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Newspaper
Tarboro Southerner
Location
Tarboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1876
Page
2
Garbers Southerner notes appointments to the North Carolina Supreme Court and state editors joining the Legislature. It reports W. T. Faircloth of Wayne as a candidate, praises the Raleigh Daily Observer for editorial quality, and recounts a Parisian swindle incident and a Jersey candidate being scrubbed. The piece in a dated 1876 issue marks publisher and editor details.
The piece reflects on Col Conan and the News exchanging sharp words before he departs the editorial field. It commends his integrity and leadership, noting his high aims and the respect he earned among party friends and the press across North Carolina. The farewell voice wishes him well and notes the sorrow at his departure.
A telegram reports Hon. M. W. Ransom was unanimously nominated by the democratic legislative caucus on Wednesday for election to the United States Senate. The message praises his patriotism and asserts he would best represent the state in the National Council.
A reflective passage cites the perils of reckless rhetoric and urges restraint as the nation weighs its judgment. It praises the American people for ultimately honoring rightful authority and calls for calm, confident expectation that signs will align at the proper time, echoing Gregory of the High Appeal.
The passage contends with President Hayes and third term issues, referencing troops at Woosiinetom City and gunboats Montauk Guyandatte Passaic to the Potomac. It questions Returning Boards protection, South reaction, and Democratic stance, noting distrust of federal action and a vow to remain restrained while political tensions unfold.
Col Donan leads the Daily Sentinel as the new editor amid a period of editorial tension with Raleigh newspapers and shifting ranks within the Metropolitan Record and Raleigh Dailies. Strong figures from Missouri to North Carolina are noted in the changing press landscape.
The piece urges unity among Black voters and condemns white prejudice while calling for civil rights and political participation. It references the South Carolina Florida and Louisiana context and notes the Supreme Court order to count electoral votes.
A Raleigh newspaper column details post election legal clashes across states. It notes the Canby Constitution limits, calls for court orders to certify irregularities, and discusses counts in Florida Louisiana and D C. It praises Hemp ton election while urging reforms such as a county court system and tax relief, and critiques usury and bank interest rules.
A New Orleans dispatch reports party debates over election fairness in Louisiana, noting calls for Tilden and Nichols to be inaugurated, outlines potential dual electoral slates, and cites ex Republican Jasper Blackburn supporting the Democratic outcome. It also covers Tilden's public voting stance and remarks on economic policy and Reconstruction.
A heated scene outside a rally shows a Democratic voter declaring loyalty to the ticket while a crowd cheers for Our next President. The exchange highlights tensions between party lines as the Republican candidate faces opposition and libel concerns.
An extensive list enumerates Senate districts in North Carolina with candidate names and parties, including Octavius Coke W C Mercer in district 1 and various others across counties such as Alamance Alleghany Anson Ashe and more. The document frames the slate by district and party, showing a broad roster of names and affiliations for the upcoming legislative contest.
The staff officer’s dispatch from Florida states no signs of disturbance prior to elections. The eratic Committee has been informed that any votes challenged on intimidation will be investigated, and the report’s author will testify to its making under War Department oversight.
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