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Newspaper
Tarboro Southerner
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1875
Page
2
In Tarboro August 27 1875 the Carboro Southerner cites Judges Moors and Watts as a burning shame on government for a proposed shift of judiciary selection from the people to the Legislature. The piece denounces demagoguery and warns justice is trampled and the office disgraced if impeachments are avoided.
W W Bolden notes some state journals urge removing Governor Julden's disabilities, calling it magnanimous. Democrats imposed the disabilities after ousting him, and Bolden suggests giving the old man another chance as a once powerful Democratic editor who could still be useful.
The Journal commends its own timely stance on amending the constitution as necessary for North Carolina. It defends calling a Convention and criticizes delays and apathy, asserting the paper and Democrats acted honorably in duty to country and white citizens.
Judge Suttle of the Supreme Court, linked to the Robeson county election case, expressed views in Washington on the approaching Convention. He believes the central issue involves control of certain matters by Dr. Ransom and notes the Republican pledge to adjourn the convention if needed. He cautions the instrument framing may require concurrence of both parties to avoid disrupting national interests.
The article argues the North Carolina convention question matters, claiming Radicals would not adjourn after organizing. It criticizes ego and per diem motives, notes Black delegates and self-interest, and foresees some business despite claims of inaction. Also reports Jefferson Davis invited to speak in Knox County Illinois next September.
In a tense lead up to the event the convention opens with key figures present. Absence would be criminal and delay inexcusable, as immense responsibilities rest on every ally. Republicans are expected to attend, every man of them, with no expectation of failure.
The Charlotte Observer notes a Conservative majority plans to remodel the Canby Constitution when the Raleigh convention convenes on the sixth of next month. It urges nonpartisan action for the state's good and warns Radicals renew bonds on the first Monday in September.
The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin criticizes the push for a third term as obsolete and feeble likening it to a resurrected mummy. It questions why party leaders avoid a clear stance and notes lack of overt opposition from conventions or leaders, except a lone Pennsylvanian compliment.
The Asheville Citizen reproduces a letter from Wester New York dated August 12 noting S W Spake of Jackson county has defined his stance, showing 59 Democrats to 58 Republicans with two independents Wilcox and Ransom holding balance. The letter urges North Carolina voters to consider party alignment as pivotal, while remarks on Governor Tilden and the Northwest presidency.
The piece notes L Q C Lamar maintains strong stump presence despite social quirks and poor wit. It also cites press man Mr Raster backing Grant on a hard money platform, hints at regional cross-endorsement against Greenback candidates, and mentions Davis and a suspected insurrection plot in Georgia.
The piece parodies 19th century editorials noting French bans on pamphlets, recommending toothache remedies, and quoting political jabs about Dawes and Davis. It mentions North Carolina tobacco crops harmed by heavy rains, Radical bias in the Philadelphia Press, and jokes from the Boston Post. A runaway couple wed aboard a speeding train, conductor groom named Trump.
Gertrude Jackson of Mississippi charms four suitors who vie for affection until all are disappointingly spurned, and now a fifth admirer receives her smile. The piece couples political quips with election talk about Cleaveland state results, radical pledges, and a breezy column voice.
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