A Plea Against Cheat at the North Carolina Polls
A Wilmington era-style broadside attacks Democratic candidates in Duplin and Wake counties. It denounces Stallings and associates for white supremacy, claims Republicans seek civil rights while enforcing social rights, warns of poll tax changes to disfranchise voters, and urges voting against a constitutional convention to curb homestead protections.
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Stallings of
Duplin
North Carolina
Stallings
Think
Rev
Amedeon
Enem
Conventios
Relief of Fayetteville and vigilant polls warned
The Fayetteville relief effort is defended against misrepresentation of 17 000 rations sent by Gen Abbott to Cumberland. The piece condemns fraud in elections, cites Ku Klux methods, urges watchful poll officers, and warns of possible prosecutions to secure a free North Carolina vote. It also discusses naming the nation, arguing United States should be called America or American.
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Fayetteville
Acete
Abbott
Wilmington
Buxton
Uckle
Jorge Duxton
Cumberland
New York
Ku Klux
National Law
Albany
Iran Monthly
Chiladelphia
United States of America
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Western Hemisphere
America
Europe
Alley
Western North Carolina Address on Taxation and Representation
Western NC Allied voters issue a critique of taxation without direct popular representation in the Senate. They argue property should not dictate political power and condemn indirect taxes as unrepresentative. The letter warns of feudal aristocracy and urges reform to shield the people from wealthier property holders. It also notes opposition to Legislature elected judges and fears corruption and party control over office.
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North Carolina
Senate
Ariel
Ineterest
New York
Epeone
Vaime
Debate on electing state officials and constitutional reform
A lengthy discourse argues replacing legislative appointment with popular election for judges and several state offices. It condemns the current method of selecting Justices of the Peace as a farce, notes powers over taxes roads and county governance, and calls for constitutional amendments to allow voter choice for key roles including Secretary of State, Comptroller, Treasurer, and Lieutenant Governor to preside in the Senate. The piece cites figures like John Tray Bynum and Calvin J. Webb among signatories.
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North Carolina
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