Turpentine and trade items in Wilmington Market Aug 21 1869
Wilmington market report from August 21 1869 lists turpentine at 3 for virgin and 250 for yellow dip, spirits turpentine sold in several lots, tar at 230 per barrel, and various prices for provisions, flour, meats, and commodities including candles, sugars, and lumber. Ripened by multiple participants, with No. 1 Pale turpentine noted and broad commodity pricing across spices, leather, and groceries.
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Witwington
N. C
Robin
Compass Troubles Baffle Duluth Surveyors
An Assistant Surveyor on the Town Site Survey around Duluth reports severe magnetic variation in the Lake Superior region. Variations shift from 11 to 17 degrees East, then to 30 degrees West before returning, with rock near the compass seemingly affecting the needle. The piece suggests solar compasses for surveying lands in the area.
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Duluth
Lake Superior
Parisian Flirtation Ends With A Clever Postal Trick
A Parisian and a friend discuss breaking an attachment discreetly. One method involves writing to the St. Petersburg postmaster for a Russian stamp to mail a letter from Moscow to Paris, then sending another letter to Moscow to trigger delivery. A simpler plan is proposed to tell the lady, I know all. Adieu. The sketch includes notes on idle Negroes and labor views from Southern papers and Rabbis Synod on religious authority and scientific inquiry. Southwestern Georgia reports its best Ugar crop since the war.
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Parisan
St. Petersburg
Moscow
Paris
France
Norfolk and Currituck Railroad Company charter granted
The 1869 public acts authorize Hodge Gallop and others to form the Norfolk and Currituck Railroad Company with powers to build from Powell's Point in Currituck to the Virginia line near Shingle Landing, to appoint a seven member board, and to contract and operate with other lines. ratified April 17, 1869.
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Nukfolk and Currituck Railroad Company
General Assembly of
North Carolina
Hodge Gallop
Alexander Owens
James M. Woodhouse
N. L. Walker
Thomas L. Sanderson
E. I. Walker
L. M. Bell
W. Griggs
Jobn Berard
William C. Mercer
Joseph W. Ethridge
W.D. Chadwick
H. G. Land
W. C. Stone
N. Sllampton
W. Balance
John Simmons
J. R. Lee
E Simmons
G Halstead
Col W Stockton
Norfolk and Currituck Railroad Company
North Carolina Railroad Company
Powell’s Point
Currituck County
Virginia Ine
Shingle Landing
Said
TMH Tuckasege and
Nantitala Turnpike Company
Tuckaseye and Nuntihaly Turnpike Company
N S Jarrett
J P Siler
Frank Eech
Mundex
A. D
Transylvania
Henderson
North Carolia
Enatt
Carteret
Craven
Hyde
Currituck
Tyrth
Robeson
North Caroling
Carterei
Tura
Ile Rat- Salut
General Assembly
Novii
Tscu
Specifications of sheriff fees and expenses
A historical list details sheriff charges for civil and criminal actions including summons serving, arrest and bail, prisoner transport, jail upkeep, feeding, bedding, fuel, fines collection, and court advertisements. Also covers jury summons, writ service, habeas corpus, and printer fees, with per-item charges and county allowances.
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EES
Fees and Fees of Coroners and Jurors In Historic Code
The article lists civil procedure fees including coroner inquest costs, witness attendance, and juror mileage. It details per day and per witness charges, plus county responsibilities and witness certification requirements for court proceedings and inquests.
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Civi
Stapter
Superior Court
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the Wilmington Post
Wilmington
Wilmington Market
Hleswax
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Cuba Bhd
Nova Scotia
North
Carolina
Tiunny Haas
Sebee
Umoue
Apple
Ely
N. Carolina
Cuba
Porto
Colo
Goshen
Western
Liverpool
Plare
OM. Navy
Tabacco
Columbus Sun
Suniels
Athens Republican
Synod of Jewish Rabbis
Israel
Georgia
Public Laws of
Rufus Galloway
Brunswick County
Neuse
Neuse River
Contentnea Creek
Court House
Lno
Notio
Code of Civil Procedure
North Carollna
Itere
Secretary of State
A & Penitentiary
Inn
Viking
Shloevill
Graybot
Couch Miner
Euterins
Trevarriot
Supreme Court
Witnerr
THE
Morning Star
Wilmington, N. C
WM. N. Bernard
Joseph C. Abbott
Wakhd
Ollner
G. Potter
J. Camerden
Potter & CO
Commission Merchants
New York
Philadelphia
Pac May Schoo
Cape Four
Smithville
W.G. Curtis
Port of Wilmington
Smiitavilly
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United States Internal Revenue
Second District
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Zares
GEO. Z
Front Street
Jure
L.A. Wary, MU. C. Bailey Welmeng'tpon
Maciune Sliol
LSO
Sid Collier
Vrout Stret
Miarket Street
Wilmington, N.C
Buri
Hart & Bailey
Proprietors
GEO
Justin Store
George Myers
Li Anid
Myreks
Acgnt
Msi-Us
Geo. Zvrench
South T St.-Upstair
Swilmington
Skunha of
Treasury
Amag Pines Srt Stevenson
Robeel
COPA
RTNER
L. G. Katus
U.C. Hatch
M Fillatch
Hatch
EotestCy
U. U. Latch
Ferry St
South Front Street
James H. Carraway
May
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