Election for Delegates to State Convention in August 1875
The Harboro' Southerner warns readers of a radical plan to elect a delegate majority to revise the state constitution and then adjourn without amendments. It argues such tactics would gerrymander and entrench radical power, leaving resistance futile and possibly triggering a revolution. The notice urges voting on the first Thursday in August to debate government principles.
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Invention
Raleigh
Radical
Democratic Executive Committee
Edgecoube County
John *. Dancy
Chm
N. W
Edgecombe Hard Times Fueled by Whiskey Waste says Farmers Protest
In Edgecombe County farmers blame hard times on whiskey waste and usury, noting an annual 300000 dollars spent on spirits versus real estate valued around 4000000 dollars. They cite failed projects like a rail line to Williamston a female seminary at Tarboro and a Tar River steamboat, urging investments instead. Other state events keep editors busy across Wilmington Elizabeth City Wilson and Charlotte.
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Edgecombe
T. Parschos
Williamston
Tarboro
Tar River
Wilmington
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Elizabeth City
Wilson
Charlotte
North Carolina Centennial Celebration Planned at Charlotte
The Washington Chronicle reports North Carolina will mark the 1775 Declaration of Independence on May 20 in Charlotte Mecklenburg. Tennessee and Virginia governments back the centennial, with support from the Philadelphia Historical Society. The piece extols North Carolina’s patriotism, notes Scotch Irish and German settlers, Raleigh’s Roanoke voyages, Alamance clashes, and praises a century of liberty, hoping for a successful event.
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North Carolina
Washington Chronicle
Charlotte
Mecklenburg County
Tennessee
General Assembly
Tennessee Historical Society Ini
Virginia House of Delegates
Virginia
Historical Society of Philadelphia
Mecklen~burg
Congress
Scotland
Ireland
Germany
Pennsylvania
Walter Raleigh
Roaenoke
Alamance
Tryon
North Carolina Praises Senator Ransom for Silent Leadership
A Wilmington Journal correspondent lauds General Ransom for steadfast support and quiet statesmanship. The piece credits his Senate speech with placing him among America's foremost leaders and emphasizes his devotion to North Carolina, the South, and the Union. It notes his measured public speeches and strategic silence as a sign of wisdom.
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Matt, W. Ransom
Wilmington Journal
North Carolina
Senate
Gen. Ransom
Congress
Ransom
South
Union
Buncombe
General Ransom
Southern Politics and Congressional Influence in 1874 Deliberations
A summary of northern southern relations and political figures includes praise for Senator Ransom as a strong ally for North Carolina and the South, Judge Kelly’s critique of southern policy, and reflections on Grant and party dynamics. It notes a North Carolina Press Association report, and mentions potential House leadership contenders Kerr Randall and Fernan Wood, all reflecting postwar constitutional and financial debates.
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Pennsylvania
Ohio
South
North
North Carolina Press Association
Roanoke News
Beaureguard letter harms peace era tone in Wilmington Star
The Wilmington Star criticizes Beaureguard for printing a New York Herald letter about raising the black flag, calling it ill timed and rash. The paper notes Beaureguard’s postwar conduct remains gentle and publicly minded, but laments the publication. In a separate dispatch from Ricamonp Va on April 30, Boston Red Stockings vs Washington Club marks the first south of Potomac baseball game, noting baseball’s growing southern presence.
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The
Wilmington Star
Beaureguard
New York Herald
Union
Ricamonp
Potomac
Red Stockings
Boston
Washington Club
Tarboro Officials Confirm Election Winners in Ward Votes
In Tarboro NC, under an 1875 act, voters chose two Ward commissioners and a justice of the peace across three wards. The 1st Ward results name Jesse A. Williamson and Jacob Feldenthimer as commissioners, with William M. Pippen elected justice of the peace. The 2nd Ward selects Frederick Philips and Daniel W. Hu as commissioners and Francesca Philp as justice of the peace. The 3rd Ward names Alexander Metlabe and Joseph Cobb as commissioners. no justice of the peace majority was reached.
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General Assembly of
North Carolina
Tarboro
Jesse A. Williamson
Jacob Feidenteuner
A. H. Macnair
H. Johnston
Justice OF the Peace
William M. Pippen
Robert C. Beowa
Judes
Said
Desse A. Williamson
Jacob Feldenthimer
Viet Willian
W. AL. Pippen
W Cotten
Luis O.C. Doggett
North Carolin
Orren Willian
Frederick Philips
Daniel W. Hu
Joba Norther
James M B. J. Keech
Fiouenca Philp
Danel W. Murtz du Ouaistatar
James M. Sjiezins
Juste of
Tow Tarboro
Tritt
Alexander Metlabe
Joseph Cobb
Joseph H. Bakes
Marcellus L. Hussey
Moses Chase
Alexander McCabe
Snt
D Jerson
W.J. Jones
JW. Redmond
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Grant
House of Representatives
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Indiana
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Philadelphia
Fernano Wood
New York
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WH. Knight
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HS. Peoway
Mayora
Edgecombe Female Seminary
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Democrats
Atention
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Geo. T. Williams
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UC. H. Doughty's
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E. D. Barnes
Tiberal
Binner
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Victoria and Bishop
S. Kreslowski
Worthington
State of N.C
Ranciew
Ettully
F. Warked Co. Va
Ben. E. Pope
Dee
Lowe
Good Heath
A. Daves
H. FF. Price
Washington, N. C
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S. Battle
J. A. Williamson
K. Williams
Pitt Country
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United States
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