When was it published?

September 9, 1876 in Alexandria Gazette

Domestic News September 9, 1876

Alexandria Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Rev. J. W. Dungee, President Grant

Q: What keywords are associated?

Colored Democrats, Richmond Organization, Political Intimidation, Federal Troops, Reconstruction Politics

Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia

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What is this article about?

Richmond correspondent reports Rev. J. W. Dungee and fellow colored Democrats organizing vigorously in the city and state, with state protection or federal troops from President Grant promised if needed to counter intimidation by Radicals, scallawags, and carpetbaggers.

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COLORED DEMOCRATS.—The Richmond correspondent of the Petersburg Post says: Rev. J. W. Dungee and his fellow colored Democrats are fighting a good fight bravely, and they are proceeding to organize the colored Democracy of this city and State with a vigor that must prove effective. If necessary to protect Mr. Dungee and his compatriots in the exercise of their rights as citizens, the whole power of the State will be used, and that failing, President Grant will be appealed to for protecting bayonets. I see no reason why we should be afraid of the introduction of troops into the South as a means of intimidation. White men are not to be intimidated in this section, and the boys in blue would doubtless defend the negroes, who should, in their presence, revolt from the existing intimidation practiced upon them by their own race and the heartless combination of scallawags and carpet baggers. Perhaps the Radicals may be hoisted by their own petard in this matter of military interference with elections, and I hope they may be.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Colored Democrats Richmond Organization Political Intimidation Federal Troops Reconstruction Politics

What entities or persons were involved?

Rev. J. W. Dungee President Grant

Where did it happen?

Richmond

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Richmond

Key Persons

Rev. J. W. Dungee President Grant

Outcome

organization efforts proceeding effectively; potential use of state power or federal troops for protection against intimidation.

Event Details

Rev. J. W. Dungee and fellow colored Democrats are organizing the colored Democracy in Richmond and the state with vigor. Protection of their rights promised via state power or appeal to President Grant for troops if needed. Commentary suggests troops could counter Radical intimidation and lead to negro revolt against scallawags and carpetbaggers, potentially backfiring on Radicals in elections.