Natchitoches Republican witnesses recount 1879 clashes
A Raleigh despatch covers testimony from Natchitoches parish in a grand jury hearing. Witnesses describe armed patrols, house sieges, and expulsions linked to partisan violence amid Reconstruction era politics. Details include intimidation tactics, arrests, and calls for accountability of Democratic and Republican factions.
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Petey
Cuanto
Paly Murviser
Ee Pusbumeliocen AG
Bers Syrey
J. Ernest Lreda
Second Louisiana
Republic
Cypress Street
Natchitoches
Shreveport
Bredas
Teller
Daycratic Party
Official Journal
Garland
Nicholls
Cameron
Bailey
The Teacher Sits on the Stool in Village School
A school master recalls teaching in a quiet country village on the second morning of a session. He asks a five year old girl if a stool is the “ates block” as she nods and answers that the teacher always sits on it.
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N. C
Jan
Sth
Oaks
Nasby
Ates
Mabsan
Sib
N. C. State Guard
Col. Madison
State Guard
Betrothal Sparks Debate In Jewish European Press
The engagement of Fraulein Margaret Rothschild of Frankfurt to the Roman Catholic ue de Guiche draws sharp regret in Jewish European media. Commentators warn the union could set a troubling example and may force the heiress to join the Roman Catholic Church.
Parcell House Visit Highlights Local News
City scene notes visits by Col. Madison and Mr. Conger, a reception for Robeson county Republican leader Dr. Norment, and remarks on public works progress at Cape Fear. Includes fire response at Market and Second streets and local rail plans toward Hickory.
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R. M. Norment
Robeson County
Raleigh
House
Dr. Norment
Robeson
Mix
Concer
Omar D Conger
Michigan
Florida
Washington
W. P. Canaday
Committee On Commerce
Cape Fear
Crawford
Rt. Glover
O.D. Conger
L. E. Rice
Slam
Fishblate
A. J. DeRossett
Edward Kidder
J. H
Geo. Chadbourne
Zeke’s
Smith’s Islands
Smithville
Fort Caswell
Old Brunswick
Glover
Lucan News
Toho Bartley
Fair Bint
Thos,m. Gardner Esq
I. Msmith
Hickory
A. M. Barney
Treasury Department
Charleston
R. W. McKay
Thomas H. McKay, Jr
Swift M. Empie
Addison Bicaud
Supreme Court
RB. M. Norment
Parcell House
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Enews
Hossein
White Camels
White League
Mississippi
Natchitochés
Cunningham
John G. Lewis
New Orleans
Raford Blount
Natchitouches
M. J. Cunninghan
Witness
Packard
J. D. McGill
Lucien Bland
J. M. McGill
Tensas Parish
Tersas
House of Representatives
John D. Cameron
C. B. Reot
J.P
Brunswick
Mears
Franklin
John M. Moring
Arpeseaiie
H. E. Scott
New Hanover
Clerk
Assembly
Moring
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Cook
Scott Neyer
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Craven
Waddell
New Hanover County
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Merriman
Kilkenny
Old North
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Savannah Peset
Taylor
Brunswick County
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Brooks
Meares
Bettencourt
Market
Second Streets
Conger
T. J. Ambler
the Historical Society
Jon D. Vous
Wayne County
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United States
Thackeray
Geo. L. Madison
Wilmington
Abram Halliday
Fayetteville
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A. J. Haywood
A. J. Ogden
Newbern
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Sur. Worth
State Grand Louge
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R.W.G.C
Bladen County
Cape Fear River
Prospect Hill Landing
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Prospect Hill
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