. Wilmington. Past, present & future, embracing historical sketches of its growth and progress from its establishment to the present time, together with outline of North Carolina history. Also a review of its manufacturing, mercantile, naval, and general business advantages, together with statistics ... To which is [!] added sketches of the principal business houses and manufacturing concerns of the metropolis of North Carolina. by merchants,manufacturers and business men generally, and may be briefly summed up as follows :By joint and concerted action they have a tendency to foster and develo
. Wilmington. Past, present & future, embracing historical sketches of its growth and progress from its establishment to the present time, together with outline of North Carolina history. Also a review of its manufacturing, mercantile, naval, and general business advantages, together with statistics ... To which is [!] added sketches of the principal business houses and manufacturing concerns of the metropolis of North Carolina. by merchants,manufacturers and business men generally, and may be briefly summed up as follows :By joint and concerted action they have a tendency to foster and develop the commer-cial, manufacturing and general business interests of a community, and by providingfor the collection, preservation and dissemination of statistical and reliable informationconcerning the same, they furnish to the world at large reports of the most valuablecharacter, which, under ordinary circumstances, are obtainable in no other way. Theyserve to assist in the removal of obstacles, either natural or artificial, tending to impedethe citys progress or growth, and maintain a vigilant watch over all schemes which mayin any way tarnish the good name or commercial honor and integrity of the also assist in adjusting, as far as possible, the controversies and misunderstandingswhich are liable to arise between parties engaged in trade, avoiding the expense and WILMINGTON—PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE. 61. CITY HALL AND OPERA HOUSE. delays of litigation, and generally aid by all lawful and legitimate means, the encourage-ment and protection of home interests, of whatever nature and description. They alsoform the connecting link with similar institutions in the sister cities of the Union forthe purposes indicated above. The following named gentlemen have served as President of the Exchange sinceits organization: D. R. Murchison, D. G. Worth, C. H. Robinson, R. E. Calder,James Sprunt and Roger Moore. The present officers. Board of Managers and standing committees
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