The Value of History in Plutarch and Josephus
A historical essay extols pure history including Plutarch and Josephus, praising their clear style and moral aims. It contrasts these writers with the Bible and notes the value of American histories by Goodrich and Grimshaw, praising national founders and the nation's early settlers.
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Plutarch
Pompey
Flora
Josephus
United States
Charles A. Goodrich
Grimshaw
London
Sudden Death in Tarborough County
April 4 1835 report from Tarborough details Thomas Burron of this county who died in a cart ride home from Sparta. He appeared well, lay down to sleep, and died before reaching his house. He left a wife and two children.
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Thomas Burron
Sparta
Death of William R Leggett in Louisburg from Enfield trip
William R Leggett arrived in Louisburg by stage from Enfield on Sunday evening in poor health and died early Monday. He was given care by locals and buried decently. Papers suggest he hailed from Martin County. He carried $144, plus notes, his clothing, and items are with J Wood, Louisburg tavern keeper.
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William R. Leggett
Louisburg
Enfield
Martin County
J. Wood
Convention Election Polls Across Districts In County
The polls of the several districts in this county will be compared in this place today. The vote in this district stood Convention.
No Convention Vote Tidings Across Districts
In several districts votes were unanimous for No Convention. The article notes expectations that the county will not reach 50 votes in favor of a Convention.
Truth-loving Senator Mangum Would Resign If Conscience Barred
A Petersburg Railroad report quotes Senator W. P. Mangum saying he would resign if the Legislature instructed him to do what he could not conscientiously do. The note adds that the writer’s name is with the Editor and signals a belief the fact can be proved if denied.
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W. P. Mangum
Petersburg
North Carolina
Reclus
Curia
The French Question and U S Deputies Vote
A Washington correspondent reports no new France news but expects the appropriation to pass by the Deputies. The year shows delays from Humann’s bill to Jay’s report and four days of debate, with a possible earlier decision due to Franco American tensions. The President’s Message is noted as a driver of the discussion.
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Washington
France
M. Humann
Chamber of Deputies
M. Jay
Richmond Eng
Treaty with Cherokees would cede lands east of Mississippi
The Raleigh Register reports a Washington City treaty dated the 14th between the President and a Cherokee delegation that would cede all Cherokee lands east of the Mississippi to the United States if ratified by the Cherokee Nation. It offers five million dollars, including land west of the Mississippi, and notes little coverage by Washington papers despite its significance to Georgia Alabama North Carolina and Tennessee.
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Washington City
Mississippi
United States
Georgia
Ala Ama
North Carolina
Tennessee
Washington
Raleigh Hegister
Dividend Declared by State Bank Stockholders Meeting
At an adjourned stockholders meeting on Tuesday last, a further Dividend of Capital of 5 dollars per share was declared. Added to previous dividends this brings payment on each share to 88 dollars. It is believed that on winding up the bank’s business its situation will improve.
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State Bank of North Carolina
Bank Note Redemption Plea Prompts Stockholder Attention
The notice urges stockholders to consent to a five or six percent division and directs public attention to the bank’s notice in this paper. It requests holders of notes to present them for redemption without delay.
Likeness of Judge Gaston Bust by A S Waugh
Sculptor A S Waugh of this city has finished a bust model of Judge Gaston for the Philanthropic Society at the university. The work is praised for spirit fidelity and excellent likeness, with many visitors calling the likeness inimitable.
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Gaston
A. S. Waugh
Suspect Remains Jailed in Hillsborough in Porteus Murder Case
The paper reports a suspect arrested in Orange County for Porteus murder remains in jail at Hillsborough awaiting further developments after prior mistaken notices of release. The earlier claim of liberation was incorrect.
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Orange County
Porteus
Hillsborough
Bishop Ives Absent From Diocese For Health Reasons
The eminent Divine Bishop Ives is compelled to absent himself from the Diocese due to precarious health. He travels north seeking a change of air and gentle exercise to restore health and usefulness in his sacred office.
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Ives
Enterprize Seizure Sparks US-British Tension at Bermuda
Charleston Courier reports the British seizure of the American brig Enterprize at Bermuda on arrival with 78 enslaved people. Captain imprisoned. slaves freed by habeas corpus. vessel freed after days. Raleigh Standard notes prior Nassau and Wilmington incidents and calls for federal redress.
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Charleston Courier
Hamilton
Bermuda
Alexandria
D. C
Charleston
Simpson
the Courier
United States
North Carolina
Maddell
Wilmington
Nassau
Washington
Raleigh Standard
New York Market Quiet After Busy Start Week
New York Market report dated March 28 notes early demand was active, but the last three days have been quiet with no material change in price or activity. Colton trade shows subdued momentum as market conditions stabilize.
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New York Market
Colton
Market report on weekly sales and naval stores
The week shows 5500 sales with 2400 Upland at 16 to 184, 1250 New Orleans at 164 to 20, 1050 Mobile at 17 to 20, and 800 Florida at 17 to 20 including a fine parcel at about 20 ers. No change in Turpentine. Tar gains demand with sales at 87 to 2, an advance.
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New Orleans
Mobile
Florida
Petersburg Market Cotton Prices March 31
Cotton supply is reduced with rail line shipments driving volume. Sales occur at an advance of about half a cent from prior quotes, with bids at 15 4 to 16 cents and choice lots possibly a fraction higher.
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Petersburg
General Jackson and the Presidential Preference debate
The Nashville Republican prints General Jackson's letter from Feb 23, 1835 and editorials discussing his stance on the presidential race. It argues Jackson should favor Hugh L. White over Martin Van Buren, citing long friendship and shared Republican principles, and asks readers to judge fairly the influence on the vote.
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Nashville Republican
Nashville
Jackson
Union
Washington
United States
Friends of Republi
Shiy
White
van Buren
Uyuthey
Joe
Clay
Jackson Oyun
Bam
Veren
van Judge White
Lis Perons
Nea
Tennessee
Eral Jackson
Mar’ Buren
Hugh L
Martin van
Hugh L. White
Gee Jackson
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