Convention Between United States and Republic of Texas Boundary
Proclamation by President Martin Van Buren publicizes the 1838 boundary convention between the United States and the Republic of Texas. Plenipotentiaries Joan Forsythe and Memucan Hunt sign, with ratifications exchanged in October 1838. The treaty sets terms to mark the Sabine to Red River boundary and outlines jurisdiction and procedures for marking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wauereas
United States of America
Republic of Texas
Washington
United Mexican States
Texas
United States
Jonny Fonrsyre
Memucan Henrits
New Orleans
Sabine
Gulf of Mexico
Red River
Joan Forsytit
Memucan Hont
Wifereas
Aaron Vail
Anson Jones
Martin van Buren
Wasmeron
U. S
M. van Buren
A. Vail
Republican Candidate Appears in Next Issue
The notice from Saturday August 10 1839 references a Republican candidate with initials G W B G to be featured in the next issue. It provides no further details on the candidate or campaign events.
Congressional Elections Across North Carolina Districts
The general elections for Congress were held across the state on Thursday, with several districts reporting results. Notable contests saw Samuel T. Sawyer and Kenneth Rayner in the 1st, Jesse A. Bynum re-elected in the 2nd, Edward Stanly and Charles Shepard securing Whig and Republican victories in their districts, and multiple incumbents facing Whig challengers in others. Details include margins ranging from narrow to about 700 votes, with a few races pending final tallies.
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Samuel T. Sawyer
Kenneth Rayner
Jesse A. Bynum
Sife
Wm. L. Long
Bynum
Long
Edward Stanly
Thos
Hf. Hall
Charles Shepard
Samuel
Biddle
James J. McKay
FJ. Till
Micajah TP
Hawkins
Robert C. Tillard
Edmund Deherrey
William A. Morris
Sthdis
William Montgomery
George W. Haywood
Augustine T. Shepherd
John Hill
Abram Rencher
Charles Fisher
Pleasant Henderson
Henry W. Conner
B. M. Edney
Stabbing in Fairfax County Ends in Edward King’s Death
On Tuesday week last at Dawson's Cross Roads Edward King was stabbed by Samuel Whitehead in an affray and died the next evening. Whitehead fled and has not been captured since.
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Dawson’s Cross Roads
Fairfax County
Edward King
Samuel Whitehead
Whitehead
Glorious Victory Triumph of Principle in North Carolina
The North Carolina Democrat- Batra Flairfax August 5 1839 proclaims Jesse A. Bynum’s re election to the Second Congressional District by 106 votes, an increase of 234, amid a fierce contest. It credits Jeffersonian democracy, the Old North State, and gratitude to the Democratic cause. Dr F J Hill nominated by Whig Onslow to oppose Gen J J McKay in the Fifth District.
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Jesse A. Bynum
Macon
Old North
F. J. Hill
Brunswick County
Onslow
J. J. McKay
Raleigh Standard
Henderson Car Weekly Newspaper Proposed in Henderson NC
Go Mr. Will Wyche issues proposals for a weekly Henderson Car newspaper in Henderson Granville County to support the present Administration. Hamilton C Jones disposes of the Carolina Watchman Salisbury to Pendleton Bruner.
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Will. E. Wyche
Henderson
Granville County
Hamilton C. Jones, Esq
Carolina
Salisbury
Messrs
Pendleton & Bruner
President Appoints New United States Officials
William Selden of Virginia appointed Treasurer of the United States replacing John Campbell. H L Holmes of North Carolina named Attorney for the District of North Carolina, taking over from Thomas P Devereux who resigned.
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William Selden
Virginia
United States
John Campbell
H. L. Holmes
North Carolina
District of North Carolina
Thomas P. Devereux
Gobe
Banks and Cotton: Reforming U S Banking to Steady Cotton
The New York correspondent argues for a Bank of the United States to regulate Bank of England and stabilize cotton prices. He cites England's weak specie position and urges restoring existing banks to proper function, ending small-denomination notes, and focusing credit on business notes to align currency with commodities. Domestic reform, he says, will help regulate cotton prices abroad.
