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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1881
Page
2
In a Durham Recorder column from March 26, the author debates jury trial legitimacy, English legal history, and the gradual expansion of legal rights. The piece praises reform via reason and religion, condemns mob enthusiasm, and notes rising newspaper influence and railroad interests shaping public discourse.
The committee led by E Carter concludes a report on removing disabilities of W W Holden. It argues the General Assembly should not grant broad mercy that would harm the state. The text asserts enfranchising Holden was not rebellion but defense of rights amid constitutional limits.
A column endorses Hon W M Shipp for the North Carolina Superior Court vacancy likely to occur due in April. It praises his past service as Attorney General and judge, urges the Governor to appoint him, and favors his return to his “old and honored file.” Also included is a public notice about a 1881 official advertising act detailing publication requirements for court or real estate sales notices and county reports.
State Superintendent Scarborough informs county boards that the county examiner post is abolished from June 1 1881 and the county superintendent of public instruction is to be elected on the first Monday, with duties to organize the new board structure and ensure efficient discharge of office duties.
The Raleigh Observer argues commercial hype harms Raleigh commerce. Some advocate ads in rural areas to boost influence while others push for local promotion. Mentions General Upton and Confederate connections, plus tobacco and fertilizer ads and a storefront move in Mebaneville.
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