Political endorsements from Lincoln kin and reformers
Ester fat Capt. Robert Lincoln and Col. Nick Smith endorse Tilden and Hendricks. Col Ethan Allen backs Hayes Wheeler reform clash. taxes slashed or raised by reformers. Debate over preferred reformers and fiscal changes in New York and state governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Tilden and Hendricks
Nick Smith
Horace Greeley
Ethan Allen
Hayes
Wheeler
Tilden
New York
Civil Rights in Nash County Domestic Conflict
On Tuesday July 25 Charles Hargrove a Black man visited the home of Henry Pridgen a white Nash County resident. Pridgen told his daughter to offer breakfast but Hargrove refused to leave the family table despite orders. He departed only when threatened with a gun. The episode is noted as a practical civil rights issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash
Charles Hargrove
Henry Pridgen
Nash County
Williamson
Major Engelhard in Nash County Campaign Stop
Democratic Secretary of State candidate Major Engelhard surprised Nash County crowds at Joyner's Store on Friday en route to Battleboro. He spoke an hour and a half to a tired but receptive audience, praising Nash yeomanry and delivering strong state and national political points, with cautions about Wilmington and radical city governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash County
Joyner
Battleboro
Rocky Mount
Dr. Thorp
Capt. Joyner
J. J. Sharp
Dossey
G. W. Robbins
Nash
Caroline
Wilmington
Duty to Fund Campaigns urged for party success
The State Central Executive Committee calls for ample funds to support campaigns, urging county and township committees to assess quotas and obtain liberal contributions. It warns that without money, the party risks defeat and asks readers to calculate how much Amendments would save and to give now for victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Central Executive Committee
Individus
North Carolina
Tilden
Cox
Amendments Proposed to Constitution Include Reductions and Reforms
Col J M Perry outlines amendments offered to the 1873 constitution, many aimed at limiting executive patronage and reducing state costs. Provisions would cap legislative salaries, transfer appointment powers from the Governor, create cheaper courts, and empower the General Assembly to alter municipal governance, promising increased judicial independence and economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Perry
Legislative Department
General Assembly
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Judicial Department
North Carolina
Supreme Bench
Judiciary Department
State Treasury
Township Boards of Trustees
Capacity–peril of private boards and secret deals
The passage argues that entrusted capacity is too serious for a five‑man board whose secret deliberations invite "rings" and "Jobs," warning that such hidden methods threaten unity and risk division in the present day.
Reform in a Horn: Tilden Ratification and County Misconduct
A speech at Tammany Hall urging Tilden and Hendricks for reform while criticizing Republican corruption. It denounces Cabinet impeachments and larceny, defends public reforms, and attacks Edgecombe County for appointing an inexperienced youth as county attorney amid questions over fees and overcharges in prior county bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iris. A. Dina
Lican
New York
Sun
Tammany Tilden
Tammany Hall
Samuel J. Tilden
Thomas A. Hendricks
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Taki
Apu
Kansas Immigrant Association drawing shown as bold venture
A detailed promotional piece extols the Kansas Land and Immigrant Association with a capital stock of 1,000,000, promising cash distributions of 770,800 and valuable real estate. It notes a drawing date of August 25, 1876, claims endorsements by Atchison boards of trade, and urges share purchases at five dollars, with mail requests for further details and the illustrated report, The Kansas Immigrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Land and Immigrant Association
State of
Kansas
Atchison Board of Trade
M. Srukecer
Atchison, Kansas
Atchison, Kan
Daily Patriot
Strictly Non-Sectarian. Sexes in Separate Buildings.
A brief notice promoting a school or educational institution highlights strict non sectarian policy with instruction offered in separate buildings for boys and girls. It notes ten able and experienced teachers and emphasizes disciplined environment and quality teaching.
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Arboro
Charles & Battle
Proprie
Dossey Battle
Tarbono
N.C
National Democratic
Indiana
Zebulon B. Vance
Mecklenburg
Thomas J. Jarvis
Pitt
I.M. Worth, G. Randolph
Joseph A. Engelhard
New Hanover
Puntic Ateitur
Samuel L. Love
Haywood
Thomas S. Kenan
Wilson
OF Public Instruction
Scarsborom
Johnston
Daniel G. Fowle
Janes M. Leach
Congress
Jesse J. Yeates
Alfred M. Waddell
Josephi J. Davis
Tien
A. M. Scales
Walter L. Steele
M. Robbins
Rott. B. Vance
Lewis C. Latham
John F. Wanton
John Lb
Stanforth
H. Bushee
A. Robbins
R. P. Waring
Williamb. Glenn
A. C. Avery
The
Senate
DR. A. B. Nobles
Sherif Spencer L. Hart
Register of Dees
Prank Powell
WM. W. Parker
R. G. Pittman
Thos. W. Toler
C. B. Kithiram
DR. B. Batts
Jas. K. Lawrence
M. B. Pitt
Maj
Seaton Gales
Raleigh Sentinel
Lina
Lousiana
Mississippi
Esnan
Keun
Major Engelhard
Cincinnati
Torm
H. Reform
Brogden
Gov B
John P
Public Instruction
S. D. Pool
Pool
McLindsay
Kirk
Eilitoe
Tarboro 3
Ation
W. P. Wetliaison
W. P. Williamson
Edgecombe
Pasquotank
Perquimans
Beaufort
Wake
Fred. Philips
Philips
Reform
Purlins
Dagean Bod
Cobb Board
Board of County Commissioners
Cey
Es & Home
Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Jos. Cobb
Tarboro
Nash & Co
Henry K. Nash
O. F. Adams
J. R. Sorsby
Chowan
Murfreesboro
N. C
Nic
A. McDowell
Wilson College
Proeparato
Hassell, A. M
Prest
Wilcox, N. C
Weber
Jac Sean Weber
Nash and Edgecombe
Bunn & Battle
Eens Ar
Standard Family Flours
Wood
Labrador
Rio
N.O
Porto Rico
Demerara
London
Winslow
Garrett
A. P. Chalk
Rocky Mount, N. C
Tesse H. Powell, Esq
Geo. Howard
M. M. Bullock
Paris Green
Kearney Chemical Works
Cortiandi
Summer Coods
Pender & Jenkins
AMD
Buber Cayton
P. O
Box 303
Raleigh, N. C
SH & CO
Wyrolesale Grocers
Louis
J.M Preexian
Arthur C. Freeman
Der
St. Norfolk, Va
Edgecorbe Vu
T. E. Lewis & CO
Norfolk
J. E. Lewis
J. M. Spragins
NM Johnson
Rietor
Galtes
Mars
Ky Moon
Greensboro
Female College
Wednes
Cainlruc
T. 4. Jones
N. D. Wilson, Jr
Call and See
Triumph Truss CO
Bowery
Atte Truss
Great American Institute Fair
W. W. Burnham
Noalwood
Danides Dick § Co
Aduft
Ask Wooster Strat
Tam
Pleasant Garden Academy
A. M
Hillsboro
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