Returns indicate large Democratic gains in North Carolina
The Che Gwlinston Sentinel reports early returns showing Jarvis leading Buxton by about 7,000 and Tancock roughly 3,000 ahead of the State ticket. It lists the new congressional delegation: 1st Lewis C Latham Democrat, 2nd O Hubbs Republican, 3rd J W Shackelford Democrat, 4th W K Cox Democrat, 5th A M Dowd Democrat, 6th Clement Dowd Democrat, 7th R F Armfield Democrat, 8th Robert B Vance Democrat. Latham replaces Martin, Shackelford replaces Russell, and Hibbs defeats Kitchen in the 2nd District. The 2d District shifts to a Republican majority, with Kitchen narrowly winning two years ago amid Radical splits.
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Jarvis
Buxton
Tancock
Lewis C. Latham
O. Hubbs
J. W. Shackleford
W. Kt. Cox
A. M
Clement Dowd
R. F. Armfield
Robert B. Vance
Latham
Martin
Shackelford
Russell
Hibbs
Kitchen
North Carolina
Vote totals from Stokes county and state results
The report lists Garfield and Hancock statewide results with majorities in counties like Stokes and Catawba. It notes Jarvis winning the governor's race and Glenn for the Senate, with House and other local offices showing Democratic or Republican margins. It comments on Republican gains and party dynamics in several states.
Forsyth Democrats carry county in midterm race
Forsyth Democrats claim a strong victory over Republicans who trusted Revenue Department influence and black voter gains to win the county. Democrats carried Congress and part of the county ticket, while Republicans saved only a portion of theirs by slim margins.
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Forsyth
Buxton
Sarvis
Congress
Once More to the Breach Democrats Rally for Liberty
The speaker urges Democrats to stay hopeful after a setback. Citing 1872 and 1876 victories with Tilden, and 1850 gains, the text argues constitutional rights and personal liberty justify continued principled battles, insisting the party is the old Guard of Liberty that never surrenders.
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Tilden
New York
Ihn Kelley
Grand
Old
Democratic Party
Old Guard of
Solid South Ends Republican Threats With Home Rule Faith
The Montgomery Advertiser extols aSolid South under home rule praising its prosperity and urging steadfast unity. It predicts no shift under Republican leadership and foresees continued wealth, education, and moral progress, while noting Garfield might prove a capable national leader.
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Montgomery Advertiser
Republican Party
South
Leenp
Garfield
Democratic rift widens over John Kelly dispatch
Pirispine on November 4 reports Democrats in Oil City enraged at John Kelly, while a dispatch from Orry dated November 3 includes a damning insult. The Washington Post notes the next House could be 146 Republicans 144 Democrats 3 Greenbackers, with Senate expected Democratic control. Two years may see a House shift back.
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Limes
Pirispine
John Kelly
Oil City
Orry
New York City
Tue Horsz
Washington Post
House
Senate
Gaxeieng
House of Representatives
Snow Storms Reported Across Texas and Illinois
Special to the News notes heavy snow in Texas with a nine inch tail at Blanco and four inches in Springfield Illinois. The storm disrupts travel and coats multiple areas in white.
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Galveston
Texas
Blanco
Springfield
Ilinois
Allegations of Fraud in New York Voters Charged
The New York Evening Post reports on charges of fraud in New York amid remarks by ex Lieutenant Governor Dorsheimer Comptroller Kelly and other Democratic leaders. It notes colonized Republicans voting the ticket and warrants issued but not served promptly.
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Dorsheimer
Kelly
Tammany Hall
Loening
Wahing
Hancock
Den
Garfield
Hayes
Tam
Hall Wall
Thomas P. Grady
Arthur
Grady
Bow
Ite
Fraight
Washington
New England
Seventh Assembly
Cuba
Ranners
South Rich and Powerful Warns of Empire Rise
Col John W Forney cites Progress of Nov 6 arguing the South has wealth and support to retaliate against Northern Republicans. He says Republicans rule by money and force, and that a victorious empire will grow from Northern deception and punishment of the South.
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John W. Forney
Philadelphia
Kancock
South
P Werfulj
North
Sisters and Brothers
United States
Hancock
Ballots Illegally Marked and Garfield Ballots Questioned
Albany November 6 The New York World reports growing evidence that Republicans used unlawful ballots to vote for Garfield electors and to defeat secrecy. Inspectors in Oswego threw out 172 Republican ballots for president, while other counties faced similar disputes over ballots printed with distinguishing marks. Legal notices and court dockets appear in the piece.
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Dorsheimer
Albany
New York
Garfield
New York World
Alrsany
Oswege
Elec
Aise
Gen
Hancock
Forsyth Superior Court Calendar Puts Early Week Docket in Focus
Forsyth Superior Court lists the PALL term with trials scheduled Monday Tuesday and the first week, followed by a Monday week. November dates include cases such as Dean and wife vs W W Ragsdale and J A Bran vs Lewis Wiaros, with later entries for Polly Simmons vs Noah Westmoreland and Fuel Fulton vs Joseph Fulp. The schedule spans November 18 to 25 and covers state docket and multiple civil actions, with hearings set for November 22 to 25.
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Dean and Wife
W. W. Ragsdale
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IL. G. Hardy, D
Grant
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Stoltz
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National Hardware Company
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First Nations Bank
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J. Mo Hutt
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