Cherokee Treaty Drafted by US and Cherokee Nation
The Globe reports a draft treaty from March 14 1835 between J F Schermerhorn for the United States and a Cherokee delegation, sent for Cherokee consideration and approval. It outlines cession of lands east of the Mississippi and detailed funds for removal, subsistence, schools, orphans, and pensions, with a presidential letter urging removal to a western homeland.
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City of
Washington
J. F. Schermerhorn
United States
U. States
Cherokee Nation of Indians
Mississippi
Mississippi River
Tarborough Town Meeting Names Delegates to National Convention
In Tarborough on April 14 1835 a town meeting elected Mus A Lloyd as Magistrate of Police and appointed a committee to draft resolutions. The group endorsed Democratic principles, opposed Whig efforts to influence the next presidential choice, and proposed sending delegates to a National Convention in Baltimore May 20 and to a convention in Washington Beaufort on April 28 to appoint a delegate. General L D Wilson was nominated to represent the district. resolutions urged publication and thanks to officers.
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Democratic Family of the Union
Union
Baltimore
Washington
Beaufort County
Whit
Wilkins
Benj. Sharpe
Ed. D. Macnair
L. D. Wilson
Globe
N. C. Standard
Washington Whig
Tarboro’ Press
Spencer L. Hart
Chin
Geo Howard
Sec
Convention Election Polls Across County Districts
Official state report shows districts within the county voting on a Constitutional Convention. The poll outlines where supporters and opponents stand, reflecting divergent views across multiple districts.
Edgecombe Democratic meeting selects Baltimore convention delegate
At a court house gathering of Edgecombe County Democratic citizens on Saturday April 4, Spencer v. Hart, sr. was named to chair and Geo Harvard named secretary. Gen. Louis D. was called into further action to address the propriety of sending a delegate to the National Convention to assemble in Baltimore.
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Edgecombe
Court House
Baltimore
Spencer v. Hart, Sr
Geo. Harvard
Louis D
President Indisposed and Trial Set in Jackson Assault Case
The National Intelligencer reports the President has been more or less indisposed in health for a week. It also notes a circuit court indictment against Richard Lawrence for an assault on General Jackson with intent to kill, with trial set for Friday.
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National Intelligencer
United States
Circuit Court of Washington
Richard Lawrence
Gen. Jackson
Boundary dispute travelers linked to Ohio Michigan
The excerpt identifies Benj C. Howard of Baltimore as the person associated with Mr. Rush by the Executive to go west in an effort to adjust the boundary dispute between Ohio and Michigan, distinguishing him from Mr. Rives of Virginia.
States determine electors for twenty fourth Congress
The Twenty Fourth Congress records states that have elected members: Maine eight, New Hampshire five, Vermont five, Massachusetts two, New York forty, New Jersey six, Pennsylvania twenty eight, Ohio nineteen, Illinois three, Delaware one, South Carolina nine, Georgia nine, Louisiana three, totaling 148. Remaining to elect in April Rhode Island two, Connecticut six, and Virginia twenty one. in May Mississippi two. in August Indiana seven, Missouri two, Kentucky thirteen, North Carolina thirteen, Alabama five, Tennessee thirteen, and in October Maryland none, totaling 93 still to elect. The political complexion of the continues as reported.
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Senate of the
United States
John Ross
Senate
Mississippi
Georgia
Alabama
North Carolina
Tennessee
Maine
New Hampshire
Ormont
Massachusetts
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Illinois
Delawae
South Carolina
Louisiana
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Virginia
Indiana
Missouri
Kentucky
Maryland
uncertain, garbled political notice
Fragmentary report mentions the 24th Congress and assurances about future action. Text is incomplete and lacks identifiable names, dates, places, or decisive outcomes.
Cadet Selection Invitation Drawn From War Board
A fragment notes Brace, Esq. of a unspecified area invited by the War Board to join the Cadets at the United States Military Academy at West Point. The excerpt references an examining authority and looming military duties, with uncertain dates and places.
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Rstaryl Brace, Esq
Wiis Stair
Leva
New Hampshire A elections in Use state, ernor, members of Cony
Fragmented OCR text reports New Hampshire elections with mentions of governor candidates and members of Congress. Names and phrases appear garbled, yielding an unclear list of individuals and tickets.
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New Hampshire
Ernor
Cony
Jackson
Wim
Badger
Reelyey
Sanur
I M. Bean
Frantlin Py Weeks
Robert Barbers
Congress
Petersburg Mayke Cotton Receipts For Home Use Quoted
Petersburg Mayke cotton receipts for home use are described as excessive for the form. The quotation notes 15 dollars and 104 pence per unit, indicating a market threshold and pricing specifics.
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Petersburg
Progress of the Ports Roanoke Rail Row Norfolk Herald
The Norfolk Herald reports progress on the Roanoke rail route with the river passage near completion. The transit bridge is nearly finished and the line is advancing toward the target milestone by the year’s end.
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Roanoke
Norfolk Heral Road
Thee
Illinois Gazette reports Peoria driver loses eye to mask eyelet
The Illinois Gazette and Jacksonville News describe an incident where a Peoria driver, wearing a mask with an eyelet, was struck in the eye. The eye injury resulted from the eye being concentrated on by the action of the mask.
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Linois Gazette Rc
Sonville News
Peoria
Mail Robbery Suspect Arrested Near Powhatan House
A man identified as Smith, a bartender, was arrested on the 17th at Powhatan House. A trunk found at his location contained a large sealed package of letters from Fayetteville North Carolina. The mail theft totaled about $765 in coins and valuables. Smith was reported seen recently with several dollars in his possession and was linked to a Buckingham-read stage line fraud. The case remains under further examination by local authorities.
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el Smith
Depe
Cum Court House
Powhatan House
Bing
U. S
Trotetteville
North Carolio
Smith
Buckingham
John M
Richman City
J. M. General
Danville 4
Louisiana Legislature Conveys Gaming House Suppression Bill
The bill to completely suppress gaming houses in Louisiana has become law after concurrence by the House of Representatives. The Bee notes the Legislature unanimously approved it, effecting a broad prohibition on gambling operations.
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Ve. Lin
Louisiana
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