Supreme Court retirements and political notes in Wilmington
Justice Swayne delivers final opinion and plans resignation effective soon with Stanley Matthews named as possible successor. Reports on Hoke mine at Chapel Hill enhancing local property value. Secretary Sherman proposes funding bonds and certificates with specific terms. Election contest in Alabama highlights ballot irregularities and partisan tension. Senator Lamar supports honoring General Grant with national independence while endorsing Logan’s broader plan amid sectional concerns.
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Swayne
United States Supreme Court
Stanley Matthews
The
News and Observer Anys
Hoke
Chapel Hill
Grant
Lamar
Iijiciu
Ilo
Logan
Emenirus
Dividing Dakota Territory into Dakota Lincoln Pembina States
The text outlines a proposal to partition the Dakota Territory into three new jurisdictions: Dakota, to include Yankton and Sioux Falls with rich agricultural lands. Lincoln, a mining-focused territory including the Black Hills. and Pembina, spanning the Red River valley to the Canada line. It suggests the three new states would exceed many current states in size, with Pembina marking the northern rail route and Dakota itself expanding westward toward the Missouri and beyond.
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Dakota
Texas
California
New Mexico
Connecticut
Delaware
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Maryland
Mississippi
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Lincoln
Black Hills
Wyoming
Northern Pacific Railroad
Pembina
Red River
Canada Line
Missouri
Obie
Attica
Bailalos
Judge Rayner Cabinet Pick Sparks Northern Southern Hope
An editorial in the Washington World praises Judge Rayner and argues his Cabinet selection could unite Republicans and Southern Democrats. It notes his long career from Congress at 31 to a respected legal mind and his incorruptible honesty, appealing to both regions.
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Washington World
North
South
Judge R
Senator Harrison Talks Cabinet Speculation in Indiana
The Herald's correspondent quizzed the Indiana Senator on cabinet plans and Indiana representation. Harrison dodged specifics, predicting a possible compromise candidate after March 4, noting no firm stance and uncertainty about a cabinet role. He hinted at ongoing state political maneuvering and a Pennsylvanian contest.
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Indiana
Fen
Harrison
Tippecanoe
Phunny Phellon
The
Herald
Cassese
Senate
McDonald
Pennslvania
Tor
Indianapolis
Secretary Sherman on Refunding Legislation
Secretary Sherman told the Senate Finance Committee his views on the refunding bill. He warned Congress to heed his guidance, citing past success in reducing interest and restoring specie payments. He doubts a three percent short term bond can be floated and backs his reasoning with supporting facts.
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Sherman
Senate Committee On Finance
Treasury
Secnetary
M. S. Tribune
Finance Committee
Senate
Congres
Public School Funding and Colored Cadet Debate
The article discusses reform of North Carolina public schools with longer terms and higher funding, the abolition of elected county school officials, and a County Superintendent position. It also covers congressional reports on colored cadets at West Point, criticizing equal access but noting ongoing social challenges and calls for taxation to improve education.
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Alamance Glanery
North Carolina
Board of Visitors
West Point Academy
Garland
Phillips
Edmunds
McKinley
Felton
Nater Edmunds
Whittaker
Eis
Legislative Dots and Bills in the State Assembly
The text notes a $1200 yearly income for a stepfather at Osrolina, a $500 tax on drummers hired out of state, and renewed gerrymandering efforts. Senator Scott proposes convict treatment inquiry, while a fence law in New Hanover would cost $790 to build and $140 annually to maintain. Gen. Imboden bills a Wilmington to Granbery Iron Works railroad toward Cincinnati.
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Bujinidé Vale
Osrolina
Dorich
Scott
New Hanover
Gen. Imboden
Wilmington
Granbery
North Carolina Factoids and Political Circles Rise
North Carolina reports 1060 cotton looms and 27708 spindles in state mills with 3428 workers, about half Georgia’s. United States totals reach 230223 looms and 10921147 spindles. Raleigh hosts the State Grange on February 1, while Prohibitionists woo Raleigh for a statewide ban. New arrivals and visits to Mentor and Cleveland surface, with Gen. Harrison and Gen. Woodford in town and Edwards Pierrepont meeting with Garfield supporters.
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North Carolina
Georgia
South
Massachusetts
United States
Raleigh
Bishop Hood
F. A. A. York Masons of
Col
Masonic Department
Star of Zion
Wilmington
W. J. Best
Alexander
Asheville
Ben Harrison
Indiana
Good * Speed
Mentor
Stewart L. Woodford
Gev. Garfield
Edwards Pierrepont
Cleveland
Heauyee
Gen Garfield
Uprising and Resistance Compared Across Lands
The article discusses historic uprisings against colonial powers, noting taxation as a central grievance and comparing Basutos resistance in South Africa to a broader pattern. It cites missionary W. J. Havin on moral grounds and references parliamentary laws tied to enforcement and colonial punishment.
