Amnesty and Davis Apostrophe Dominate The Wilmington Post
The 1869 Wilmington Post argues for universal amnesty for former Confederates and condemns Jefferson Davis. It attacks Confederate boosterism, defends reconciliation, ridicules the Star’s praise of Davis, and endorses Southern Pacific railroad expansion via El Paso to connect with Tennessee and North Carolina. It notes Masons nearing leadership change and critiques editorials that claim the South is oppressed.
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the Star
Southern Pacific
Norfolk
San Diego
California
Virginia Organ
North Carolina
Virginia
el Paso
Tennessee
Wilmington
Republican Party
Congress
Copperhead Conservative
Hear the Star
Norfolk and Great Western Railroad
Sir John Bowarne on China and England education contrast
Sir John Bowarne compares Christian England with heathen China, praising China’s universal education and meritocracy via competitive exams. He notes China’s one third of humanity, learning aristocracy, and open offices for the poorest boy, while condemning church progress as a factor in conservatism. He also praises Grant era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jomun Bowarne
China
England
Sir John
Church of Progress
Caste and equal rights in American government
A New York address by a Massachusetts senator denounces racial caste as untrue to universal human equality. He argues that color cannot justify privilege, cites Lincoln and Paul, and forecasts government based on consent and equal rights for all. A memorial for an international exhibition follows, along with notes on Georgia and North Carolina’s economic potential. A Cheyenne editor’s anecdote on hiring a boy for printing closes.
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Republican Party
Republican
Charleston
I. Sumner
New York
Old Bay
Earth
Republic
Commonwealth
Machiavel
Minos
Lycurgus
Sylon
Abraham Lincoln
Gettysburg
Nate
Lisber
India
Ham
Noah
Canaan
Poland
Pole
St. Paul
Mars Hill
Athens
Congress
Washington
National Capital
Carolina
Massachusetts
YOUNG
North Carolina
Harris
Cassimeres
Charlotte
Tom
JNO
J. Hedrick
Market Streets
Moon crash during stage scene at New Orleans theatre
An accident during a Moon scene in Red Light at the Variety Theatre New Orleans nearly ends stage carpenter Mr Steelman s life when the copper moon box collapses dropping on his head He lies flat but survives The report also notes local politics with F H Sterns Silas N Martin and party harmony in Wilmington and glosses prior Congressional news and literary notices.
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Freemasons
England
Earl of Zetland
Brotherhood
Earl de Gray
Ripon
Verieties Theatre
New Orleans
Steelman
Mr. Steelman
New Berne Times
F. H. Sterns
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the Wilmington Post
N. C
Davis
McFarland
Cataline
Cataline” Davis
Jefferson Davis
Wendell Phillips
Phillips
Star
Glimmerer
Thunderer
South
Emmett Dixon
Georgia
Dixon
Confederate Congress
Richmond
Milton
Satan
Heaven
Hell
Davie
Archives of American History
Grant
Party of Progress
Silas N. Martin
Martin
Interior
Cameron
Pennsylvania
Cuba
Philadelphia
Cradle of Freedom
General Cameron
Leonard Scott
Scott
Williamsport
Gazette and Bulletin
Goldsbore
O. H. Dockery
Socrates
Dent
Mississippi
Missouri
Winnigeton
Benjamin Durfee
Executive Department of
Baxeton
Samar
Burts
Jones
Lenoir
Duplin
Greene
W. W. Hotpzn
Raleigh
U. S
Haldes
Riwagpsox
Secre
Office Board County Commissioners
Sxeney
Waldron
South Front Street
Fred. F. French
Toney
GEO
Derstag
Illis & CO
P.O
Bidford
School Books
Heinsbergers
Knabe
S & Groventein
Leinsbergers
Market Street
Noy
Peeee
Munson & AU
City Clothiers
New Hanover County
Court House
Stephen Keyes
Board Co. Com
Eecrees
John D. Love
Ersons
Board of Commissioners
Register of Deed
E. M. Shoemaker
Board County
Crema
SMALL
Cottage Gardner. E
A. M. Purdy
Fortecennor
Purdy & Johnston
Palmyra
N. Y
United States
Conover
B. M. Watson
Old Colony Nuragines and Seed Warehouse
Plymouth
Mase
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