Record #:

19597

Author(s):

Boyd, Julian Parks

Abstract:

Tension existed between the ruling class living in the colonies and the authoritative Crown throughout the early history of North Carolina. The sheriff became a key figure in the political struggle of the colony because of the administrative and punitive powers granted his office. The article reviews the various roles of sheriffs in colonial government and how this could exploit both the ruling class families and the Crown.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 5 Issue 2, April 1928, p151-180, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History, Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775

Record #:

19598

Author(s):

Ketcham, Earle H.

Abstract:

Continuation of an article appearing in January 1928, details the highly politicized debate concerning a constitutional amendment to establish voting districts which raged on from the end of the War of 1812 through the 1820s. The historic documentation of the debate concerning this amendment within the state is reprinted in this series of articles.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 5 Issue 2, April 1928, p204-223, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--Politics and government--1775-1865; Voting--History

Record #:

19599

Author(s):

Corbitt, D.L

Abstract:

In this installment, documents pertaining to the 1788 Hillsboro Convention are reprinted. The convention met to discuss the Federal Constitution which the state did not ratify until November 21, 1789.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 5 Issue 2, April 1928, p224-244, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--1775-1865