Death of Gov. Graham a loss to North Carolina
The report from Saratoga states Governor Graham has died while seeking relief for his health. He is described as a man of sterling integrity, upright character, patriotism, and Christian gentlemanliness. His long life of public service leaves an unsullied name as a heritage to North Carolinians.
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Graham
Saratoga
North Carolnn
W. A. Graham
North Carolina
Georgia
Alexander H. Stephens
Herschel V. Johnson
Mr. Stephens
Lim
R. A. Alston
Mg Atlanta Herald
W G. Eastman
Poughkeepsie
Andy Johnson
Des Moines Register
Colfax
Credit Mobilier
Hamlin
Andrew Johnson
Chicago Times
Ind
Sam Randall
House of Representatives
Kerr
Cox
Wood
Philadelphia Star
Charleston
S. C
Cape May
Long Branch
Courier Journal
Louisville Courier-Journal
Tilden
Beecher
Peekskills
Political Result Delivers Close North Carolina Vote
Special telegraph dispatch from Raleigh reports a tight state result with 60 Democrats, 59 Republicans, and 1 Independent Democrat. Ashe and Polk races are in doubt, with Orange to elect a replacement after Governor Graham’s death and Governor Brogden likely to order an immediate election.
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Raleigh
Dan
Bershebs
Special Telegraph
Ashe
Polk
Graham
Brogden
Orange
Radical Victory and the South’s Political Crisis
A Northern observer denounces the August election results as a radical victory harming white leadership in Midland counties, with Alabama and Kentucky seen as comparable. North Carolina faces a sweeping gain for radicalism, while the author calls for party unity and warns of dire 1876 consequences amid heated debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland
Alabama
Kentucky
North Carolina
Radical Party
Jess
Extinction of the Negro Race and Civil Rights Opponents
A patriotic North Carolina appeal portrays the white southern mother urged to reject civil rights and ally with white supremacy. It argues that radicals support racial mixing, warns of the alleged extinction of Black people, mocks carpetbaggers, and condemns mixed marriages and schools as threats to white society.
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Radical Party
Boutwell
Massachusetts
Ransom
Virago
Jefferson Davis for University of North Carolina President
A Southern paper cheers Alabama victory and Democratic gains while urging trustees to offer Jefferson Davis a UNC presidency. It portrays Davis as a strong, honest leader whose tenure would boost enrollment and national stature, noting a potential ten thousand dollar salary and his ongoing civil war history work.
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Alabama
Union
North Carolina
University of North Carolina
Texas
Jefferson Davis
We Told You So Embrace Of Bold Democratic Lead
The item condemns cautious leaders who delayed backing the party and applauds bold action. It cites the Raleigh News praising decisive activists and argues that slow, anxious critics cannot guide a great political revolution.
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Raleigh News
Democratic Party
North Carolina Presidents Source Note
A North Carolina claim states Andrew Jackson and James K Polk were born in the Old North State, correcting errors by The Springfield Republican and Baltimore Sun about Tennessee births, and recalling Robert Toombs and a Bunker Hill Centennial moment.
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Springfield Republican
Baltimore Sun
North Carolina
Tennessee
Jackson
South Carolina
Andrew Jackson
Union County
James Knox Polk
Andrew Johnson
Old North
Bunker Hill
Robert Toombs
Editorial Squirbs on Postwar Georgia Politics and Figures
A collage of political snippets from the 19th century discusses governors, candidates, and party figures. Mentions Tennessee lobbying for Davis to Johnson, Johnston declining Arkansas University presidency, Stephens as Georgia governor candidate, and Randalls and Beecher in national roles, with Charleston water woes and a statue review of Stonewall Jackson in London.
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Tennessee
Jefferson Davis
Andrew Johnson
United States Senate
Joseph E. Johnston
Gerland
Arkansas Industrial University
Henry Clay
Henry
Porter Clay
Morton
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Charles & Williamson, Publishers and Proprietors
W. P. Williamson
Jas. G. Charle
Taanbor
N.C
President Grant
Charles Francis Adams
Edgeconbe
Cabarrus Court
Charlotte Southern
Carpetsbagger
Bescome
Larwy
Eustace Lane
Savannah
Uni
Mids Land
Editorial Squibs
Cuba
Meney Winborne
Tarboro
Wilson County
Couteninea Creek
Wilson
JM Seelo
Wilson, N. C
America
Lancaster Central
Nash & C
N. C
Tarboro Female Academy
Tickietmas
Dowd
Bowders
M. F. Pender
J. W. Atkinson
J. B. Cheshire
D. D
Hon
Geo. Howard
W.M. Pippen
W. H. Johnston
D. Pender
J. A. Engelhard
Wiltington
Gen. Pender
VEW Southern House
John W. Tinson
James D. Cumming
Sprunt
Bank of
Hinson
New Hanover
Wilmington
Hinson & Cumming
Commission
Southern
Chestnut St
Philadelphia
P. D
J. B. Grainger
Bank
KE. Burress
First National
Dawson Back
Wilmngton
E. B. Borden
Goldsboro
George Howard
Wilson College
Sylvester T Hussell
A. M
Pennate
Beticipal
Male Institute
Pie
FR. M. Nadal
Chandler
Mre
Bigg
Masic
Hassell
Westbrook Bettie A
Main St
Richmond
Whitlock & Abram’s
Sorraamston Co
RE. Sothington
Ben. E. Pope
Boynton
Ufc
A Dave
Wilmington & Weldon Rail Road Co
H. W. Williams
Williamston
Ae Fiaid
Merrid
Sarah P. Bond
Edenton
N. Cc
Mr. Lane
John N. Vick
Rocky Mount
W. Baker
Washington
Jy Bee B. Bassett
I. Rouse
N. L
E. H. Plummer & Co
Jas. Sparks
Sparta
H. D. Teel
T. A. Maguire
William Aton
J.A. Robertson
John
Dancy
Leggett & Jones
A. H. McNair
R. B. Bassett
Thos, Howard
W. C. Kni
Dr. E
C. W. Grandy & Son
Norfolk
Exum Dew
Weldon
B. FF
Allsbrook
W. Williamson
Falkland
Court House
BR. E
Whitehurst
The
Feason
Lazarus & Morris
James H. Bell
T. E. Lewis
J. M. Spragins
Bath House
R. M. Johnson
R. B. Alsop, Grocer
Main Street
E. D. Foxhall
Foxhall
Moore & Kidd
Boro
Louis Hiluiarp
Manceillus
Greenville
N. C. Hilliard & Moore
General ‘Commission
McPhail's Wharf
Dioeesus
Tarboru
Boosey & Co
Sore
East Léra & Fee Ea
Tal
Border
Meine
Haasex & Co
Portland
Atlantic Hotel
Beaufort, N. C
Fort Macon
Old Topsail Inlet
Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic
Fiee
W. Charlotte
Mebanesville
KO. Bingham
Sup
Greensboro’ Female College
Greensboro
T. M. Dowgs
N. I. D. Wilson
Board of
Ereseeek
TAR River Mills
Siepabue
T. & N. O'Berry
Tar River
ROBT
Lawson & C.C
Op Jn
West
Baltimore Street
Baltimore
May
Robert J. Cunvenwert
Chas, J, C
A. Whitt
Tarboro’, I. C
A. Whitlock
Beaufort
Marseilles
A. Whitlock’s
Lorna
Cassimeres
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