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Newspaper

Wilmington Post

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1881

Page

2

Colored convention urged for North Carolina rights

A long reader notes piece discusses a planned North Carolina colored convention urging equal party patronage and office access. It cites leaders like James H. Harris and John C. Dancy, calls for decisive action, warns against bulldozing, and stresses unity and prudent debate ahead of the convention.

Ion James H. Harris Jos. E. O'Hara Geo. W. Price, Jr George L. Madson John C. Dancy James C. Price Stewart Ellison James W. Hood Capt Johns. Leary I. B

Remarkable Decision in Lingalnton Court Term

Judge Eure presides over Lingalnton Superior Court spring term with ex Judge Schenck retired for suspected higher pay. A key law question arises over whether an affray or assault and battery can be tried in any court. The clerk notes uncertainty about the future measurement of will and fate of the case.

Eure Lingalnton Schenck

Recounting the End of the Civil War and Appomattox Honor

The article reflects on 1865 and the surrender at Appomattox with Grant and Lee, noting veterans returning home, the joy and sorrow of peace, and the long process of reconciliation. It contrasts northern celebration with southern hardship and lauds Grant and Lee for exemplary conduct and private life behavior after the surrender.

Lee Grant Appomattox

Federal Appointments in North Carolina Spark Debate

A Raleigh era editorial critiques federal appointments in western and central North Carolina. It accuses many alleged candidates of lacking Republican support, recalling past efforts of Ike Young and Garfield era campaigns, and argues for merit over mere proximity to victory. The piece emphasizes experience and loyalty as keys to leadership.

North Carolina Ike Young Garfield Arthur Buxton State Hancock Jarvis Carolin Republican Party Lis Maten Col. Young Earl OF Stafsbury K G Victoria Institute Philosophical Society of Great Britain Adelphi Terrace London America

Union leaders urge harmony to save the party in crisis

A fervent appeal argues that Garfield should be respected and nominations confirmed while urging Senator Conkling and Cabinet members to end their quarrel. The piece stresses party unity to prevent harm to the Republican brand and calls for rapid reconciliation and confirmed appointments.

United States Garfield Senator Conkling Judge Robertson New York Robertson

Bate Board of Medics Stamiers Savem North Carolina

A dated entry from May 8 1881 records the Bate Board of Medics Stamiers Savem in North Carolina with a brief official notice.

Bate Board of Medics Stamiers, Savem N.C May Sth

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