The Convention and the Blooded Men in Tarboro
The piece, dated September 1 1875 Tarboro North Carolina, argues that the convention will be controlled by the Democratic party but stresses prompt attendance and organization. It attacks aristocracy as a liberal in modern politics, denouncing affluent leaders and urging working men to take charge, with blunt, plain talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Pickwick Jury
West
Edgecombe County
Superior Court
Emily J. Jordan
C. Jordan
Rocky Mount
Con
Tarboro
J. Jordan
Jas
Jordan
State OF
North Carolina
James C. Jordan
Edgecombe
H. Ly Staton
Edgecon
Ewiyecombe County
Holdens Disabilities and Pardoning Power Debate
The Charlotte Democrat era papers debate whether the Convention can remove ex Governor Holden’s disabilities and urge a constitutional clause granting the General Assembly a pardoning power for those in similar straits, noting public opinion in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Democrat
Holden
General Assembly
Stay at Home and Denounce Philadelphia Centennial
The Raleigh Sentinel urges staying home to avoid mingling with the Grand Army of the Republic during the Philadelphia Centennial. It states the event would be controlled by that order, criticizes its conduct toward Jefferson Davis, and calls the celebration a radical festivity rather than a true Independence Day observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh Sentinel
Philadelphia
Grand Army of the Republic’ Order
Jefferson Davis
Gov Brogden's Orange vacancy conduct deemed fair exist
The article argues Gov. Brogden did not depart from custom nor violate law in the Orange vacancy matter. It contends the press unfairly denounced his conduct and suggests that under similar circumstances a Democratic governor would act similarly. It asserts party spirit allows favors to be conferred without breaking law or precedents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brogden
Orange
Judge Moore and editors clash over editorial restraint
A 19th century dispute depicts Judge Moore blaming editors for criticizing his official acts while editors defend their duty to publish. The admonition suggests the friction between legal authority and press independence and hints at a historical crackdown after 1878.
The Church of England and its future leaders
In a letter Mr. Gladstone argues the Church of England needs great leadership figures and moral tone among clergy. He asserts the Establishment endures and the church’s essence will persist with or without establishment, citing its long historical presence and redemptive role. An Augusta correspondent analyzes Georgia race relations and notes two negro classes, praising condition when left to themselves and contrasting perceived intelligence and conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Gladstone
Georgia
Baltimore Gazette
Augusta
Virginia
Maryland
Democratic prospects and political notes across states
The Cincinnati Enquirer touts strong Democratic prospects in Ohio and warns of Republican missteps. The Charlotte Democrat predicts North Carolina's governor race may see Brogden replaced by Smith and Settle, urging unity and strong nomination. Northern reports reference Edwin M. Stanton’s North Carolina origins, Dr. Ransom’s convention stance, and Gov. Vance’s bid to elevate Confederate legacy. The piece questions racial politics and calls for restraint among white voters.
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Ohio
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Allen
Enquirer
Charlotte
North Carolina
Brogden
W. A. Smith
Judge Settle
Charlotte Democrat
R. R. Bridgers
Lincoln
Edwin M. Stanton
Stanton
Bridgers
Beaufort
N. C
Carteret County
Gov. Vance
Southern Historical Society
Adjutant General
Charleston
Louisiana conservatives urge parish meetings to oppose Kellogg govt
A recent executive committee meeting urged statewide parish meetings to instruct General Assembly members to vote against supplies for the Kellogg administration until unjust and fraudulent laws are repealed. The note recalls Bennett’s return improving the New York Herald and comments on North Carolina politics and other national affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Ren Cent
General Assembly
Kellogg
Varied News items mix rail bridges politics and crime
An 1860s style digest notes rail bridge costs estimated at 150 million, political forecasts favoring Democrats across eleven of eighteen states, Raleigh mayor J H Speak dies, calls for constitutional reform at a convention, Hugo and Beecher mentions, Chinese women auction prices, Georgia conspiracy debate, a Paris man with spectacles in his stomach, limited female doctors in England, British population figures, Baptist fundraising for a Jackson Miss university, and counterfeit five cent nickels arrest in Kingston with Brock and Rhem.
