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Newspaper
Wilmington Post
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1882
Page
2
A 1582 Wilmington political broadside promotes the Liberal ticket for Supreme Court and Judges and Congress. It urges farmers merchants and workers to vote Liberal to oppose bourbon intolerance and race prejudice, warns Moore county voters to register, and attacks protection and the Democratic platform with inflammatory calls.
Report from Duplin county notes strong local enthusiasm for a new medicine claimed to cure cholera. Observers heard a well to do man and a farmer say it could fatten hogs and improve meat quality. Morris reports 1 000 packages sold with agents statewide and many other ventures cited as Duplin grows prosperous with McMillans steering growth.
In North Carolina the coming election is billed as the first chance for working men to elect representatives who will stand for local self government and equal treatment. Liberal candidates are criticized as unfit, with accusations of misused funds and flawed campaigns tied to Dr. Mott and Republican money flows. the piece cites a letter from the Attorney General praising prosecutions of election fraud and promising enforcement.
The Duplin county Republican convention held in Kenansville approved a permanent organization and credentials, praised Mr. Middleton for a speech, and endorsed Liberal candidates for register of deeds and county treasurer. It denounced mixed race schooling and urged unity with Republicans while urging white voters to back their county ticket in November.
Major Charles Price spoke to an estimated 1500 to 1800 Democrats and Liberals at the old market house on Monday night. Hon. 2. L. Russell introduced him and criticized Democratic tariff policy while Price delivered a calm two hour address, urging unity beyond party lines and praising humane aims. Republican and Liberal county committees stood with dual vice presidents and secretaries, with Sheriff Manning coordinating the event.
In Wilkes County a heated talk centers on party loyalties and expected votes. The speaker argues that Cook cannot win votes and accuses him of aligning with liberals to influence county magistrates and committeemen. Voters are urged to choose between competing factions.
Officials report in several counties poll holders were appointed by county commissioners lacking literacy while Republicans’ recommended men were ignored. The matter is before Federal courts as a possible conspiracy and indictable fraud in official duties. Citizens urged to support competent appointees and address improper selections.
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