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Newspaper
Tarboro Southerner
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1876
Page
2
In this Carboro Southerner fragment from 1876 77 the editorial proclaims victory over corrupt invaders of the constitution urges new courage and reform for the nation and calls for unity to begin 1877 with economic and racial reform and a rising value of the paper.
The piece rails at McCabe the reformer and the Dark Lantern Board of County Commissioners for influence over a Centennial Campaign. It laments limited newspaper reach, urges farmers to rely on local papers, and calls for responsible citizen action amid partisan strife.
The passage reflects heated debate over amendments with claims of ratification and impacts on Edgecombe County. It disparages “evil” outcomes, asserts whites prosper, and criticizes funding for the Poor House while hinting at broader racial tensions and economic concerns central to the era.
Fragmentary report shows allegations of payoffs and political maneuvering in Tarboro county matters. Claims accuse Meabe and Dees and Garner of steering publication contracts and county statements to favor Cabes camp. Taxpayer concerns reflect tensions in local political ranks and press influence.
The letter lauds Nash County Democratic strength with a 350 vote majority and credits the County Executive Committee for success. It references wheat and flour production experiments, noting varieties and per acre yields, and calls for continued voter unity and practical farming observations. The author signs Jous L Breezes.
The readable text hints at a memorial piece praising a local figure named Gibbs or Goik, noting his hospitality and good morals. Mentions a community gathering and a farewell, with references to the Glen and Bisho Gay WIL tea, but details are scattered and unclear.
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