History of North Carolina politics and party shifts before 1835
A letter outlines early North Carolina party history, noting Federalists becoming Whigs under Henry Clay, amendments by a convention to the state constitution, and changes in governor selection. It describes free suffrage, Democratic dominance from 1850, and periods of Republican influence during war and carpetbag eras, with reflections on leaders and voting rights. The piece also includes satirical and political verse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Henry, Clay
Kentucky
Edward B. Dudley
W. A.graham
Col
Michael Hoke
Nto
David Bird
Rockingham County
Whig Party
David S. Bird
Democratic Party
Repub
Zeb B. Vance
Republican Party
The Bogus Trial and Secret Order Rant of Thanksgiving
A fragmentarywrite reveals a conspiratorial tone about a fake trial supposedly held by a secret order. The text mocks public reporting, vows secrecy, and lampoons critics while claiming unwavering internal confidence and plans to resume activities in spring. It references Confederate imagery and a ritualistic, ironic moral tone. The piece ends with indulgent, coarse details of meals and rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Jackson
Trayer
Father
Dean's Kidney Pills Bring Back Life to Hickory Resident
A Hickory man testifies to Dean's Kidney Pills easing back pain and irregular kidney action after using them via Moser-Lutz Drug Co. He reports steady improvement, clearer kidney secretions, and no further trouble. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY, sole U.S. agents. Price 50 cents. Remember the name Dean's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poe
Dean
Hickory
R.W. Robinson
Thirteenth
N. C
Moser-Lutz Drug Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean’s
Notice of Mortgage Deed Sale in Hickory
Notice under power conferred by mortgage deed executed by Laura A Freeman and C C Freeman on April 20 1908 to secure $330 plus interest. On December 19 1908 the undersigned will sell at public outcry at First National Bank building Hickory NC the lot in Hickory Tavern property lot No 5 bounded by Lincolnton Street Ninth Avenue and Southern Railway right of way. Mortgagee W A Self.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura A. Freeman
C. C Freeman
First National Bank
Hickory
N. C
Lincolnton Street
Ninth Avenue
Martha Aiken
Hickory Tavern
J.E. Babylissee
W.A. Self Mortgagee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bilt
G. Trakas
Mozer & Lutz
Las
Wachovia
A. E. Cline
Highland, N. C
W S. Martin & Co
Rusticus
Mr. Taft
Missouri
Eure
Moret2z
Wright
McCoy Moretz
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