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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1880
Page
2
Fragmentary notice cites General Order from New Orleans dated November 29, 1867 affirming trial by jury rights and freedom of speech. Mentions Gin, Hancock of Pennsylvania, English of Indiana, Armfield of Iredell, and political affiliations for Congress and presidency in a historical context.
Fragmented OCR lists electors by region and district with names such as James M. of Davidson Fanius A. DResner of Wake and multiple district electors including Thomas R. Jernigan Thury Ko Bevan Daniel J. McTean William F. Green and others. The text is garbled but indicates an electoral slate.
Election returns show large turnout with Republicans gaining in Ohio and Indiana while West Virginia leans Democratic. Indiana reports doubt but signs favor Republicans. Ohio results indicate gains in cities and towns with Porter possibly elected. West Virginia returns are sparse but show small Republican net gains. overall the scene favors Republicans as counts progress.
Republican A J Joyce and Democrat W B Glen will address voters in Hardin Marlips Kennersville Jus Beesor s Ben Hampton s Be banla and Alson Stewarts on the 18th to 23rd. Dates are given as the 18th to 23rd with invites to hear the issues of the day.
Salisbary leads a grand sncock and Jarvis Moss meeting with registered names to check. References to Hancock Republican club, high local figures, and voting reminders dominate amid state and national election notes.
The Postmaster General extends the effective date of the order excluding all non postal cards from the mails to January 1, 1881. The measure targets items under letter postage and United States postal cards, due to insufficient public awareness of the July 13 18 ster General notice.
The article argues two constitutional amendments in the upcoming election. One lets the Legislature require self supporting inmates of state care facilities to cover their board and tuition. The other forbids paying bonds not in the funding act unless approved by the people. It frames these as steps to reduce state debt under the Democratic era.
A circular outlines the act of June 16, 1580, setting rights and obligations for leaf tobacco dealers under a special tax of five per cent. It caps annual tobacco trade at 25 000 pounds, restricts sales to actual producers or certain buyers, requires books and duplicate statements, and permits prorated tax refunds after the license month. It notes political contrast on education funding in North Carolina and mentions the Baptist State Convention semi centennial to be held in Goldsboro on November 17.
Telegraph news from Capt. C. M. Blackford confirms the Virginia Midland Railroad case. The Court of Appeals affirms the circuit court ruling, boosting hopes for a Danville to South route and new surveys. Rumors of a shorter line crossing the A T and O Railroad at Mooresville, and potential sale and reorganization of the company are discussed by the Alexandria Gazette.
An observer from Texas recounts a crowded excursion train to King's Mountain where Hancock and Garfield were voted on by men and women. Hancock wins four to Garfield. Sullivan claims Texas will deliver a 50k to 75k majority for Hancock and Democrats sweep statewide. Also noted: 1,200 bales of cotton sold in Charlotte and Lafayette Goodnight killed after being thrown from a wagon in Iradell County.
A long letter from Wa M Rossixs pledges gratitude for support and urges unity for party success in Congress. He warns against divides caused by rival Armfield, calls for a principled, duty driven path, and asks supporters to avoid personal grievance and back the party line. Written from Statesville on pt 26, 1830.
A rare bulletin reports 113 papers in North Carolina. The Newbern Brass Band to perform at an apdhing State Pair. A child dies in Gaston County after falling into a boiling pot. W. E. Best, a prominent resident near Hamilton, dies at home after ingesting morphia mistaken for quinine. His daughter added more powder to the mixture. Doctors Sherrod and Clark failed to save him as the poison circulated. This is the tenth similar death in a small circuit of counties. Calls rise to ban poison sales in ordinary stores and to stop mislabeling bottles. Southerner note.
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