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WILMINGTON, N. G, FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 18,73
VOL. VII.
NO. 28
Sljc tfucniuo Post
...j . very altcruoou except Sunday.
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wv Editor
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: " driest ion or matters relating to the
j. ;'artincnt to the Editor.
r:tondeucc solicited from our friends
J ''ar-Vot the Sc, on topics of genc
,' political news and reports ol
'cireci-inY desirable.
brV ADVERTISEMENTS
IJlTsTBrokerage Office,
. , i,, of sample constantly on hand
-l .mirttrs aud mauufaclnrers in
F
' mark -.
rrirtlons of merchandise, orders
V; l!.iwU'-d ;uid telegraphed promptly.
, .n,li-e ouht and sold in this
T n er from buyers solicited, and
ill h.ivn nroiunt at-
.ii ..c r:.h Durr liases negotiated.
: 1-er vou wih to buy or sell, commuui
;ud ofttu with your local
Mvi-cluiiidise and Produce Broker.
181 tf
DART
SOUTH l llONT ST.,
Hater Sleam and Gas Fitter?
and dealer In
arousal aud Galvanized Iron Pipes,
Bra., Cocks, Valves, Gas Fixtures,
and all descriptions of
-IITINGS FOR STEAM, WATER
AND GAS.
"--icular attention paid to ntting up o
COTTON MILLS,
with Steam, Gas and Water.
lis-u
INSURANCE
I itt VNI KIRK INSURANCE LAN BE
" i-tfcciwl at the lowest current rates in the
jillowiag responsible Coiupanies, on ap-
NEW YORK LIFE INSURVML
COMPANY, Assctts J),000,0U0
J. A. HYKNF., Gen'l Ins. Agt.,
MPERIAI. F1KK INSURANCE
' COMPANY, of London, Assetta
jy,wo,ouo, Gold
i-F.KT WESTERN FIRE INSUR
CK COMPANY, New Orleans,
etis 5o,UH
kVkMVILLK KIKE INSURANCE AND
BAAKINO COMPANY of Ya., assets
SoOO.OOO
BYRNE & KEEN AN,
Gen"l Insurance Agents.
ur9 -e Ch.unber of Commerce, up stairs.
Wilmington, N. C.
c 16 77-ly
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II. "E ....
i"i..i.
I . II J ....
11 R EXTRA FAMILY FLOUR
h STILL -xhc.ia of any other on the market
1 Our Pear' Hominy cannot be surpassed'
iay on had at the Mill and Depository
Cricked Corn,
Corn, Bolted Meal,
Peas an Pea Meal,
Oats, Shorts and Bran,
ill goods sold drayexl free.
U! bass returned in good order will bo
e-ited at cost on next bill. r
ALEX. OLDHAM, Proprietor,
fptrr ii.
llTilANNlls'G
COMMISSION MERCHANTS
" AND VE-VLEK IN
Groceries, Proyisions, Dry Goods
ClotMiiE, Sc. &f,,
No. -ii and 'Z North Water Street,
WILMINGTON, N. C.
'-oiaignnients and Cash Orders Solicited
THOMASCONNOR
Bar room
' E. corner of Mulbcrrj and Nutt SU.
njt on hand the best quality of Sega t
eH 157-ly
p AHKEK, TAYLOR
Successors to
A. H. NEFF,
Manufacturers and dealers in
f HOUSE FURNlSIIING-GOODS
Stoves, Lanterns, Kerosene, Oil Tin
and Sheet iron Ware,
Hoofing done at short notice
Agents for Falrbank'a Scales.
No. 19 Front Street,
WILMINGTON, N. C.
2 .N.
41
MISCELLANEOUS.
TO THE PUBLIC AT LARGE"
BARGAINS! BARGAINS!
SOL. BEAR & BUGS.,
1
OFFER TO THE PUBLIC
The grcalcat bargains of the Season,
consisting of
The cst Ready MacIeS
Clothing,
it;j fZfidc Catsimerc
Suits
ALL LINEN .SUITS,
CLOTH SUITS,
The Largest Variety in the City.
SILK,
FELT and
PANAMA
HATS,
Boston aod Philadelphia maf'o SHOES
and GAITERS, of all descriptione. ;
SHIRTS,
From the finea. to . the Cheapest.
i
NOTIONS fc HOSIERY,
At reduced prices.
TRUNKS & VALISES,
Of every description.
SAIDL.ES & JBRIDIiEs,
At lowest prices in the State.
SOL. REAR RROS.,
20 Market St.
may 17 . 310-tf
FARMING
LAND
750 ACRES
OF FARMIH& AND WOOD LAND
In Brunswick County, for Sale or
Exchange for City Property,
The Land is situated on the South
side of Town Creek, about one and a
half miles from Lower Town Creek
bridge.
