Mr. Isaac BROWN, of New Berne, like Mr. E.F. MARTIN, of Wilmington, believes that where there’s a will there’ll be a way opened up.  Hence, he calls upon the colored men of his city and community to build a steamboat.  Go ahead, Mr. BROWN, your effort is laudable and with proper energy will succeed.

Source: Banner-enterprise (Raleigh, NC). 3 May 1883. Available at Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers.