Wilmington Market Prices Report from October 13 1860
Wilmington North Carolina market report lists turpentine sales 196 barrels Virgin and Yellow Dip at 260 per barrel and Hard at 150. Rosin 430 double gallons changed hands at 275 and 387.1. Tar 125 barrels at 225 per barrel. Cotton small sales about 24.5 cents. Fresh pork and beef prices noted. Butter beans, green peas, corn, onions, and other produce show varied rates. Poultry and eggs priced. pears and apples listed with multiple values.
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Willtxmertos
N. C
Svea
Wholesale prices and goods listing
A dense price list shows wholesale rates for beeswax molasses rum and various provisions. Included are blanks and partial figures for flour, oats, rice, fish, hogs, hams, bacon, tobacco, and liquor items with numerous quantities and units, reflecting a chaotic early market catalog.
Nasby recounts domestic sacrifice in Civil War era
The speaker mourns torn from home and family during the war. He recalls his wife doing laundry while he earned little, the rupture of domestic life, and his claim that abolitionists and others owe him the home and support his family lost after the separation. He laments the personal cost of the conflict.
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Nasby
Jane
Democratic Liberty and Ku Klux Tyranny in South Carolina
A Charleston Mercury editorial denounces Southern Democratic claims of oppression while recounting a Sumter county Ku Klux Klan intimidation against David G. Robertson for trading with Black customers. The piece argues the so-called liberty of a ruling minority has long oppressed the poor and that a strong, equal-rights government ends their tyranny.
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Democratic Party
South Carolina
Sumpter County
David G. Robertson
Charleston
Wisconsin Forest Growth Act Sparks State Inquiry
The Wisconsin Legislature considers creating a three member commission from the State Agricultural and State Horticultural Societies to study forest destruction and growth methods. The panel would report back in detail next session with findings on moisture, climate effects, public authority, experimental methods, road belt planting, substitutes for wood, and practical growth guidance for forests and trees.
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Wisconsin
State Agricultural Society
State Horticultural Society
Pam
Miscegenation Claim Ties Estate to Richmond Fatalities
Prominent Richmond citizen William O. George dies leaving an estate near 250000. Relatives of Caroline Jackson allege a 21 April marriage and seek succession, claiming her and their children, once slaves, are heirs despite George’s manumission. Court action in Hastings proceeds as details emerge.
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William O. George
Richmond
Mr. George
F. F
George
Democratic Party
Twelve Dresses Gift to Empress by Lyons Chamber
The Salut Public of Lyons details twelve dresses presented to the Empress by Lyons Chamber of Commerce. They were displayed in the building’s grand hall, drawing the Empress’s admiration with a white silk brocade gown resplendent in Pompadour styling. The piece describes color depth and delicate movement, noting sixty shades and a fine light weave.
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Lyons
Chamber of Commerce
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the Wilmington Post
Wilmington
Wilmington Market
Matton
Dundee
Cuba
Bacon
Nova Sco
N.O
Eas Co
Northern
Enue Rice
Carolina
E. I. Rice
Foyer Eastern
Ae Tau
Thomas Carlisle
Msan
T. Carlyle
Isis
William Donovan
Washington Chronicle
Fish
Spain
Grant
Washington
Don” Cameron
Cespedes
State Department
Napoleon
Miscorg
Clifford House
North Front St
Segars
Eee Ode A. Clifford, i
Purcell House
J. R. Davis
GLOBE
Granite
Brock, & Webb
V i Link
A. D
Geo.d. Flack
Jan
Qhort
J. A. Gray
THE
Morning Star
Wilmington, N. C
WM. H. Bernard
Ional
Freedman’s Savings and Trust
Congress
Banking House
Pennsylvania Avenue
19Th Street
Washington, D.C
Wilmington, W. C
Dock Street
United States
Geo. R. French
Chimn
Benjamin Dure
WM. Whittlesy
First National Bank
W. H. McRary
H. Coaprovary
D. WalLace
Murray
Epwim E. Burruss
Asa K. W
Wm. Larkins
H. M. Bowarx
D. Wallace, Jr
TS Bank
South Front
Exchange Corner
L. A. Hart
Mo.c
Bailey Wilmington, Iron and Copper Works
Machine Ees
Alte
Front Street
Market Street
Hart & Bailey
Philimwe
Taal
Lawnenon
J. J. Lawrence
M. D
Nonroix
Phate
Fey
Peles
Alr Atioteeries
NEW York Weekly
Tue
Peore
Pln Jeunnar
Stee
New York
America
Europe
N. Y
Street & Smith
Fulton Street
Maine
Californiania
Morocco
Byrox
Moone
Boxas
Jon
Tennysons
Strance
Arker & Co
Summer St
Boston
Mass
Lst
Ca Fear
Visi
Smithville
W.G, Tis
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