Unity in North Carolina Republicans Urged Amid Party Strife
The Wilmington Post argues the North Carolina Republican Party lacks leadership and cohesion after mismanagement and internal feuds. It calls for reorganization under national leaders, especially Grant, and asks all Republican papers to unify and strengthen the party to defeat the Democrats and restore integrity.
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Republicans faulted for 1878 defeat in 4th District
In a partisan remark the writers urge Republicans to acknowledge failure from Cal Young’s actions and insist Republicans should not be trifled with. They express belief Cal Young harmed his party and cast blame on those responsible for the November 1878 defeat.
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Northern uprising seals rebuke to Southern violence and the Republicans
A sweeping North enshrines Republican gains across New York and other states, signaling a broad moral and political rebuke to Southern intimidation. The article notes wins by the GOP, calls out aggressive tactics in Louisiana Mississippi and South Carolina, and contrasts Republican versus Democratic standpoints on ballot rights and currency. The piece also discusses Waddell and Russell as district choices amid shifting voter support.
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Russell's Election Avoids Personal Feud and Bitter Attacks
The late election was noted for lacking unpleasant personalities. Candidates Canaday and Waddell drew little public debate during the campaign. When Judge Russell appeared as the sole Republican candidate, discussions stayed on public acts and avoided personal rancor.
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Fragmented 19th Century Political Rhetoric from Stratford
Extracts from a speech by Willis E. Chandler in Stratford New Hampshire criticizes party pledges on free ballots and human rights. He alleges Southern election intimidation and declares Republican majorities would falter under unfree actions, citing 1876-style violence and coercion.
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Carpetbagger accusations spark partisan fire in North Carolina
A heated extract defends carpetbaggers and labels northern settlers as victims of slander while detailing bonds to natives and Democrats. It cites several named Carolina figures and notes congressional delegation results with Democrats leading eight to two against Republicans and Greenbacks.
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Raleigh
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Republican Gains Across States Signal GOP Momentum
The report highlights Republican victories nationwide with gains in New Jersey New Hampshire Rhode Island Connecticut and Maryland. It notes large margins for governors and increased party majorities in legislatures and Congress. Rumors also surface about factory suspensions in Steubenville Ohio and widespread mine slowdowns amid weak markets.
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