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July 31, 1880
Virginia Free Press
Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
The New York Nation, a Republican journal opposed to Grantism, praises Democratic candidate Gen. Hancock as a gallant soldier and honest gentleman, preferable to Gen. Grant in character and responsibility, deeming him a strong candidate.
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The New York Nation is a Republican journal, though it was opposed to what was known as 'Grantism.' It has this to say of the soldier who heads the great Democratic hosts in the present struggle:
'There is not a word to be said against Gen. Hancock personally. He is a gallant soldier and honest gentleman.
'A better and a braver man
Never rode in battle's van.'
Soldier for soldier he is vastly preferable to Gen. Grant. He has not won as many fights, but he has won enough. We are sure he would keep better company and take a much higher view of his own official responsibilities.'
A candidate against whom 'not a word can be said,' ought to be a strong candidate. And such he will prove to be.
'There is not a word to be said against Gen. Hancock personally. He is a gallant soldier and honest gentleman.
'A better and a braver man
Never rode in battle's van.'
Soldier for soldier he is vastly preferable to Gen. Grant. He has not won as many fights, but he has won enough. We are sure he would keep better company and take a much higher view of his own official responsibilities.'
A candidate against whom 'not a word can be said,' ought to be a strong candidate. And such he will prove to be.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Heroic Act
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Gen. Hancock
Gen. Grant
New York Nation
Democratic Candidate
Gallant Soldier
Honest Gentleman
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Hancock
Gen. Grant
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Key Persons
Gen. Hancock
Gen. Grant
Story Details
The New York Nation praises Gen. Hancock as a gallant soldier and honest gentleman leading the Democratic party, contrasting him favorably with Gen. Grant in personal character and sense of responsibility, concluding he is a strong candidate.