75 Acres
Are all ready for planting.
Four hundred loads ot good stable
manure and compost are on the Land.
The Farming Land is already ditched
and fenced.
It is good for Cotton, Corn, Peas,
Potatoes and Wheat. Has a splendid
clay foundation.
aOO Grrape'Vines,
Set out last year, will bear this Summer.
600 Apple Trees, also 600 Peach
Of the Quest qualities about three years
old set out last year, are in fine con
dition. rUE WO OR LAiVD
About 075 cres, is the best in the
StThcre are about 3,000 cords of wood
on the Land, and the farthest not to
haul more than half a mile.
The Land fronts about three miles on
Town Creek and Daws' creek, and has
four good landings.
One of the finest marl beds in the
State la on the Land, within eighteen
inches of the Eurface.-
The larming utensils, including Plows
Hoes, Harness, &c, will also be sold.
Forty barrels of Corn and a very good
lot of Fodder now at the Farm.
One four room dwelling house, a store,
also barn and stables, are on the pre
mises. The buildings are all Dew.
Will sell or exchange for city pro-
a. A v1fr fr
peny. -Wfifi & MORRIS,
Auctioneers and Real Estate Agents,
feb 17 Z66 tl
SUPERIOR COURT CLERK and Sher
fcVur. Blanks. For Bale HALL
ARRANT TEE DEEDS- On hand and
for sale alffAIr
feb 25 8 Q uaiAj
MISCELLANEOUS.
ESTABLISHED
M OLD .
K ahnweiler,
(Late Greenwald & Co.,)
WHOLESALE DEALER IN
Wines, Brandies, Gins, Wbiskies
and Segars.
NO. 10 SOUTH WATER ST;,
u.snMt.ftiiiv informs his numerous custom-
r iuat. b hnsi onenetl the larsest and best
stock of Pure Liquors in the State at prices
to compete wun any onueru ri
I shall keep constantly on hand old Ken
tucky Rye and North Carolina Corn Whis
kies. Imported Brandies, Wines and Segars.
Purchasers will, do well to examine my
stock before buying elsewhere.
t- SEGARS A SPECIALITY
pgr ( 121-iy
A. ADRIAN. I tf.VOLLERg
. j ADRIAN & VOLLERS.
WHOLES AXE DKALEKS IN
Groceries and Eiquors,
Importers of German and Havana Cigars,
AND
Commission Merchant
South-east Corner Dock and Front
i i Streets.
WILMINGTON, N. C. ; ; ; . ,
' Having the largest and best assprtedStock
of Groceries and Liquors in the City, Dealers
WlU. find it to their Interest to give us a call
before buying elsewhere,
friav 17-tf . .
II. MARCUS,
."Wholesale Dealer
IN
LIQIIPRS, TOBACCO & SEGAKS,
rRlNCESS ST., ABOVE FIRST
NATIONAL BANK,
WILMINGTON, N. C,
P. S. A full supply of Ale and Lager Beer
in Half and Quarter Barrels.
Families supplied with Bottled Ale and
Lager Beer. . tf
feb 3
1873. Furniture & Uarpet 1S73.
WAREHOUSE.
THE people of the Carolinas now have at
home, one of the largest Furniture and
Carpet Warehouses in the country, They
can select in person from one of the largest
stocks ever offered in the State. ,
The designs are all new and handsome,
and we invite the public to examine stock
and prices before MITI! & CO
ian 9 20"
J. S. TOPHAM & CO..
No. 8 South Front Street,
IVlIiMIWOTON, 3V. C,
MANUFACTURERS AND
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
SADDLES, HARNESS,
TRUNKS & TRVAELING BAGS
Collars, Hames, Trace Cnains, 'Whips;
Spurs, Dog Collars, Saddle Cloths,
Woolen & Linen Horse Coyers
Fly Nets, Feather Dusters, ; . .
Axle Grease, Bridles,
of all kinds, Sad
dlery Hard
ware, &c.
X & o ,
SECOND HANP HARNESS,
SADDLES, REINS, &o.
CHEAP FOR CASH.
June 7
1-ly
- A. SHXJTTE
No. 3 AND 5 GRANITE ROW,
Dealer in
FURNITURE, MATTttESSES,
WINDOW SHADES, ,
PAPER HANGINGS, PICTURE
FRAMES, CORDS,
TASSELS, FRINGES, &c &c.
Having Just received a supply of Furniture,
lam prepared to give'. the public as good
bargains as can be had in the dty.
please call and examine.
mayis
MAGISTRATES BLANK.S-A full line
on hand, and for sale
f6h 25 0 "A""'
Oil
Flit
GOODS,
RAIL ROADS.
