Masterly oration honors Confederate hero at Wilson address
A.summary of Ransom’s praised oration on Davin Wilson highlights patriotism and reconciliation. It notes praise from Joseph Daniel, calls the speech liberal and national, and urges building a monument to honor the South and its history while urging peace and unity. It covers wartime context, numbers of soldiers, and rebuilding efforts.
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Davin Wilson
Josephus Daniel
Daniels
Hodges
Wilson
Washington
Spofford
North
South
North Carolina
Nash Street
First National Bank
A. N. Daniel's
J.T. Walls & Son
Hickory Glowing Tour Guide Praises Mountain Town
The Mirror proprietor extols Hickory as a premier mountain town with unanimous local support. He lauds The Inn hotel the Claremont College the Opera House and the wagon factory as standout features urging a summer stay for visitors from lowland areas.
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The
Mirror
Hickory
College
Claremont
Vassar
Worthington Speech on Civil War Pensions Echoes Through Time
In dusty files we found Col Worthington’s 1885 Legislature speech on pensioning Confederate soldiers. It was printed in state papers then and reveals enduring sentiments, though space prevents full reprint.
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Col. Worthington
Baylus Cade Renounces The Progressive Farmer Editorship
After a patient study of the Sub-Treasury bill Baylus Cade declares enactment would harm the nation and especially agricultural interests. He cannot support the measure and resigns, saying the Alliance sentiment conflicts with his views and another editor should lead the paper aligned with Sub Treasury supporters.
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Baylus Cade
Treasury
Death of Hon. John M. Moring Powerful North Carolina figure
Pittsboro mourns the loss of Hon. John M. Moring a prominent citizen and former legislator. He served many years in the Legislature and in 1879 was Speaker of the House renowned for parliamentary skill and impartial leadership.
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John M. Moring
Pittsboro
North Carolina
Loyers
House of Representatives
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Wilson Mirror
Henry Blount
Geo. W. Blount
Little Republic
Col
Worthington
Wilson Collegiate Institute
A. Branch
J. C. Hales
A. P. Branch
Parry Mfg. CO
Indianapolis, Ind
Kentucky Wacon Manufcturing Company
Cener
Southern
Louisville
Castoria
Sam
J. T. Walls & Son
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