Taxing burden on cotton planter contrasts with steel trade
The writer argues tobacco? no cotton planter bears heavy taxes and duties while iron and steel manufacturers gain protection and free raw materials. He lists myriad charges on farming implements, clothing, and household goods, claiming nearly all revenues go to manufacturers. He asserts the planter’s wealth arises from protection, despite hardship and hard living. The piece ends noting continued discussion next week.
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Pennsylvania Iron and Steel
Sven
United States
Gunston Sentinel 1882 Conkling and Grant Fences No Fence Law
The Gazette reports President Arthur appoints Roscoe Conkling to the Supreme Court, with Hoar opposing confirmation. Grant is pensioned at 13000 yearly while other widows receive smaller sums. Anson county adopts a no fence law praising land and labor savings. Rhode Island Democrats face colored voters as Newport resolves to oppose Republican rule.
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Rentere
Debate on colored men in northern offices and Conkling's nomination
The article rails against claims there are no capable colored men in the North for high offices and supports recognizing northern colored merit. It denounces Conkling as unfit for the Supreme Bench, citing critics from The New York Times and Tribune. It also notes a stockholders meeting of the Virginia Midland R A and a resolution urging aid to the North Carolina Midland Road, with substantial existing subscriptions and work.
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Newport
Republican Party of
Washington
Conkling
New York Tribune
Virginia Midland R. A
Alexandria
Dooley
Richmond
Board of Directors
North Carolina Midland Road
Morehead
North Carolina Midland Railroad
Virginia Midland
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Virginia Midland Railroad
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Vance Speech on Tariffs Highlighted in Senate Vote
The piece notes Senator Vance’s February 14 Senate speech on revenue tariffs. It praises clarity and practical approach, citing statewide praise and Washington dispatch commentary. It quotes the remark that prohibitory taxation is robbery and underscores his thorough preparation and striking passages.
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Vance
Senate
Washington
Richmond Dispatch
Speech comparing Governor Vance to a famed highwayman draws crowds
The report praises a Governor Vance speech for its force and delivery, noting how supporters and Republicans alike listened. It highlights a Frost warning from the Signal Bureau sent to farmers and calls for state funding to extend frost notice. It also covers prisoner transfers to Albany and a fatal wagon accident near Mount Pleasant church, with Addison Alred dying after injuries.
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Senator Vance
Sherman
Aong
Luleigh
Death of Leatherwood tobacco maker Mr Gravely of Virginia
Mr Gravely of Leatherwood Henry County Virginia dies at home after long illness and injuries from a railroad collision near Clover three years ago. He manufactured the Gravely tobacco brand and had been in poor health, confined to bed in his final days.
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Henry County
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Senate Passes Anti Polygamy Bill In Federal Action
The Senate approved a measure criminalizing polygamy in any state or territory with fines up to $500 and up to five years in prison. It retroactively legitimizes children born in polygamous marriages before 1883 and disenfranchises polygamists. It also vacates all registration or elective offices, awaiting replacement by a presidentially appointed five member board.
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United States Senate
United States
North Carolina convention and notable obituaries
The colored men of North Carolina will hold a State convention in Goldsboro on March 29. The widow of Daniel Webster died in New Rochelle, N Y, Sunday night. she was Webster's second wife. Capt. David R. Murchison of Wilmington, president of the Carolina Central railroad, is dead.
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Goldsboro
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The
Carolina Central Railroad
A Word to Mothers From the Periodical Advice Column
A maternal health note urges mothers to guard family health by cleansing malaria and impurities from their systems. It claims Parker's Ginger Tonic best tones the stomach and liver, regulates the bowels and purifies the blood, and is advertised in other columns.
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