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Newspaper
Wilmington Post
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1878
Page
2
The Wilmington Post denounces southern Bourbon supporters for welcoming expelled Republicans and the liar Anderson into their fold. It blasts their eagerness for alleged falsehoods used to gain office, predicting the Bourbon party will become a party of jail-birds if such ties continue.
An 1870s commentary criticizes North Carolina politics as a degraded democracy, noting fusion of Whig and Democratic elements, internal feuding among leaders like Schenck and Merriman, and a volatile climate that may liberalize public discourse. The piece predicts a shift toward livelier politics and less rigidity in party rhetoric. It also mentions a Senate seating dispute in South Carolina and a commission initiative on Pacific railroads.
The text outlines Democratic figures arguing over caucus fairness in selecting a U.S. Senate nominee, detailing Governor Vance and Senatorial rival A. J. Merriam as well as party leaders Cal Averas and others. It describes pledges, withdrawals, and posturing to influence the nomination and preserve party harmony amid accusations of rigged procedures.
The narrative recounts a heated caucus and roll call amid Gov. Vance and Judge Merrimon's contest for the United States Senate. It describes party loyalties, shifting votes, and a pledge to honor a nominee while considering integrity and the Democratic Party’s history.
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