Wheat Advice From Edgecombe's Model Farmer Seeks Timely Sowing
Edgecombe's model farmer answers reader questions on wheat sowing times and method. He favors December sowing for early varieties and September/October for late varieties, notes soil type is not critical if cotton ground is used, and explains plowing in seed plus a simple pole-based leveling method for even germination. He shares experiences from North Carolina and recalls the Red May variety.
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Edgecombe
Catawba
Death of Capt W F Avzzy and Memoir of a Noted Editor
We announce the death of Capt W F Avzzy who expired yesterday morning at the home of his father in law Maj W A Smith. A renowned journalist of the Piedmont and Blue Ridge Blade, he was cherished for amiability and chivalry. The writer recalls their wartime brigade friendship and his sharp editorial style. Our condolences go to his family and friends.
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Maj
W. A. Smith
Norths
Piedmont
Charlotte Ohserner
Blue Ridge Blade
The Best System of Labor in the South 1878
A Southern farmer argues for reforming labor arrangements after emancipation. The piece weighs wage pay versus tenant sharing, calls for fixed contracts, and warns against squatters, urging stable, year long agreements to rebuild fortunes and boost agricultural output for 1877.
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Warranens
N. C
Free Countries
Duty of Congress and the Lawful Pursuit of Conspirators
A speaker argues that crimes arise from belief in impunity and urges immediate action by the House Committee after Congress convenes. He calls for thorough investigations into election corruption, actions by Judge Bond in South Carolina, and Kilpatrick over a rumored $25,000 payment to Raleigh for political work.
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South Carolina
Louisiana
Florida
House Committee
Congress
Judge Bond
Kilpatrick
Raleigh
Wenderson
Keogh
Morton
South Carolina House Row Over U S Troops
The narrative describes turmoil in Columbia where United States troops occupy the State House. Delegates from Edgefield and Laurens are denied admission, guards enforce passes, and Democrats protest military exclusion while urging lawful assembly and recognition of a high court certification.
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South Carolina
Winaton
Waite
Columbia
Supreme Court
Wade Hawpton
Cotomers
United States
State House
Edgefield
Laurens
New Yoak
Ty Hon
Morrison R. Waite
U. S
Supr Court
Tay
Lizan
National D
Owashid
Hou. Amar
M. R. Ware
United Naces
Mr. Jones
Chcit Court
Mr. Dennis
Chamberlain
Geelock
Gord Unicel
Gin
Gemm
Vic
Jeffrey
Rotunda
Washington Sia
Tanda cd States
Cus
Ral
Sentinel
Legists
Statehouse
Senate
House of Representatives
Laureng
Dali of Representatives
House
John B. Dennis
Dennis
A. Jones
Soil House
Sad House
Hall
Hhis
Jones
Democratic Mass Meeting After State House Clash
The report describes Democratic members entering the State House amid armed tension, surrendering private arms, and a standoff with Republicans. General Hampton urges calm, appeals to white and colored residents to avoid violence, and calls for reliance on law and justice amidst the Carolina Hall confrontation. A large crowd and federal officers attend, with dispersal following Hampton’s appeal.
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H. K. Hayne
Supreme Court
Southern Life Inurance Company
Carolina Hall
Contamera
W. H. Reddish
Deweclais
General Hampton
State House
Hampton
Bishop Hood Praises Raleigh Sentinel on Reconstruction View
A letter from Sam of Piymovuzu North Carolina dated November 11 1876 thanks the Raleigh Sentinel editors for their recent article. He argues black voters backed reform to protect rights, laments sensationalist press tone, and commends the paper for honest, Christian gentlemanly commentary.
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Piymovuzu
N. C
Raleigh Sentinel
Sentinel
Democratic Party
Sam
Letter from Bishop Hood endorses democracy and liberties
J W Hood of the A M E Zion Church in Washington North Carolina writes praising democratic governance and rights for colored people. He notes the N A conference endorsement and urges continuing protection of liberties, aligning church leadership with political priorities.
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J.W. Hood
A. M. E. Zion Church
America
Washington, N.C
P.S.J
J.W. H
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