Co operation in politics in South Carolina debated
A readers’ view from Anderson Intelligencer argues against coalition and fusion in South Carolina politics. It denounces cooperation with Governor Chamberlain and Republican factions, urging a unified Democratic effort from mountains to sea to pursue reform and oppose corrupt actors within the state’s political system.
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South Carolina
Hostry
Tha
Democrata
Carpenter
Tomlinsen
Green
Chamberlain
Necesary
Gov. Chamberlain
Reform Republicans
Hlliatts
Whippers
Ledicia
Whittemores
Mr. Chamberlain
Monteau
Party
Wen
Gov
Chamberlin
Sim
Mr. Chamberlaine
Hulletts
Whittemara
Anda
Republican Party
Ee Ees
Ex-Speaker Blaine in Spotlight Amid Railroad Scandal
The House Judiciary Committee has been probing the Kansas Pacific Railroad affair for weeks, uncovering letters showing Blaine used his Speaker’s office to aid a gang of railroad jobbers. Blaine denied bias, faced a Sunday attack with apoplexy fears, and his nomination prospects amid revelations.
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House Judiciary Committee
Kaneas Pacific
Blaine
Binine
Fisher
Mulligan
Biaine
House of Representatives
Cincinnati
Sanday
Schuyler Colfax
Congress
Ketz
State Democratic Executive Committee acts on Anderson Constitution
The State Democratic Executive Committee met in Columbia and urged adoption of the Anderson Constitution in counties lacking clubs or for guidance in organized counties. A capital county organization was recommended to handle party interests. Gen. James Conner presided and James F. Telar served as secretary pro tem. The committee aims to organize counties per the national convention mandate.
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Columbia
Anderson
Anderson Intelligenzer
Likewie
James Conner
James F. Telar
D Niege
Louis
Hotit
Ae Shnee
Democratic Party
Tlte
Mewauad
Nerow and Courier
Democratic
Union-Herald
Nem
Couric
Columbia Register
Republican Convention in Cincinnati Names Leading Nominees
The National Republican Convention met in Cincinnati with Conkling Blaine Morton and Bristow as leading presidential candidates. If Conkling fails to secure the nomination his supporters may push for the incumbent Grant for a third term, a possibility that would not be mourned by Democrats.
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Cincinnati
Conkling
Blaine
Morton
Bristow
Conk- Ting
Gen. Grant
Max
Republians Party
Patil
News and Courier weighs in on John Horlbeck letter
The News and Courier responds to a letter attributed to John Horlbeck of Anderson. The piece argues the editor’s stance on South Carolina politics and the State Democratic Convention, praising unity among tax paying citizens and pledging support for the convention’s eventual decision while noting Speaker’s illness and absence.
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John Horlberk
Anderson
John Holbeck
Egents
Newe and Courier
Tlis
John Horbevk
South Carolina
John Horlbeck
Fort Moultrie Centennial Celebrated With Parades and Oration
Charleston prepares for the Fort Moultrie Centennial marking the Battle of Fort Sullivan on the 28th. A thousand troops parade with civic groups from Columbia, Augusta, Savannah and delegations from New York and Boston. The program includes gun salutes, chimes, a parade to Sullivan’s Island, a large tent on the parade ground, an oration by Gen. J. B. Kershaw, a civic reception, and a holiday in Charleston with visitors welcomed from across the country.
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Fort Sullivan
William Moultrie
Charleston
Palmetto Guard
Columbia
Augusta
Savannah
New York
Boston
Lisatien
Wade Hampton
Malute
St. Michael's
Citadel
Sullivan's Island
Fort Moultins
South Carolina
J. B. Kershaw
Camden
Interor
Fort Moultrie
Kerr Vindicated by Committee on Expenditures Report
The War Department committee fully exonerated Speaker Kerr from bribery charges tied to a Harney plot from ten years prior. Democratic and Republican members united in the verdict, with Danforth of Ohio and General Garfield supporting rising-vote procedures as the chamber approved the report.
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War Department
Speaker Kerr
Harney
Kerr
Danforth
Ohio
Garfield
Washington Letter on Republicans and Democratic maneuvers
A Washington letter discusses Republican party organization funding by assessments on officeholders, and efforts to secure Chandler’s nomination at Cincinnati. It warns of Democratic schemes to disrupt St Louis unity, notes Tilden’s rising strength, and cites Morton’s health and vice presidential speculation involving Holman Walker and Swann. It also covers New Mexico statehood literacy concerns and Speaker Keer’s fragile condition.
