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South talks of negroes and labor in the South
A long local editorial debate contrasts Northern and Southern views on black labor. It argues the South generally seeks to improve and employ educated, industrious Negroes, rejects mass expulsion, and notes the North dislikes negras as labor competition. It also mentions immigration opportunities and regional labor dynamics amid political tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
South
William P. Calhoun
South Carolina
Mr. Calhoun
United States
R. D. McRae
Rankin County
Miss
O. B. Horn
M. D
J. L. Fitzhugh
Sol Dobson
Washington Lamar
Marshall and Bruce
Walker
Evans & Cogswell
R. F. Brown
J. L. Buchanan
Squirrel Creek Bridge
A. A. Smallwood
Richland Bridge
J.D. Sandifer Lumber
P.R. Ford
W. L. ‘Barrow
J. A. Taylor & Son
Brinley Plow Road II
Trustees Township 6
Pelahatchie School
Mulberry School
Trustees Township 7
Berry Slade
Sardis
J. A. Morris
Overton Thomas
Lindsey