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Newspaper
Wilmington Post
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1881
Page
2
The item lists the Gladstone backed Irish land bill passing Parliament by 110, reports on Emigration projections and steamship routes, and mentions White Star ship Republic passengers. It also notes remarks by President Lincoln’s widow illness, and a Chicago Journal reflection on 1884 politics and the Garfield era.
The article surveys global coinage and U S gold coinage through 1880 with figures on doubles eagles eagles and half eagles. It cites the rise in smaller denomination coinage and total gold in circulation since 1879. It also notes Frederick Douglass's new North American Review article on The Color Line and promises full publication.
A dramatic note from 1881 reports Roscoe Conkling and Thomas C. Pratt resigning from the U.S. Senate amid a quarrel over the New York New York collectorship. The letters claim a clash with President Garfield over Robertson's nomination and stress Senators must answer to their states and consciences.
Telegrams from Albany report the Republican administration bloc backing only senators loyal to the administration. Secret meetings by Conkling faction members and petitions opposing ex senators mark the day as factions align around Garfield ally candidates amid posturing and signatures in New York and Albany.
The May issue reports widespread banker support for extending registered five percent bonds at three percent, with $21 507 500 notifying the Secretary of desire to convert. It notes a July 1 1881 option and limited capacity for extensions. Also covered is a Treasury decision on sampling imports, deeming certain woollen cloth samples valueless and liable for duty adjustments, clarifying merchandise value criteria.
From St. Louis May 15 a telegraphic report states the convention adjourned to meet in Chicago in August. The committee reports 50 000 members and a 500 000 dollar treasury. Resolutions condemn English rule in Ireland and endorse the land movement led by Parnell Davitt and Dillon. They urge American divisions to send five percent of funds to the National Land League in Ireland.
The University Normal School announces a nearly completed faculty featuring Prof. Henry E. Shepherd as superintendent and lecturer, Prof. Alexander Melver in mathematics and English, and Prof. Julius L. Tomlinson in English and geography. Miss Jane I. Long will lead a model school for Chapel Hill children and teach reading and elocution. additional instructors cover arithmetic, algebra, physics, drawing, vocal music, and languages.
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