Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government noted by readers
The piece reviews President Davis’s Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government, comments on Justice Swayne’s likely retirement and Stanley Matthews to be named in his place, and discusses state issues. It mentions a new Durham County proposal, a reapportionment report, and senatorial dynamics in New York, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania.
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Davis
Tris
Justice Swayne
Supreme Bench
Stanley Matthews
Mas
Thirteen States
Yorktown
Tennessee
Pennsylvania
United States
More than Washington: Governor Cornell’s tribute in Albany
Governor Cornell praised General Grant, calling him more than Washington for his peace and war leadership, then faced a reader’s rebuke labeling Grant as a drunken liar and “head and protector” of a thief gang, an extreme insult to the nation.
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Govenor Cornell
New York
General Grant
Albany
Washington
Senate bill to tax exemptions for new cotton factories
The paper notes a Senate proposal to exempt new cotton factories from taxes for several years while urging fairness to existing investors. It critiques the measure as potentially unjust to pioneers and warns it could favor one town. It also discusses Fayetteville & Winston Railroad charter and regional coal and iron developments.
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Senate
Cruelty to Animals Bill Passed by House in North Carolina
The bill declares cruelty to any animal a misdemeanor with a $50 fine or 30 days imprisonment upon conviction. It will likely advance to the Senate and takes effect after ratification. The act covers bears excluded but includes livestock such as cattle and sheep.
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House
Senate
General Assembly of
North Carolina
Reorganizing Southern Republicans Post Garfield Era
The New York Tribune argues a Southern Republican reorganization will follow Garfield’s inauguration. It warns against relying on government patronage and urges a cohesive, principled party that earns respect, noting scant support for patronage-driven unity in the region.
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Yo 7rBine
Republican Party
South
Garfield
Pety
Cotton Industry Growth and Southern Progress Highlighted
The preliminary report by Edward Atkinson shows steady growth in U S cotton manufacture over the past decade with loom and spindle counts rising and greater consumption. New England remains the center, but the South shows sharper progress, doubling looms and tripling spindles since 1870 and moving toward broader prosperity in cotton goods.
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United States
Edward Atkinson
New England
Maaserinsetts
NY. Herald
Cutton
South
Horrible Crime and Lynching in Newberry County
Report of a brutal murder and lynching in Newberry County South Carolina. Bettie Wertz attacked by Dave Spearman and Sam Fair, outraged, murdered, and left near a fence. Confessions lead to executions as crowds assemble. violence spreads to the guard house and town. racial tensions and public response noted amid a broader dispatch on bonds and Virginia mineral lands.
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Cotempra
Legisteras
Newberry County
Prosterity
Bettie Wertz
Dave Spearman
Sam Fair
Dave
Sai
Sam
Bin
Washington
Richmond
Lam
Pittsburgh
Wise County
Iris
Lam Also Luvermed, Building A Narrow Croad From Thir Property To Bris
Imboden
Virginia
Butler
General Johnston
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United States Consercial Company
Senor Withers
Judie Harris
Himg
Regar
Richmond and Southwestern Railroad
Repeal of Midland Railway Charter Debate
War A Hearne writes that opposing the North Carolina Midland charter risks undermining the Virginia Midland plan and similar lines like Rabun Gap Short Line. He argues against halting railway enterprise, contending promoters aim to benefit North Carolina and state progress. The letter discusses broader railway charters and state interests.
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State Board of Agriculture
Ara
Wermnerday
Col. A. Pope
Atlantic Coast Line
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Dean Lin
North Carolina Midland Railway
N.C. Milland
Va, Midlan
Virginia Midland
North Carolina Midland
Va. Midland
N. C. Midland
Rabun Gap
South
North Carolina
Abbie Howard Wanders North Carolina With Baby
Abbie Howard driven from her Pender County home wanders ten miles with her infant. A farmer shelters her on a cave floor overnight but provides no food and drives her away next morning. On the second evening she seeks help at a house during a religious meeting. The missing food forces the baby’s death. The article notes national currency totals, with $1,269,036,203 in circulation and $384,107,462 in proper pockets, $83,116,559 more than a year ago.
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Fayetteville & Winston Railroad
Raleigh News and Observer
J. D. Imboden
Virginia
BE. K. Hyndman
Pennsylvania
Ls Utime
South Atlantic & Ohio Railroad Company
Wise County
Smithville
Wabithis State
Carolina Central
Cape Fear
Yadkin Vale
Tinsalia Coal and Iron Company
Withington Star
Gen. Imboden
North Carolina
Old North
Abbie Howard
Pender County
N. C
Cabinet Pick Moves Slowly as Garfield Hesitates
Washington dispatch notes Gen Garfield has not yet finalised any Cabinet pick. Senators Blaine Allison and others deny clear links to Treasury or Navy posts. Rumors spread while Garfield’s selection process remains unsettled and within three days a decision may be announced.
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Elvet
Washington Spe
Tribune
Garfild
Blaine
Garfield
Levi P. Morton
Treasury of Navy Departments
Proncis A. Walter
Gen
Ray
Bence
Allison
James B. Wilson
Low
Senate
Ibnaet
Conksing
Cenksias
Population of the United States by States and Territories
The census superintendent sent the House a statement of U S population by state and territory. Figures show California 804 686, New York 5 083 510, Texas 1 262 724, Illinois 1 680 881, Michigan 1 753 012, Florida 1 559 045, Pennsylvania 1 547 arguable, District of Columbia 633, territories total.
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United States
Abaima
Arkansas
Califortia
Colorado
Connecellent
Delaware
Florida
Ilinsis Ty Aie
Ren Y Lonstana
Carolina
Vermont
West Vita
Territories
District of Columbia
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Linston Sentinel
Geo. M. Mathes
Dvneham
Orange
Wake
Granville
Durham
Pratt
Conkling
Legistrre
Ohio
Bryant
Fayetteville
Clinton
Boone
New York City
Ss. Co
P.eRec
Moore
Davie
Stokes Counts
Tf. Nelsus
Stokes County
Shin
General Assembly
Winston
Jas, A. Gray
Winston, N
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Cgrurn Corner
Lirgs
Aphrigaoonvds Grocertes
Forser
Griffith, Moore & Co
Henry Shoat
Wedtuendey
Diui Nitong
Turada Tew Aville
Priday
Witaton
Sararuay
Ron Kate
Nemday
Sectahint Weitucaday
Lewie Hiiting
Siyers
Milliday
Huston
Atunday
Sari Town Mall
Vallislay
Lee
Kattenad
Naiae
Tisiea and
Placwa
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Thompson
Court House Square
Orucs
V.G. Thompsson
Ton. N
Tabaeso, &c
WV. C. Stale Insurance Company
Piedmont Vy
Winston, N. C
Belin
Piedmont
Ww. Norfleet
Spriypriltor
J. E. Gilmer
Tea Nation
Ilis
Plaids Linseys, &c., &c. Son and
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