The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1880-07-16
Hancock was nominated. Hancock 2

Hancock was nominated. Hancock. a
Union soldier, nominated by the DEM
ocratic party. His action while gov
ernor at New Orleans in 1867 indicat-
ed plainly the direction of his sympa-
thies. but it was not wholly IN recog-
milton Of his services in their behalf
that he was nominated. The cry is
that che will take his seat" It seems
they know their man, that they can
depend upon him in the event of a
doubtful election, whether right or
wrong, to lay claim to and fight for
his seat" At Cincinnati a story
was circulated among the delegations
which had the effect of causing that
sudden and enthusiastic stampede to
the ''superb soldier" 1t is as follows:
That during the exciting times preced-
ing Hayes Inauguration, when, by
every political plot or intrigue known,
the Democracy was endeavoring to
deprive the Republicans of the fruits
Of victory, General Hancock, then as
now, commanding General at the De-
partment of the East, declared, in
letter to General Sherman, that he
believed Tilden had been elected, and
that should he take the oath of office
on the Sd of March, he would support
him, and aid him to secure the Presi-
dency. That, in fact, he was ready.
had Tilden consented, to place himself |
at the head of rebellion to place |
the Pretender IN the presidential |
chair. To disregard the decision Of |
the constituted authorities, if adverse
to Tilden, and use his military power
to level down lawful government, and
virtually deprive the people of their
liberties, as embodied in the decision
OF the Electoral Commission. Is it
then any surprise that the Democrats,
being made aware of these facts,
should hasten to his standard. If he
were so ready to fight for the assumed
rights OF another, under the same con-
ditions would he not do as much and
more for himself? To the Democratic
party whose only chance for success
lies in their ability to commit fraud
and to manipulate returns, Hancock
seemed fitting tool, and they placed
him at the head, hoping his loyal
record would prove All effective mask
to their purposes. But they are mis-
taken. We know the party, we know
its intentions too well for them to be
hidden, and we shall see to it that the
plot now known to bein contemplation
shall fail as did the one in 1875.
These facts are not denied, but are
rather applauded by his supports. But
if by them votes can be gained from
loyal men, | am much mistaken.
It Is. amusing to note upon what
slight grounds Democrats base claims
of majorities in doubtful states. They
have now placed Maine in the doubt
full squad. They believe that because
Senator Blaine is making a protracred
visit to the Virginia Springs, he will
not do much for his state. and that
consequently, it will go Democratic.
The distinguished Senator is taking a
rest, preparing to go into the campaign
with unusual vigor. He, will appear
in Maine some day soon, take off his
coat, roll up his sleeves, and the result
will be the humiliation of the SAN
guine Democracy of that stalwart old
state.
Since Hancock's nomination the
Democrats in the Departments have
been unusually insolent. The other
day a report got around that ''black
list" had been sent in to the President.
Its effect was wonderful on these |
blatent Democrats. But they "will |
have to CO., Republicans deserve and |
should have the places. SAXON.