Election Returns Show Whig Lead In District
We publish Washington Whig sourced returns from counties in the district with Tyrrell to vote later. Edgescombe Pitt Beaufort Hyde Washington tally totals 9122 May Pettigrew’s margin over Hall noted. Pitt shift from 1835 to current shows bigger Whig advantage. Despite defeat, Democrats claim distress temporary and warn Whigs mislead voters will fail next contest.
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Washington Whig
Tyrrell
L. D. Wilson
E. Stanly
Edgecombe
Pitt
Beaufort
Hyde
Washington
Stanly
Congressional Elections Reported and Local Elevations
News notes election results in Halifax and Newbern districts with statewide progress to follow. Maine shows two party changes, 6 Republicans 2 Whigs, Maryland unchanged. John Williams elected Magistrate of Police, Shocco Springs praised for growing popularity and medicinal virtue. A Ball on the 15th is planned with expected attendance from state society.
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Halifax
Newbern
Maine
John Williams
T. H. Hall
Shocco Springs
Bank of the United States faces speculation and looming ruin
The Globe criticizes the Bank of the United States for suspending specie payments since May and for increasing discounts by over a million dollars. It argues the bank deceives about resuming specie payments and condemns stock speculation as evidence of management failures.
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U.S. Bank
Asa
United States Bank
Bank of the United States
Globe
Two Travel Facts Highlight Express Line Speed
A Philadelphia to Wilmington Express Mail note shows Captain M reaching Wilmington five hours earlier by rail stage after sending a letter two days prior. A hurried traveler switching to New Bern route arrived thirty three hours later, proving the Wilmington and Roanoke Express Line’s speed and reliability.
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Wilmington
Roanoke
Philadelphia
Newbern
Corn Wanted and Flour Prices in Wilmington
Corn holders are informed of a ready market and good price in Wilmington. A gentleman said recently that corn could not be obtained in any quantity at any price and there is no corn for sale in town. Flour commands an exorbitant price with canal flour at $12.50 to $14 per barrel.
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Wilmington
Scarcity of breadstuffs worries the land of plenty
Provisions remain scarce across many regions once wealthy in staple foods. Harvest promises some relief though delays persist. Fredonia Censor reports flour, wheat and corn arriving at ports but vanishing quickly as demand remains high. Cash exported from the county for breadstuffs exceeds fifty thousand dollars since navigation opened.
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Fredonia N. Y
Sth Inst
Ohio
Famine Grips Several States With Bread Shortages
Reports from Broome County New York and Hillsdale County Michigan describe severe bread and flour scarcities with prices soaring. Mills sold corn meal at two dollars per bushel and flour at fifteen to sixteen dollars per barrel as families face destitution and even digging seed potatoes to survive.
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Broome County
N.Y
Michigan
Hillsdale
Adams
Eastport
Mc. Sentinel
Cleveland O. Herald
French Flour Arrives in New York From France
A reader notes the arrival of French flour in barrels ground and packed in France. A friend displays a shipment for sale said to rival the best western flour in quality and is in sound condition.
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France
New York
Gazette
Bread imports cost US over ten million in a year
The Boston Recorder states bread imports into the United States will exceed 10,000,000 dollars in a year. It notes that about 25,000,000 bushels of grain are annually consumed by distillers in the United States.
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United States
Boston Recorder
State of Affairs and prospects South West
Extract from New Orleans dated July 18 reports money matters stabilizing as specie demand falls from 23 25 percent to 10 12 percent. Banks near resuming payment of species. Crops in sugar cotton and corn in the state of Mississippi Alabama and Tennessee praised as promising. Western letters note Wheat at 40 50 cents in Ohio Indiana Illinois Kentucky Missouri. Pork expected at 2 4 cents versus 6 7 cents previously. MV. Y. Star.
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New Orleans
Mississippi
Alabama
Tennessee
West
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Kentucky
Missouri
MV. Y. Star
The Chintz Bug Ravages Wheat in Cumberland County Va
A pest called the Chintz Bug is blamed for wheat damage in Cumberland County Virginia this summer, joining other crop troubles cited by local observers and agricultural writers.
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Cumberland County
Scarcity of Travellers At Local Hotel
A remarkable illustration of social scarcity shows only eight guests dining at a principal hotel, where the usual summer crowd of about two hundred would be seated at dinner. The scene reflects the paucity of travellers during the season.
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Philadelphia
New Mexican Minister Seeks Further Policy Move
From the extract it appears the Mexican Government remains disposed to make a further policy move. The note hints at ongoing discussions and potential shifts in diplomacy as Mexico weighs its next steps on international relations and internal governance.
Mexican diplomat named new U S minister plenipotentiary
A Vera Cruz inspired report in the Norfolk Herald states that Senor Don Francisco Pizarro Martinez, long seen as the patriotic Mexican consul at New Orleans, has been appointed Minister Plenipotentiary to the United States. The announcement is cited from the Diario del Gobierno. The Philadelphia Inquirer notes the development.
