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Newspaper
Tarboro Southerner
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1876
Page
2
The Canvers report canvassers eager across the state with cheering tidings. They claim Republicans are losing in every county with eastern counties voting for the first time since the war. A strong push is urged to keep the campaign moving toward victory.
The President announces the death of Speaker Michael C. Kerr of Dediana. The message extols his intellect, culture, integrity and public service, inviting a solemn recognition of his character and contributions by the nation. Washington, Aug. 22, 1876.
A plea to conservative Southerners to promote prudence and forbearance amid tensions, warning against race-hostility tactics and urging calm at rallies. The piece cites Grant administration orders and a table of Southern state debts to argue for unity against what it calls Northern plunder and political manipulation. It attributes comments to Northern Democrats and notes a 1872 Tarboro incident as context for temperate conduct.
In a letter urging business readers to stand with friends and shun political ostracism, the writer argues North Carolina faces a life struggle for constitutional government against a corrupt party. Edgecombe County is portrayed as resisting a radical yoke, urging support for good county government.
Citizens urged to elevate the effort above party lines and support honest economical men in county government. The piece argues for unity with both white and colored voters, trade with pro Democrats, and rid of "sorry rulers" while invoking Vive La Democrat. It reviews federal interference fears tied to Grant Cameron orders and quotes several newspapers condemning or hedging on military action influencing elections.
Congressman Meade condemns a military order meant to intimidate white Southerners and empower carpetbaggers to mobilize Black voters. Levy warns of dangerous repercussions for Louisiana politics. Senator Logan calls the order the worst possible blow to Republicans.
A critique of Pitt County Poor House governance by Dr W A Duggan and county commissioners. It questions partisan use of public buildings for political clubs, alleged misallocation of a county wagon and team, and probes why pauper care costs differ from Edgecombe. The piece calls for reform across county and state governments, noting partisan contrasts.
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