Reading and difference of styles in philosophical writing
A discussion of philosophical versus historical writing styles, arguing that abstract philosophy explains principles without examples while historical writing shows practical instances. It notes the value of reading abstract works across disciplines, cites Locke and Watts, Paley, Blaise, Channing, and the Federalist papers, and emphasizes perseverance in understanding abstract ideas.
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Congress
Jack
Tom Paine
Voltaire
Watts
Paley
Blai
Channing
Hamilton
Madison
Jay
Franklin
Jefferson
TabbOr Ousel Votes in 1835 Convention Returns
Fragmentary returns note not all counties tallying, but overall Convention majority estimated between 5000 and 6000. Key figures cited include 20 563 and 10 536 with Saturday date April 18 1835. Local spelling and capitalization reflect period OCR.
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Altoether
Raleigh Citizens Invite Willie P Mangum to Public Entertainment
A Raleigh correspondence shows local citizens inviting Hon. Willie P Mangum to a public entertainment at Government House the following day. The invitation was accepted and preparations were made for the event.
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Raleigh Register
Raleigh and Vicinity
Willie P. Mangum
Government House
Public dinner noted by Oxford Examiner publication
A public dinner is reported by the Oxford Examiner as part of community events. Details remain sparse in the extracted text, but the notice indicates a communal gathering organized under local auspices with expectations of attendance and discussion.
Banquet Honors Judge Hugh L White in Oxford
A Thursday April 2 banquet at Union Motel Oxford drew Granville citizens across party lines to honor Tennessee Judge Hugh L White. Col Ridley presided with Col Sandy Harris assisting. guest Babe Peyton from Tennessee gave a lengthy speech.
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Union Motel
Oxford
Granville
Hugh L. White
Tennessee
John C. Ridley
Sandy Harris
Babe Peyton
Great Democratic Triumph in Connecticut Election
The Administration party unexpectedly won Connecticut by over 2000 votes, carrying the Governor, six Congress members, and the state Legislature. The shift in the congressional delegation yields a net gain of 12 seats in the next House of Representatives.
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Connecticut
Congress
House of Representatives
Report on Paris treaty arrives with Havre letter
Important from France the packet ship Francis Ist arrives in New York with advices to the evening of March 12 confirming intelligence via London a Havre letter of the 13th notes the treaty report will be made to the Chambers on the 22nd or 23rd inst no doubt of its passage
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France
Francis Ist
New York
Paris
London
Havre
Counterfeiting Suspect Brought to City Jail
Nathan Young was brought to the City Jail on Wednesday by Sheriff E Rutledge of Surry County charged with passing counterfeit money of the United States Bank. He will likely be tried at the next term of the Federal Court.
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Nathan Young
E. Rutledge
Surry County
United States Bank
Bank of Newbern declares 15 percent capital stock dividend
The Bank of Newbern announces a dividend of capital of fifteen percent on its capital stock. The notice names the institution and states the action taken on its equity.
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Bank of Newbern
Tennessee Ratifies New Constitution by Large Majority
The Tennessee electorate approved the new Constitution by a wide margin, with 42,644 votes for the new charter and 17,091 for the old, totaling 59,735 votes cast. About one hundred thousand voters were eligible, indicating notable indifference among the electorate.
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Tennessee
Petersburg Market Report Signals Stable Cotton Prices
Petersburg market notes April 13 shows cotton continuing strong demand at 15 4 to 16 cents. Latest English arrivals mirror steady markets there. Havre shows some improvement, possibly tied to feared tensions between the United States and France.
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Petersburg
England
Havre
France
Jnl
Oxford Examiner quoted minutes unsigned incident in NC church
A letter from the Oxford Examiner discusses a Tarborough Press March 21 1835 extract claiming to quote North Carolina District Methodist Protestant Conference minutes held at Rehoboth Meeting House February 25 1835. It questions an expression about W H Wills and W Bellamy being unstationed at their own request and asserts Bellamy made no such request.
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Oxford Examiner
Tarborough Press
North Carolina
Methodist Protestant Church
Rehoboth Meeting House
Willis Harris
S.J. Harris
W. H. Wills
W. Bellamy
W.H. Wills
Justice for a Conference Minutes Disputed by W Bellamy
W Bellamy appeals to readers to publish a correction to a conference minutes allegedly containing an exceptionable paragraph. He argues the assertion is gratuitous or fabrications by intermediaries and requests in person proxy or written reply to set the record straight for fair treatment. He cites Tarboro Press and others and seeks public notice of the correction.
