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Newspaper
Wilmington Post
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1879
Page
2
The Wilmington Post notes Gov. Vance resigns effective February 5 and Thomas Jarvis will become North Carolina’s governor. The paper also discusses pension funding debates, anti Bourbons control in state offices, and national issues including China policy, a proposed public health bureau, and fiscal outlook in a changing year.
The editorial argues the Governors debt figures are disputed and a broader settlement with bondholders is needed. It urges nonpartisan fiscal action, warns against repudiation, and supports a State Board of Assessors to equalize taxes while preserving credit. It also notes the deaths of Dr. Henry Linderman and the presidential career of Gen. James Shields.
Senator Caldwell defends North Carolina ports with a judicious railroad system. The piece attacks lateral lines feeding Charleston and Richmond, a Raleigh & Augusta Air Line extension toward Charlotte, and a Greensboro to Ore Knob route. It discusses the Carolina Central’s aims and the need for fair port protection.
Senator Caldwell laments state favoritism toward out of state railroad schemes and urges a Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railroad charter from Wilmin gton to Ore Knob. He recalls historic delays in North Carolina road charters and warns against Virginia and South Carolina projects overshadowing local interests. He cites agriculture reports noting rising cereal production and self sufficiency efforts in the South, with mixed crop fortunes and political commentary on 1880 prospects.
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