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Judge Edmunds
Republican Congressional Committee
Zack Chaniler
Chandler
Cincinnati
Woods
Thesselee
St. Louis
Baltimore
Sverre
Mundé
Larga
Tilden
Sinlain
Kiden
New York State
Morton
Genator Morton
Shiretaie
Chas. T. A. Alten
Bilas
Washington
William S. Holman
Indiana
Gilbert C. Walker
Virginia
Thomas Swann
Maland
Holman
Govere
South
Walker
Union
Swann
Views of a Colored Man call for honest voting in South Carolina
A 19th century-leaning letter urges African American readers in Anderson County to scrutinize candidates, insist on honesty and competence, and vote for individuals who respect all citizens rights. It frames 1876 as pivotal, criticizes corrupt officials, and calls for unity across races while planning future discussion of state issues.
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New Mexico
Wrens
Speits
Eprrons
Anderson County
Gein Pearsets
Horace Greeley
Goa
Colt
America
Ita
Huate
O Digeoas
Carolina
Tacogna
South Carolina
Gulrane
Fenrats
Africanus
State OF
County OF Anderson
Court OF Common Pleas
Albert J. Johnixcaten
Iam Bey
de Ehholde
Cofnerssid “Company
Heraby
Gagarin
Ole
Bila
Democratic Convention and the State Political Scene
The State Democratic Convention tightened its focus on unifying behind a strong organization to win the gubernatorial ticket. Debate on fusion faded as public distress grows from Radical governance, while the New York Herald commends Senator Bayard’s war record and conduct.
Editorial and regional notes highlight politics and deaths
Editorials mark new editors at Hy Genizetoneries and discuss the Democratic party in Pickens County. Notices report the death of Greenville’s former Ordinary, and Marion's Gen. Evans. Other items cover a cotton price stalemate in Lancaster, a Laurens Labor Reform meeting, and local railroad and court decisions with regional commentary.
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Hauihy
Ft Lovat Frazer
Hy Genizetoneries
Willlane
Sonti
Aubeville
S.C
Democratic Party
Pickens County
Palmetto Regiment
Fort Moultrie
Pickens
John Watson
Greenville
Taurens
Tresiunir
Bolittter Fleming
Letyer
Amos Mewling
Chestnut Badge
Laurens County
Gronker
Newberry Herald
Caroline & Smith
F. R. Stith
United States Navy
Beatytort
Domesse
Georgia
Agnew Sonner
Duo ‘West
Honea Path
Winnsboro
Niles G. Parker
New York
Nnxt
Nore
Parker
James Potnes
Charlotte, Columbsia
Augusta
Public School Finance Notice in Anderson County 1876
A court notice from Anderson County, South Carolina, dated May 1, 1876, outlines annual district meetings for free common schools under an act of March 1871. It details trustee duties, tax apportions, and procedures for selecting officers, posting notices, and financing teachers, schoolhouses, and equipment.
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Po Thomas
Benson
Charity School
Anckers
Fron Common Sehole
Bouth Carojiss
Board of Trurbees
Reo
Ranat
Dds
Board of Trustees
Dha
Ube
Wucrésafil Epstema Free Caamon
Pex ‘M
Linelgritant
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E. B. Kurray
Basters
State Executive Committee
the News and Courier
Fort Moultrie Centennial
Keer
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Washington, D.C
Ceara
Tianbip
Tim Michael
Kore
New York Herald
Bayard
Amin
Republic
Comke
Ceas
Jnry
Abbeuille Pree
Danner
Qor
D.C. Tompkins
Edgefield County
Charleston News and Courier
Oningébline
Reed
William Evans
Marion
Charleston Journal of Commerce
St. Lewis
Bayand
Delaware
Upg
Lancaster Leryer
Whipper
Juge Reid
Rendilfegu
Wrupper
Ander
Moses
Thio Sania Gama
Zumter
TPG
Waverly
John W. D
HL Osborne
Towers & Broyles AY
Morris
Furi
Wakastro
Adres
E. Siorris
Conneil
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Connell
Anid
John
Cochran
Tatephant
Jas
H. Bowner
Ork Council
Eceiver
Pendleton
Bereits
Sy Tools
John B
Siftos Ressinee
Bereese Fae
More Vaung Bianna
Commission
Taner, Ft
John B. Bitton
Beoui
Board of School Trustees
County Belanl
Alls
A. K. Sims
Atweasion
G. Orrick
Coatwemores
Awpansem
Rise
Abera Ordon
Treit
Wiemond
Sebaek
Thomas P. Henson
Dane
Atlanta
Richmond Air Line
RaBr- Paeunger
Peale
Artie
Allanta
Bencon
Rlagburg
Taare
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