2025-03-2318601860-61 N.C. Sess. Laws 219–20, Priv. Laws, ch. 180, § 1https://dspace.d106.bravog.com/handle/123456789/2031--Granted the town of Wilmington the authority to levy and collecy taxes annually on all pistols, dirks, Bowie-knives, or sword-canes if worn about the person at any time during the year, as well as all pistol galleries.enTAX - PROPERTY OR SALES1860-61 N.C. Sess. Laws 219–20, Priv. Laws, ch. 180, § 1Book chapter