Appointment of W. H. N. Smith as Chief Justice
Gov. Vance names Hon. W. H. N. Smith to fill the late Chief Justice Pearson’s unexpired term. Smith, a leading state lawyer with prior legislative and congressional service, is described as conservative and church affiliated. The piece also discusses political bickering in the House and warnings against partisan manipulation of the judiciary.
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Gov. Vance
W. H. N. Smith
Presbyterian Church
House
George H. Pendleton
New Hampshire Republicans at Concord Convention
The Republican state convention met in Concord on the ninth to nominate Governor and Railroad Commissioner. Col Prescott was nominated unopposed, while debate arose over President Hayes southern policy, with Chandler’s critical letter prompting cautious resolutions endorsing Hayes and reaffirming the Cincinnati platform. The body urged ballot access as a constitutional right and signaled a measured stance on Hayes while avoiding internal conflict.
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New Hampshire
Concord
Col
Prescott
W. E. Chandler
Hayes
Chandler
National Republican
State Committee
Mr. Chandler
Cincinnati
Republican Party
Amali Party
Interview with Mr Chandler on New Hampshire convention
The New York Herald interview covers Chandler's view of the Concord Republican platform. He explains the second resolution aimed to avoid condemning Hayes past acts, signaling support for future wise action while opposing explicit endorsement of southern policy. He notes caucus fears of factional bolts and praises New Hampshire Republicans for unity and concessions to secure victory.
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New York Herald
Boston
Chandler
New Hampshire
Mason W.tappan
Greeley
Political debate over presidential eligibility and congressional action
In Louisiana discourse, Hayes Packard logic is questioned about whether a tainted title implies power to unseat the President. Chandler rejects reopening the Presidential question and notes Democratic bargains with Republicans to avoid Senate action, predicting continued concessions to Southern Democrats to maintain office.
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Hayes
Congress
Chandler
Packard
Louisiana
Seard
Hayes Packard
Ummisblof
Two Pictures Reflect on North South Polarization
A New Hampshire Statesman excerpt defends Northern Republican equality while condemning Southern plans to repeal Reconstruction amendments. It argues the President must honor party principles and constitution, warning against deserting the party for personal gain amid wartime rhetoric.
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New Hampshire Statesman
New England
New Hampshire
South
North
Chisholm
Seaboard
Tidal Forces and Ocean Elevation Across Earth
The text explains gravity and tidal forces from Earth, Moon, and Sun. It describes how tides arise from centrifugal and attractive forces, why lunar tides dominate, and how spring and neap tides occur during conjunctions and quadrature. It notes continental effects and extreme tides in shallow basins like the Bay of Fundy.
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Earth
Continents
Antarctic
Bay of Funda
Local brief items note judges, fires, pardons and licenses
Judge Pearson is the first Chief Justice to die in office. A Bladen county man dislocated a shoulder after being thrown from a mule. Laurinburg fire losses run between 20000 and 30000 dollars. A deadly fire in Old Aunt Tena Clarkton, Bladen county, destroys much of the town. Requests for an authentic account of the famed proph etess. Rishton resigns Pee Dee Mills superintendency. King Phillips named successor. Rishton undecided on location. A. W. Howerton of Salisbury pardoned after embezzlement from mails case and returns home. Tabitha Ann Holton licensed to practice law. first woman licensed in the state. Holton, 22, a Guilford county native. Carloads of cattle and dried fruit shipped from Marion to Statesville on the same day. freight costs listed. Pinckney Loudermilk captures Catharine Walls and elopes with her after spurning parental consent. L. Beveily of the county reports killing two Berkshire pigs weighing 741 pounds total. Col. S. L. Patterson, noted Caldwell stock grower, owns two Berkshire and two crossed Berkshire and Essex pigs.
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Judge Pearson
David Lewis
Bladen County
Laurinburg
Hiedmont Press
Pinckney Loudermilk
Catharine Walls
Lucy
Joe
Flemming
Blue Ridge
Emancipation Day Reflections and Odd Local Tales
A Raleigh dispatch notes Dick Badger and Gov Vanier addressing a crowd on Emancipation Day and praising Black citizens. A Charlotte Observer correspondent reports a petrified body found in Hendersonville and reburied in the local graveyard. Also listed are chief justices of the North Carolina Supreme Court through history. A Raleigh wag recounts a New Year social mishap with visiting cards and market prices.
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A. L. Shuford
Dick Badger
Gov. Vanier
Releigh
Charlotte Democrat
The
Charlotte Observer
Asheville
Murray
Tennessee
Tfendersonville
N. C
Hendersonville
Sepreme Court
John Louis Taylor
Leonard Henderson
Thos. Ruffin
Frederick Nash
Richmond Mumford Pearson
Judige Pearson
Supremecene
Raleigh News
Rateinh Mundo
Raleigh
Weldun News
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the Wilmington Post
P, Canaday
Wilmington, N. C
Andrew Johnson
NEW Hampshire Convenvention
William E. Cnamdler Bays
Fitzsimmons
South Carolina
Inter-Ocean
Esop
Hasden
United States
Pees
Great Northwest
Cholli Hare
Sielin
A. David
Cor Front
Sdec
Bagi Mail
Ae Co
Portland
Maine
Srkmanst
Caraio Acentsi
XDIAS
Wilhington
Wriginl& Mkoy
Vandy
Ant
Gordes
Ainal Costin
Isle
Hragges
Leandis
Pope Dollae
Saaner
America
Vlemenber the Hen
Eave
Elle & McKoy
Lista Ant
Pep Teer
Vin
Searc A Tiamein Witanh
Mynesheng
May Io
WAL
Futri Nu
Caaties
Jacadre
Whae le. Cie
Oslbe
Eruits
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