Voting rights and equality voiced in state case
A passionate defense argues that Fifteenth Amendment protects male citizens from voting denial, challenging state restrictions and urging unity. It contends ignorance of law is not a defense, insists men deserve equal privileges, and asks for political consolidation to advance civil rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
N. Y
Fig
Anein
Miss Anhow
Ris
Prine
Yatta
Cain
Dileevatar
Building power through union across nations and classes
The article extols union as strength from historic struggles in Switzerland and the American colonies, praising emancipation, patriotism, and wartime solidarity. It notes how unions arise in cities like San Francisco among laborers and socialists, urging Black people and the broader community to pursue social, religious, and political unity.
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Gelles
Switzerland
Gemeil
Sions
Var
Nicys
San Francisco
City and County notices and wartime bounty guidance
A dated broadside announces newspaper availability at multiple local outlets with five cent weekly delivery and carrier openings. It includes a Charleston notice from June 24 1873 and details on Bounty Money for Colored Soldiers from the Act of 1878, directing claimants to contact EB. French Esq and Major Samuel Dickerson for guidance and paper submissions.
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Charleston
S. G
Congress
United States Army
EB. French
Treasury
Pepartmeut
Washington District of Columbia
Samuel Dickerson
Washington
A.J
Ransier
Second & C
Postal Delivery Insulation Starts In City Routes Defined
The new postal delivery system began on the 1st with six routes across the city. Carriers must deliver only to designated addresses and may not reveal letter contents. two daily trips to business houses are planned. Captain P. L. Miter of the Comet Light Infantry was buried Wednesday afternoon with several organizations in attendance.
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Broad Street
Cooper
Ashley River
Carrier
M. Clement
Hasel Street
King Street
Cooper River
W. G. Lawton
Beaufain Street
Ashby River
Win. Nolte
Hazel Street
Calhown Street
W. Seba
Callow Street
Joseph A. Dercef
Mer
Peter B Morgan
Stephen Maloney
P. L. Miter
Comet Light Infantry
Fist Regiment
N. G. Comet Fire Company
Union League
Union Lodge
Notable Black Professionals and Figures Listed
A reading lists numerous prominent Black professionals and figures including professors doctors lawyers and educators such as George B Vashon T I Jackson R T Greener F L Wright and S E Douglass among others. The compiled names reflect a roster of influence across education law and community leadership.
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George B. Vashon
A. M. Honda Wright
F. LE
Caydaza
MM. M. Tynes
T. I. Jackson
R. T. Mortimer
W. Whipper
Esq
E. W. M. Mackey
P. HH. Clark
B. E. Roberts
T. J. Minton
R. T. Greener
J. Neall
R. B. Elkiote
Joseph Wilson
Rey
TL. Feyd
R. B. Hewitt
S. E. Woodson
Stanley Woodward
F. E. Watkins Harper
S. Paul Vashon
Fanny Jackson
Sarah
E. Douglass
Ada Hinton
Mission Presbyterian Church Ceremony By Rev E J Adams
A brief report notes ceremonies were conducted at the Mission Presbyterian Church by Rev. E. J Adams before proceeding to the final resting place.
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Mission Presbyterian Church
E. J Adams
Leaders Union anniversary elects church officers and committees
At the Leaders Union No 2 A M K Church anniversary on June 30, officers for the year were chosen including James S Morrison Priardett as president and Isaac R Morgan as secretary. A long list of committee members and stewards followed, detailing many local names.
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Leaders Union
M. K. Church
Jamess
Morrison’ 'Priardett
Samuel Jervey
Isaac R. Morgan
Caesar Garrett
Joon Small
William H Jenkins
John Leach
George B. Taylor
James Beamer
Slewarda
Anthony Wastington
Amos Bull
Consecration of A. M. E. Church at Ashepoo July 1873
Notice announces the consecration service for the A. M. E. Church in Ashepoo on the second Sabbath in July 1873. Transportation by Savannah and Charleston Railroad departs 7 AM and returns 4 PM, fare one dollar. Rev. C. Sam is pastor with Rev. Anonew Boston as P. E. District. Ministers present include Rev. R. H. Cam, Rev. Wm. M. Thomas, Rev. B. H. Williams, Rev. E.M Gibson, and Rev. Wn. T. Suteliff.
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Ashepoo
Savannah and
Charleston
C. Sam
Wm. M. Thomas
B. H. Williams
E.M Gibson
Wn. T. Suteliff
Father Grants Better Gift Than Request
A child pleads for a peaking-horse and is denied yet receives a real Shetland pony later. The father smiles, believing divine grace may withhold a wish to grant a superior blessing, as a Congregationalist reflection on faith and gratitude.
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Papa
Os Jonnie Bessie
Kriss Kringle
Lee
Harry
Correspondent Clio’s Report Delayed for Next Issue
Our correspondent Clio did not reach in time for this week’s edition. The piece will appear in the next issue with full details.
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Clio
Delaware Kent County and the Wests of Crime
A Dover Delaware letter denounces Kent County as a separate jurisdiction under siege by white supremacy. It condemns black persecution under state law, recounts the Brinkley arrest, and warns that unpunished violence will provoke further self aiding justice and erode faith in Delaware courts.
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Dover
Delaware
Kent County
Universal World
Nathaniel Brinkley
Camden
Kent Co
Fisher
Washington
Brinkley
West
Del
Turners By
Bese and Oldest Family Medical Remedy Advertised
An old advertisement touts a liver invigoration tonic described as a pure vegetable cathartic for dyspepsia constipation debility sick headache bilious symptoms and bowel liver derangements. It urges readers to ask their druggist for this remedy and to beware of imitations.
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Sanford
Agent Wanted All Over The Country
Advertisement seeks agents for legitimate business with earnings of 7200 dollars weekly. Free particulars and address provided to apply. St Louis Missouri area contact J Worthiers Col.
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J. Worthiers
Col
St. Loui, Me
Liberia Visit Reports American Interest and British Pressure
Captain R W Schufeldt describes Liberia as American in feeling but increasingly under British influence. He advocates steam communication with the United States to bolster trade and immigration, notes political quiet under President Roberts with an expected second term, highlights agricultural focus and mineral resources in Bassa country, and cites languishing education yet growing desire for knowledge among aborigines.
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R. W. Schufeldt
United States
Pymath
Navy Department
Republic of
Liberia
Roberts
Bassa
Monrovia
Advancing disease likened to cholera spreads north and east
The New Orleans outbreak is described as resembling malignant cholera and spreading toward Nashville Memphis Cincinnati and Washington. Health authorities acknowledge the danger of an epidemic developing though not yet confirmed as one.
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New Orleans
Bothnashville
Memphis
Cincinnati
Washington
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