Wilmington & Wcldon R. . R
Company
cWicb General Sontkhdst, j
WfLM TKOTOH, N. C, June H, 1873. )
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.
ON AND4 AFTER JUNE 15th INSTANT,
. PASSENGER TRAINS on the Wil
mington and Weldon Railroad will run as
follows :
MAIL TRAIN.
Ieayo Uiiion Depot daily Sun-
diys excepted) . . . . iiuv A. M
Arrire at Goldsbora..i. 12:11 P. M
Rocky Mount:;;.. V 2:11 P. M
Weldon W 3:50 A M
Leave Weldongflailj (Sunday
excepted) .. . ; . . . . .V. . : f . At 9:30 A: M
Arrive at Rocky Mount 11:30 A. M
f Goldaboro.....,,. 1:16 P. M
I Union Depots..., z i 5:45rP. M
EXPRESS TRAIN.;
Leave Union Depot daily. . .At 5:35 P. M
Arrive at Goldsboro .'. 9:05 A. M
j Rocky Mount 11:34 A.M.
! ' Weldon . ... ' li20 A. M
Leave Weldon daily.. 6:25 P.- M
Arrive at Rocky Mount ..... 8:11 P. M
Geldsboro 10:20 P. M
; Union Depot 3:10 A. M
Mall Train makes close connection at
Weldon lor all points North via Bay Line
and Acqnia Creek routes. T
Express Train connects only witli Acqma1
Creek route. PULLMAN'S PALACE
SLEEPING CARS ON THIS TRAIN .
j 3FBIGT TRAINS will leave Wiiming
ton tri-weekly at 6.00 A. M., and arrive at
1.40 P. M.
I DSXFRESS FREIGHT TRAINS will leave
Wilmington daily (Sundays excepted) , at
6:00 P. M., and arrive at 4:00 P. M.
JOHN F. DIVINE,
General Superintendent.
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June 14
Carolina Central Railway ComBany.
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PASSENGER TRAINS
LEAVE WILMIKGTON DAILY (EX
cept SundayB) at . ;-.v.- ....... 8:00 A M
Arrive at Wadesboro at 5:25 P M
Leave Wadesboro at . .' t . . . .' : 7:10 A M
Arrive at Wilmington at. 4:35 P M
FREIGHT TRAINS.
Leave Wilmington daily (except
Sundays) 6:00 A M
Arrive at Laurinburg at 5:30 P M
Leave Laurinburg at f:00 A M
Arrive at Wilmington at,.. , 5.30 P M
PASSENGER TRAINS.
Leave Charlotte daily, Sundays
excepted, at 8.00 A M
Arrive at Buffalo at 12.00 M
Leave Buffalo at 1.C0 P M
Arrive at Charlotte at. 5.15 P M
Irregular Lumber and Timber Trains run
on both portions of the Koad as the busi
ness requires. j
. A Daily Stage will soon run in connection
with the trains on )0th ends of this Rail-
Way S. L. FREMONT,
Chief Engineer and Sup't.
may 19 311-tt
NATIONAL HOTEL,
R. JONES, Proprietor,
The only first class Hotel in
WILMINGTON, N. C.
f N and after this date, the rate for TRAN
SIENT BOARD will be $3 and $2 per day,
according to location of Booms.
June 4 14-tf
R. F. Vf. LOPER. I. D0D9HTBN
L0PER & D0UGHTEN,
NAVA L STORES
AND SOUTHERN PRODUCTS,
NO. 55 NORTH FRONT STREET,
Pniladelpnia, Pa.
Orders for Turpentine Casks solicited and
promptly tilled at lowest market price,
march 3 . 5-tr
Philadelphia and Southern Mail
Steamship Line.
rpHE FIRST CLASS STEAMERS
PIONEER, 825 TONS
Captain JOHN WAKELEY,
T0NAWANDA, 850 TONS,
Captain C C WILTB ANKS .
form a weekly line, and sail alternately from
Philadelphia and Wilmington every Tues.
day morning, at 8 o'clock.
THROUGH BILLS OF LADING
Given to New York, Boston, Providence,
Fall River, Portland and all- points In the
New England States, at as low rates as by
any other route. Also to Liverpool, Lc ndon ,
Antwerp, Bremen, Hamburg, Amsterdam,
and all points on the continent, and east coast
fThroughdrates from Philadelphia to all
points in North Carolina, South Carolina.
Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi
and Tennessee, at as low rates as by compe-
a?$&t reWan rates apply
to WORTHA WORTH, Agents,
w Wilmington, N. C.
J. M. FoESHEB, Superintendent.
WmL Ii.' JAES, General Ageht, 237 and
239 Dock Street, PlUdelplM ; ' -a '.
'June0 - t '
RAIL ROADS.
Piedmont Air-Line Railway.
