Hood charity trust and political squibs in 1880 Wilmington
The Hood land charity for Gen Hood’s ten children totals 10 963 dollars with 10 500 invested in U S bonds. The Concord Register forecasts Democratic defeats in Cabarrus and Stanley counties amid pro Republican newspaper strategy. Western railroad talks, Howe’s Third Term advocacy, and public views on presidential term limits fill this regional dispatch.
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Hood
Gen. Hood
United States
Democratic Praise for Sherman cited by West Virginia Senator
Washington correspondence notes Senator Davis of West Virginia praising Secretary Sherman as wise honest and capable. He admires Shermans integrity and judgment and believes his treasury leadership rivals Hamilton and Gallatin. Davis, a steadfast Democrat, says Sherman would make an excellent president.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Davis
West Virginia
Sherman
Treasury Department
Alexander Hamilton
Albert Galatin
Opposition to a Third Term in American Politics
The piece argues against a Third Term, noting presidents after Washington who left office after four years, and citing Howe’s North American Review. It claims the people show sound judgment by not extending any presidency beyond eight years and notes near-unanimous House support for the precedent.
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T. C. Howe
Wisconsin
North American Review
Howe
Washington
Mount Vernon
John Adams
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
Andrew Jackson
Martin van Buren
Abraham Lincoln
Gen
Grant
Springer
Iwinvis
United States
Jackson
Harrison
Taylor
Lincoln
Popular Voice
House of Representatives
Prosperity Among the Colored People in New Hanover
Sheriff Manning compiles tax appraisals showing 877 colored residents own property in New Hanover with 232 530 dollars in value. Holdings include 71 719 acres across Wilmington Cape Fear Federal Point Masonboro and Harnett areas, totaling 232 530 dollars.
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Manning
New Hanover
Wilmington
Cape Fear
Federal Point
Harnett
Masonboro
J. S. Leary
Halifax
Cumberland
James E. O'Leara
Massifax
Cumberland County
Fayetteville
Mahone in Virginia Politics and Presidential Fallout
National observers weigh Senator Mahone s future stance after his Republican backed rise. The New York Times notes his rise from humble origins to railroad power and political kingmaker status shaping Virginia politics and possible aid to Republicans in the coming presidential race.
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Senator Mahone
New York Times
Washington
Virginia
Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio Railroad Company
Grand Trunk
Norfolk
Bristol
Tenn
Mr. Mahone
Walker
Mahone
Manmore
Old Dominion
Withers
United States
Kemper
Holiday
John W. Daniel
United States Senate
John Sherman for President Endorsed in Public Service Tone
A historical call favors John Sherman for President praising his broad statesmanship and justice. The document extols his record, loyalty to country, and readiness to govern without party malice, pledging support across races colors and former conditions of servitude.
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James Russell Lowell
St. James
Charles Lowell
John Lowell
Harvard
Suffolk Bir
London
Coluins
Jon Sherman
Toache
John Sherman
United States
Exodus Echoes From Goldsboro As 5000 Leave State
A Weldon News correspondent reports about five thousand negroes leaving the state this year under the exodus wave. Those who reached Indiana write they are well and earning $1.00 to $1.50 daily, and they say their departure helps, not hinders. If such letters keep coming from the west, many more may follow.
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North Carolina
Raleich
Q. M. McGhee
Mr. Richards
Georgia
Josep Jaques
Western Railroad
Co. R. ¥. McAden
Col Rembaugh
Louisville
Atlanta
Great Southern
Cincinnati
Mr. Best
New York
Paint Rock
Ississippi
North
the Observer
Goldsboro
Indiana
West
Weldon News
Hair’s Vegetable Sicilian Hair Re Newer Endorsed
A medical authority endorses Hair’s Vegetable Sicilian Hair Re Newer, claiming its intrinsic merit drives its general use. The endorsement highlights the product’s perceived effectiveness and accessibility to consumers seeking new remedies.
Maine Crisis Deepens as Fusionists Clash With Regulars
The Maine affair unfolds with the Supreme Court ruling for the regular government. Governor Davis asserts control as fusionists face illegitimate authority claims, guards block access to the Capitol, and a Senate and House meet to set state business while fusion members argue legality. Packages of events include militia orders, seating disputes, and claims over the state seal, with Ger Garcelon and other figures involved in a chaotic scene.
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Davis
Maine
Cwaar
Xerxes
Hannibal
Wellington
Napoleon
Washington
Grant
Augusta
Caesar
Stanton
Maine Nowa
Supreme Court
Senate
Congress
Montgomery Guards
Portland
Lynch
Legislature of
Capitol
Messrs
Hill and Moulton
Rafter
Benner
Supreme Judicial Court
House
Union Hall
Old Pillsbury
Iris
Mr. Partington
Ike
Jusinn House
Sawyer
Garcelon
Report on Agriculture Department's timid standing and potential
The piece reviews Geo. William G. LeDuc's agricultural report, urging stronger Congressional support. It highlights the department's small budget relative to its vast tasks, including pest control, crop statistics, livestock diseases, seed distribution, and forestry. It argues farmers deserve a fully equipped agency to advance national wealth.
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Rocky Mountains
Congress
Morse
Washington
Baltimore
Chief Ouray Proposes Massacre Solution Across Ute Lands
Chief Ouray says he cannot deliver the Indians tied to the Meeker massacre but can hire them killed. He suggests moving White River Utes to Utah and Uncompahgre Utes to Grand River Valley Colorado. Colorado delegates favor separation to avoid war, estimating a spring conflict could cost Colorado ten million dollars.
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Ouray
Meeker
White River
Colorado
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Egypt
Kansas
Nebraska
Kelly
Hugh
Stlf A Wan
Portsmouth
O. Blade
Grace
B. D. Morill
Princess
Chestnut Streets
Abbasy
Jane
Brest
Jancy Lear
Agrusan
Uaxe
Geneva
Chicago
Mentivel
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Washington Street
Inventors’ Agency
Sentinel
Chicago Express
City Press
American Stockman
Hiongren Bros
So. Clark St
Chicago, Ill
Miller, Wagner
Ambdenstock
St. Clark St
Unt
Orde
Caslovue
Inventors Agency
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Kinsman
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