These latter were popularly known as "carpetbaggers," and as a class were mere birds of prey who came here for plunder.
"School History of North Carolina"
John W. Moore
This venerable institution, which had given education to many men of renown, was taken in hand, and, with a new management and a new faculty, made up of carpetbaggers and unsuitable native North Carolinians, re-opened its doors.
"School History of North Carolina"
John W. Moore
The other Federal departments were in similar difficulties, and at last women and "carpetbaggers" were appointed.
"The Sequel of Appomattox A Chronicle of the Reunion of the States, Volume 32 In The Chronicles Of America Series"
Walter Lynwood Fleming