Impending State Debt Consolidation Act Published
The Wilmington Post notes the General Assembly's act to compromise and consolidate the state debt. It discusses partisan reactions to veto threats over appropriation bills and foreign-object amendments, arguing presidential power remains negative and warning of removal grounds if expansion of the army is mandated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Congress
House
Senate
Agement
Democratic Congress
Repeal of Federal Election Laws and Negro Suffrage Debate
The article argues the nation nears a perilous era as Democrats move to repeal federal election laws. It critiques party tactics, fears disruption of government, and cites veto and funding dynamics. It then discusses negro suffrage, citing Blaine, Lamar, and other figures, and recounts postwar southern codes denying Black rights, noting harsh restrictions in Mississippi South Carolina Louisiana and North Carolina.
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Potomac
Mexico
Congress
United States
Democratic Party
House of Representative
Senate
House
Baltimore Gazette
Hayes
Commons
England
India
New York
Connecticut
North American Review
Blaine
South
Lamar
U. S. Senate
Stephens
Georgia
Wade Hampton
South Carolina
Montgomery Blair
Maryland
Hendricks
Indiana
Vlacks
Andrew Johnson
Confederate States
Hampton
Mississippi
le Sissll
District Court
Louisiana
North Carolina
Wilmington
Raleigh
New Berne
Fragmentary political remark on Democrats and negro enfranchisement
A clipped excerpt condemns Southern Democrats for opposing negro enfranchisement and claims they pretend to be Leon’s allies while denying him full voter rights. The text presents a historically charged critique and suggests political manipulation.
Fatal duel in Capitol Treasurer's office ends in death
Telegraph account describes a deadly encounter in the Capitol Treasurer's office between Edward Cox and Colonel Robert A. Alston. Cox mortally wounds Alston after a pistol duel sparked by dispute over Gordon’s convict lease. Alston dies after severe wound. Cox in critical condition amid public anger.
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Capitol
Edward Cox
Robert A. Alston
Alston
Cox
Colonel Alston
Georgia
Washington
Alstons
Carolina
General Gordon
Atlanta
Gordon
J. W. Walters
Cheries Howard
Vox
Walters
Tresssurer
Nelms
Lston
North Carolina Plan to Compromise State Debt
The General Assembly enacts a program to issue new 30 year bonds at 4 percent interest to replace prewar and postwar state debt. Eligible old bonds and certificates may be surrendered for exchange at 25-40 percent of principal based on origin. Taxes from professions and liquor levies fund interest payments, with bond exchanges and cancellations overseen by the Treasurer and state officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lereby
Pee Dee Herati
Dem
General Assembly of
North Carolina
Assembly
General Assembly
Chatham Railroad Company
Williamston and Tarboro Railroad Company
A. D
Board of Education
Western North Carolina
Chatham Railroads
Williamston and
Tarboro Railroad
Western
Coalfield) Railroad
Literary Fund
Wilmington, Charlotte & Rutherford
Raleigh
Secretary of State
Superintendent of Public Instruction
South
Rma
Territory
Tellwoop ZeLhs Davis & Co
Philadelphia
District Court of the United States
Cape Fear
Abraham Weill
Wilmington
New Hanover
Fayetteville
N. C
Wm. A. Guthrie
Stee J. B. Hill
No. L1 North Front Street Wilmington Notice
No L1 North Front Street South of Purcell House and No T South Front Street Wilmington W C. None but the cost experienced work men employed in this establishment 47 Manufacturers of Tonics Hair Oil Cologne Renovators Dyes Beautifiers etc April 12 tf.
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North Front Street
Purcell House
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the Wilmington Post
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the Herald
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Enneng
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Mulrry and 6Th Streets
W.H. Gerken
Zell’s
Just
N. Jacobi
South Front Street
Organs
Mason
Jiamlin
New England
Burdett Organs
Heinsberger
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May
N. Greenwald
Virginia
Dee
Market Street
N.C
Parker & Taylor
Fairbank
Front Street
Wilmington, N
Wilmington & Weldex
Ofrer
Ano
DAY Mail
Walmington
Weldon
Lasvye
Expréss
Wilmington Brow Street
DIOP
SIAM
Tarboro- Branch - Road
Eax Roa Y
Sie Bay Ling
Richmond
Richmond, S
John
Divine
Folumbia
Gasia Rr, Company
Winurmerox
Mail Thain
Florence
Wilmin
Vido Alu Ou
Night Express
Tran,sii
Columbia
Flemington
Whiteville
Fair Blu
Marion
Timmonsville
Furmter
Eastover
Wilming
Flore
Augusta
Mbeyond
Wimington, Ra
Charleston Sud Augusta
Joan F. Divine
Carolina Central Rail
Way Company
No. 1
Hamlet
Charlottea
Charlotte
Wuntington
Shelby Division
Asere
Shelby
Lis A
Rne
W. Q. Johnson
Wilmington, W. C
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