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Newspaper
Oxford Falcon
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1874
Page
2
An Official Journal essay condemns cliques and presses for principled politics. It praises democracy, state rights, and the masses, urging fellow papers to define Radicalism and uphold party lines while defending civil rights debates. It lauds the Democrat as a steadfast advocate through four volumes amid criticism.
A town meeting urged broad turnout to seek tax relief from oppressive levies. It called for electing the ablest delegates to the January 4 Convention and pressing them to attend the deliberations of that body.
A Democratic Convention is called at the Court House to appoint delegates for the January Sth Vicksburg State Convention. The notice urges all Democrats and Conservatives to attend and stresses forming a strong party organization early to redeem the State from Radical rule and prepare for a hard fight.
A report on the Vicksburg riot of the 7th inst discusses corrupt county officials, a resigned sheriff, and unlawful armed marches against the city. It condemns mob violence, urges lawful remedies, and notes Congress probes into Vicksburg and Louisiana to influence Northern opinion and future elections.
The paper presents in full the Hon. L Q C Lamar speech from Congress on the death of Hon. Charles Sumner of Massachusetts. The editors publish it without comment and place it on the first page for readers and constituents to study.
The Twin Terai letter condemns Col Lamar’s stance on the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments and related laws. It argues these measures threaten state sovereignty, warn of enforcement acts and Ku Klux laws, and defends true Democracy against radical shifts. It praises Oxford Farco y Capt. Thompson and criticizes Lamar, citing Ricochet’s Republican bias.
A report claims an indignation meeting at Jackson adopted resolutions calling on Governor Ames to resign. The piece warns against violence and notes possible federal intervention. It draws a parallel to Kellogg’s 1876 restoration and urges prudent, patient action to deny Northern Radicals riot leverage.
The Memphis Appeal discusses Mississippi elections next November. It condemns pack thieves and robber bands, urges decisive action, and urges the Democratic banner to triumph. It argues honesty and bold policy as paths to deliverance and national hope.
A late 19th century letter urges Mississippi Democrats to resist carpetbagger domination, praise honest white leadership, and call for a January Democratic convention. It argues for harmony between races under a reforming party and lauds Dr. J. Davis as a vigilant ally, framing the ballot as the path to public virtue and stable government.
Fragmentary speech urging renewed constitutional security and Democratic triumph by 1876. Calls for decisive public reform, end of section conflict, and removal of anti constitutional domination. Advocates hydraulic moral force, press freedom, and vigilant democracy to uplift the nation and restore liberties.
In a public message J. S. Black defends upholding the Constitution including amendments. He argues abolitionists and negroes would gain powers, while vows to preserve rights for white citizens and all others. He notes a large faction formerly aligned with Republicans now supporting their ticket and calls for earning their trust through credible leadership.
Notices report marriages including LawLry King and Miss J. Kixu of Panola County. Cox and Lester wed in Batesville by Rev. Tupper. Graham and Ivy marry at the bride's father Capt. W. Tey residence. A note extends best wishes from the writer, reflecting on old friendship and hopes for lasting happiness.
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