Gubernatorial prospects in South Carolina debated in letters
A Columbia correspondent reports on 1874 SC Governor candidates amid Washington influence. Moses and Ex-Gov Scott named as possibilities, with Robertson’s background, conversion bonds, and Charleston figures discussed. The piece notes Republican concerns about tax payers, corruption, and potential investigations, plus a broader call for cross‑sectional reconciliation after the Sumner tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Pha Auguste Constitutionalist
Colombia
Columbia
D. C
Washington
Republican Party
Col
L. Cass Carpenter
Wrho
Ema
Thei
Khemi
Grant
Moses
Robertson
United States Senate
Scott
Greeste
Camden
Shersnain
Hhis
Tomecton
Senate
Cod
Atlanta
MacPherson
Charleston
Ettol
Garem
Noat
Conca
D.H. Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Financial Board
Georgia
Cardoza
Memorial Day Touching Incident in Mobile Featured
Telegraph dispatch from Mobile describes a Memorial Day event with the Blue and Gray honoring veterans. Colonel Wickersham presented Admiral Semmes with a wreath and a sunburst note from Federal survivors, a statue unveiling followed by artillery salutes, and memorial tributes from Mount Vernon barracks officers to Mobile Cadets.
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Mobile
Boys In
Wickersham
Rigon
Mount Vernon Birricks
Palmer
New Orleans
Admiral Semmes
Colonel Wickerson
Semmes
Alabama
Hard Times and Political Reform in a Fragmented Letter
A fragmentary narrative describes a shore walk where a tall man with a cap and the sight of a lame wagon with a glazed jug evoke grim poverty and critique the era of hard times. It contrasts desperate labor with the merchant system and calls for earnest effort as a New York dominated economy pressures farmers and families. The piece shifts to a report on a Senate committee proposal for presidential elections, detailing district-based electoral votes and a similar plan for vice president, aiming to abolish electors and end the old electorial college system.
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Charles Sumner
Congress
Senator Sumner
Massachusetts
Q. C. Lamar
Mississippi
Trige
Massavhia
Charles Summer
Johnson
South
Sumner
Indsh
Guarumbees
Moe
Gael
Committee Upon the Judiciary
House of Representatives
South Carolina
Siwons
Fritchers
Tome
Carceilly
Republican Party
Phat
Souths Carolina
South G
Olina
Judiciary Committee
Muiper
New York World
Henry Laurens
Charleston
Europe
Burke
John
Paris
Tathens
Jay
Franklin
Adams
America
Ramsey
New York Journal and Patriotic Register
Histories Society Library
S. C
Norwich Weekly Register
Mr. Laurens
Ageotician
Thiaman
Ernest
Saya
New York
Neelect
Columbur Bingun
Uy Senate
Fein
Morton
Wbtate
Fae
Lure
Tha Stas
AML
Howe Vates
Washington
All Vistots Avila
Reals Blalus
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Cardozo
Glasgow
Scotland
Joseph I. Brown
Eecoperane Scott
Colfax
Credit Mobilier
Patterson
Treasury
Unio
North End
Bes
Charles Supmer
Ercita
Tob
South Carolinia
Marke Hovdray
Generil
Riga
Uirlon
Caloreil
New England
Internal Revenue
Uilsmay
O. A. Lachirane
Gan
Constitution
God Luly
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