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Newspaper
Wilmington Post
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1875
Page
4
Letter from Judge Fowler argues against calling a constitutional convention, saying it would be unwise and harmful. He notes historic precedent, favors legislative amendment, and questions current political justification. He weighs proposed changes on judges' tenure, voter eligibility, and poll tax effects.
A speaker expresses dissent on constitutional changes from 1568, arguing against a people’s convention and retention of county courts. He warns of a Republican push in 1876, voter suppression, and fears about judges and county commissioners being elected by people, with emphasis on North Carolina’s political role and potential federal overreach. The text discusses election security acts, penalties for voting obstructions, and anti intimidation measures tied to the Fifteenth Amendment.
An act to enforce citizens rights to vote regardless of race color or servitude status. It requires state and local officers to provide equal opportunity to qualify and vote and to remove barriers created by local laws or regulations.
Analysis shows receipts of 362 barrels of around a mixed turpentine product with 300 casks sold at 37 1/2 cents per gallon for Southern packages. Turpentine receipts total 1 707 barrels with 1 000 barrels strained at 1.55. Other items include 100 barrels turpentine with varied prices and 23 barrels tar with steady market.
Ships arrive and cargo details reported for Fayetteville ports including Juniper Hurt Wave Northeast and Dixie. Listings show captains Skinter Worth Robinson Maddison and others with corn cargoes 2000 and 1200 bushels. firms like C G Parley & Co Bb F Mitchell & Son involved. Cleared vessels include Juniper Wave Northeast and Dixie with consignments to Smithville and Africa trade routes.
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