Blue Ridge Railroad Debate Stirring Southern Delegates
An 1876 Charleston assembly of Tennessee North Carolina Georgia and South Carolina delegates discussed reviving the Blue Ridge Railroad project. The Charleston stance urged cautious funding and warned against obligatory subscriptions while urging local measures in Anderson and Oconee Counties to spur investment and prevent stagnation. The piece critiques seaboard apathy and emphasizes sustained effort to restore regional commerce and prosperity.
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Blue Ridge Railroad
Charlestom
Tennessee
North Carolina
Georgia
South Carolina
Charleston
Geveral
South
Mae
Blue Ridge
Seaboard
Anderson
Oconee
Senator Bayard Preferred for Democratic Nomination at St Louis
The New York journal endorses Senator Thomas F Bayard of Delaware as the best choice for the Democratic nomination. It cautions Southern delegates to avoid obstinacy, urges cautious support for Bayard while also acknowledging other viable candidates to unify Eastern and Western factions.
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New York
Delaware
Thomas F. Bayard
Wall P
Senator Bayard
St. Louis
Democratic Party
Bayard
Myotica
Quad
Tildéts
Hendricks
Hancock
Thurman
Parker
St Louis
South
Baygin
Blue Ridge Railroad Convention Opens in Charleston
Delegates from Tennessee Georgia North Carolina and South Carolina meet at Hibernian Hall Charleston to discuss the Blue Ridge Railroad linking Knoxville to Charleston. Col J W Gant of Knoxville chairs the session as committees are formed to study coal marble and prospective routes with hopes of securing funding and a through line to the seaboard.
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Georgia
Carolin
Tennessee
Blue Ridge
Charleston
Knoxville
Tenn
Walhalla
U Ram
South Cavall Bi
Anderson
Devine
The
Ghassestey
Becqua
Seaboard
Secren
Hon. Wnt
Morrow
Preal Ient K
C. RB
T. Hy Heald
Gant
C. A. King
McEryin
Peter Kern
W. R. Tuttle
James Burger
J. McKinzle
Thomas J. Lenoir
Charleton
H. C. Helm
Wilson
Luttrell
Sevier
T. M. Greer
J. P. Ramondson
S. B. Castol
W. A. McTier
W.G. McAdoo
North Carolina
C_ D. Smith
W. Higdon
Baler
E. W. Gannon
J. W. Green
W. L. Ardalon
D. Z. Duncan
Erwin
WM. Pickett
John C. Cannon
McConnell
Henry Rower
South Carollina
Henry Gourdin
Geo. W. Williams
Tupper
Ei. H. Brow
W. L. Trepholm
Robert Mare
Franz Melchars
J. Reid Boylston
M. P. O'Gonnor
B.A. Nares
Walker
L. Zimmer
W. A. Wardiasy
John F. Taylor
McCally
J. W. Harrison
James L. Orr
Mathisdn
Bleckley
B. F Crayton
PK McCully
J. B. Bresteale
Reid
Hoyt
Wilhite
B. Watait
F.C. v. Horatal
W. W. Humphreys
JL. Tribble
Win
McGakin
H. PB
Fost
J-A. Drake
B. B. Major
J. W. Norris
Jon McGrath
J. ME Glenn
R. S. Hill
R. Vandiver
J.C. Whitefield
TA. Sherani
Robert Reid
J. W. Prevost
G. W. Miller
B. A Thompson
E. Mazryell
P Veron
J. Me. Honchent
A. J. Smith
G. K. Maxwell
Dr. B.F. James
Wile J. Vicar
Richard Lee
Roesner
Rinscreann
EH. Pitchford
J.O. Wardlave
Vandiver
J. B. Watson
D. Breman
H. S Breneker
H. Frank
Atlanta
Hull
Treuholm
Gal. Eal Rucker
Sndeson
Col. Rucker
South Carolina
Carolina
Cherlestem
Knosville
Congress
S. ¥. Tupper
Charlesternant
B. T. Wilson
C. di. Smith
W. W. Huphreys
B A-Smith
W.A. Meyer
SY. Tupper
Great West
Tupper Sholl
Juhiu
Calhoun
Cimi
Neous
Blue Ridge Railroad
Tapper
G W. Charleton
Fay
Smith
Clarbton
J. A. Binke
Robt. Mure
Chirlyton
Gharletoi
Gina B. Walker
Seston
JA. Hoyt
J. Wi Hstram
J. BB. Sloan
LM. Greer
W. A. Wardlaw
Gol
Harstaut
SP. Af
Tuppes
W. Lb Trenholm
Chrleston
Europe
Charlestorr
Pf. G. T. Smith
Superior
Yast
A. 8
Irving
Athens
Wortheastern
Rabun Gap
Georjin
B. M. Rucker
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Tennesses
Tennesse
Minmel
Chunke
Fies 80
Trench
Pius
Dennessee
Abe
Augusta
Inetter
Rodie
Port Royal
Kussville
B.J. Witeon
Dean Sim
Knoxville and Charleston
Wald
Guntan
Reed
Reinin
Wader
Novaville
East Tonneseed
Wly
W. Momnow
Olona
Cannon
Male
Rer Best Sont
Hac Ris
Greanville
Dantes & Co
Puy
Hue
Kelsey
North Carrolina
Blue Ridge Railton
Rabin Gap
Shin
G. BR. Walker
Col. Charetan
Nereay
Chiasloston
Fedollar
Judes Templar
Col. Berry
TH. Hann
Choirame
Brigdge Bellroad
Connecticut
Cioclenatl
Wisville
Ohio Valley
Louisville
Clutrlesum
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Southern Railroad
