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County Government and Political Strife Refocus in North Carolina
A Wilmington era newspaper column attacks Democratic and bourbon leaders, defends Col. Darby, and pushes for liberal party support. It accuses the Bourbon press of lies about Col. Folk and Clark, denounces corruption by W. Robbins, and urges unity among a multiracial electorate to back county government reforms and independent candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gol
George N. Folk
Supreme Court
Bourboin
Col. Folk
North Carolina
Congress
J. J. Mutt
Maj. Prige
Cula
Rhober
Johnson
Folk Staples
Cocke
Great West
Dr. Mott
Robbins
Wilmington Review
United States
Augustus M. Merriman
U. S. Senate
Z. B. Vance
Samuel A. Ashe
Raleigh News
Thomas Ruffin
Tuo
John Kerr
Buffin
Bourbon Party
North Carolin
Darby
Democratic Committee
Penitentia
Buarud Uf
Frank H. Darby
Benedict Arn Sd
Chrs. C. Clark
General Assembly
News and Observer
Col
C. Clark
Ment
Justles &c
Justis
Peace County
Echoul
Treasury
Seerserar
Gazette
Eystem
Democratn of the West
West