Democratic attacks on Judge Maxwell tied to Civil War memories
The piece rebutts Democratic critics of Judge Maxwell, arguing their attacks stem from fear of defeat and misreading his Civil War era registration and reconstruction record. It notes past wartime measures and appeals to voters born after the war, urging acknowledgment of Maxwell's character and ability.
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Buckhannon
Supreme Court of the
West Virginia
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Union Min
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Fragmented 1860s West Virginia disfranchisement debate
The article recounts legislative efforts in the 1860s to amend the state constitution to bar rebels and aiders from voting, noting Judge Maxwell's shifting stance on disenfranchisement measures, concurrent registration laws, and related court cases. It cites Journal references, parties, and the contentious path to refer the matter to a public vote while defending Maxwell's record as a fair jurist. It also mentions a mandamus dispute in Brooke County over tax assessments and the arguments by Russell and Hubbard before the court.
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Berkeley
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Burley
Chambers
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Corley
Dix
Duval
Hagar
Hawkins
Kitchen
Mahon
Price
Slack
Wright
Yeas Burdett
Haymond
O'Brien
Peck Jiay
Judgewell
Maswell
Supreme Court of Appeals
Randolph
Good
Harrison County
W. Va
McPherson
W. Val
Phi
W Va
Brown
Berkshire
Supreme Court
Wheeling Register
Jushim
Greenbrier Eas
Supreme Pant
Caldiwell
Registration Board
Aininy
Phares
Pausler
Parsons
Tucker County
Tudge Moore
Haymond, Pais
Hoffman
County Board of Registration
Brooke County
Jackson
HM. Russell
Miller
W. P. Tubbard
Melvin
Wheeling
J. C. Palmer
J. B Somerville
Brooke
Russell
Hubbard
Somerville
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Judge Maxwell Nod for Buckhannon Greenback Nomination
Judge Maxwell accepts the Buckhannon National Greenback Labor Party Convention nomination for Governor. Due to space limits the letter is not printed in full. The call invites all citizens favoring reform in national and state politics and a future currency plan to participate in the People’s State Convention and movement.
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Buckhannon National Greenback Labor Party
Party For
People’s State
Political platform critique and tariff stance from West Virginia figure
A West Virginia political figure denounces the party in power for abuses and malfeasance in state affairs. He endorses a protective tariff, condemns executive encroachments on legislative tax powers, and advocates restoring tariff on wool while supporting legal tender notes. The piece also includes lengthy testimonial letters about medical remedies from various readers.
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