Observer News and Politics in North Carolina Notes
The Wilmington Chronicle reprints editorials denouncing rivals as liars and cowards. It praises William Chandler for Navy secretary prospects, defends Rep. Orlando Hubbs, comments on Blaine and Arthur on Peru Chile tensions, and calls for a National Educational Law to fund ten months of schooling and universal literacy in North Carolina.
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Charlotte Obselver
Jones
Charlotte Bserver
Observer
Washington
William E. Chandler
Navy
Mr. Chandler
Justice Hunt Retired Under Fast Senate Action
The Davis bill to retire Justice Hunt for inability to perform duties passed both houses in six days and became law. Hunt now receives 10,000 dollars yearly for life while a replacement serves in his stead and also draws government pay. The piece objects to such government extravagance and partisan policy.
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Justice. Hunt
Davis
Illinois
Justice Hunt
Congress
Pey
Postal Savings Bank Bill Reported by House Committee
The House Postoffice committee plans to report a bill establishing a postal savings bank. Supporters say it will save money for citizens and the government, investing deposits in government bonds at 2 percent. In ten years deposits could help pay the national debt while reducing interest costs.
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Postoffice Committee
House
Postal Savings Bank
New York Senate House Deadlock Amid Tammany Tilden Rivalry
In Albany the Democratic majority struggles since January first to organize the Senate and House. The piece notes a bitter clash between Tammany and Boss Tilden factions, describing a rumpus at the Capital and predicting a long quarrel as both rings vie for control. The forecast is that honest men may gain once the rings quarrel ends.
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Albany
Senate
House
New York
Tilden
Permanent, established papers beat seasonal mushroom organs
The writer condemns ephemeral political papers in North Carolina that start with little capital and collapse after hyping subscriptions. They urge year round publications to ensure a twelve month circulation and protect readers from being cheated, noting the Post as an example of a long standing Republican paper.
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North Carolina
Guilty verdict sparks broad calls for reform after Garfield death
A jury found Guiteau guilty of first degree murder in minutes, with editorials arguing many others were equally guilty for Garfield’s death. The piece condemns political figures who celebrated, cites reinstated officials, and urges Congress to publish names of responsible leaders.
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Cuteau
Guiteau
United States
Garfield
North Carolina
Rascal
Principles for North Carolina Reform and County Development
Native Chatham residents advocate reform honesty and economy in state governance. They urge removal of animosities and public discussion of political questions. Emphasize development of resources, education, and moral and material prosperity of Chatham County.
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Beoe
The
Republic
North
Asroliya
Chatham
Sons of Chatham
Growth of Cities Evident in Global Population Shifts 1870–1880
Census bulletin No. 274 details urban growth across France England and the United States. Paris reached 4 068 806 in 1876, London 3 633 484, and New York 1 206 209 by 1880 while other cities like Philadelphia Brooklyn Chicago Boston Cincinnati St Louis and San Francisco show notable gains across the decade. The data distinguish by gender race and nativity.
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France
Paris
England
London
Liverpool
Manchester
Birmingham
Leeds
Sheffield
United States
New York
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Chicago
Boston
St Louis
Cincinnati
San Francisco
New Orleans
York
Cray Baty Incident Recounts Nighttime Events
A fragmentary report recalls a young man and a baby during a night event. The text mentions a quiet crib, crying baby, and a sequence of brief actions around a late hour. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but suggest a local incident or disturbance.
Midland Road rails arrive as port eyes steam horse link
A Norwegian barque Eegans bearing 740 tons of rails lies at the depot awaiting discharge for the Midland Road. Additional ships from Wales and the steamship Mayaguez from Porto Rico bring cargoes or head to Liverpool. The collector Col. Ac. Davis stays busy, while Harbor Island Lighthouse restoration is hoped for and canal work advances under Com. Marshall Parks. Local politics split between Bourbon and Republican lines as Mecklenburg plans a state colored convention amid weather and crop hopes.
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Holte
Midland Road
Wales
Midland
Morehead City
Salisbury
Mayaguez
Bilbao
Spain
D. Celestino de Mendezona
Porto Rico
Beaufort
Carolina
South Carolina
Park
Liverpool
Emilie
Wright
Perth Amboy
N. J
Jacksonville
Fls
Fiorids
Col
Ac. Davis
North West Point Light House
Harbor Island Light House
Starlowe
Clubfoot
Newbern and
Com. Marshall Parks
Norfolk
James Rumley
Ile
Alf
Republican Party
Carteret
Tam
Reunion proposal and progress notes from Civil War era letters
A collection of letters from 1852 and 1882 discusses union proposals for Companies G and H of the 10th North Carolina Regiment with meeting site suggestions. It also contains reflections on W. P. Canaday, Prof. N. Harllee, the Laurinburg area, and the growth of colored education and institutions led by Prof. D. P. Alles, including Whitin Normal School and local schools. The author praises Bishop Foster and notes progress in colored churches and prosperity of towns like Lumberton and Laurinburg.
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Hasaeron
N. C
W. P. Canaday
Wilmington
T.B Harrett
Lavaixvune
Hox
W. P. Casapax
M. E
Harllee
Lewis
A. W. Covington
Daniel McRae
R. &. Foster
Lamberton
Laurenburg Academy
N. W. Harllee
Biddle University
Register of Deeds
J. H.W
Lumpestos
Whitin Normal School
D. P. Alles
State Normal School
Westfield
Mass
Edater
Whitia
Alles
Thie
Allen
Bie Ali
Fragmentary 19th Century Note on Supporter Associations
Fragmentary text references HEL Seah J Wearfitld and others urging support for a publication in a town associated with John Holloway. Mentions regret over his absence and his presence in “glorious work.” Numerical garble and misspellings obscure full meaning.
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Hel Seah
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