The victor in the end was the Minstrel faction led by carpetbagger Elisha Baxter over the Brindle Tail faction led by Joseph Brooks, which included most of the scalawags. The dispute weakened both factions and the entire Republican Party, enabling the sweeping Democratic victory in the 1874 state elections.
Creamer potatoes can be boiled, baked, fried, or roasted and are excellent as side dishes or for use in potato salads, soups, stews, and casseroles. The common use is for the potato dish known as creamed potatoes, which cooks the potatoes in a cream sauce with peas and onions.
1 Place in a large bowl of cold water as you're slicing. 2  Drain potatoes thoroughly, removing any excess water. 3  When oil reaches 320 degrees, submerge the potatoes in the oil.  Working in small batches, fry for 2 to 3 minutes until they are pale and floppy.