Historical Newspaper: The New Regime: The Lights of the Legislature
Subject
Robert C. DeLarge
Title
Historical Newspaper: The New Regime: The Lights of the Legislature
Date
03/11/1870
Type
Historical Newspaper
Description
Note: See 3rd column, 3rd paragraph re: De Large.
Chronicling America features a March 11, 1870 article from The Charleston Daily News newspaper on newly elected members of the United States House of Representatives from South Carolina. The article presents a physical description of Robert Carlos De Large - a wealthy mixed race Republican Congressman (R-SC) from Aiken, South Carolina representing the Second District. The writer remarks on De Large's appearance, demeanor, and perceived influence. The writer also notes, "He has a thorough contempt for a large number of his associates, and abuses them roundly whenever he feels in the humor."
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Chronicling America features a March 11, 1870 article from The Charleston Daily News newspaper on newly elected members of the United States House of Representatives from South Carolina. The article presents a physical description of Robert Carlos De Large - a wealthy mixed race Republican Congressman (R-SC) from Aiken, South Carolina representing the Second District. The writer remarks on De Large's appearance, demeanor, and perceived influence. The writer also notes, "He has a thorough contempt for a large number of his associates, and abuses them roundly whenever he feels in the humor."
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Publisher
Library of Congress - Chronicling America (The Charleston Daily News, SC)
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“Historical Newspaper: The New Regime: The Lights of the Legislature,” Project Reconstruction, accessed September 17, 2024, https://projectreconstructionus.com/items/show/900.