Heller Dead and Mecklenburg Duel Reported
A jumble of notices and items: Robert Heller the Magician is dead. Davis leads Turner by 3511 in the fourth district. Meck lenburg county saw a South Carolina duel. no injuries. Albany nominates George S to succeed Spencer. State canvassers skip first and second districts due to contest. A race between Radicalism and Democrats. Deaths include Hon. B. F. Moore and Seaton Gales. A Chinaman admitted to United States citizenship. 3,300,000 gallons of whiskey exported in four months. Maj. Seaton Gates of Raleigh dies.
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United States
Next National Campaign Field Examined In Independent View
The Philadelphia Times and Zionas provide independent analyses of the upcoming national contest. They assess Democratic gains and Republican strategies, noting past frauds and the likely balance of power in the next House and Senate. Predictions include a Democratic House with a solid organizing majority and looming contest over credentials and federal leadership in 1880.
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Philadelphia Times
the Times
Democratic Party
Zimea
Congress
Tilden
Louisiana
Florida
Senate
Sense
House
California
Democratic House
Nevada
New York
Electoral calculus hints at 1880 party split
The piece analyzes possible 1880 electoral shifts with New York as the pivotal state. It discusses Republican and Democratic chances, the impact of New York City, and the dangers of a sectional battle, warning that fraud and strife threaten the Republic’s stability. References to Greenbackers and political maneuvering illustrate the era's tension.
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California
New York
Ita
Democratic
Democratic League
House
Tilden
Tammany
New York City
Internal Revenue report urges penalties for violators
Commissioner Ba ste Winskey and C ommissioner Raum report last Wednesday on revenue matters citing amnesty effects and urging penalties for lawbreakers. They call for a $75,000 special appropriation to curb illegal spirits and note 1,250 stills and 2,990 arrests in the year ending June 30, 1578, with five officers killed and thirteen wounded. They oppose tobacco tax reduction, claim $110,654,280.86 collected with $9,705.55 unaccounted, and predict full repayment this year. They list officials and locales from Greensboro to Statesville. The piece also notes election results in Topeka and German politics around Prince Bismarck.
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B. Raum
Internal Revenue
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United States
United States States
Sboro Notes and Local Happenings December 2 1878
The Sboro Notes from December 2 1878 report Thanksgiving church attendances led by Dr. Jacob Henry Smith with praise for sermons, mention of Presbyterians planning Christmas preparations, and Eggnog replacements after joining the Good Templars. Market notes show eggs at 15 cents and chickens 8 to 60 cents per dozen, apples $1.75 per bushel. Local officials like Squire Eckel and Chief of Police prepare to bring offenders to court. references to Rev. Evans of Milton and suggested press support for Presbyterians’ Christmas festival.
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Squire Eckel
Jurge Dick
Father Evans
Milton
United States
Sutherlin
Sutherlins
Maj Sutherlin
The Whiclan Sheridan Suit in New York Court
United States Circuit Court in New York hears James Witelin versus Gene Sheridan for 416,278.57 in alleged stolen proceeds, with General Sheridan and Benjamin Butler presenting. extensive witness testimony to read, trial likely to extend this term. Rioting reports from Kentucky follow, with Sheriff’s forces occupying a court house after days of mob violence. A tobacco trader from Richmond County suffers a broken leg in Rockingham livery stable incident. A political note ends with a jab at radical views and Dr Ball’s Cough Syrup.
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N Yars
United States Crean Court
Judse Wallace
James Witelin
Gene Sheridan
Joss
General Sheridan
Whelan
Aggus
New Orleans
Sheridan
United State
Louisiana
Wreath County
Rockingham
Richmond County
Congress Lifts Third Session Amid Senate Debate on Suffrage Rights
Transcribed from Washington December 2 1878 reports show Senate inquiries into possible violations of constitutional rights in recent elections and possible denial or counting of votes by state officers. House debate follows over printing President’s message and references to southern states.
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Senate
Blaine
Judiciary Committee
United St
Judivi Y Couni
United States
House OF Represent Tives
Wood
New York
Mr. Wood
South Carolina
Louisiana
Garfiehl
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Shale
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Winston, N. C
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Davidson County
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Winston, N.C
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