Congress Tensions Rise Over Land Education Bill
In the Senate on March 24 petitions were presented and a bill to grant lands for deaf, dumb, and blind education and insane relief was read a second time. House debates focus on Clay reform, while a resolution seeks names of all Congress members who sought office. Tyler’s letter blocks disclosure, Giddings sparks Creole dispute, and Stanly condemns the Congressional Temperance Society.
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Congress
Senate
Thursias
Clay
House of Representatives
Tyler
Giddings
Ohio
United States
Stanly
Congressional Temperance Society
CongressNonsense Blame Placed On Connecticut Whigs
The Globe of the 18th prints a signed elecioneering leer by Hon Joseph Trumbull urging an inquiry into alleged theft of Congress paper from the House store room. The pamphlet aims to influence Connecticut elections, accusing rivals and calling Whigs rogues and scamps including Swarmwout Price Mitchell Hidele and others.
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Joseph Trumbull
Connecticut
Congress
Committee of Congress
Price
Mitchell
Hidele
Mr. Wyler
Fay
Who Governs The Banks Or The People In N C
The Banks of North Carolina halted Virginia money by resumption acts, while citizens felt Virginia notes depreciate—from $100 to about $97 in one day. The piece urges NC residents to resist banc power, arguing liberty and popular rule over corporate control, noting Philadelphia banks resuming specie payments and several banks closing.
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North Carolina
Virginia
Mainland
Pennsylvania
Mr. Henry
Banks Closed by Writs and Bank Failures Ripple in New Orleans
The Orleans and Atchafalaya banks were shut by District Court writs on order of the Attorney General. Notices posted for note due calls, with custody transferred to the Board of Current from the abandoned institutions. Reports say eight or nine of New Orleans’s sixteen banks may weather the crisis as others liquidate. a defaulter at the Atchafalaya Bank sparks panic with heavy overdrafts and widespread discounting. The Exchange Bank’s Edward Yorke fled, and other key bank officials disappeared.
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N. Orleans Bulletin
Exchange
Orleans
Atehafslaya
District Court
New Orleans
Atchafalaya
Hank
Edward Yorke
Exchange Bink
Merchants’ Bank of
Vine
Richard Brennan
Exchange Bank
Simon O'Callaghan
Atchafalaya Bank
Resumption in Philadelphia Banks Reopen Specie Payments
Nine Philadelphia banks have resumed specie payments with combined capital of 37,209,676 dollars, while six others appear closed with capital totaling 44,547,774 dollars. Broken banks include the Capital U. States Bank with 35,000,000 capital and several state and local banks listed with varying amounts.
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Philadelphia
Peon
Township Bank
Mechanics’ Bank
Manufacturers
U. States Bank
Bzard
Pennsylvania
Mechanics
Schuylkill
Penn Township
Fragmentary note excerpt on bond values and regulator risk
A partial, unclear note discusses bond figures around 44.5 million dollars. It suggests holders will recover some portion, with expectations of varied payments and uncertainty about regulatory action. The text remains garbled with speculative tone and lacks concrete events or names.
Controversy Over Slave Stealing Case Across States
A Mississippi citizen is accused on affidavit of abducting a enslaved person and taking him to North Carolina. Governor McNutt demanded surrender from Governor Morehead, who refused. The Mississippi Legislature passed formal resolutions critiquing North Carolina’s governor.
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Mississippi
North Carolina
Jackson
McNutt
Pennsyvanian
Daring Forgery in Newbern as Stranger Foils Bank
A genteel stranger named Shepperd arrived in Newbern seeking to buy enslaved people. He obtained a Wilmington bank check by deception, passed seven half eagles and two half dollars, then fled on the Western stage. The forged instrument later involved a six thousand dollar payment. Police press for identification to catch the swindler.
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Newbern
Shepperd
Westen Sage
Washington
Montgomery
Ala
Bank of the State
Roberts
Wilmington
John Wood
Nathan Shepperd
N. Shepperd
Unknown man described after Wilmington visit
A brief description portrays a five foot six inch, 140 pound man of 35 with sandy whiskers and a genteel dress. He carried a large amount of mixed currency, likely six thousand dollars, and may have traveled from Wilmington to Charleston by boat. Spectator notes arrest of Shepperd and recovery of nearly all funds.
