Presidential ticket and district electors listing
FOR PRESIDENT, MARTIN VAN BUREN, of N.Y FOR VICE PRESIDENT, RICHARD M. JOHNSON, of Ky 1e DISTRICT ELECTORS. 1. Roseat Love, Haywood Co. 2. Georgse Bowens, Ashe. 3. Jolly Witrone, Lincoln. 4. Arcu'p Henperson, Rowan. 5. Joan Hin, Stokes. 6. Jonathan Parker, Guilford. 7. Wo. A. Morats, Anson. S. Apranw Venasie, Granville. 9. Josran O. Watson, Johnston. 10. Nataasirt Macon, Warren. 11 Wa. B Locxaart, North'o. 12. Hesaxy Sxisner, Perquimons. 13. Louis D.Warsey, Edgecombe. 14 Wa P. Pearann, Onslow. 15. Owen Houmes, New Hanover. Election on Thursday, the 10th November next.
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Roseat Love
Haywood Co
Georgse Bowens
Ashe
Jolly Witrone
Lincoln
Arcu
P Henperson
Rowan
Joan Hin
Stokes
Jonathan Parker
Guilford
A. Morats
Anson
S. Apranw Venasie
Granville
Josran O. Watson
Johnston
Nataasirt
Macon
Warren
Locxaart
North’o
Lightning strikes new Court House causing heavy damage
A Wednesday thunderbolt struck the new Court House in this place, injuring the structure but not catching fire. The bolt shattered windows and tore the belfry, with no one inside at the time.
Dreadful Accident at Greenville Pi County
A cannon loaded by several people exploded on Friday the 29th at Greenville Pi county, killing Edward Gardner, an aged Black man owned by Arch. Parker and Capt. George Eason, and wounding nine whites and three Blacks, some in dangerous condition. The chaotic scene left bystanders unable to explain the cause.
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Greenville Pi County
Edward Gardner
Arch. Parker
George Eason
Edgecombe and Beaufort election returns tallied
Edgecombe County reports Ros H Hall unopposed for Senate while John J Daniel and James George win Commons seats. Daneel 891 to George 670 for Commons poll. Wim D Petway unopposed for Sheriff. Fur oe Spaight 1191 to 71 for Pitt entry. Macon Moye and John Spiers dominate Poll Commovus with Moye 605 Spiers 520 Foreman 512 Burney 487. Spaight leads for Governor 511 to 483. Beaufort lists J O K Williams unopposed with S. Batterthwaite and Smallwood named in related slate.
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Edgecombe County
Ros
H. Hall
Senate
John J. Daniel
James George
Commons
Daneel
George
Jos
Jno
Pippen
Wim. D. Petway
Furoe Spaight
Dudley
Pitt
Alfred Moye
Macon Moye
John Spiers
Commovus— Moye
Spiers
John L
Elections Report From Several Counties
Allen Grist re elected sheriff without opposition. Spaight leads Dudley for governor with 676 to 102 in one tally. Saml Arrington re elected to the Senate and Gen Henry Slount elected to the Commons by seven votes over Ford Taylor. Gustin Perry re elected sheriff by 247 over N Gupton. County vote dates vary. Edgecombe Beaufort Pitt Hyde Washington Warren Nash Franklin Granville last week. Tyrrell Columbus Craven Jones Lenoir Wayne Johnston Green Carteret Thursday last. other counties Thursday next.
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Allen Grist
Sheriff
Dudley
Nash
Saml. L. Arrington
Senate
Gen
Henry Slount
Ford Taylor
Spaight
Pranklin
John Dr. Hawkins
S. Joseph Macklin
Thomas Howerton
Hawkins
H.J.G. Ruffin
Macklin
Howerton
W. T. Johnson
Whig
Gustin Perry
N. Gupton
Edgecombe
Beaufort
Pitt
Hyde
Washington
Warren
Franklin
Granville
Tyrrell
Columbus
Craven
Jones
Lenoir
Wayne
Johnston
Green
Carteret
Public July meeting debated to avoid partisan toasts
A letter notes mixed volunteer toasts at a July 4 celebration. The author recalls few pro-White votes and asserts the gathering should remain free of personal or political endorsements. He cautions against misreading the event as a White-only meeting and criticizes Whig attempts to claim the scene for their point.
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Mr. Howard
White
van Buren
Martin van Buren
Justice Denies White Celebration At Stantonburg Meeting
In a Stantonsburg meeting, Justice states the toast was not intended to promote abroad a misconstruction. He explains that the sentiment was misread and asserts no guilt by the author for promoting a White celebration, urging clarification and responsibility to the meeting and himself.
