Public Wrongs and Cuba Privateer Case Illumines Law of Nations
The Wilmington Post discusses the Cuban privateer case before the commissioner in Wilmington. It argues the Republic of Cuba is not a recognized state, so detention of Capt Higgins’s vessel may not breach international law. Cites the 1818 act authorizing seizure of vessels in American waters and compares to the Florida episode.
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Walt
Western Hemisphere
United States
Cuba
Bos
Goust
At -Wailmington
Republic of Cubs
Higgina
Republic of Cuba
Smithville
Florida
Nassau
Jess
Mobile
Higgins
Alabama
Election I follows Republican strength under Grant
The piece lauds Republican victory led by Grant and Geary, with Hays and Cox from Ohio and Indiana, praising Democratic defeat. It notes Geary re elected Governor of Pennsylvania and cites upbeat results in Ohio Indiana Iowa and Nebraska. It recalls Pennsylvania 1870 race data and Grant’s lower vote in the following month.
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Grant
Ulysses
Geary
Pennsylvania
Hays
Cox
Ohio
Democracy
Keystone
Indiana
Iowa
Nebraska
John W. Geary
Agn Packer
Ovefdot
Erik
H. W. Willemson
Pershing Ohto
B. Hays
G. Pendleton
J. CO. Leon
T. J. Godfrey
L. Day
Warn
F. B. Pond
John F. Hartranft
Charles E Boyle
General Grant
Thackeray and political prose in nineteenth century critique
A reflective essay discusses Thackeray through a critic's eye, noting his beauty and courage as a writer while revealing bitterness and social satire. The piece compares Becky Sharp and Barry Lyndon, then shifts to U S political notes, Sen Oliver Lineway's defense of Mississippi finances, and a forecast of shifting power from East to West with representation trends.
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Shack
Ikes
Thackeray
Middle Temple
New England
Congress
Western States
England
New York
Newersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Labor reform voices resound in conventions and leagues
The text lauds Labor Conventions Reform Leagues and allied groups as signs of growing labor unity across the country. It notes conservatives oppress the laboring classes yet promises redress through public support for reform. It criticizes legal professionals and praises a fearless Republican press in the South exposing abuses by concealers and urging accountability.
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Reform Leagues
Victorian era opinions on Stowe Byron and politics
The piece cites the New York Times on Mrs Beecher Stowe and Byron, notes Geary versus Asa Packer, praises fiscal restraint under current administration, and mentions emigration funds and debt reductions. It casts light on 19th century editorial tone, political alignment, and public morality debates. The text references Mr Geary, Mr Packer, Boutwell, and British literary figures in a political context.
Terse 19th Century Clippings on Finance, Politics and Society
A compact column aggregates political rhetoric, finance warnings, and international notes. It references the debt contract demand for coin, Spain, Prussia, and Germany, plus local clerks and courtly moves. It mentions the Wilmington Journal and Star, Hearth and Home pricing, and satirical political opinions.
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Germany
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Waldron
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Hearth and Home
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Marie Antoinette
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Bloomingdale Asylum
H. T. Helmbold
Drug and Chemical Warehouse
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Howard Association
Philadelphia
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Board OF Alder- Men
Benjamin Durfee
Edge
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Wilmington and Weldon Railroad
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Raleigh
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Market Street
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James Dagan
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Porters Neck
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Isaac Wells
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C. P. Moore
Caswell Township
O. G. Parsley
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Heparte
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Superior Court
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State OF North Carolina
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New Hanover County
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Enoch Johnson
Franklin Township
Melton Lee
Black River
James H. Chadix
Wm. H. Payne
M. L. Tuyton
Sarah Atkinson
H. C. Cassidey
R. L. Harris Mington
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W. J. Price
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County of New Hanover
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Noyland 2
J. W. Schenck, Jr
New Hanvover County
Higbee
South Front Street
Vanamringe
U. S. Internal Revenue
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New Hanover
Duplin Co
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F. G. Moore
Water
Princess Streets
Sheppersons
L. Davies
Monteith and McNulty
Monteith
Lamb Publishers
Supese Testruction
Algxep Williams
Giate Deene Raleigh
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