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November 16, 1878
Daily Kennebec Journal
Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine
What is this article about?
An article from the Progressive Age urges the Greenback and Democratic parties to unite under the name 'National Democratic Party' in Maine and nationally for the 1880 presidential election, emphasizing the need to overcome divisions for national prosperity.
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A Greenback Organ Anxious to Have Its Party Swallowed By the Democracy.
[From the Progressive Age.]
The present result cannot fail to impress in the strongest manner upon each of those parties, the necessity of a union under one organization in every State, and upon a single presidential candidate in 1880. Measures looking to this end should be begun at once. It would be indeed a strange spectacle, two parties substantially agreed upon the great issue, allowing themselves to be beaten in detail, not having wisdom or patriotism enough to unite for the success of a great principle vitally essential to the renewal of the national prosperity. In this State but little remains to be done to secure the desired Union. In two of our five congressional districts that union has been substantially effected; and in the others the task need not be difficult. Office or place seekers must not be allowed to stand in the way. Nor must any stickling for names prevent. Democrat is a good name and National is a good name. Why not have a union under the name of the NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY. Let the opposition in Maine lead off under this name. There is no reason why the other States should not follow.
[From the Progressive Age.]
The present result cannot fail to impress in the strongest manner upon each of those parties, the necessity of a union under one organization in every State, and upon a single presidential candidate in 1880. Measures looking to this end should be begun at once. It would be indeed a strange spectacle, two parties substantially agreed upon the great issue, allowing themselves to be beaten in detail, not having wisdom or patriotism enough to unite for the success of a great principle vitally essential to the renewal of the national prosperity. In this State but little remains to be done to secure the desired Union. In two of our five congressional districts that union has been substantially effected; and in the others the task need not be difficult. Office or place seekers must not be allowed to stand in the way. Nor must any stickling for names prevent. Democrat is a good name and National is a good name. Why not have a union under the name of the NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY. Let the opposition in Maine lead off under this name. There is no reason why the other States should not follow.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Greenback Party
Democratic Party
Political Union
National Democratic Party
Maine Politics
1880 Election
Where did it happen?
Maine
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Maine
Event Date
1880
Event Details
The Progressive Age advocates for the union of Greenback and Democratic parties under the 'National Democratic Party' name in Maine and other states to support a single presidential candidate in 1880, noting partial unions in two of Maine's congressional districts and urging immediate action despite office-seekers or name disputes.