Public money and private interests linked to a constitution
The piece argues that past practices of using public funds for private gain harmed the economy and government. A return to constitutional simplicity is urged, with time and discussion seen as keys to resolving disputes. It highlights the danger of a moneyed power influencing politics and harming equal burdens and benefits. The author warns of increased taxes and appropriations from such a system.
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Lew Ina
Government banks aid for public finances urged
The piece argues government operations benefit from bank aid on equal terms with private capital, warning against government dependence on banks or attempts to control legislation. It cites banks resisting irredeemable paper issues, praises the Treasury and Post Office reports, and notes figures on post roads contracts and expenditures.
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Ios
United States
Thuy
Hierowia Py
Navy
Wilbaioldis
Alba Regie
Veneta
Deeratas
Athena
Ross
Atic
Bullen
Fish Shipment Arrives by Rail From Wilmington
The mouth of Cape Fear River fish were bought in Wilmington on Sunday, then transported by Wilmington Railroad and express stages arriving here early Monday morning.
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Cape Fear
Wilmington
Inquest Rules on Negro Man Found Shot Near Road
An inquest was held Saturday in Martin County on the body of a negro man owned by Mr. Thos B Thompson. The verdict stated he died from a gunshot wound fired by unknown person or persons.
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Martin County
Thos B. ‘Thompson
Notable Public Documents From Ro and Stinty Honours
We are indebted to the Honorable Ro Strange and Hon. Edw Stinty for several interesting public documents. Their contributions highlight ongoing legal and civic matters relevant to local governance and community affairs.
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Strange
Edw
Stinty
Assault on life of governor described in torn article
The piece recounts a violent attack on the governor, detailing a stone thrown at his office window on a Saturday night. It notes the assassin’s view from a drawn cabin and the close miss that could have killed him, with political malice implied and calls for justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GPU
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Seliek
Ian
Public Domain Proceeds Divided by State Populations
A historical resolution argues that proceeds from public domain sales should be divided among the states by federal population. It condemns current administration waste, excessive federal spending, and calls for Senators to represent voters and Governors to present the resolutions to state legislatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Department
Congress
Senate of the United Laws
Union
Yarrishturg Accounts Report No Arrangement Yet Made
Accounts from Yarrishturg indicate conditions were quiet with no arrangements effected yet. Local officials noted no formal steps or plans finalized despite reported queries and conditions remaining orderly.
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Yarrishturg
Bank Dividends Declared by Three Banks in The South
The Bank of the State declares a 5 percent dividend on capital stock while The Merchants Bank of Newbern issues a 3 percent dividend and The Bank of Cape Fear proclaims a 5 percent dividend for the listed months.
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Bank of the State
Merchants Bank of Newbern
Bank of Cape Fear
Strange Alaska Cat Described In Rocky Near Hunt Report
A fragmentary notice from the Takboko Press recounts hunters killing a large animal near Rocky. The creature is described as a three foot seven inch catlike beast, weighing about thirty nine pounds, with a yellowish brown coat and distinctive whiskers. The report mixes garbled text with local event notes and a political column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werner
Gordy
Feservens
Unclear fragmentary report from Nashville dispatch
A fragmented Nashville telegram notes uncertain arrivals and pricing details with references to Kentucky and South Carolina ports. The text is incomplete and difficult to interpret, with scattered figures such as 666 and 00 and mentions of parks and locations.
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Iayes
Kentucky
Carolina
Nocrolk Markirty Doe 3. to 124 cents, Corn, 87 to 83
Fragmentary OCR entry notes corn price shifts and hog round figures with unclear names and numbers. Readable items include cents and mixed figures, but missing clear context or events.
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D. Konte
Petersburg Market Snapshot of Prices and Terms
Petersburg market report dated December 18 notes commodity pricing and trades including crude oil crop, corn and hay with figures such as 450 and 444 cited for old and new values, and mentions a holy relic round and a pony price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Hirlite
Washington Market Dogs and Prices Brief
Washington Market items include dogs for four, pentine, mew dip, S925, Ou and Serape listed with 31 00 Tar St Sp. WN
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tar
Local Notice of Judicial Appointments and Departures
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a county setting naming a magistrate once esteemed, with references to Macau Coal and a person named Letis A. Cherry. The text hurries through roles, county ties, and a departure or resignation, but details are unclear due to damaged source.
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Aparday
Avis
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General Assembly
Mir Rayner
UPA LP
Phares
Allele
Wii
Euler
Weber
Witiess
Takboko Press
Wietubany
Pliner
Seer
Mir
John JT
Bryan
Chainsan
Meesis
Jones
Ivy Ab
Willis
Ila
Woods
Ity
Fc Temibovtani
Hugh
Willian
Cumberland
Willer
Aeoue
Cineinnath
Tenneseee
Aliju
Park
Tiamue
Merly
Aia
Macau
Letis A. Cherry
Tarhoran
Norris Tract
Pepsy al Fom & Fo Tau Sleres
Tyree
Grangeville School
Meas Lantrence
Athege
Oittiens
Trentier
Ty Paul Duane
Bey
Ree
Lee Lurereinee
Joshua Loree
Conroyd Ladze
Miter Willengman
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