Enactment on Census and Officials Provisions 1839
The act outlines district assignments for counties, mileage based compensation for marshals, penalties for improper appointment fees, printing of ten thousand copies of returns, and duties to census pensions, mines, agriculture, commerce, and education. It provides officer salaries, postage allowances, and a $20,000 appropriation to carry the act into effect approved March 3, 1839.
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Secretary of State
States and Territories
Congress
United States
Territories
District of Columbia
North Carolina marble rivaling Carrara in quality
The Cherokee country in North Carolina yields a seemingly inexhaustible marble vein praised by Major Hinton and verified by Paton the state architect. Compared with northern samples, the marble matches premier Italian Carrara in purity and texture, meriting surveying to bring minerals to market. The note also cites Virginia banking expansion and Mississippi finances in 1837 39, with widespread distress in the latter.
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North Carolina
Hinton
Major Hinton
Cherokee Country
Paton
State Capitol
Carrara
Italy
Tuleigh Star
Parborough Republican Candidates for President
Saturday April 27, 1839 lists Republican candidates for president with emphasis on party slate and regional support. The brief notes scarcely detail each candidate's name or background beyond party affiliation and election context.
Kennedy Declines Nomination for Congress in District
Washington Republican notes Mr Kennedy declines the Republican convention nomination for Congress in the district. The party approved his selection, but his decline compels the district Democrats to promptly choose a new candidate to field, a must and will be done.
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Washington Republican
Kennedy
Congress
Nomination Declined by Representative in North Carolina
On April 6 1339 in Washington North Carolina a Republican Committee informed the candidate of a district nomination for the next U S Congress. The nominee cited repugnance to political life and family ill health as reasons to decline while expressing hope for continued support from the party.
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Washington
N.C
Edgecombe, Pitt
Beaufort
United States
E. S. Cooper Benjamin
Bryan HL. Griffin
William Norfleet
William L. Kenxwepy, Esq
Ketyix
Sear Barn
N. C
Elprit Tta
Edgecombe
Pitt
Republican Party
North Carolina
Kennedy thanks district convention for support
William L. Kennedy expresses gratitude to the district convention for choosing him to represent the party, praising their confidence and the courteous conduct of the committee members S. Cooper, Benjamin, Bryan N. Griffin, and William Norfleet. He assures respect and honor in the bond of the selection.
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William L. Kennedy
Cooper Benjamin
Bryan N. Griffin
William Norfleet
President Van Buren letter on Warrenton dinner invitation
A Warren County letter to President Van Buren requesting a Warrenton public dinner prompted his reply dated Washington March 25 1859. He explains deferring a southern tour due to public affairs, notes his planned summer states visit, and sends thanks for the local support and friendship linked to Nathaniel Macon. The meeting endorses Democratic principles, pledges delegates, and requests publication in local papers.
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Warren County
van Buren
Warrenton
South
Washington
Marc
Louisiana
Arkansas
Mississippi
Alabama
Missouri
Tennesee
Kentucky
Miiavns
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Maine
Nathaniel Macon
M. van Buren
Messrs
Henry Fitts
Democratic Meeting at Williamston Court House in 1839
A Democratic meeting in Williamston Martin County on April 1839 elected Lawrence Cherry as chair and John Long as secretary. Asa Biggs reported a five member committee to draft resolutions which were adopted unanimously affirming confidence in the current chief magistrate and urging Southern Democracy to unite.
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Northampton
Brittons Cross Road
Jesse A. Bynum
Edward G. Hammond
Arthur 5. Cotten
Archibald I. Cofield
Arthur S. Mooring
George Cobb
Asa Biggs
North Carolina Standard
Washington Republican
A. S. Mooring
Lawrence Cierry
N. John Long
Friends of the
Court House
Williamston
Martin
Lawrence Cherry
John Long
Messrs
John Cleman
Archibald H. Cofield
Arthur
Cotten
John Watts
South
Bank of Cape Fear to issue remaining stock
At a late meeting the Stockholders unanimously resolved to open books of subscription for the residue of unsubscribed stock. The move will raise the bank’s capital to one and a half million dollars.
