Clergy and lay leaders greet President-elect on January visit
A group led by R. B. Elliott and D. A. Straker of South Carolina with Henry E. Curry of Texas and Bishop J. W. Hood met President-elect on January 11. Elliott delivered an address introducing the visitors, Hood read a message from the AMEZ Church bishops, presenting that over 500000 Christians expressed confidence in the incoming President.
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Woodford’s South lecture shapes views on land and race
The piece reviews General Woodford’s New South lecture, citing his 1879 Southwest visits and Kemper county trial observations. It notes his claim that postwar whites and Blacks increasingly own land, with many counties showing sizable Black landholdings, and argues he frames education and voting rights as essential to Southern progress while affirming white political control.
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South’s Future and Rights in Reconstruction Era Debate
A debate over voting rights and southern progress dominates the discussion, arguing that black enfranchisement will occur with time and that education and gradual development of agriculture and industry will secure the South’s prosperity. The piece cites leaders, a ceremonial tribute to Joseph R Hawley, and a sensational religious tract alleging mass murders in the South, signaling tensions in postwar policy discourse.
Colored Delegation Seeks Rights From President Elect Garfield
A South Carolina Texas Georgia and North Carolina group meets President-elect Garfield in Cleveland on January 14 1881 to press for full citizen rights in the South calling for protection against violence fraud and intimidation and urging federal action including education reform and appointments.
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North Carolina General Assembly Debates and Bills
The North Carolina Senate and House convened with routine readings and committee reports on proposed laws. Debates touched on prohibition, divorce, elections, county commissioner meetings, patent protection, and taxation, while members urged measures on process service and railroad fares.
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