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U. States
Norfolk Herald
Vera Cruz
Don Francisco Pizarro Martinez
New Orleans
United States
Diaro del Gobierno
Phila. Inq
Battle in West Florida reported with Indian losses
From Florida reports indicate a severe clash between whites and Indians in West Florida. About five whites killed and several wounded, with Creek fugitives said to meet 500 in Escambia and Black Water bays as settlers fear renewed hostilities in the fall. Floridian notes 150 white dead nationwide and widespread devastation. Fort King reports 100 Indians nearby, appearing peaceful and seeking talks with Gen. Jesup in St Augustine.
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West Florida
Alabama
Irwinton Herald
Marianna
Georgia
Wellborn
Escambia
Black Water
Fort King
St. Augustine
Jesup
N.Y. Star
Orleana Arrives from Galveston with Passengers Only
The steamboat Orleana reached from Galveston after a ten day voyage carrying passengers including Gen Henderson Texian Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of St James and Gen Shelton President Houston and Gen Rusk were at Nacogdoches to chat with friendly Indians. The Caddoes growl with depredations across the Texian frontier from Brazos to Trinity while the Comanches bring in mule horses prisoners and Mexican captives. A small Texan party to seek peace with the Comanches were killed.
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New Orleans
Orleana
Galveston
Henderson
Court of St. James
Shelton
Houston
Rusk
Nacogdoches
Buenos Ayres Declares War on Peru. Bolivia on Guard
Arrival from South America reports the Republic of Buenos Ayres has declared war against Peru, now under Gen. Santa Cruz who is also Bolivia’s president. Chile already declared war on Bolivia, leaving two nations against two in the region.
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South America
New York
Republic of
Buenos Ayres
Peru
Gen. Santa Cruz
Bolivia
Chili
Washington Market Turpentine and Tar Prices
Washington Market notes on Aug 1 show new dip turpentine at 170 dollars, old price 160 dollars, and tar at 100 dollars in the Whig period.
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Washington Market
Whig
Petersburg Market Report July 29 Cotton Prices
Petersburg market dull this week with prices from 7 to 10 cents. Strictly prime cotton sold at 104 cents.
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Petersburg
New York Market Report on Cotton Prices July 29
Cotton demand has grown since last report and prices advanced four to four and a half cents. Most activity centered on shipment. Total sales reached 3500 bales with details continuing.
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New York
Market steady as naval stores hold at five lot parcel
Fragmentary 1800 units at Upland and 134 Naval Stores segment indicate market persistence with no change. The note from Star hints at routine pricing for ordinary to fair conditions and a prime range, mentioning a five lot item among naval stores.
Desecration of the Sabbath at Forsyth Street Church
A schism in Forsyth Street Dutch Church led to violence before sunrise with police on scene. The minister attempted to lead service as factions clashed at the church, one side weaker yet holding the pulpit briefly before being forced out. Alderman locked the building after the melee.
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Forsyth Street
WV. Y. Star
Death of King William IV and Victoria's Accession
Foreign report from Liverpool dated June 24 details the death of William IV on June 20 at age 71. Princess Victoria, 18, proclaimed Queen by proclamation at St James's Palace. Proclamation attended by privy council and crowds. Duke of Cumberland becomes King of Hanover and swears allegiance to Victoria. Market outlook described as favorable with no sign of Bank of England suspension and abundant money.
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England
Utica
Liverpool
New York
William IV
Victoria
Duke of Kent
Kensington Palace
Duke of Cumberland
Hanover
Palace of St. James
Lord Melbourne
Lord Lansdowne
Queen Victoria
Denmark
Bank of England
Traveling preacher schedule at various chapels
Elder Joseph Barnes by appointment to preach at Cross Roads m.h. on Monday July 31 and Tuesday August 1 at Log Chapel on Wednesday August 2 at Kehokee Thursday August 3 Vaughan's Friday August 4 Deep Creek Saturday August 5 Lawrence's Sunday August 6 Tarboro Monday August 7 Williams's Tuesday August 8 Falls Tar River.
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Joseph Barnes
Cross Roads M.h
Log Chapel
Kehokee
Vaughan’s
Deep Creek
Lawrence’s
Tarboro
Williams's
Falls Tar River
Fragmentary Schedule Snippet From Unclear Dates
A sparse OCR fragment lists scattered weekday references and locations such as Pleasant Thursday and Old VYowy with mentions of Crtin Sy and Linn Can. Text is incomplete, unclear, and not enough to determine a coherent event or agenda.
Obituary fragment from Hillsborough Ontario details
Died at Hillsborough on the ninth ultemost Fred Moore of Hillsborough. The gentleman served as a visitor to West Point and was recently appointed to some office. Noted for conversational powers and social ease, described as amiable and well connected in local circles.
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Hillsborough
Fred Moore
Moore
House of Vottige
West Poin
Aden
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