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New York
National Intelligencer
Bank of the
United States
Bank of England
London
New York Journal of Commerce
Murdered Captain Found Buried Near Chickahominy
Capt. James Canadus of Charles City County Virginia, who vanished last winter and was thought drowned, was revealed to have been slain by his wife’s son Benskip Hoskins who fled. An accomplice, condemned to hang, has confessed. The victim was shot and secretly buried in mud.
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James Canadus
Charles City County
Benskip Hoskins
Fruit Prices in Boston Market Headline Report
Fruit prices in Boston market range from 82 dollars to six per dozen with extra fine fruit at two dollars each. This Market note lists varied pricing and quality observations for fruit traders and buyers in the city.
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Boston
Mecklenberg Declaration dispute cited over Jefferson memo
The piece notes flour and wheat price changes in Pittsburg and Louisville, including a $350 per barrel flour price and wheat near 75 cents per bushel. It mentions General Jesse Speight seeking Mississippi legislature and covers Mecklenberg Declaration plagiarism accusations against Thomas Jefferson, with Peter Force confirming no copying from Mecklenburg.
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Pittsburg
Qio
Louisville
Thomas Jefferson
Meckilenburs
Mr. Jefferson
Mecklenburg
Mecklesburg
N. C
Congress
Jefferson
Usis
Peter Force Esq
Washington
Refutation Spread Prompts Wider Currency
A brief remark notes that those who helped establish the currency of an idea will also disseminate its refutation. The passage implies a circular flow of information where supporters and opponents both propagate related narratives.
British Queen Brings Gloomy News From New York
From England the British Queen arrives in New York after sixteen days at sea. Reports speak of continued cotton declines and weak money markets. American securities cling to some life in U S Bank shares, while the Turkish movements against Egypt register little action.
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England
New York
Great Western
U. States
Liverpool
Egypt
Market Report Washington August Corn and Commodities
Washington Market notes a fall in corn to 350 per unit since last report. Bacon remains firm at 12 cents. Lard asks 24 cents. Turpentine declines to 250 per box with low supply. Old stock 175, shad 10, herrings cut 6, whole 450.
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Washington
Norfolk Market News: Cotton and meats price report
Norfolk market August 2 reports cotton at 13 114 cents, common 70 to 72 cents, bacon around 12 to 14 cents, lard 12 to 13 cents. Includes regional price ranges and market activity notes.
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Norfolk
Goelicke's Matchless Sanative Claims Global Cures
An advertisement touts Goelicke's Match less Sanative as a miraculous medicine curing a wide range of ailments. It proclaims popularity across Europe and America and markets its mighty cures to readers seeking health remedies.
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Goelicke
Europe
America
Cure of Asthma After Fifty-Four Years of Suffering
A lifelong asthma sufferer reports relief and permanent cure after using Dr William Evans Vegetable Medicine. The patient, attacked since age nine and afflicted for over five decades, describes near-continuous symptoms in the last five years and states relief occurred within two packages, with no recurrence since June.
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Win
Evans
Wm. Evans
Death notices from Greenville and New Albany
Died in Greenville Pit county on Friday instant Mr Benjamin Belly aged about 50. In New Albany Indiana on Wednesday 17th ult Mrs Obedience Bradley aged 47 formerly of this county. The deceased was a highly respectable widow much esteemed by those who knew her.
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Greenville
Pit County
Benjamin Belly
New Albany
Indiana
Obedience Bradley
Lily
North Carolina Justice Specially Published Delayed Appearance
The appearance of mus work, delayed for reasons long stated to the public, will now be specially published. This notice informs readers of the rescheduled release and the authorities advising the public of the updated timing.
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James Graham
Lewis Williams
Roderick Murchison
The
Democrat
Batra
Flairfax
Halifax County
Northampton
Bertie
Cy Ae Martin
Pino. M. Botts
Richmond
Gohanna
John Budford
Missouri
Jesse Speight
Newbern
N.C
Lundes County
Mississippi
Greensboro
Tarborough
Barre
North Carolina Justice
John J. Danie
Cal
David Denna Falls
Tar River
Malig
Concord Lode
Morning Star Lodge
Joseph Warren Lodge
Joab Horne
Stantonsburg
Bullaress
GEO. Broward
Tarboro
Attention Lidgecombe Cavalry
Ciarles Harrison
Wiliam Evans
N. B
Ig Vans
Chatham Street
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