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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1880
Page
2
A Richmond County Republican scene reports anti third term clubs forming in New York. Other items note Prussia Austria tensions and Georgia turpentine work migrations of African Americans leaving North Carolina by rail and wagon.
A New York syndicate proposes to buy the Western North Carolina Railroad from the State. It would assume $350,000 debt, finish branches to Paint Rock by 1881 and Ducktown by 1884, and allow state relief from responsibility while ensuring fair tariffs. If failings occur, the State may seize work. Upon completion a $4,000,000 company would form, giving $500,000 to the State.
Fusion Representative Swann testifies on an alleged Republican scheme to bribe lawmakers to resign or stay out of the Maine House. He describes meetings with Wallace White and E H Gore and a forged affidavit tied to payment of 1000 dollars. Harriman also claims exposure of the scheme. General Chamberlain assumes command of the state and safety measures as tensions rise.
Washington forecasts soil output this year surpassing last by 500 million dollars while cotton prices rise by about one million. The South nears debt relief signaling a broad gain for residents. The Danville Common Council votes 8 to 3 to transfer city bonds totaling 50,000 to the Danville and New River Railroad Company.
The Augusta dispatch describes fierce maneuvering as Republicans and Fusionists contend over gubernatorial votes and a possible joint convention. Rumors swirl about attendance, a potential compromise, and reports of armed men in reserve. The scene shifts to Senate and House actions with Lamson declaring acting governor status and a Republican coup d etat at the statehouse.
The article notes the Fusionists plan immediate election of a Governor and state officers. General Chamberlain may not recognize Lamson as Governor. The Senate in the Forty-ninth Legislature begins with Republican members, new officers, and a committee to seek Supreme Court opinion on legal organization.
The Grant boom faces GOP opposition led by Judge S. M. Dorr and critics in Vermont. Reports from Washington and Ohio show anti Grant sentiment rising, with fears a Grant nomination could hand Ohio to Democrats. A Buckeye opposition suggests third term support wanes and may doom his candidacy in key states.
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