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Death of Lord Beaconsfield and Southern Equality Debates
A late 19th century Wilmington Post column reflects on Lord Beaconsfield's death and the shift of Southern politics from Bourbon dominance to anti Bourbon reform. It argues for colored voters' recognition within the Republican fold and analyzes regional Democratic Bourbon strength in the South with calls for new party identities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Empire
Afghanistan
Zalu Land
Stafford Northcote
Beaconsfield
Gladstone
Lord Hartington
Ireland
Prince of Wales
Hawarden
Lord Beaconsfield
Sir Nathaniel Rothschild
Sir Philip Rose
Hughenden
British Empire
Europe
Britain
Lord Palmerston
House of Commons
South
Republican Party
Party of Liberty
Hnd
Party of Equal Rights
North Carolina
Ica
Pth
Republicas
Fedeio
Roel
Democratic Party of the
Arsene
Malone
Senate
United States
Virginia