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Stantonsburg
Wilmington and Raleigh Rail Road plans reviewed
Mr Gwynn chief engineer has finished preliminary surveys and will report on route advantages. Directors meet August 15 to decide the road location, after which work will start under contract with vigor and earnestness. Advanced notice from the Wilmington Adv. bylo
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Wilmington and
Raleigh
Gwynn
Wilmington Adv
Deepening Shoal Seeks Navigation Aid for Shoal Below Town
Congress appropriated 5000 dollars to deepen the shoal a few miles below the town. A dredge boat from Portsmouth will operate in a few weeks to accomplish the work. The effort is hailed as a public good saving time and expense for commerce and supported by local representative Alexander J. Swift of the U S Engineer corps who recently surveyed the shoal.
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Congress
Portsmouth
Alexander J. Swift
United States Engineer Company
Washington
HH Hig
Norfolk to Halifax Route Adds Daily Mail Service
The Norfolk Beacon notes the Postmaster General authorized Norfolk to Halifax NC routes with four extra weekly trips between Norfolk and Portsmouth, creating a daily mail service.
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Norfolk
Halifax
N. C
Portsmouth
Jackson declines Philadelphia 1836 4th celebration invite
President Andrew Jackson replies from Washington on June 29 1836 declining public duties to attend the Philadelphia Democratic 4th of July celebration He praises democratic principles and sends a sentiment to be offered in his name to the organizing committee Henry Horn and Henry Simpson The Constitution quote notes what it does not authorize is forbidden to those who act.
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United States
Philadelphia
Washington
Union
Pennsylvania
Andrew Jackson
Henry Horn
Henry Simpson
Constitutional Limits on Tax Power and Remedies
The text asserts that the right to tax derives from the Constitution and that taxes must be applied only when necessary. If taxes exceed proper use, the remedy is reduction or repeal. Continuing an unnecessary tax risks undermining constitutional principles and liberties.
Public Land Security Raised for Western Land Offices
The Baltimore Chronicle reports a surge in land office business in the West. The government raises bond penalties from 50 000 to 200 000 and some offices close to clear backlogs. Officials predict public land sales receipts may double in the next six months compared with the previous period.
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The
Baltimore Chronicle
Smithsonian Bequest Rumor on National University Plan
The United States Gazette reports a rumor that President Jackson may appoint Mr. Richard Bush as Commissioner or Trustee to oversee the bequest from Mr. Smithson of England for founding a National University in Washington.
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Smithsonian
United States
Richard Bush
Jackson
Smithson
England
Washington
General Cowan and Col. Coleman Named to Federal Posts
General Cowan ex Clerk in the State Senate has been appointed a Clerk in the Post Office Department in Washington. Col. Coleman of Cabarrus has been named Assistant Post Master General with a salary of 2500 dollars. Raleigh Register.
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Cowan
Senate
Post Office
Washington
Col. Coleman
Cabarrus
Raleigh
Revival of the Sun newspaper under Thomas G. Forster
The Sun, previously suspended in Washington City, has been revived by Thomas G. Forster formerly of this city. A capable practical printer, he ensures regular publication. The paper remains faithful to Judge White's cause and resumes its printed presence.
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Sun
Judge White
Washington City
Thomas G. Forster
Supreme Court Affirms Death in Wake Murder Case
The court adjourned on the 23d. Chief Justice Austin delivered the opinion in State v Miller Wake County case convicted of murder. Judgment of Death affirmed.
State Loan Negotiated at Par for University and U.S.
The $400,000 loan authorized by the last Legislature has been negotiated at par with interest payable in Raleigh. One quarter is allocated to the University and three quarters to the United States.
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Raleigh
United States
Black Hawk War Report Discredited Amid Frontier News
A New Orleans report claimed Black Hawk began hostilities at the Western frontier with 6000 warriors and Governor of Wisconsin preparing to march. The report was later discredited.
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New Orleans
Black Hawk
Wisconsin
Discharges in Georgia Infantry and Indian Emination Order
Milledgeville reports Georgia Infantry have been discharged leaving Col Beall s Regiment and Maj Alford s mounted battalion in service. Timing uncertain. Indians in small parties persist in depredations with the Chickashatchie swamp band still at large. General Jessup orders all Indians to come in by a set time for emigration threatening outlaw status for noncompliers.
Indian Emigration Reluctance Hinders General Jessup Plans
The Recorder notes that the Indians’ hesitation to emigrate may provoke further hostility and that General Jessup faces notable difficulty in carrying out his designs, implying tensions and potential obstacles to government policy.
