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Newspaper

Wilmington Post

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1880

Page

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Wilmington Post Adverts and Maine Fusion News

The Wilmington Post advertises its class rates and notes a request for space. it praises a Black lawyer from Cumberland County and discusses Maine fusion politics. It reports Garcelon, Chamberlain, and the Maine Supreme Court actions, the bogus legislature, and the Bangor to Augusta telegrams with Republican gains and fusionist retreat. The item ends with a note on Massachusetts sleigh fashions.

Maine Supreme Court Garcelon Gen. Chamberlain Augusta Garce~ Joun Gen Chamberlain Uorum Smith Bangor

ITEMS OF INTEREST. VARIED NOTIONS AND POLITICAL NOTES

A cultivated writer notes daily surroundings refine perception. Mississippi Senator Lamar is in critical condition with vertigo and possible paralysis. Col. W. E. Martin of Edenton is dead. Reports say over 1,000 eastern Mississippi blacks have left for the North in three weeks. Mississippi legislature caucus remains without a U S Senate nominee after many ballots. Garfield praised Thurman in Columbus as a great Ohioan. Charles O Cannge of New York backs Grant. A submarine telegraph line scheme aims to link western Mexico to Buenos Ayres via Central and South America for daily mail from the region. Kellogg’s expose of Spofford’s affidavits is charged as dishonest political discourse. New York plans a World's Fair in 1883 surpassing prior efforts. Goldsboro trail reports lies about criminal treatment. The Mail counters with facts and names.

Lamar Mississippi Col. W. £. Martin Edenton U. S Garfield Mexico Central America Ecuador Peru Chile Bolivia Buenos Ayres South America Aa Arell Asia Louisiana Kellogg Spofford New York Goldsboro Trail Wayne County United States Ordnance Agency Houston Greene Streets P.O Aeny Arsenal Frank Arsenabolis Taneieunetes Ind Kennel le Pikesville Arsenal Rock Island Arsenal Ill St. Louis Arsenal National Armory Mass Washinrsenal D. C Wateryist Arsenal N. Y Watertown Arsenal Connecticut Delaware Maine Maryland Massachusetta Michigan New Hampshire New Jersey Pennsylvania Rhode Island Virginia Sta Arsenal San Antonio Atseee Texas Alaska Arizona Colorado Dakota Idaho Indian Montana New Mexico Utah Washington Wyoming Ordnance War Department Aoe Department U. S. Ordnance Agency P. O. Box Isll Crispin U.S. A Ord Cormanding

Sherman the Strongest Man for the Presidency

The article extols John Sherman as the undisputed money man behind resumption and postwar prosperity. It credits his financial genius with reviving industry, creating employment, and inspiring national confidence under a Sherman administration.

John Sherman Sherman Cirolinian

Maine fusionists spark legislative crisis warning

The Kennebec Journal argues the lower house union is illegitimate with 74 voting, short of a 76 quorum, risking a nonbinding, mock Legislature this winter. Talbot may hold the Speaker seat but lacks legal election. Without a quorum no taxes or appropriations, government stalls, and critics urge ending the alleged conspiracy. Also noted is Ireland’s bog land peat potential spanning about 2.8 million acres across a seventh of the island.

Maine Kennebec Journal Augusta Legislasste Talbot Ireland

Wilmington News Snapshot January 1880 Highlights

Postal and maritime notes mix with local items from Wilmington. Mentions best tobacco offer, farming, church and hospital plans, canallike projects, rail and telegraph improvements, and various local deaths, births, and incidents. Includes a sheriff tax settlement, a jail break attempt, and a deteriorating ship incident near Cape Fear. The compact roundup preserves names, dates, places, and local concerns in period tone.

Sale of Obsolete and Unserviceable Ordnance

An official notice announces the sale of obsolete and unserviceable ordnance. Details outline eligibility, bidding procedures, and the deadline for submissions. Prospective bidders are advised to review cataloged items and comply with disposal regulations.

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