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Newspaper
Wilmington Post
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1875
Page
1
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A long Northern North Carolina pamphletish piece reports on political tensions over a State Constitutional Convention. It quotes speakers, attacks opponents, and warns voters to oppose the convention while praising Wilmington leaders and recalling wartime figures.
Readable fragments report job offers and voter registration plans, with notes on sidewalk repairs and bank directors. Also mentions a steamer excursion, a dramatic association performance, and political commentary about election issues and party positions.
A garbled account reports General Ran sobs delivering a speech amid hoarseness during campaigning at Binithville Vetley Tast. The piece notes missing throat medicine and a chaotic scene as party loyalists scatter, while references to local political maneuvers and candidate eligibility loom.
A contentious broadside argues that a Democratic majority would corrupt the state constitution, extend magisterial power, and reintroduce pillory punishment. It urges voters to oppose anti-constitutional reform and to question calls for a constitutional convention, labeling opponents as rogues and condemning violence and punishment.
A fragmented 19th century letter accuses Col Johnston of seeking a Convention seat to secure pay and control as Com missary General. It claims connections with the Charlotte ring and accuses political figures of corruption and racial prejudice. The piece cites finances and alleged favoritism in North Carolina politics.
The text rails at Democratic and Conservative factions over free suffrage, landholding limits, and voter rights. It predicts political turmoil as campaigns unfold and accuses opponents of decimating the Constitution to block reform.
A garbled paragraph lists names and places such as brewery workers and Artie, with scattered references to September and weekly reports. The text reads as a damaged OCR fragment offering little clear context or actionable facts.
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