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E. W. Bellamy
P.S
Tarboro’ Press
Oxford Examiner
Picturesque History of North Carolina to be Elaborate
A North Carolina history project by Jo. Scawell Jones of Shocco is in progress. It will offer a series of historical sketches illustrated with rich engravings, including Raleigh colony, Ocracoke Bar, Cape Hatteras, Roanoke Island, and the birth of Virginia Dare. The work focuses on early NC history and promises lavish plates and careful scholarship.
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North Carolina
Sir Walter Raleign
Ocracoke Bar
United States
Cape Hatteras
Francis Drake
Roanoke Island
Raleigh
Virginia Dare
Jo. Scawell Jone
Shocco
Bancroft
The
Mr. Jones
NY. Mer
Wddv
Greensville and Roanoke Rail Road stock subscriptions
The stock subscriptions were opened yesterday and within two hours more than half the total amount required was subscribed locally. If other locations fail to fill the sum, this place will readily complete it. Work will begin soon to improve intercourse with North Carolina and Virginia regions.
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Greensville
Roanoke
North Carolina
Virginia
Kentucky Legislature Passes Act for Internal Improvement
The Kentucky Legislature approved an act to fund state internal improvements with a one million dollar appropriation. A five percent state stock issue will back the loan, placed at the board’s disposal.
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Kntucky
British Parliament Speaker Victory and European Events
New York and London papers dated March 14 report Abercrombie elected Speaker by ten votes over Sutton. They note a ministry’s defeat on the address, a French ministry dissolution, changes in Portuguese government, and the death of the Austrian Emperor. Markets intelligence covers events up to March 11.
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Europe
New York
London
Abercrombie
Charles Manners Sutton
Global Market And Political Turmoil Report
February updates show cotton prices fluctuating with heavy demand by March while international affairs unfold. Britain opens parliament amid clashes. Austria’s emperor dies triggering potential shifts in the Holy Alliance. France weighs treaty terms with the United States. Swiss cantons threaten open conflict. Turkey and Egypt’s dispute deepens over unpaid tribute.
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Toulon
Mahon
Austria
Hungary
Metternich
Abercrombie
Commons
C. Manners Sutton
Great
Britain
House of Peers
House of Commons
Duke of Cumberland
France
Paris Moniteur
United States
Switzerland
Basle
Lauffenbourg
Baden
Wurtemberg
Argan
Turkey
Egypt
Mehemet Ali
Fragmentary War Chronicle For Jerusalem Uprising
Partial historical text notes unrest and military activity in the Syrian provinces and Jerusalem. Mentions Egyptian involvement and damage at Jerusalem, with references to Alexandria and ongoing efforts to strengthen forces in Asia amid bustle at the arsenal.
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Asia
Jerusalem
Ibrahim Hime
Political Turmoil in Lower Canada and Upper Canada Votes
The article discusses constitutional tensions in Lower Canada with debates on taxation and imperial authority. It notes the Radical party’s ascent, L. McKenzie’s expulsion and readmission, and his subsequent letter to constituents celebrating restoration of a form of representative rights.
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Lower Canada
Assen
Council of
Lower Canary
United St
North America
Upper Canad
Mt Sp
Popular
Radical Party
L. McKenzie
Eneny
York
McKenzie
England
Eveunge
Marred nuptials in Pitt County announced
In Pitt county on Thursday evening the ceremony united Franca Fou from Ps mouth with Anny Rando. The Orchest conducted by the Rev J Su geltary officiated at the marriage performed in a church setting.
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Pitt County
J. Sugeltary
Franca R. Fou
Anny Ic. Rando
Deaths in Pitt County Two Notable Citizens Pass
In Pitt County two local men died on the same day. George A. Sugg, age 2, described as a wealthy and respectable citizen, is reported deceased. Also, 77 year old Woe4 Latham, a Revolutionary War veteran, is noted as a noble and honest man. The notices reflect high regard for both individuals and their contributions to the community.
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Pitt County
George A. Sugg
Latham
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