Radical State Convention Chooses Smalls as Temporary Chairman
A dispatch from Anderson Intelligencer reports the Radical Convention met yesterday electing Smalls temporary Chairman who opposes Chamberlain. Committees of credentials not yet reported, adjourned until afternoon. Chamberlain leads currently but Dunn gains ground. carpet-baggers seen as the rising element amid a confused, crestfallen convention.
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Anderson Intelligencer
Conmers, & C
Smalls
Chamberlain
Thomas C. Dunn
James A. Hoyt
Editorial notes on South Carolina politics and national issues
Discussion in Charleston over Democrats signing Republican bonds as sureties sparks wider debate. The piece blames rioting, Evaluate party power shifts in Arkansas and Vermont, notes Sherman and Evarts contrasts, and cites Hamburg riot trial delays to influence the upcoming election. It criticizes Governor Chamberlain for not punishing rioters and mocks the Republicans’ fear of forthcoming court disclosures.
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South Carolina
Williamisburg
Chamberlain
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Edgefield
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Wiggin
Lussines
Aiken County
Paray
Ohio
Hayes
United States
Evaris
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Tait
Anderson
Campaign Fervor and Civil Service Critique In Indiana
General Kilpatrick reports that money and a bloody shirt canvass may save Indiana for Republicans. The piece accuses Southern carpetbaggers and U S officers of political manipulation, predicts Republican defeat for opponents, and cites Grant gifts and Treasury clerks contributing to reform efforts. The writer asserts November 7 will bring the plotters to grief.
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Kilpatrick
Indiana
Hayes
Rads
United States
Eyet Grant
Treasury
Washington
Robertson
Patterson
Chamberlain
Texas
Democrata
Prevent
Times
Securlly
Taft
Hurrah for Abbeville Municipal Ticket Victory
The Democrats have elected their municipal ticket by a large majority. Three hundred seventy six votes were cast with one hundred forty three colored voters. Ticket leaders include Intendant W H Parker and Wards John Sign A Baguiest Fo DuPre and P Quarles. The Radical ticket was led by OC W Gulim. One hundred colored men voted Democratic. This signals what the county will do in November.
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Vermont
Union
Tilden
Handricks
W.H. Parker
John Sign
A. Baguiest
T Fo. DuPre
P. Quarles
OC. W-Gulim
Rice Field Strikers Rally in South Carolina Labor Feud
A mob of about thirty black workers attacked Colleton side rice field hands after renewed strikes from Beaufort to Colleton. Strikers demanded 1.50 per acre, aiming to halt work with threats and violence. Governor sought help as officials were away. Congressman Smalls helped disperse the protesters, and planters capitulated to the higher wage demand.
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Colleton
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Baye
Thia
Judge Cooke praised for integrity amid political turmoil in 1876
A letter commends Judge Cooke for integrity and urges other state judges to follow his example to lift bench dignity. The missive, dated Sept 4 1876 from Onancenuna, supports Cooke and criticizes reform opponents while noting political factions and a forthcoming vacancy.
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Greenville
Tom
The Good Reiageing Anti-Cotton Shop and Labor Reform
A historical letter discusses the Anti-Cotton Shop and Labor Reform Associations in South Carolina. It explains origins, aims, and the harms of illicit seed cotton traffic, urging government support and unified public sentiment. It notes pledges to restrict theft and unfair labor practices, and cites measurable effects in Laurens County including reduced crime, steadier labor, and improved official conduct.
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Central Association
Warren D. Wilkes
South Carolina
Csin
Laurens County
Labor reform and political unity in South Carolina
A.W. Moore writes on a labor driven political vision uniting employers and workers across townships and counties. He argues labor control and fair remuneration will shape governments, urging reforms under Tilden and Hampton to revive industry, wealth, and civil society in South Carolina.
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Haimpton
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A.W. Moore
Riot in Charleston Rocks City With Colored Democratic Meeting
A September riot in Charleston erupted when white mobs attacked a gathering of colored Democrats near King Street. Police and troops intervened as dozens were injured, with two men dying from abdomen wounds. Eleven white suspects were arrested, while colored participants faced heavier action. Boss Tweed was later reported fleeing to a Spanish port after escape from prison.
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United States
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Francis ‘Holmes
W. & White
J. M. Reeder
Charles Bebl
Hamburg
William M. Treed
Boss Tred
Greenville rally colors South Carolina politics in grand seaside
A Greenville political gathering drew a vast Democratic crowd with Gen Hampton and Col Simpson among speakers. The event featured torch parades, moonlit scenery, and praise for conservative unity between races, urging reform, credit restoration, and a Tilden victory to guide South Carolina toward prosperity.
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Gen. Hampton
Col. Simpson
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Hopton
Iria
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Tilden
D. H. Chamberlain
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New York Letter on Albany Politics and Maine
Liane New York notes the Democratic surge led by Governor Seymour’s endorsement, cites setbacks for Grant and Hayes, and reports rising Republican opposition nationwide. A Bell Gate channel delay causes a fatal accident, while C P Leslie runs in Barnwell County amid Radical resistance.
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Senate
Barnwell County
Leslie
Hair Dye Claims Prompt Public Skepticism Across States
Fragmentary letters from Hawxtraville Georgia to Savannah and Atlanta in 1869 1870 question the efficacy of a hair dye product. Citizens report distrust and grocery medicine sellers warn of failed results while merchants defend the product. Letters from Druggists Thompson Kimball Myers discuss market reception and alleged superiority and persistence of the dye in local markets.
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A. Thompson
Druga
John Kimball
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