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Africa
South Africa
W. J. Ttavin
Baspolls
Lettee Persuasive Letter From New Kent Calls For Protections
A reader from New Kent urges Raleigh lawmakers to protect the ignorant and misled, proposing laws to compensate witnesses and challengers in elections and suggesting scrutiny of election duties. The letter critiques payment refusals by county commissioners after a Point Caswell to Burgsw election, and notes local merchants improving business.
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Point Caswell
Burgsw
Board of Commissioners
Nous Cerrone
Raleigh
United States of America
North Carolina
Washington City
Fanporn
New Kent
North Carolina Senate considers civil and criminal reform measures
The General Assembly of North Carolina Senate discusses bills to change Superior Court times for Johnston Onslow and Carteret counties. Other proposals include repealing 1876 77 laws reducing criminal costs and authorizing aid to local railroads. The chamber also reviews a felony related medical ethics measure and charter amendments.
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Clarke
Johnston
Onslow
Carteret
Scott
New Hanover
Apies
Piedmont
North Carglima Railroad
Impre
Senate
North Carlos
Count of Native and mixed groups by North Carolina counties
A fragmented list assigns numbers of Indians and Half-breeds to multiple counties including Buncombe Cherokee Mecklenburg Moore Jender Rane Ashe Caldwell Camden Carteret Cravee Graham Jackson Macon Pitt Rutherford Swain and others. The OCR reads show inconsistent spellings and scattered totals, reflecting a census style tally by county and group.
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Buncombe County
Cherokee County
Mecklenburg County
Indiana
Moore County
Jender County
Rane County
Ashe County
Caldwell County
Camden County
Carteret County
Cravee County
Graham County
Jackson
North Carolina Railroad Sale Investigation Report Delayed
The House committee on corporations reports on the resolution to investigate the sale of the Western North Carolina Railroad. The Senate debate notes consideration of taxing labor and the potential effects of influence on the turpentine districts. The report finds no compelling evidence to justify a thorough investigation and cites that contracts were paid into the Treasury.
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The
Granville Railroad Company
Committee On Corporations
House OF Representatives
Western North Carolina Railroad
House
North Carolina House Debates Rail Bill 286 Passage
The North Carolina House discussed and advanced Bill 286 to expand the Coastal Railroad route with Fayetteville and Florence connections. The measure, after several readings, passed and was ordered engrossed for further action in Wilmington with local commissioners and aldermen present.
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Wilmington
Polantic Coast Railway
Fayetteville and
Florence
Prohibition Petition and Legislative Proceedings in Columbus County
Petitions from Columbus County residents seek liquor sale prohibition within three miles of Macedonia Baptist Church. The Senate discusses various bills including Tax Levy and private laws repeals, with amendments debated by committee members and representatives from different districts.
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Folpsiee
R. Richi
Oelain Citidems
Columbus County
Macedonia Baptist Church
Columbus
Richardson
Ae Tocker
Memei
Kockingtem
Lisitle
Alec
Crajen Coset Levy
Parpae
Nave Senate
Willaeee
Wilame
Reypperspebe
Wideman
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the Wilmington Post
JOSEPH C_ ABBOTT
Wilmington, W. C
Suspey Monnxg
Tan
Pa Strobach
H. A. Herbert
Alabama
Dividing Dakota
West
Kenneth Rayner
Garfield
Col. O H. Shocker
Wilmingwea
3. C
Minnesota
Nebraska
Nevada
Carolina
State News
Po Rete
Becker
Wilminga
the General Assembly OF North Carolina
Sprail
Ometal
Nath Alamance
Nes
Caswell
Chatham
Uae
Granville
Joe
Gaston
Henderson
Aed
Jones
Owe Ms Tal
Ian Wals
Son
Writ
Montgomery
Aspen
Ales
Pitt
Mussi Richmond
Ruth
Ivania
Wilkes
Yadkin
New Nape Ie
Cywnel
American Legion of Ilavor
New Hapover
Dorteh
Moms
Stoye, Portch
Cunningham
Spears
Benator Scott
Caroline
Teese
Bill Poin
Eapeeseresin Heeler
Abscaons
Anpenlad
Berka
Vrmnsarch
Toe — Rates
Santen
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