Peace Mississippi Observer's Election Riot Account
A Mississippi dispatch from a Northern observer describes the election in Jackson, amid armed whites and frightened blacks, with reports of voting pressure, purchases of votes, and a march toward Democratic victory. The piece notes careful policing, a calm after tense moments, and predicts continued Democratic gains statewide while questioning federal halt on interference.
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A Diverse View of Voter Rights and Conservative Organizing
A lengthy 1875 editorial reflects on voter registration and racial politics, arguing for black civic responsibility while critiquing electoral manipulation. It discusses Governor Chamberlain’s era, calls for organized Conservative policy, and warns against coalitions with Republicans to maintain upper County strength.
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Democratic Party
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Sebel Mayi
Democratic Congress
Pensylvania
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House of Representatives
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Annie Tegen
Pera
Sustein Sinll Bean
Seraight
Dogo
Colmbia Register
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Charleston
Legislatura
Nive Aa Courier
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Republican Party
Laut Wat Union
Anderson, Intelligencer
South Carolina
Greenville
Republica
Radical
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Anerson
Spartanburg
Oiennells
Charles
Thoughts on Evil Speaking and Household Cures
The piece urges restraint in denouncing others and warns against defamation, noting even good people err and wisdom lies in passing by faults. It then offers old remedies for hens, croup, fish bones, and poisoning, describing alum and agar mixtures, egg white, and cautious emergency measures.
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