 By 1879 , the Greenback coalition had splintered , and Chambers became affiliated with the faction most prominent in the South and West , called the " Union Greenback Labor Party , " led by Marcus M. " Brick " Pomeroy . Pomeroy 's faction was more radical and emphasized its independence , suggesting that Eastern Greenbackers were likely to " sell out the party at any time to the Democrats . " Chambers was chosen as a delegate to the Pomeroy faction 's 1880 national convention in St. Louis . The 212 delegates nominated Stephen D. Dillaye of New York for President and Chambers for Vice President . Accepting the nomination , Chambers called for unity between the Greenback factions and restated his belief in the party 's goals , and attacked bankers as " Huns and Vandals . " To further promote his views , he purchased a small newspaper , the Cleburne Avalanche , and spoke at the state convention in Texas in May 1880 . 