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Jessup
Recorder
Indians Leave Montgomery on Steamers for Destined Homes
About three thousand Indians sailed from Montgomery on Thursday aboard the steamboats Lewis Cass and Meridian bound across the Mississippi under Lieut. Barry. Officials fear disease due to crowded boats and the hot season. Earlier, guards restrained a group of twelve to fifteen captives near Georgia and Texas. one broke loose, killed a guard, and was shot. A second escaped, later killed himself with a knife, and died.
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Montgomery
Lla
Lewis Cass
Meridian
Mississippi
Barry
United States Army
Georgia
Mail route to the West reopened with guards
The Columbus Georgia post master informs Augusta post master that western mails may be forwarded as usual. The Columbus Tuskegee road, damaged by Indians, is repaired. Two military posts are set up on the mail route with mounted escorts for mail protection nationwide. Individuals may travel the route safely.
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Columbus
Augusta
West
Tuskegee
Measles and Diarrhoea Claim Dozens at Black Creek Fort
Reports from Black Creek recount 52 deaths in 40 days from measles and diarrhoea. At Fort Drane 146 were sick, including 7 officers.
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Black Creek
Fort Drane
Engagement at Suwanhee head waters reported
A clash between whites and Indians occurred on the Suwanhee head waters on the 15th. Whites killed sixteen men and captured women and children. Three whites were killed and six to eight wounded.
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Suwanhee
Mail Service Resumes Through Creek Nation
The article notes that mail delivery has again started operating through the Creek nation, marking a reopening or restoration of postal routes. No further specifics on dates or communities are provided in the readable text.
Texas Campaign Dispatches From Camp Sabine June 28 1836
Official despatches from General Gaines report Mexican forces under Urrea reinforced to seven thousand and marching toward Matamoros GuadAloupe Victoria and Texian positions. Earlier, Major Sterling Robertson notes two men killed and another wounded on the Navasota in Robertson's colony amid Indian raids taking women and children.
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Texas
Gaines
Camp Sabine
Matamoros
Urrea
Guadaloupe Victoria
Sterling C. Robertson
Navasota
Robertson
Nacogdoches
Childre
General Gaines Plans Mobilization Across Border Areas
General Gaines indicated that Indian raids prompted by large militia forces aim to pressure the Navasoy frontier. He proposed four Kentucky Tennessee Mississippi and Louisiana regiments mounted with regular troops to cooperate, with dragoon and infantry companies to move toward Nacogdoches and Port Town Grenade.
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Gaines
Egon
Kentuck
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
Dra Leavenworth
Nacogdoches
7Th Infantry
Port Town
Glebe
Diate Co
Santa Mina and Santa Anna in Texian War Politics
The Georgetown Metropolitan reveals a split over Santa Anna’s fate with the President allegedly favoring harsh justice while defending lenity for the illfated prisoner. The piece contrasts the President’s purported view with Santa Anna’s advocate’s counterclaims in a war context, amid Texian deliberations on policy toward Mexican forces.
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Santa Mina
Georgetown
United States
Santa Anna
Dbs
Tejas
Mexico
Petersburg Market Cotton Prices in July Report
In Petersburg market July cotton shows weak demand for low grades with dull activity. Prime qualities remain in good demand, while capitalization notes scarce supply for prime and fair to good tiers. Prices quoted: Fair 15 3 to 16, Good 16 to 16, Prime 16 3 to 17.
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Petersburg
Virginia Crops Report From Richmond Enquirer
The Richmond Enquirer notes bleak wheel harvest prospects in Virginia with withered heads and uneven yields. Some farmers expect little or no returns while others foresee a crop of one quarter to one half. Drought, smut, and wet weather hurt crops though corn rooks well and oats appear fine. Wheat prices are not quoted but buyers hesitate as farmers set hefty asks. reports suggest $2 in Petersburg and possible export to Europe.
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Virginia
The
Richmond Enquirer
Petersburg
Europe
Efile
Favorable Signals From India Corn Crop Outlook
The report notes improving prospects for the Indian corn crop after recent rain boosted soil depth and moisture. A period of scorching weather preceded the timely rainfall, lifting expectations for the season.
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Parborovsa
Republican
N.Y
Richard M. Johnson
TRE Tartoro’ Press
Lee Hall
Daniel
Pet’ S
Warboro
Spicer
Armstrong’s
Barnes
Sharp's
Batterfield
Ivatoga
Parta
Pender’s
Balluck’s
Marrell’s
Mirper’s
Vevan's
Vgsboro
Cherry
M Wer Ss A
Forbes
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