When was it published?

April 19, 1837 in The North Carolina Standard

Domestic News April 19, 1837

The North Carolina Standard

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Infrastructure, Shipping, Economic

Q: What keywords are associated?

Wilmington Railroad, Steamboat Mcnair, Free Bridge Modification, Spring Vegetables, Beef Supply

Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina

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What is this article about?

In Wilmington, railroad construction has begun with 1200 workers; steamboat E. D. McNair arrived and passed through the modified free bridge to South Washington; early spring vegetables are in market, with peas expected soon and ample beef prospects, indicating local progress.

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WILMINGTON.—We learn by the Advertiser of the 14th, that the Contractor for putting down the rails of the road, arrived a few days before, and commenced work; and that there are 1200 hands on the road. The steam boat E. D. McNair has arrived, and gone on a trip to South Washington; part of the sills and flooring of the free bridge were removed, to admit her unobstructed passage up the river. Lettuce, asparagus and radishes, have been in market for some time, and green peas are expected in a week from date. There is also a prospect of plenty of beef; and all things taken together, we think our Wilmington neighbors are "getting along swimmingly."

What sub-type of article is it?

Infrastructure Shipping Economic

What keywords are associated?

Wilmington Railroad Steamboat Mcnair Free Bridge Modification Spring Vegetables Beef Supply

What entities or persons were involved?

E. D. Mcnair

Where did it happen?

Wilmington

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Wilmington

Event Date

As Of The 14th

Key Persons

E. D. Mcnair

Outcome

railroad work commenced with 1200 hands; steamboat passed bridge after modifications; early vegetables in market, peas expected soon, plenty of beef anticipated; overall local progress.

Event Details

Contractor arrived and started laying rails on the road with 1200 workers. Steamboat E. D. McNair arrived, traveled to South Washington after bridge sills and flooring removed for passage. Lettuce, asparagus, radishes available; green peas expected in a week. Prospect of abundant beef.