Slander and political rancor over Tourgee in North Carolina
The Glinston Sentinel condemns Republican criticism of A. W. Tourgee, arguing Democratic persecution fuels false charges. It attacks a Greensboro North State piece for praising Tourgee as virtuous while asserting he is a carpetbagger and felon. The editorial denounces the broader press for political manipulation and defamation.
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Greensboro
A. W. ‘Yourgee
Worth
A.W. Tourgee
Greeley
North
Tourgea
Tourgee
Raleigh
Theerth
Lourgee
North Carolina
Cuoro
Wriver
Congress
The Davin Election Amid Railroad Debate
The Davin election in Divic county over Winston and Mooresville railroad subscription was tight. Reports show a two township Rowan vote in favor, with allegations of illegal registrations and fraud probes planned. The piece notes inflation talk, federal currency, and critiques Washington politics alongside a brief survey of southern Democrats and railroad economics.
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Divic County
Winston & Mooresville
Rowan County
Not Bad for General Ewing in Ohio
An 1867 letter by General Ewing explains his split with Republicans over Reconstruction policies. He warned against white southern rule under negro governments, predicted Northern bayonets and costs, and credited Grant with enforcing the laws. The piece argues the letter boosts Ewing’s standing and foreshadows future political shifts.
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Ewing
Ohio
Republican
General Ewing
Union
General Grant
Grant
Presidentayes
Republican Party
Congress
N.Y
Exe age of Bonds progress under Treasurer Worth
Dr Worth, North Carolina state treasurer, reports rapid bond exchanges under the recent act. About 4,000,000 of old debt retired and replaced by 1,120,000 in new bonds. roughly 8,000,000 remaining. All classes of old bonds are being brought in, with no holdouts anticipated. The exchange aims to retire all bonds and restore credit, with discussion of constitutional oversight on future bonds. Raleigh Observer notes Governor Worth’s diligent effort and hopes for uninterrupted progress.
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Dr. Worth
North Carolina
Yellow Fever Telegraphed Update from Memphis
A telegraphic report from A. D. Langstat, president of the Howard association at Memphis, details 330 officially reported yellow fever cases in the city with 90 deaths and about 20 cases and 5 deaths among refugees nearby. The message notes depopulation as key, with 30,000 leaving and 42,000 negroes remaining, and warns of rising sickness among the latter while warning of financial strain and growing humanitarian needs.
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Cimenan
A. D. Langstat
Howard Ociation
Memphis
Father Matthew
Marks
Exodus of Enslaved Colored People to Kansas Described
A Washington dispatch reports Rep. Ryan of Kansas warns of dire destitution as hundreds of colored southerners travel toward Kansas. Topeka shelters about five hundred encamped, with relief exhausted. He forecasts up to one hundred thousand leaving the South within a year, seeking colder states like Nebraska and Iowa.
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Europe
France
England
Egypt
Washington
Ryan
Kansas
Topeka
South
Ile
Lews and
Nebraka
Richmond Center Gains Rail Mail Command Post
The Great Second Centre notes the railway mail service headquarters moving to Richmond Virginia to bolster direct Southern mail communication. Burroughs of Wisconsin is lampooned for wartime faults and calls for harsh retribution against rebels. Local items include criminal sentencing, yellow fever victims, and a Maryland governor nominee, with hotel and harbor details for summer visitors.
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Richmond
Post-Office Department
Bailey
Great Southern Railroad
Wash. Post
Mrh
Newton Enterprise
Zebulon Moore
Squire Bruns
Henry Patterson
Hickory
Memphis
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Stoke
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Everitt
Lowrie
Stokes
Venable
John Sherman
Hos
D. K. McRan
Wilmington
Wisconsin Democrats
Gol Meltre
Zeb Vance
Doncan McRae
United States
Tuk Yankees
Jimes
High Rock Mill
Davidsons Mill
Alamance County
Davidson
Proprie
Ore Knob Mining Company
Ashe County
Northern Capital
Old North State
Richmond State
Baltimore Money
Wilmington Starz
Donald MacRae
Jarvis
New York
MacRae
William A. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt University
Congressman Burroughs
Wisconsin
Jrebel
Burroughs
Sheffield
Denspersts
Maryland
W. T. Hamilton
Sherman
Ockas Vinn Hore
Usnern & Poo
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Thirning
Rufus 1
Pattereon
Argut
Buxton
Amy
Patterson
CEDAR
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Tsutoudt
Amuareys
CIA Witt Rest Walon
Yadkin
N.C. A
Norfleet
T. L. Vaughn
Piedmont Warehouse
Winston, N. C
W. A. 8. Pierce
J. S. Scares
Maj. J. Q. A. Bantam
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Ludden & Bates Southern
Howsrer
Savannah, Ga
Brando House
Augusta
Jatlanta
Robineon
Beanmuler & Uhardorth
Tunic
Hay
Savannah
Dintrumring Depot
Buetoy
Cael
Mason & Hamlin Wiel and Parlor
Dinie Arid
Tae South
Ludden & Bates
Fogle
Hannah
Bow Aly
Liberty Street
Hiurlen Tie
Sam Scarrer
Ry Bee
J. C. Buston
Amt
B,d. Franklin & CO
Mat Dore
ALT
Athens
Rtar
Cnstoniere
Scar
Patatines
Ube Eimie Place
Westhouse Square
LorHin
Kaw Clothing
Wiltstun
N.C
Singer
Singer Company
Pac Ar
Fi Hines
Genwine Singer
A.M. Jones
Winston Office
Winston
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Tessa
Peg
Butts
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