Political shifts behind independent moves in the south
The Wilmington Post reports on the National Council meeting in Washington with General J J Negrey as chair. It praises independent efforts and Mahone's Virginia course while noting support from Richmond County and Pee Dee for Cal Dockery. The paper endorses impartial justice and offers thanks to Mr. Covington for his input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jow Wi
Arthur
Union’ League of America
Wendell Phillips Lab
Boston
National Republican
Republican Party
Wilmington Post
Post
National Council
Washington
J. J. Negrey
South
Mahone
Virginia
Covington
Richmond County
Pee Dee
George C. Gorham
House of Congress
North
House of Representatives
Senate
Bourbon Empire
Independent Movement in North Carolina Gains Momentum
The piece outlines a growing independent movement in North Carolina led by activists and newspapers like Newbernian and Salisbury Observer, with key leaders Major Price and Latham. It praises outspoken editors and local papers for challenging bourbon Democratic control and urges broader support, including equal rights and fair jury representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
North
Newbernian
Salisbury Lrwriner
Democratic Party
Zeephone
Beaufort
Argus
Pittsboro
The
Bugle
Greensboro
N.C
Old North
Willam Johnson
Mecklenburg
Charles Price
Rowan
Folk
Caldwell
Frank Wooten
New Hanover
J. M. Leach
Davidaow
Thomas Lclingman
Pincombe
Maj. Price
Bourbon
Major Price
Latham
Bilcheberger
Virginia
Our Magistracy and the Power of Local Judges
The piece argues that state magistrates, elected by the legislature rather than the people, wield undue power and lack accountability. It notes corruption and demagogic influence within legislatures, calls out the magistracy for overreach in county affairs, and highlights concerns about the Independent Court and county commissioners, ending with a reference to two men urged to practice law.
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Jury Questivun
Onslow County
Onslow
Pender County
New Hanover
Scancer
Tnferiur Court
Commimivaen
E. King
Jobs C. Davin
Railroad reshuffle linked Seaboard to Carolina Central purchase
A Raleigh to New York Times communication notes the Sea board and Roanoke purchase of the Carolina Central by Robinson leading to through Norfolk to Charlotte trains. The deal would link Hamlet to Darlington and Weldon to Florida routes, boosting freight and passenger flows, with expansions to Lincolnton Newton Lenoir Cranberry Iron Works and the Cranberry ore belt.
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Roanoke
Raleigh
New York Times
Wilmington
North Carolina
Ratzten
N. C
Lina Central Railroad
Charlotte
Shelby
Cleveland County
Robinson
Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad Company
Seaboard Sea Heapobees
Seaboard
Bay Line
Norfolk
Baltimore
Hamlet
Darlington
D. C
Charleston
Savannah
Seaboard Road
Weldon
Florida
Greensboro
Atlanta
Richmond
Danville
Chester
5. U
Wadesboro
Lincolnton
Newton
Catawba
Lenoir
Caldwell County
F. Lenoir
Cranberry Iron Works
Mitchell County
Iron Works
Ensit
East Tennessee,irginia and Georg
Uramberry Iron Works
America
Col
L. W. Ham- le
Bent Gabi
Goldsboro
N. GC
Carolina Central purchases and railroad expansion plans discussed
The letter and notes describe the Carolina Central's purchase and expansion aims, with Mr. Robinson backing Senator Vance against the Richmond and Danville Company. It notes feeder roles for Norfolk and warns of Wilmington’s decline due to harbor limitations.
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Gould Huntingdon
Humphrey
Robinson
Carolina Central
Inson
Norfolk
Carolina Central Road
Richmond and
Danville
Senator Vance
Richmond and Danville Company
North Carolina
Mr. Robinson
Wilmington
Charlotte
Seaboard
Roanoke
Man of the People Promised Honest Support to Republican Principles
A letter from U Paice on a political mission expresses pride in his lineage as the son of Tod Taamapl Merken and pledges steadfast GOP principles. He notes limited time for correspondence, hopes to reach America for service, and thanks the paper for its columns while sending best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tod Taamapl Merken
Republican Party
America
Sam
U. Paice
Colored voters push for rights in North Carolina
In Gareenstown North Carolina February 7 1882 local observers report a surge of Black civic activity spurred by the Wilmington Post. They press for equal political and civil rights and urge persistent action despite past failures.
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Gareenstown
N. C
Mx. Eorror
Wilmington Post
Superior Court
Gudger
Uell
Uber
Old North
D. Brasery
Jobs Kelley
Jacob Journ
W. & Holly
McKenzie & UN
Alton
Gagao Encentas
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the Wilmington Post
P. Canaday
Wilmington, N. C
Saxpgy Moewuxa
Independent Movement
Evry
Howe
Postoffice Department
Timothy O. Howe
Wisconsin
Frank Hatton
Iowa
T. C. Howes
Hayes
James
Mr. Howe
Loxpon
W. P. Canapay
Bristol
Ames
Brethe
Airs W. Hl Ehidgeut
WEW
Thas Con
Eny Man
Bale
Benj, F. White
John Werner
Practical
Ersorally
Ing Baloon
Market Street
Frost
Wilmington, N.C
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