Ricumond and Danville, Richmond and
Danville R. W., N. Division, and
'Worth Western N. C. R. W.
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Condensed Time Table.
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la effect oh and after Sunday, Mai 11,
. 1873.
:'i GOING- NQBTH..
STATIONS. L. BXTSSSS.
Leave Charlotte 7.10 p. m 6.25 m.
: " Salisbury...... 9.50 8.34 "
" Greensboro. . . . 1.40 a. h 11.10
" Danville 4.32 1.52 p. m.
V Burkville. 9.44 " 6.0 "
Arrive at Richmond.. 12.45 p. m 9.S0 "
GOING SOUTH.
STATIONS. KAIL. EXPBBSS.
Leave Richmond 2.30 p. m 5.10 a.m.
Burkville 5.55 8.28
' Danville. . ..... 10.41 44 12.75 p. m.
Greensboro.... 2.15 a. m 4.00
- Solisbury 4.57 " 6.22 "
Artive at Charlotte. . . 7.27 44 8.30 ,4
GQINQ WEjST.
STATIONS. MAIL. EXPRESS
Leave Greensboro'... 1.45 a. m 10.21 a m.
Co. 8hops.... 3.36 44 arl2.20PM
. Hillsboro' .... 4.53 44
44 Raleigh rg.05 44
Arrive at Goldsboro, . ll.Qg 44
. GOING WEST.
1 STATIONS. MAIL. EXPRESS
Leaye Goldsboro' . . . . 4.00 p. m
14 Raleigh 7.45 44
44 Hillsboro' 10.21 44
44 Co. Shops 12.05 44 2.13 P. M.
Arrive at Greensboro' 1.30 44 3.30 44
SALEM BRANCH,
On and alter March 2d, 1873, a mixad Pas
senger and Freight Train will be run daily,
(Sundays excepted,) on the N. W. N. C. R.
R., as follows:
Leave Greensboro 3:40 P M
Arrive at Kernersville 5:10 P M
Leave Kernersville 9:00 A M
Arrive at Greensboro 10:30 AM
Passenger train leaveing Raleigh at 7:45
P M connects at Greensboro with Northern
bound train; making the quickest time to
all Northern cities. Price of tickts same
as other routes.
Trains to and from Points East of Greens
boro connect at Greensboro with Mail
Trsins to or from points North or South.
Mail trains daily, both ways, over entire
length of Road. Express daily between
Company Shops and Charlotte, (Sundays
excepted.)
Pullman Palace Cars on all night trains
between Charlotte vd Richmond, (.without
change.) !
Fer iurther inlormation address
S. E. ALLEN,
General Ticket Agent.
Greensboro, N. C.
T. M. R. TALCOTT,
Engineer and Gen'l Spuerintendant.
may 24 3
Office Petersburg R. R. Co. 1
May, 31st, 1872.
J
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ON AND AFTER JUNE 3RD, THE trains
will run as follows:
LEAVE WELDON.
Express Train , 7:30 p. m.
Mail Train 3:25 p. m.
ARRIVE AT PETERSBURG.
Express 10:50 p. m.
Mail 7:00 p. m.
LEAVE PETERSBURG.
Mail 6:30 a. m.
Express 3:50 p. m.
ARRIVE AT WELDON.
Mail 9:40 a. m.
Express 6:50 p. m.
FREIGHT TRAINS.
Leave Petersburg 8:00 a. m.
Leave Weldon 8:00 p. m.
Arrive at Welden 3:00 p. ml
Arrive at Petersburg 2:20 a, m.
GASTON TRAINS.
Leave Petersburg 8:00 a. m.
Leave Gaston 1:15 p. m
Arrive at Gaston r 12:50 p. m.
Arrive at Petersburg 8:10 p. m.
No trains will run on Sunday except Ex
press trains
Freights for Gaston Branch will be received
at the Petersburg depot only on MONDAYS
and THURSDAYS.
The depot will be closed at 5:00 p. m. No
goods will be received after that hour.
J. O. SPRIGG,
, je5-tf Enelneer and General Manasrer.
BE YOUR OWN
LANDLORD,
BUILDING LOTS for sale in healthy and
desirable localities on Church, Nun, Ann,
Orange, Dock, Chesnut, Mulberry, Walnut,
Red Cross, Rankin, Dickinson, Wood, Char
lotte, Sixth, Seventh, Wilson, Eighth,
Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, Twelfth and Thir
teenth streets. Satisfactory time given fo
payment. Apply to
feb 8
JAM3 WILSON.
CHATTLE MORTGAGE DEEDS Oil
band and for sale
elt a a EALL.
MISCELLANEOUS,
t VclmpUte Pictorial HUtory of. the
Timty--liThebatcheatand tnott
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