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Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina a town of 5,000 pop., on Cape Fear River, at the head of navigation. The center of a large trade, and an important shipping point for lumber, tar, turpentine, &c.
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina a city of 20,000 pop., on Cape Fear River, 34 miles from the sea. Extensively engaged in commerce and manufactures. Railroads connect with Raleigh and Weldon, and Manchester, S. C. The largest city in the state.