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Wilmington
Charleston
N. B
Shepperd
Fayetteville envoy returns with Texas invasion notes
Mr. Dr. McRae of Fayetteville, who carried despatches to the American Minister in Mexico, returned home and passed Washington on Sunday. He reports Santa Anna, governing Mexico, refuses to release American citizens captured with the Texans at Santa Fe and they are treated harshly. McRae adds that Santa Anna is preparing to invade Texas, aiming for June. Wilmington Chronicle.
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Dr. McRae
Fayetteville
Mexico
Washington
Santa Anna
Santa Fe
New Orleans
McRae
Texas
Wilmington Chronicle
Trial of Mary Hinkle for Murder in First Degree
Mary Hinkle, aged between thirty and forty and a South Carolina native, stood trial in the Superior Court on a murder charge. The State rested its case, she had no witnesses, and after a lucid judge’s charge the jury found her guilty of murder in the first degree. At nine, she was brought to hear sentence. she proclaimed her innocence, her lawyers presented medical certificates seeking a respite, and she was remanded to jail to await the next term for possible death sentence. The deceased was described as an elderly enslaved person owned by her husband.
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Mary Hinkle
Superior Court
South Carolina
Messrs
Huke
Osborne
Williamson
Lander
Pearson
Comet House
Superior Court of Law
Incol Republican
General Cass and the treaty's shifting fate in Britain
The article describes how General Cass informed France of the treaty and how Guizot’s commentary and French opposition undermine its effect. It notes Britain’s potential insistence on universal application, the French Chamber and press hostility, and Cass drafting a pamphlet to clarify risks. The piece credits Cass with reasonable influence and hints at broader European repercussions.
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Ister
France
Cass
Great Britain
M. Guizot
Chamber of Deputies
Ihs
Rowland
Europe
Englind
Widow of Julia Weisner Ends Life in Disordered State
Mrs Miry Weisner of his county terminated her existence last week by hanging herself while laboring under a disturbed mind. The death occurred in Salem North Carolina according to Guzete.
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Miry Weisner
Julia Weisner
Salem NC
Guzete
Roamoers Rumors Hit Richmond Housing Bust Townwide
The Petersburg Intelligencer notes on the 24th that roomers are rife in town following the failure of several large houses in Richmond, signaling market distress and social strain from the collapse.
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Petersburg Intelligencer
Richmond
Read & Co. dry goods house fails in Boston
Letters report in Philadelphia claim Jas Read & Co. a heavy dry goods importing firm has failed with liabilities around 700000 dollars. S S Lewis, agent for Cunard Line, also failed. Market notes from Washington on March 30 show corn prices 32 00 to 2 10, bacon 6 to 64 cents, lard 64 to 107 cents, naval stores and fish prices, sherrings, and miscellaneous items with wide price ranges.
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Philadelphia
Boston
Mexsrs. Jas, Read & Co
S. S. Lewis
Cunard Line
Washington
Vaughn Seeks Brigadier General Rank in 5 Brigade
Ames J Vaughn of the 14 Regiment announces candidacy for Brigadier General in the 5 Brigade of the North Carolina Military. The move targets leadership within the brigade as officers mobilize for potential reassignment and duty.
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Ames J. Vaughn
14 Regiment
N.C. M
James Wilder to Preach at Falls Var River on Tuesday
James Wilder will preach at Falls Var River on Tuesday after the third Sunday in April, signaling a local religious gathering. The announcement notes the venue and date in a concise church notice.
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UN Eller James Wilder
Falls Var River
Marriage Notice in Raleigh Elks Church Turned Favorable
A marriage by a Raleigh minister Rev RS Mason DD united RO Hines Esq of the county with Emma J. Snow on a Tuesday evening. The ceremony took place at Christ Church Raleigh.
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Christ Church
Raleigh
Rs, Mason, DD
RO Hines
Emma J. Snow
Warned Petitioners on Bankruptcy Law Practice in Fayetteville
In a March 8 1843 notice District Tudes Fayetteville editor H Potter urges publication of a pamphlet outlining bankruptcy rules and regulations. He notes the pamphlet is sold for 25 cents by Mr Hale and asks editors statewide to help inform a large indigent class about proper legal form and execution.
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Hale
H Potter
Fayetteville
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