle, however sound, will pro-
tect the rights of the people I'M
less administration is faithful and
efficient
Power may destroy the forms
but not the principles of justice !;
these will live in spite even of the
sword.
The true and proper use of the
military power, besides defending
the national honor against foreign
nations, is to uphold the laws and
civil government, and to secure to
every person residing among us
the enjoyment of life, liberty, and
property.
The regular army should be so
directed by its superior officers as
to be recognized as a bulwark in
support Of the rights OF the peo-
pie and of the law.
would under no circumstances,
allow myself or my troops to de-
termine who were the lawful men,
bers of a State Legislature.
Our system does not provide
that one President should inaugu-
rate another There might be
danger in that, and it was studious-
ly left out of the charter.
The army should have nothing
to do with the election or inaugu-
ration of Presidents. The people
elect the President. The Congress
declares in joint session who he is.
like Jefferson's way of inau-
cation; it suits our system. He
rode alone on horseback to the
Capitol, tied his horse to a rail
fence, entered, and was duly sworn
then rode to the Executive Man
sion and took possession.
100
II
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The Fusion Candidate for
Governor Elected.

rs Goes .}idiRe So Goes the LIliOH
says Tie ReDUbIjc0Us.
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Presidential Electors.


At LAEGE.
reter white Of Marquette trchihsli McDor
sell, Of BAY.
First William Eoxcn. Wayne.
Second-Hiram j. BeakeS Washtcnsv
Third-James S. Upton, Calhoun.
Fourth--Germaine A. Mason, kalamazoo.
Fifth-Horace r. Peck. Allegsn.
sixth--Jerome Eddy Genesee.
sevcnth-Wildman Mills Sanilac
Eighth William r. Marsh. BAY.
Sinth-Jamcs Dempsey Manistec.
state Ticket.
FREDERICK NJ HOLLOWAY
Lieutenant Governor
EDWARD II. THOMPSON.
For Secretary Of State.
WILLARD STEAENe.
For State Treasurer.
ISAAC NJ. WESTON
For Attorney General
HENRY I. HENDERSON
Fof Auditor General.
RICHARD MOORE
For Commissioner Of the STATE Land Ofice.
JAMES l. DAVID.
For Superintendent uf Public Instructian,
ZELOTES TRUESDEL.
For Member 81 the state Boari of Education,
ALBERT CRANE.
Congressional Ticket.
For Member Of Congress. Eighth District.
TIMOTHY 4. TAl;NSEN
For State senator 29th district,
ROBERT WHITE,
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Texts From Gen. Hancock,s Letters.

Texts From ten. Hanc0ck's Letters.
When fraud, violence, or incom-
petence controls, the noblest Con-
stitution and wisest laws are use
less.
The bayonet is not a fit instru-
ment for collecting the votes Of
freemen.
Ii Is only by a full vote, free
ballot and fair count that the peo-
pie can rule in fact, as required by
the theory of our government.
Take this function away and the
whole structure falls.
The great principles of Amer
lean liberty are still the rightfnl
Inheritance Of this people, and ever
should be.
The right Of trial by jury, the
habeas corpus, the liberty OF the
press, the freedom of speech, the
natural rights Of persons, and
the rights of property must be
preserved.
The Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and
Fifteenth amendments to the Con-
stitution Of tho United States, en-
bodying the results of the war for
the Union, are inviolable.
IL called 10 the Presidency,
should deem IL my duty TO resist
with all my power, any attempt to
impair or evade the full force and
effect Of the Constitution, which
in every article, section, and amend.
ment, is the supreme law Of The
land.
This Union, comprising q gen.
eral government with general pow
ers, and State governments with
State powers for purposes local to
the States, is a poIity the founda.
tons ~ which were laid In tho
profoundeet wisdom.
This IN the Union which ouI
fathers made. aud which has beer
40 respected abroad and 80 hepe.
6cent at home.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

This result Of the Vermont State
election, which came off on Tues-
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15
Wihnaiieid SSSSsSstse Hayes aSso'l''
Have You Heard From Maine

The Repubiiean Party sat Do1cn
o., Henry be- the EttSioBistS.
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PENSIONS.

Bounty, pay for rations, new and honorable
discharges, and increased pensions obtained.
Now laws, higher rates of pension. The slight.
any kind entities you 20 "A pension. Widows
and heirs, fathers and mothers are now entitled.
Land cases promptly settled. Patents obtain
ell. All kinds of government claims prosecuted
Write at once for new laws, blanks and ins,ruc-
tons, with two stamps. Address,
L. ID. McCIAIN,
Fowl. Lock box lOe, Washingtop. ID. c
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

The bayonet is not fit instru-
ment for collecting the votes Of
freemen.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

When fraud, violence, or incom-
petence controls, the noblest Con-
stitution and wisest laws are USE
less.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

Our system does not provide
that one President should inaugu-
rate another. There might be
danger in that, and it was studious-
lv left out of the charter.
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would under no circumstances,
allow myself or my troops to de-
termine who were the lawful men,
bers of a State Legislature.
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Fusionists Elect Three Out
of Five congressman.
Now Look out for Michigan.

For the First Time Since 1885, the RE-
publicans are I'm the Minority.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

This IN the Union which our
fathers made, aud which has been
70 respected abroad and 80 heoe-
hcent At home.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

The great principles of Amer
lean liberty are still the rightful
inheritance of this people, and ever
should be.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

The army should have nothing
to do with the election or inaugu-
ration Of Presidents. The people
elect the President. The Congress
declares in joint session who he is.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

The regular army should be so
directed by its superior officers as
to be recognized as a bulwark in
support of the rights OF the peo-
pile and of the law.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

We are in state of profound
peace. Henceforth let it be our
purpose to cultivate sentiments OF
friendship, and not Of animosity,
among our fellow citizens.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

| like Jefferson's way of inau-
cation; it suits our system. He
rode alone on horseback to the
Capitol, tied his horse to a rail
fence, entered, and was duly sworn !;
then rode to the Executive Man
sion and took possession.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

AS one people, we have common
interests.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

The Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and
Fifteenth amendments to the Con-
stitution Of tho United States, en-
bodying the results of the war for
the Union. are inviolable.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

The true and proper use of the
military power, besides defending
the national honor against foreign
nations, is to uphold the laws and
civil government, and to secure to
every person residing among us
the enjoyment of life, liberty, and
property.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

All classes Of our people must
share alike the blessings OF the
Uuion, and are equally concerned
in its perpotuity, and in the pro-
per administration Of public affairs.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

Power may destroy the forms
but not the principles of justice /;
these will live in spite even of the
sword.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-09-15

A sedulous and scrupulous care
Of the public credit, together with
a wise and economical manage
ment of our governmental expendi-
lures, should be maintained, in or
der that labor may be lightly bur
dened. and that all persons may be
protected in their rights to the
fruits of their industry.