Presidential veto grounds shake Democrats in 1879
The Wilmington Post notes President defends the Constitution against coercive legislation and warns Democrats amid veto objections. It cites Corbin refuting charges against D. T. Jin for Utah Chief Justice and predicts legal battles over election cases. It analyzes Reconstruction politics and southern disenchantment with federal policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Hampton
Butler
D. T. Jin
Utah
Corbin
Senate
Sas Carolina
Morover
Lim
United States
South Carolina
Report on Raleigh Insane Asylum funding and abuses
The document reviews Dr. Grissom’s report on the North Carolina Raleigh Insane Asylum for 1879. It highlights 278 patients, 62,000 dollars appropriated, 223.02 per patient yearly, and a push to cut funds to 90,000 for the current year. It argues underfunding harms inmates and condemns legislative negligence and mistreatment amid rising costs elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grissom
Raleigh
Board of Directors
Anathor
United States
Raleich
Tobacco Yields in Madison County Reported in Transmon Region
The Asheville Citizen records tobacco yields from nine acres in Madison County. Noah Corn from four acres earned 560 dollars, J Ellington two acres earned 484.44, L Taylor two acres earned 197.20, and Mr Gwaltney one acre yielded 312.24 for a total of 1,553.88. The writer notes Mr G used deadening tongs on his crop and calls them a success in maturing the leaf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
Madison County
Noah
J. Ellington
L. Taylor
Mr. Gwaltney
Vicksburg Mixed Convention Urges Labor Contracts and Equal Rights
A Mississippi Vicksburg gathering of white planters and leading Black men calls for a contract system between laborers and landlords while affirming constitutional equality for the colored race. It urges fair elections, condemns liens on crops, and appeals for good faith to prevent Exodus and maintain order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Vicksburg
Kansas
Northwest
United States
Jivzelved
Garrick and Violette Affair and Military Bill Veto Record
A fragment recounts Garrick’s love misadventure with Peg Wolflington and Macklin, then Garrick’s marriage to Mademoiselle Violette, a danseuse tied to aristocratic confidences. It shifts to President Hayes vetoing a military interference bill, defending historic executive power to enforce laws at elections and warning against state favoritism.
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Garrick
Peg Wolflington
Macklin
Poote
David
Mademoiselle Violette
Maria Theresa
Violette
David Garrick
Davy
Olive LoGan
Harper's Magazine
Wacsuingtor
United States
House of Representatives
House of
House
Union
Congress
Washington
Jefferson
Lincoln
Pennsylvania
Jackson
South Carolina
Gowen
Routherford B. Hayes
Judge Dick Delivers Bible Lecture During Statesville Court
During the late term of the court at Statesville Judge Dick delivered a lecture on the Bible.
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Statesville
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