The followers of Roscoe Conkling in the political campaign of 1878–9; uncompromising Republicans generally.
1851. Judging from the tone of the [paper] which Brady owns and manages, he is a “Stalwart of the Stalwarts,” and a cantankerous Republican of the straitest sect.—Boston Globe, Aug. 29.
1881. [Cook] is a shrewd criminal lawyer, a Stalwart in politics, and not inclined to the Blaine faction.—New York Sun, Nov. 16.
1882. There are many elements in the make-up of the average Stalwart which we do not consider essential to the truest symmetry.—Washington Critic, Jan. 21.
1888. The Stalwarts have made no indictment against Judge Gresham.—Chicago Inter-Ocean, March 28 (Farmer).