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Bank of Cape Fear
Death of Portuguese worker near locomotive tender
Death notice reports Joseph Dupre killed on the 15th while attempting to jump from a tender attached to a locomotive under full headway. The driven wheel derailed. Dupre reportedly fell onto his head, breaking his neck. The engine was stopped promptly, averting further injuries.
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Joseph Dupre
Jose
Wilmington
Adv
Warren County Court Delivers Guilty Verdict in Parricide
Warren Superior Court opened its Spring Term with Judge Bailey presiding. Pleasant Burnet the elder was found guilty of murdering Pleasant Burnet the younger, a 20 year old nephew. Burnet received a death sentence by hanging in Warrenton on May 17. State v Christmas continued due to a missing witness. Also reported are the Queen’s race bet with Boston, and Montgomery slave sale results averaging 524 to 755 dollars per slave.
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Warrenton
Warren
Franklin
Thomas I. Christmas
Richard Davis
Rep
Alabama Bank vaults show specie under 29000 in vault
On the 26th ult the branch of the State Bank at Decatur had less than 29000 specie dollars in its vault while its notes in circulation totaled no less than 1,355,000 dollars indicating a large mismatch between specie reserves and banknotes outstanding.
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Vicksburg
Mississippi
Alabama Bank
State Bank
Decatur
Great Western Arrives with Maine Boundary News
Foreign late from England reports the steam ship Great Western arriving in New York with London and Liverpool dates to March 23. The news eases fears of a rupture with England over the Maine boundary question, amid accompanying commercial updates.
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England
Great Western
New York
London
Liverpool
Maine
Unclear excerpt hints at stock market trends in Cotton trade
This fragment discusses penny pounds in Cotton, Tig business, Atting ton fabrics, and stock improvements. It references the New York Express on Martina the Great Western and Wall Street sensation, noting Cotton advances and a calm market amid favorable press influence.
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Attington
N. Y. Express
Martina the Great Western
Wall Street
Petersbire Market Advices on Cotton Prices
The market report notes Western prices to 23d ultimo and favorable cotton market conditions. Quotations from the last issue show steady rates around 4 to 5 cents per pound, with May prices near 14 days and 29 in quality. The news has caused little active trading since reception. April 19. Cotte.
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Petersbire
England
Shi
Jné
Cotte
Norfolk Market Prices Report April 19
Norfolk market report lists corn at 14 cents, hog round bacon at 11 to 12 cents, lard at 12 to 14 cents. The page fragment cites market quotes from the Olton Herald dated April 19.
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Norfolk
Herald
Olton
Market Prices Reported at Washington Market
April 23 market notes show no sales to report while quotations list various commodities. Hams at 124 cents, lard at 10 cents, Naval Stores at 33 50 to 35 dollars, old stock at 250 to 255 dollars, and prime lots of scraped products in large barrels have brought advances in quotations. Represents a brisk pricing snapshot from Rep.
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Washington Market
Gwlicke's Matche less Sanative Cure Booms Abroad
The medicine Gwlicke's Matche less Sanative claims to heal the sick and astonish Europe and America with its mighty cures. The text presents bold assertions about universal effectiveness and wide popularity across continents, implying a sensational medical marketing claim typical of historical periodicals.
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Gwlicke
Europe
America
Cure of Asthma by Evans Vegetable Medicine
SARAM SIMMONS of Prince George County Virginia declares he suffered asthma for fifty four years with almost constant attacks. After five years of near incessant symptoms and failed remedies he used Evans Vegetable Medicine in June last. Within two packages he was entirely relieved and remains cured, endorsing the treatment for others. J M Repaowxn, Agent, Tarboro.
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Wi. Evans
Saram Simmons
Prince George
Co. Va
J. M. Repaowxn
Tarboro
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Virginia
Parborough
Martin van Buren
The
Democratic Meeting
Boston
Pet. Jné
Montgomery
Tarborouch
Zachariah Grifin
Jesse C. Knight
Margaret Griffin
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