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Wilmington Post

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1879

Page

2

Political attacks on retrenchment and reform in North Carolina

The piece attacks Democratic control of state expenditures since 1870, critiques virtue claims, questions corruption in Congress, and links Repulican ideals with reform. It recalls Republican gains in 1876 1878 and argues for organized effort to counter Democrats while noting public spending and political waste.

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Questioning a North Carolina Republican Party existence

A fragmented op-ed argues about the existence of a Republican Party in North Carolina and questions Democrats’ motives and alleged election irregularities. It cites elections in Brunswick, the second district, and Wilmington, urging scrutiny of party strength and legitimacy.

Eccentricities of a Democratic Congress exposed by expense report

A House contingent fund report for the year ending June 30 1575 reveals fuel and oil items such as one dozen squirts cans and payments to J H K Willcox expert. It notes lavish funeral expenses for Senator Morton and a Pullman car cost while Senators paid less for travel than House members.

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Seat Mr. Corbin Now as Senate Case Is Correct

The Washington Republican urges immediate seating of Mr. Corbin from South Carolina, rejecting threats by Democrats to unseat him later. The editorial argues Corbin’s election is supported by a full inquiry and Senate precedent, and that the next Democratic majority would bear responsibility for any reversal.

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A Chinese Funeral Observed In Streets And Hearse Rites

The article describes Chinese funeral processions with multiple hacks following the hearse, red paper offerings, a barefoot mourner in white, and provisions left at the grave. It also notes police burial of deceased indigents at city expense and cites Secretary Sherman's fiscal estimate showing a deficit and bond proposal.

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