True Inwardness Of Judge Merrimon Appointment
In the postwar era a crafty method by enslaved mothers to punish delinquent children is recalled as Democrats attack Gov Jarvis over the Merriman Supreme Court vacancy. The piece accuses the governor of courting nominees and alleges Judge Fowle’s civility to a congressman shows political disloyalty, while praising the judge as a powerful figure opponents fear.
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Merrimon
Gov
Jarvis
Supreme Bench
David
Robinson
Merriman
Judge Schenck
Richmond and
Danville Railroad
Guv. Jarvis
Major Andrews
Judge Merriman
Manning
Ashington
D. C
Eprroz
North Carolina
Atate
Claes
Judge Bennett
H. Dockery
Joussus Green
Judge Fowle and the bourbon faction in revival era politics
The piece recounts Judge Fowle turning against rivals after the Civil War, highlighting his shifts from Whig origins to Union loyalty and later alignment with southern interests. It criticizes election intrigues, denounces the Jarvis faction, and links Fowle to a broader critique of party machines and Bourbon influence. It then discusses the Ohio defeat, tariff relevance, and antebellum liberty, urging resistance to prohibition and defending personal freedoms.
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Judge Fowle
Whig
Union
South
Cassiuses
Bourbon Party
Fowje
Bis
Barticep
Crminia
Bourbon
Jarvis
Coser
Ieasos
Ohio
North Carolina
Sherman
Moonshiner Tactics Revealed by North Carolina Correspondent
A North Carolina correspondent describes illicit whisky sales along roadsides. The account details a roadside barn, a tense exchange, then a buyer placing money while a woman signals secrecy. The report mentions firearm risk and a company name tied to the scene, with garbled references to figures and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Tye Pearce
Wealth, tariffs, and political attacks in a 19th century expose
The excerpt discusses a tariff plan to boost revenue by taxing cotton imports, warning it would lower U.S. manufacturing and harm farmers. It criticizes the Machine party for avoiding debate and portrays aggressive campaign tactics. It cites census wealth figures claiming the United States as the wealthiest nation with high per capita wealth and labor shares, contrasting Britain and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Great Britain
Great Britanns
Great Britan
France
Labr
Locheville
Monest Politics and Ventilating Rooms Reflections
A 19th century column critiques political corruption and party machines urging voters to reject dishonest leaders. It contrasts modern abuses with historic figures and calls for individual conscience over blind party loyalty. The piece shifts to medical advice on room ventilation from the London Lancet and ends with a humorous Confederate War reminiscence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Lancet
Thijs
Why the Minister Had Thick Skin
A humorous anecdote recounts Rev Dr S visiting a parishioner’s barber shop. The minister’s thick skin is highlighted by a blunt barbering remark and a quick, witty exchange reflecting on church life and public persona.
Verdict in Shields Sitton murder case sparks debate
In a Western Carolinian style reflection, readers argue the Shields murder verdict amid claims of seduction of his sister, noting doubts about motive and calling for equity with clean hands, while pondering whether the killer should be judged as a murderer in this contested case.
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Shields
Sitton
Court of Equity
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