Outsiders stir Mecklenburg and Cumberland politicking in 1882 letters
Letters from Richland Onslow and Cumberland counties discuss the Warsaw Convention and Democratic prospects in North Carolina in 1882. Contributors criticize outsider candidates, praise George M. Rose, and defend native Democrats, citing local loyalties and district interests in the Second and Third District races.
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Richland
Onslow County
N. C
Ad Acksonian Democrat
FAYer Trevil_e
George M. Rose
Cumberland County
Wharton
J. Green
Mr. Rose
Mr. Green
Rose
Green
Cape Fear
Cumberland
Wharton J. Green
Congress
Warren County
Old County
Warsaw
Gamberland
Campaign appeal for William P Canaday coastal improvements
The piece urges Liberal-Republican candidate William P Canaday to represent the coast in Congress. It calls for extensive harbor and river improvements from Wilmington to Moore county, coastal lights and life saving stations, a Fayetteville US Court, and funding for education. It credits Canaday with advocating Cape Fear river navigation and tax relief benefiting farmers and merchants.
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Congress
Beaufort
Newport River
Hatteras Inlet
New River
Wilmington
Cape Pear
Moore County
Moore and Harnett
Upper Fear
North East
Wayne County
North Carolina
Duplin
Pender
Lislington River
Black River
Waccamaw River
Fayetteville
United States
United States Court House
Hatteras
Wm. P. Canaday
William P. Qanaday
Cape Fear River
Democratic Party
W. P. Canaday
Cape Fear
William P. Cavaday
Hyde County
New Inlet
William P. Canaday
William P
Republic
How magistrates are made in county appointments
A detailed critique of how Justices of the Peace are chosen in counties. It outlines Democratic and Republican procedures, showing favoritism towards relatives and allies, with examples of how a Democratic representative or county committee influences appointments. The piece warns of corrupt practices and cites unrelated weather and public notices to illustrate broader state issues.
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Justices of the Peace
Generl Assembly
General Assembly
Coke
Justice No
Board of Commissioners
Avay
Political pitch in North Carolina on education and race
In a lengthy Raleigh era article the author attacks Democratic Bourbon rule in North Carolina, arguing it blocks education for the masses to preserve white political power. He praises Republican ideas on public works and schooling, urges state reform, and warns against Bourbons using state jobs to maintain influence. The piece cites national policy, voting, and a recent case in Caswell County.
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Republican Party
Europe
Wildiogton
Apa
North Carolina
Enyas
Kadena
Ansum
Caroling
Tdi
Legisla Aba
Pioneers of went old times and new democracy
Fragmentary dialect ramble contrasts old aristocracy with a new republic, urging unity and courage. It references denatured identities, distant places like Denver and Wilmington, and evokes political awakening among young people amid stirring social change.
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Elisabethtown
Bia
Walt
Leaniog
Chile
Yoong
Denver
Wilmington
Cabana
Liberais
Oneaees
Democracy
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the Wilmington Post
P. Canaday
Wilmington, N. C
Burpar Moarning
Liberal
Raleigh
Oliver H. Dockery
Richmond
Supreme Court
George N. Folk
Caldwell
Superior Court
Pool
Pasquotank
John A. Moore
Halifax
Frank
H. Darby
New Hanover
W. A. Guthrie
L. F. Chuchill
Rutherford
William P, Canaday
Litzancron
Sreaigurout
Democrat
Cungre
W. B. Kitchen
Ubat
3D Dist
Evon
Cos Bowers
Mace
Nashville
Bason
Gerolisa
Tate Sa
Republican Pany
New York
Meciante
Publicaes
America
Jonovichs
Casa
Dusfort
Point Caswell
Sam
McKay
Jill
Patty
Ada
Rowe Ting
Chas
Klein
Pereuher
Tal
Smithville
Commercia
Joan Werner
James UM. Parbaway
Smith
C. Craft
Feey
Parlor Suise
Tablam
Sour Chains Bed Stead
Bureaus
Walmetands
Wauvers
French Bros
Peet
Sy Srbuy Ponrn
Adrian’ & Vollers
Ames
Fyafipagpele and
Enperter
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