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Newspaper
Wilmington Post
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1880
Page
2
The Wisconsin Central Railroad region from Wilmington to a 95 mile stretch shows a lumber cut totaling 75,000,000 feet excluding maple and other woods, far surpassing any prior year. The item also covers U.S. agricultural gains, military procurement talk, a Portland brandy incident, April star views, and a harsh Louisiana political anecdote about anti black voter suppression.
The House debate between Mr Springer and Mr Manning of Mississippi centers on Springer’s claim that he judged Washburne not legally elected and would unseat him, while doubting Donnelly’s election and not voting to seat him. Evidence supports Springer’s position, leaving a vacancy in Minnesota with a new election likely to seat Washburne.
The piece argues that Britain's Liberal success under Gladstone marks a broad shift from Beaconsfield's colonial and foreign policies, with anticipated liberal reforms in Ireland and land laws, plus changes in taxation and governance. It notes Gladstone's central role and predicts a new era led by a potent, popular statesman amid a rebalanced political landscape.
The North Carolina Republican prints Bishop Hood’s bold reply to his critics. The letter defends Hood with pointed sarcasm and wit, praising his cause, denouncing opponents like “A Colored Republican” and Gordon, and stressing devotion to his people while opposing public condemnations.
In Delaware, ex Senator Willard Saulsbury now serving as Chancellor pushes a sweeping voting act. The measure ties qualification to county tax payment within two years, requires assessment lists from December to January, and enables the Levy Court to add names upon sworn affidavits. The paper warns this as one of the most audacious frauds and outlines the process to deny ballots.
A New York Republican leader argues for John Sherman as the Chicago presidential nominee. He cites broad support from hard money and Union Democrats, business and labor groups, and nonpartisan merchants. Describes Sherman as a proven financial minister who revived prosperity and urges unity to avoid GOP split.
A political exhortation extols Secretary of the Treasury John Sherman, praising his decisive action, intimate knowledge of national finance, and tireless efficiency. The speaker urges Republicans to support Sherman, arguing he embodies the strength and leadership the nation needs at a perilous time.
The Washington World argues John Sherman is unimpeachable and destined for the Chicago nomination. It asserts a strong Republican sweep driven by cautious leaders and persistent supporters. The piece claims other booms fail and urges Sherman backers to prepare for a decisive November victory.
An essay ridicules reliance on northern manufactured goods hindering southern prosperity. It argues for home production and local industries. The second item reports a Chancery case of a Cumberland heir lost since 1838 who surfaced in Rome as James Anderson, later revealed as Isaac Atkinson, died 1877, with a family compromise.
Assemblyman Wren recalls nearly stopping John Wilkes Booth with a pistol the day before Lincoln’s death. He faced Booth at Ford’s Theatre in formal exchange, then learned of the President’s shooting. Wren describes the aftermath, Booth’s fugitive search, and a wishful reflection on Booth’s possible derangement.
New York Ties notes reveal North Carolina urged Congress to allocate 1 million dollars for a white youth university at a Swannater headwaters site and another million for a southern black education university. House Education and Labor cites constitutional doubts and supports a bill to distribute public land proceeds by illiteracy to boost education. The piece also covers South Carolina debt relief for arms and Freedman's Bank reforms, plus a Berlin dispatch on rising German emigration to the United States.
J W Hood defends his honesty and independence amid attacks from the People's Voice. He rejects slander about bribery by Hayes and Sherman, asserts commitment to Republican principles, and calls for unity between white and colored citizens in North Carolina. The letter includes critique of opponents and a defense of his conduct and aims.
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