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Newspaper
Wilmington Post
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1878
Page
2
A long Atlantic period piece discusses Democratic and Republican tensions, with references to Bayard and Blaine, Southern politics, emigration trends, and economic concerns. It critiques regional governance, party organization, and the impact of policy on migration and development across the South.
General Sherman weighs in on the new army bill in a brief off hand note. He suggests the measure may prove safer or fail, and comments on presidential powers and repeal of prior limits, reflecting army circles.
The German Secretary of State and many luminaries join in a memorial for an American scholar born in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, aged 53. The deceased, noted for translations and poetry including Deukalion, left little property and a sizable body of varied writings. He will be remembered as a rare American character.
The 1880 legislative balance shows 41 Republicans in the House and 11 in the Senate, totaling 62 seats. Newspapers debate party prospects, with praise for Vance and Merriman projections, and discuss potential shifts in support and alignment across counties and offices.
A long list of Democratic and Republican representatives is recorded, naming members from various counties and districts. The document cites party totals, noting Democratic majorities and detailing House roster entries including district affiliations and names such as Henderson and Eppes, with references to multiple counties.
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