Chattarooga
Abe Mailer
Gein
Southern Railroad
Mode S
Knoxville and Ohio Railroad
Cincinnati Southern Railway
Kentucky
Unes
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
James Guthrie
Spme
Messnau Southern Railroad
de Lagenoxville
Bio
En Singers
Blue Ridge Railroad Company
South Caroling
North Caroling
Chicletop
Tennesvo
Georgi
Afr
J. W. Gant
Jaity
Treotana
Col. Wilson
Cletrleetom
J. T. Heald
Moss. Adges & Co
Waros
Charlestats
Charlston
Amany
Capuleta
Thei Imase
Manger Incylie
Blue Ridge Railroad Convention Meets at Hibersian Hall
The Blue Ridge Railroad Convention met at Hibersian Hall with President St in the chair. Reports on consolidating railroad interests were debated, Charleston’s role discussed, and resolutions adopted urging continued effort and cross state cooperation to complete the line to Knoxville and connections to Cincinnati.
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Charteatoneesce and Courier
Blue Ride Railroad
Hibersian Hall
Rowly
Fis
Knoxville
Gonvention x Andarcon
Outirn
Ube
Blug Bilge Allenad la
Anderson
Charleston Railroad Company
Washington Letter on Party Fights Ahead of Conventions
A Washington letter notes rising tensions as national conventions approach. Republicans clash openly while Democrats face internal assaults. It highlights Tilden’s opposition tied to the Tweed Ring, Parker as a New Jersey favorite, Blaine delegates in multiple states, and Ulysses S Grant Jr as a promising but contested figure amid a vivid political climate.
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Washington
Leita
Tilden
Utica
Gvar
Seman
Ballog
Ohio
Thurman
Diutier
Disii
New York
St. Louis
Grarty
Auch
Thema
Bayard
Hendriks
Bfanevel
New Jerney Democracy
St. Luis
Thither
Joel Parker
Conrr
Parker
New Jerasy
Mom
Duaine
Kansas
Nebraska
Minis
Minnesota
New Hampshire
Blaine
Missouri
Brin Asa
Lim
Lene
Binhua
Ieivako
York Supreme Court
Fred
Edgefield Tragedy: Mob Executes Murderers in Edgefield
A Confederate era account describes a mob in Edgefield and Abbeville Counties killing the alleged Har rion murderers near Winter Seat. Report claims swift summary justice by one hundred citizens, condemning lawlessness yet endorsing premeditated vengeance against the perpetrators.
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John L. Harrion
Winter Seat
Edgefield County
Edgefield
Abbeville
Etarmon
Jur
Letter from Washington on House debate and district plans
A Washington letter reports a lively House session debating Fitzhugh allegations of perjury and blackmail and a push to investigate the Government Printing Office. It describes proposed commissions to frame a District form of government and notes memorials for Fort Ticonderoga and Ethan Allen, plus Vermont and national statue topics.
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Tiascini
House of Representatives
Fitzhugh
Fens
Hy Hidlis
Hiureison
Hla
Washington
Cmt
Furledicton
Clupy
District of Columbia
Saya
Mather Gouse
Surantr
Cong
Congress
Senate
Mackey
Fort An
Laos
Fidel
United States
Beaven
Oy Ge Brust
Benjamin, Wedd
Julian J ‘Estellat
Charahalare
Bert
Weedes
Veramont
Paula
Eilon Allen
New Ha
New York
Ethan Allen
Ners
Bustatos Ts Watz Plateriany
Old Hall of Representatives
Congress Ling
National Hall of Statuary
Houdon
State House
Richmond
Statuary Hall
Partond
Morrison
Furman University Commencement Exercises Schedule
Furman University outlines commencement week events starting June with sermons and addresses. Rev James Purman D D opens Sunday with a commencement sermon. Monday and Tuesday include addresses before fraternities Mrs Hambliss and Gallego. Thursday features an evening address before the Alumni Association. Public invited and old students urged to attend and contribute to the committee’s efforts. Local ads promote a threshing separator by Erie City Steel and Engineering, with prices and circulars advertised.
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James
Purman
D. Z
J. A. Chambliss
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Addres
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Exitdonta
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Huy
Viata
Universi ComMence
Adlifress
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