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Wilmington Post

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1881

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In a lengthy local election and criminal court discussion, readers see debates over poll procedures and voter access, county jail fees, and proposed changes to criminal court structure. The piece notes sheriff detectives breaking up moonshine activity and argues for a six county Criminal Court Circuit to reduce taxes, with emphasis on Democratic alignment and procedural duties.

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Controversy over Holden disabilities and court reform rhetoric

A spirited discussion in the current General Assembly centers on removing Gov. Holden’s disabilities. A committee is named without dissent to consider the issue, while critics denounce the prior court actions as unjust and demand accountability for the Criminal Court and related county spending in North Carolina.

General Assembly Holden Lmpeadywell Epresenpatin Cooke North Carolina M. E Glueridge NM. E Committee On Prohibition WS Wyolden Messrs Carter Manning Rose Bledsoe Holton Blaisdell Grainger Day Rowland Bingham and Brooks Siruswick Committee On Education Hicks Fearon Committee On House OF A

North Carolina General Assembly Proceedings Snapshot

Fragmentary record of the North Carolina General Assembly actions with House and Senate bills, readings, and committee motions. Mentions bills on watercourses in Cabarrus County, oyster farming in New River Onslow, railroad incorporation, prohibition petitions, and local taxation measures.

Cabarrus County New River Onslow County South Atlantic and Ohio Railroad Company York Newland Mesra Avett Rockingham Andhuaser Senate Rutherfordton Eaves Davidson Committee On Prohibition Henderson County House

Wilmington News Briefs Mix Local Notices and Travel Plans

Local items report interments at Pine Forest Cemetery, marriages, and license activity. Notable: Admiral Cameron’s party visits Raleigh and plans a southern tour, Beaufort hotel manager Benjamin Ly Merry acquires Purcell House in Wilming ton with aims to boost southern hospitality, and Rev. Rogers Martin urges prayer for the prohibition movement. Also covered are Burns, Norment and Wardell reps in Raleigh, a City anecdote on the Purcell House transition, and ship arrivals for January.

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