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United States
London Lancet
Gov. Hendricks
Wall Street
J. H. Speak
Raleigh
Victor Hugo
France
Christian Register
Beecher
California
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Carboro’ Southerner
Charlies & Williamson, Publishers and Proprietors
W.P. Williamson
Jas. G. Charles
N.C
W. W. Holden
Windsor Times
Ransom
Edward Ransom
Tyrrell
Bennett
New York Herald
Jim
Nordhoff
Ivory Chamberlain
John Young
Connery
Louisville Courier-Journal
George Davis
Graham
George E. Badger
Boston
Banks
Lamar
Cincinnati Commercial
New York Tribune
San Francisco
Clingman
Sewannee
Arkansas
Maine
Iowa
Kansas
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Minnesota
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Texas
Alabama
South
N. Y. Herald
Editorial Squizs
Duluth
Hendricks
Zanesville
Great Britain
Jewell
Davis
Winnebago County
Chicago ‘Tribune
Alfonso
Spain
Duke de Montpensier
Duncan Speyman & Co
Herald
Paris
England
British Empire
Russia
Austria
Germany
Baptists
Southern University
Jackson, Miss
Brock
Kinston
Rhem
Aciler
King
Miss FM. J
Care
Myrick
Newsom's
Is. Staton, JR
Loutt, Edgecombe Co
Dossey Battle
Maintia
Humans
DANCY
Cotton Commission
Norfolk, VA
Hall
Hymans & Dancy
America
Lancaster & Central Extra
Taylor Cotton Gin
Nash & C
Tarboro Female Academy
M.f.pender
J. W. Atkinson
J. B. Cheshire
D. D.; Hon. Geo. Howard; W.M. Pippen, Esq. W. IL. Joins Esq.; D. Pender
Tarloro
Engelhard
Wilmington
Gen. Pender
Principia
New Southery House
John W. Winson
Jastes Co. Cumming
Hate of
Sprunt
Cassiler Bank of
New Hanover
Winlington
M.C
Hinson & Cumming
Commission
Chestnut St
P.O
J. B. Grainger
Dawson Bank
E. B. Borden
Goldsboro
George Howerd
Tsarbor M. Weddell
TAR River Mills
A. Whitlok
FF Dry
Boots Angs Beaufort
T A. Whitlock
Ratoga Tre
A. Whitlock
T. & N. O'Berry
Robt. Lawson
Laddi
Snd
Baltimore Stré
Itty
Baltimore
Louis Himrtarp
Moore
Greenville
N. C. Hilliard & Moore
Cotton
General Commission
McPhail’s Wharf
Norfolk
Consantly
Boosey & CO
N.Y
Ronard J. Conver Uu
GHAS
J. C. Cline & CO
Bowery
P. O. Box
A. Whitloc
Marseilles
A. Whitlouve
Ito
Cassimeres
VO Vale
Chamberlain & Rawls
Practical Watchmakers and Jewelers
Tar River Jockey Club
Runnymede Park
Clark
Lec
H. C. Bourne
Old Howard House
Adams’ Hotel
Wilson College
Nstitute and Seminary
Sylvester Hassell
B. Brewer
A. M
Fenare
T . Foy
M. .Welm
Mate A Chandler
Fine
Hassell
Wilson
N. Ochowan
Baptist Female Institute
Murfreesboro
M. Lawrence
R. B. Alsop
Grocer
Main Street
Southampton Co
R. H. Worthington
Ben. E. Pope
E. A. Daves
Wilson County
Contentnea Creek
J.M. Taylor
Wilson, N.C
Lazarus & Morris
James H. Bell
Lazarus, Morris & CO
Courtlandt Str
Hantworp
Corx
Iys.ly
Thomasville Female College
Avidson CO
Greensboro Female College
Greensboro
T. M. Jong
N. H. D. Wilson
Board of Trustees
Anott
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